Sarah’s Recommendations

Sarah
Sarah’s Recommendations

Food scene

Something close by is El Cholo, a longstanding Mexican Restaurant, with a lot of history, an easy low key atmosphere, good food and excellent drinks. It’s right on Western Avenue just a couple of miles from my place.
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El Cholo - The Original
1121 S Western Ave
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Something close by is El Cholo, a longstanding Mexican Restaurant, with a lot of history, an easy low key atmosphere, good food and excellent drinks. It’s right on Western Avenue just a couple of miles from my place.
This is a good place for a cup of coffee outside and there is a Trader Joe's to shop at here.
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USC Village
929 S Hoover St
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This is a good place for a cup of coffee outside and there is a Trader Joe's to shop at here.
This is about 5 miles from my place and I like this store because it has everything! It is really well stocked. And Fat Burgers is right here too in Ladera Heights.
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Ralphs
7257 Sunset Blvd
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This is about 5 miles from my place and I like this store because it has everything! It is really well stocked. And Fat Burgers is right here too in Ladera Heights.
This store is only a quarter mile away and is good for the basics. There is a Walmart here too, McDonalds, a Starbucks, and a few other stores as well.
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Food 4 Less
1748 W Jefferson Blvd
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This store is only a quarter mile away and is good for the basics. There is a Walmart here too, McDonalds, a Starbucks, and a few other stores as well.
Sonoratown Tacos is another favorite at 208 East 8th Street, with handmade tortillas: you can’t beat that! Some of my friends really love the fish tacos here!
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Sonoratown
208 E 8th St
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Sonoratown Tacos is another favorite at 208 East 8th Street, with handmade tortillas: you can’t beat that! Some of my friends really love the fish tacos here!
More in the downtown area is Rhythm Room at 206 East 8th street, a jazz bar with great atmosphere, board games and billiards.
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Rhythm Room L.A.
206 W 6th St
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More in the downtown area is Rhythm Room at 206 East 8th street, a jazz bar with great atmosphere, board games and billiards.
Grand Central Market on South Broadway is always a hit because there are so many choices of food in such a little area! It is has bit of a large loft type feel to it (It’s been around since 1917!) but as it is so casual, it is fun to just take it all in and try all it has to offer. The soups at China Express are fantastic and I’ve had some really good pizza there!
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Piața Grand Central
317 S Broadway
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Grand Central Market on South Broadway is always a hit because there are so many choices of food in such a little area! It is has bit of a large loft type feel to it (It’s been around since 1917!) but as it is so casual, it is fun to just take it all in and try all it has to offer. The soups at China Express are fantastic and I’ve had some really good pizza there!
The Melrose Umbrella Company is a small hip bar on Melrose Avenue with great cocktails where they REALLY do mixology, lots of herbs, house made syrups etc and the staff isn’t pretentious or off putting, they’ll make you a drink just based off of flavors you tell them you like.
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Melrose Umbrella Co.
7465 Melrose Ave
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The Melrose Umbrella Company is a small hip bar on Melrose Avenue with great cocktails where they REALLY do mixology, lots of herbs, house made syrups etc and the staff isn’t pretentious or off putting, they’ll make you a drink just based off of flavors you tell them you like.
In Culver City, Roberta’s just opened up so if you like pizza, they have some really good selections. They also have some fine choices in alcohol at the bar!
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Roberta's
8810 Washington Blvd
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In Culver City, Roberta’s just opened up so if you like pizza, they have some really good selections. They also have some fine choices in alcohol at the bar!
There is Equelecua, Cuban food and vegan (they also deliver!) located at 1120 Florence Street in Inglewood. Everything we have ordered from there has been so tasty!
Equelecua Cuban Cafe
358 West 38th Street
There is Equelecua, Cuban food and vegan (they also deliver!) located at 1120 Florence Street in Inglewood. Everything we have ordered from there has been so tasty!
Another restaurant that delivers is Northern Cafe great Chinese food, really fresh and flavorful, on 2904 South Figueroa Street.
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Northern Cafe
2904 S Figueroa St
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Another restaurant that delivers is Northern Cafe great Chinese food, really fresh and flavorful, on 2904 South Figueroa Street.
And then if you’d like to go and just hang out, maybe do some work and have a coffee, Sip and Sonder is right at 108 South Market Street in Inglewood, about 15 minutes away.
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Sip & Sonder
108 S Market St
