Guidebook for Los Angeles

Melissa
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

If you're into aesthetics, this is a great cafe to visit. They serve Nordic food and use beautiful pottery - the interior is very minimalist/Scandinavian inspired.
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Destroyer
3578 Hayden Ave
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If you're into aesthetics, this is a great cafe to visit. They serve Nordic food and use beautiful pottery - the interior is very minimalist/Scandinavian inspired.
Hands down the best ice cream in LA. They also have a location in DTLA. There are always lines for this place, and that's when you know it's worth the wait! I like the honey lavender ice cream in a waffle cone :)
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Salt & Straw
240 N Larchmont Blvd
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Hands down the best ice cream in LA. They also have a location in DTLA. There are always lines for this place, and that's when you know it's worth the wait! I like the honey lavender ice cream in a waffle cone :)
Best grab n' go donuts (and coffee) on this side of town (check out Blue Star donuts in Santa Monica if you're on the west side). Look for the hot pink painted exterior, and try to go early before all the good donuts are snapped up.
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Trejo's Coffee & Donuts
6785 Santa Monica Blvd
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Best grab n' go donuts (and coffee) on this side of town (check out Blue Star donuts in Santa Monica if you're on the west side). Look for the hot pink painted exterior, and try to go early before all the good donuts are snapped up.
I'm not vegan but I love coming to this place! Their desserts are especially amazing - try their raw tiramisu and avocado key lime pie. Also love their nachos and black bean + quinoa burger.
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Cafe Gratitude
639 N Larchmont Blvd
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I'm not vegan but I love coming to this place! Their desserts are especially amazing - try their raw tiramisu and avocado key lime pie. Also love their nachos and black bean + quinoa burger.
One of the most authentic thai spots in the city, hidden in a strip mall - you'll know when you walk in and most of the clientele is Thai. The soup noodles, pad see ew, fried rice and fresh coconut water is the bomb here.
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Pa Ord Noodle
7075 Sunset Blvd
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One of the most authentic thai spots in the city, hidden in a strip mall - you'll know when you walk in and most of the clientele is Thai. The soup noodles, pad see ew, fried rice and fresh coconut water is the bomb here.
Quirky breakfast/brunch spot hidden in a hotel - and yes, very Instagrammable :) The coconut almond french toast is delicious here, plus they have a selection of baked goods at the back.
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The Hart and the Hunter
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Quirky breakfast/brunch spot hidden in a hotel - and yes, very Instagrammable :) The coconut almond french toast is delicious here, plus they have a selection of baked goods at the back.
They don't take bookings and there's ALWAYS a line here, but for a reason. The food here is exceptional and it's worth the visit if you're a first time (or repeat) visitor to LA.
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Gjusta
320 Sunset Ave
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They don't take bookings and there's ALWAYS a line here, but for a reason. The food here is exceptional and it's worth the visit if you're a first time (or repeat) visitor to LA.
Coffee shop x deli x baked goods - Gjelina is Gjusta's sister outpost. Their zucchini cake and smoothies are delicious. You'll want to stay here awhile and sample a bit of everything.
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Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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Coffee shop x deli x baked goods - Gjelina is Gjusta's sister outpost. Their zucchini cake and smoothies are delicious. You'll want to stay here awhile and sample a bit of everything.
I love this spot - it's a cross between a cafe, surfboard shop and clothing store. Also free wifi and a generally chill, unpretentious vibe. The coffee is great here!
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Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities
1001 Venice Blvd.
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I love this spot - it's a cross between a cafe, surfboard shop and clothing store. Also free wifi and a generally chill, unpretentious vibe. The coffee is great here!

