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Historic restaurant built originally for Charlie Chaplin. The space is beautiful (I like to sit near the windows up front) and the food is honestly stellar.
319 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Republique
624 S La Brea Ave
319 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Historic restaurant built originally for Charlie Chaplin. The space is beautiful (I like to sit near the windows up front) and the food is honestly stellar.
Mostly outdoor seating amongst plants and trees. Though only a few steps off the sidewalk, it feels like another world when you walk through the doors. It's cozy and charming and transporting. The food (Italian) is fresh, simple and delicious. I love the squid ink pasta and their cheese platter can feed a table of 4!
121 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Speranza
2547 Hyperion Ave
121 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Mostly outdoor seating amongst plants and trees. Though only a few steps off the sidewalk, it feels like another world when you walk through the doors. It's cozy and charming and transporting. The food (Italian) is fresh, simple and delicious. I love the squid ink pasta and their cheese platter can feed a table of 4!
I know it's a chain, but their poke is really, really yummy. The kelp noodles and the bamboo rice are a nice base, and I love their yuzu koshu (Japanese citrus plus a mild chili) dressing. Load up on veggies and it's a healthy, quick meal.
94 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
sweetgreen
8055 W 3rd St
94 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
I know it's a chain, but their poke is really, really yummy. The kelp noodles and the bamboo rice are a nice base, and I love their yuzu koshu (Japanese citrus plus a mild chili) dressing. Load up on veggies and it's a healthy, quick meal.
Your typical Tex-Mex with colorful waiters. The guacamole is of course always a great starter, and the entrees are greasy and delicious!
72 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
El Coyote
7312 Beverly Blvd
72 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Your typical Tex-Mex with colorful waiters. The guacamole is of course always a great starter, and the entrees are greasy and delicious!
A casual restaurant with outdoor seating options and very tasty food. Order their garlic dip, lemon potatoes and fried cauliflower for apps. I love the shrimp entree...but it's all so good.
147 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Open Sesame
5215 2nd St
147 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
A casual restaurant with outdoor seating options and very tasty food. Order their garlic dip, lemon potatoes and fried cauliflower for apps. I love the shrimp entree...but it's all so good.
I don't normally make it downtown, but this new restaurant is worth the trip. Israeli/Mediterranean with a twist.
51 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Bavel
500 Mateo St
51 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
I don't normally make it downtown, but this new restaurant is worth the trip. Israeli/Mediterranean with a twist.
DELICIOUS al pastor tacos. Night time is best, when the spit is out and the guys are flinging pork and pineapple as quick as they can. Great salsa bar. Standing room at a gas stop....tres romantical.
74 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Leo's Tacos Truck
415 Glendale Blvd
74 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
DELICIOUS al pastor tacos. Night time is best, when the spit is out and the guys are flinging pork and pineapple as quick as they can. Great salsa bar. Standing room at a gas stop....tres romantical.

LA spots

Places I love to visit regularly.
Iconic observatory. Start at Trails Cafe and then cross the street through the park and walk up the hill (30-40 minutes) to the observatory. Beautiful walk with rewarding views.
4367 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
ग्रिफिथ ऑब्जर्वेटरी
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Iconic observatory. Start at Trails Cafe and then cross the street through the park and walk up the hill (30-40 minutes) to the observatory. Beautiful walk with rewarding views.
The library is one of the best in the country, with collections of Shakespeare, Lincoln, a Guttenberg bible, Marco Pollo...it's incredible and on display for your perusal. The gardens are what I love to go for though. The cactus, rose and Japanese gardens are my favorite. You could spend an entire afternoon enjoying the outdoor areas and casually viewing some of the art.
999 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
हंटिंगटन लाइब्रेरी कला संग्रह और उद्यान
1151 Oxford Rd
999 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
The library is one of the best in the country, with collections of Shakespeare, Lincoln, a Guttenberg bible, Marco Pollo...it's incredible and on display for your perusal. The gardens are what I love to go for though. The cactus, rose and Japanese gardens are my favorite. You could spend an entire afternoon enjoying the outdoor areas and casually viewing some of the art.
Beautiful museum with an assortment of great works. I particularly like the East Asian and Japanese collections, but the special exhibits are usually worth going to.
3162 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
लॉस एंजिल्स काउंटी कला संग्रहालय
5905 Wilshire Blvd
3162 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Beautiful museum with an assortment of great works. I particularly like the East Asian and Japanese collections, but the special exhibits are usually worth going to.
Whether you have kids or not, this is an amazing place to step back in time and imagine what LA looked like when dinosaurs roamed here. Right next to LACMA, so you can hit both spots if you have the time.
890 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
ला ब्रिया तार पिट्स और संग्रहालय
5801 Wilshire Blvd
890 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Whether you have kids or not, this is an amazing place to step back in time and imagine what LA looked like when dinosaurs roamed here. Right next to LACMA, so you can hit both spots if you have the time.
A fun museum that looks back at the evolution of trains. Take your tiny tot for a train ride around the circumference of the park. It's a laugh.
31 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Travel Town
5200 Zoo Drive
31 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
A fun museum that looks back at the evolution of trains. Take your tiny tot for a train ride around the circumference of the park. It's a laugh.
If you're a car buff, this museum will make your brain explode. They also do a private vault tour where you will see not only famous cars (the batmobile, the first electric cars from the 1920's, formula one winning cars, cars from movies like Herbie, Back to the Future...), but private collections of fancy people who just store there cars there. It's wonderful. I'm not even into cars and I love it!
538 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
पीटरसन ऑटोमोटिव म्यूजियम
6060 Wilshire Blvd
538 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
If you're a car buff, this museum will make your brain explode. They also do a private vault tour where you will see not only famous cars (the batmobile, the first electric cars from the 1920's, formula one winning cars, cars from movies like Herbie, Back to the Future...), but private collections of fancy people who just store there cars there. It's wonderful. I'm not even into cars and I love it!