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And then if you’d like to go and just hang out, maybe do some work and have a coffee, Sip and Sonder is right at 108 South Market Street in Inglewood, about 15 minutes away.
This place has the best waffles and chicken ever! There are plenty of choices on how to have your chicken and the waffles come with three different types of butter and real maple syrup! They also have a great drink selection! Low key and down home!
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Sweet Chick
448 N Fairfax Ave
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This place has the best waffles and chicken ever! There are plenty of choices on how to have your chicken and the waffles come with three different types of butter and real maple syrup! They also have a great drink selection! Low key and down home!
This is a rather large marijuana dispensary that is good for buying edibles as well as bud! I only use the edibles so I can't vouch for the other product but it is competitively priced. I also like the neighborhood: a lot of restaurants, and clothing stores.
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COOKIES MELROSE
7569 Melrose Ave
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This is a rather large marijuana dispensary that is good for buying edibles as well as bud! I only use the edibles so I can't vouch for the other product but it is competitively priced. I also like the neighborhood: a lot of restaurants, and clothing stores.
If you want to hang outside and drink some outrageously delicious home brewed beer then this is the place! Relaxed atmosphere and fab beer! If you want to go all in try a Black and Tan with their knotty ale and deep hollow stout! Unbelievable! There is usually a food truck there or you can order tumbos pizza delivered right to your table! Great place but like everywhere, check the hours of operations.
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Three Weavers Brewing Company
1031 W Manchester Blvd
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If you want to hang outside and drink some outrageously delicious home brewed beer then this is the place! Relaxed atmosphere and fab beer! If you want to go all in try a Black and Tan with their knotty ale and deep hollow stout! Unbelievable! There is usually a food truck there or you can order tumbos pizza delivered right to your table! Great place but like everywhere, check the hours of operations.
If you’ve never had an In N Out burger and you are an omnivore, then you owe it to yourself to check this place out. I was told when I first moved here that it is a SoCal local favorite! A true Los Angeles treat!
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In-N-Out Burger
13425 Washington Blvd
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If you’ve never had an In N Out burger and you are an omnivore, then you owe it to yourself to check this place out. I was told when I first moved here that it is a SoCal local favorite! A true Los Angeles treat!
Jen Yee is known for her croissants (gone by about 10am) but her thick celebratory cookies, wobbly pan cottas and jam cups with edges of caramelized fruit deserve attention too!
Baker's Bench
727 N Broadway
Jen Yee is known for her croissants (gone by about 10am) but her thick celebratory cookies, wobbly pan cottas and jam cups with edges of caramelized fruit deserve attention too!
This place will make you an unforgettable margarita right at your table! It is unique and a lot of fun!
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Casablanca
220 Lincoln Blvd
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This place will make you an unforgettable margarita right at your table! It is unique and a lot of fun!
If you love sushi like I do then, this is the place! It is cash only! They have an atm machine there but good to bring cash when coming to this place! You will not be disappointed! I’ve had sushi in a number of places in a number of states and Hide ranks highly as one of my all time favorites! It is also surrounded by other fab restaurants!
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Hide Sushi
2040 Sawtelle Blvd
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If you love sushi like I do then, this is the place! It is cash only! They have an atm machine there but good to bring cash when coming to this place! You will not be disappointed! I’ve had sushi in a number of places in a number of states and Hide ranks highly as one of my all time favorites! It is also surrounded by other fab restaurants!
The food here is great, especially for breakfast!
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Met Her At A Bar
759 S La Brea Ave
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The food here is great, especially for breakfast!
I am told that President Obama dropped in and had a sandwich here!
Canter's Deli
417 North Fairfax Avenue
I am told that President Obama dropped in and had a sandwich here!
Fabulous baked goods! You can't go wrong here!
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La Brea Bakery Cafe
468 S La Brea Ave
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Fabulous baked goods! You can't go wrong here!
I love the bread and pastries made here and breakfast is always a treat! Staff is great too!
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Milo & Olive
2723 Wilshire Blvd
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I love the bread and pastries made here and breakfast is always a treat! Staff is great too!
I really like this strip for it's shops. Cookies, my favorite dispensary is located here, along with many restaurants and stores. A fun place to spend some time.
Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA, Statele Unite ale Americii
I really like this strip for it's shops. Cookies, my favorite dispensary is located here, along with many restaurants and stores. A fun place to spend some time.