Shopping

One of the best flea markets I've ever visited in the world - if you're into treasure hunting like me, Rose Bowl is worth the trek. Go early to snap up the best bargains. The flea market is held on the second Sunday of every month. More info here: http://www.rgcshows.com/rosebowl.aspx
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Rose Bowl Flea Market
1001 Rose Bowl Dr
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One of the best flea markets I've ever visited in the world - if you're into treasure hunting like me, Rose Bowl is worth the trek. Go early to snap up the best bargains. The flea market is held on the second Sunday of every month. More info here: http://www.rgcshows.com/rosebowl.aspx
My favourite flea market in the city (closer than the Rose Bowl flea market). It's open every Sunday and I'll always make a point to visit during my visits to LA. Make sure you bring enough cash for entry - there is a Bank of America within walking distance if you need an ATM to withdraw more cash.
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Melrose Trading Post
7850 Melrose Ave
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My favourite flea market in the city (closer than the Rose Bowl flea market). It's open every Sunday and I'll always make a point to visit during my visits to LA. Make sure you bring enough cash for entry - there is a Bank of America within walking distance if you need an ATM to withdraw more cash.
Newly opened shopping area which houses Reformation, Bird Brooklyn, Soul Cycle, Van Leeuwan's Ice Cream, Aesop, Janessa Leone and more.
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Platform LA
8850 Washington Blvd
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Newly opened shopping area which houses Reformation, Bird Brooklyn, Soul Cycle, Van Leeuwan's Ice Cream, Aesop, Janessa Leone and more.

Parks & Nature

I'm based in NYC, but come to LA often - and when I do, Runyon Canyon is a must-visit, not only for the views of the city, but the various hiking trails. Also great for people watching.
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러니언캐니언파크
2000 N Fuller Ave
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I'm based in NYC, but come to LA often - and when I do, Runyon Canyon is a must-visit, not only for the views of the city, but the various hiking trails. Also great for people watching.

Arts & Culture

Recently opened, with great permanent art installations from Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and more. They usually have special exhibitions throughout the year where you can pre-book a ticket in advance, or you can chance it and line up on the day of to snap up a ticket.
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더브로드
221 S Grand Ave
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Recently opened, with great permanent art installations from Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and more. They usually have special exhibitions throughout the year where you can pre-book a ticket in advance, or you can chance it and line up on the day of to snap up a ticket.
Instagram worthy museum that's worth a visit, and an LA institution!
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로스앤젤레스 카운티 미술관
5905 Wilshire Blvd
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Instagram worthy museum that's worth a visit, and an LA institution!

Essentials

Love this place for fresh produce, and yummy snacks that don't break the bank (sorry Whole Foods)
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Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura Blvd
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Love this place for fresh produce, and yummy snacks that don't break the bank (sorry Whole Foods)
Your one-stop shop for stocking up on groceries.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
915 N La Brea Ave
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Your one-stop shop for stocking up on groceries.

Entertainment & Activities

One of the toughest workouts in the city - and about a 5 min drive or 20 min walk away from our Airbnb house. Not for the faint of heart but I always love to go here for a sweaty workout when I'm in town.
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Barry's Bootcamp
6201 Hollywood Blvd
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One of the toughest workouts in the city - and about a 5 min drive or 20 min walk away from our Airbnb house. Not for the faint of heart but I always love to go here for a sweaty workout when I'm in town.
Here on holiday but want to squeeze in a workout? Lift Society is a short drive from our Airbnb house. Great for HIIT workouts and weight lifting.
Lift Society
7300 Sunset Blvd
Here on holiday but want to squeeze in a workout? Lift Society is a short drive from our Airbnb house. Great for HIIT workouts and weight lifting.
Iconic Hollywood establishment - come here on a rainy day if you're looking to watch a movie (and then check out the Hollywood Walk of Fame that stretches across Hollywood Boulevard)
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TCL 차이니즈 시어터
6925 Hollywood Blvd
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Iconic Hollywood establishment - come here on a rainy day if you're looking to watch a movie (and then check out the Hollywood Walk of Fame that stretches across Hollywood Boulevard)
Organic cafe, yoga studio, meditation workshops and more. Within walking distance from our house :)
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Wanderlust Hollywood
1357 N Highland Ave
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Organic cafe, yoga studio, meditation workshops and more. Within walking distance from our house :)

Getting Around

We're a 5 min drive or 15 min walk to the Hollywood/Vine metro stop, which provides direct access to North Hollywood, Universal Studios, Koreatown, MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art), DTLA, Little Tokyo and more. More information here: https://media.metro.net/documents/b4f1f223-c6b4-4b6e-bd18-648dbca1e7e9.pdf
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할리우드/바인
Hollywood Boulevard
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We're a 5 min drive or 15 min walk to the Hollywood/Vine metro stop, which provides direct access to North Hollywood, Universal Studios, Koreatown, MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art), DTLA, Little Tokyo and more. More information here: https://media.metro.net/documents/b4f1f223-c6b4-4b6e-bd18-648dbca1e7e9.pdf