Sightseeing

And if you like to dress up, The Edison on Second and Main is a fabulous place for music, a 20’s decor and absinthe drinks, like no other!
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The Edison
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And if you like to dress up, The Edison on Second and Main is a fabulous place for music, a 20’s decor and absinthe drinks, like no other!
Want to see where the film Blade Runner was shot? Here it is in all its architectural glory!
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bradbury building
304 South Broadway
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Want to see where the film Blade Runner was shot? Here it is in all its architectural glory!
A beautiful place to visit. There is a great view of Los Angeles from here and always a fabulous garden.
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The Getty
1200 Getty Center Drive
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A beautiful place to visit. There is a great view of Los Angeles from here and always a fabulous garden.
Great to visit while downtown, it has an unusual layout, some stores within it as well and some amazing books.
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The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring Street
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Great to visit while downtown, it has an unusual layout, some stores within it as well and some amazing books.
If this is your first time visiting Los Angeles I highly recommend visiting the Pacific Ocean at least once! There is a bike path that goes on for miles all along the coast as well as a pedestrian path.
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Cheiul Santa Monica
200 Santa Monica Pier
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If this is your first time visiting Los Angeles I highly recommend visiting the Pacific Ocean at least once! There is a bike path that goes on for miles all along the coast as well as a pedestrian path.
This is one of my favorite places along the beach here in LA. It is home to many venues, stores, artists, a skate board park not to be missed, and an informal drum circle on the beach Sunday afternoons. And always the beach!
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Venice Beach Boardwalk
517 Ocean Front Walk
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This is one of my favorite places along the beach here in LA. It is home to many venues, stores, artists, a skate board park not to be missed, and an informal drum circle on the beach Sunday afternoons. And always the beach!
This is a great spot just above Malibu on Route One and offers beautiful views. Migrating whales are often seen from here.
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Point Dume
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This is a great spot just above Malibu on Route One and offers beautiful views. Migrating whales are often seen from here.
I don’t know about you but I think the La Brea Tar Pits are pretty cool! It is a fascinating look back to the ice age right in the middle of Los Angeles!
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La Brea Tar Pits și Muzeu
5801 Wilshire Blvd
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I don’t know about you but I think the La Brea Tar Pits are pretty cool! It is a fascinating look back to the ice age right in the middle of Los Angeles!
This is very close by, about three miles, and is simply beautiful to walk around in.
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Exposition Park Rose Garden
701 State Dr
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This is very close by, about three miles, and is simply beautiful to walk around in.
This is one of the largest municipal parks and is filled with so many things to do. Here too is the Griffith Observatory and there are plenty of trails and views of the iconic Hollywood sign.
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Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
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This is one of the largest municipal parks and is filled with so many things to do. Here too is the Griffith Observatory and there are plenty of trails and views of the iconic Hollywood sign.
Great dispensary! For sure, this is a walk on the wild side, the neighborhood being what it is (mostly warehouses) but it is close by, the people who work there are awesome, security is great and their prices are great! 20% off on your first purchase of marijuana here!
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Great dispensary! For sure, this is a walk on the wild side, the neighborhood being what it is (mostly warehouses) but it is close by, the people who work there are awesome, security is great and their prices are great! 20% off on your first purchase of marijuana here!
If you are looking for something out of the ordinary then this may be it!
National Geographic’s Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience - Los Angeles
If you are looking for something out of the ordinary then this may be it!
This is an incredible find!
Luna Luna
This is an incredible find!
This is a beautiful place to watch whales when they migrate. Dolphins are also plentiful.
Point Dume State Beach
6800 Westward Beach Road
This is a beautiful place to watch whales when they migrate. Dolphins are also plentiful.
Newport Beach is a quintessential beach town where you can find whale watching tours that take you out in the ocean.
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Newport Beach Pier
1 Newport Pier
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Newport Beach is a quintessential beach town where you can find whale watching tours that take you out in the ocean.
This is an outdoor walk that will let you take in all of the stores here. There are restaurants as well, close to the Santa Monica pier , and shopping mall.
3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401, Statele Unite ale Americii
This is an outdoor walk that will let you take in all of the stores here. There are restaurants as well, close to the Santa Monica pier , and shopping mall.
This is a beautiful place to visit for its gardens and even has a tea house there for visitors
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Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Rd
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This is a beautiful place to visit for its gardens and even has a tea house there for visitors

Gasoline

Consistently the lowest prices on gas
La Brea Gas

Sugestii despre oraș

Deplasarea și accesul

Transportation

I always recommend a car if possible when visiting LA. The public transport is getting better but still has a ways to go. It usually takes twice as long than a car. If not a car then either Uber or Lyft will get you around. Sometimes you can get a taxi too.
Obiceiuri și cultură

In General

Some, when visiting Los Angeles for the first time, have commented on how many homeless people there are here. Sadly there are homeless people wherever you go in this country, but LA has so many because of the temperate climate and how tolerant many of us are here. Nobody wants to be homeless and due to the pandemic making things so much worse for us, it is virtually here in every neighborhood of LA. LA is constantly working on making things better but it too is a work in progress.
Deplasarea și accesul

The public transportation system

While Los Angeles has been making a lot of progress with their public transport, it still has a ways to go. Typically, if you take public transport, it will take twice as long to get where you are going, had you driven by car.