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1. J. Paul Getty Museum

9.4
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Brentwood · 504 tips and reviews

2. Soho House

9.2
9200 Sunset Boulevard (at Cory Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Lounge · 156 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: This member’s only hot spot is tres exclusive, but we doubt the Housewives (or any cool Bravo fans) would have problems getting in.

3. Polo Lounge

9.1
9641 Sunset Blvd (at Beverly Hills Hotel), Beverly Hills, CA
Hotel Bar · 96 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: The Bev Hills gals decompressed here, post-dinner party from hell. No electronic cigarettes allowed.

4. Madame Chocolat

212 N Canon Dr (btw Dayton & Wilshire), Beverly Hills, CA
Dessert Shop · 12 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: When you already have countless Louboutins, take it to the next level and have them made in pure chocolate.

5. SLAUSON AVE

3451 W Slauson Ave (CRENSHAW), Los Angeles, CA
Road · South LA · 3 tips and reviews

BriskBrisk: "The sun went down when I hit Slauson, On my way to the strip" - Dr. Dre "Let Me Ride" Sourced from rapgenius.com.

6. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

8.2
8700 Beverly Blvd (at San Vicente Blvd), West Hollywood, CA
Medical Center · 55 tips and reviews

BriskBrisk: "In the same hospital where Biggie Smalls died" - Kanye West "Through The Wire" Sourced from rapgenius.com.

The Fox & Hounds is one of I'm in L.A. you trick!.

7. The Fox & Hounds

8.2
11110 Ventura Blvd (at Vineland Ave), Studio City, CA
Pub · 77 tips and reviews

8. The Ellen DeGeneres Show

8.4
4301 W Olive Ave. (at Hood Ave.), Burbank, CA
Comedy Club · 336 tips and reviews

Ellen DeGeneresEllen DeGeneres: If you’re in the neighborhood I would love to see you in my audience! Request tickets at www.EllenTV.com and come dance with us. Read more.

9. Universal CityWalk Hollywood

8.9
100 Universal City Plz (btwn Barham & Lankershim Blvd), Universal City, CA
Shopping Plaza · Universal City · 187 tips and reviews

Ellen DeGeneresEllen DeGeneres: You can’t miss the indoor skydiving! If you like the idea of skydiving, but like being indoors better, then this is the place for you. I tried indoor SCUBA diving once. It didn’t turn out too well.

10. Warner Bros. Studios

9.2
4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA
Film Studio · 96 tips and reviews

Ellen DeGeneresEllen DeGeneres: This is where I tape my show! Request tickets here: www.ellentv.com When you come to the show, don’t forget to check in. Can’t wait to see you! Read more.

11. Sprinkles Beverly Hills Cupcakes

8.6
9635 South Santa Monica Boulevard (btwn Bedford & Camden Dr), Beverly Hills, CA
Cupcake Shop · 176 tips and reviews

Ellen DeGeneresEllen DeGeneres: Nothing makes a great day better than a Sprinkles Vegan Red Velvet cupcake. It's also great if you're having a bad day. What I'm saying is: you should have one today.

12. CBS Television City Studios

8.2
7800 Beverly Blvd (at Fairfax Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Film Studio · Mid-City West · 50 tips and reviews

Ellen DeGeneresEllen DeGeneres: This is where Twitch from “So You Think You Can Dance’s” recreated Alex’s dance. Hope you have as much fun here as I did. Read more.

13. Griffith Observatory

9.4
2800 E Observatory Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Observatory · 644 tips and reviews

Ellen DeGeneresEllen DeGeneres: I sent one of my favorite young guests, Brandt Bickford, to the Griffith Observatory. Whether or not you are a space expert, I can guarantee you will love your time here! Read more.

14. Dodger Stadium

9.2
1000 Vin Scully Ave (at Stadium Way), Los Angeles, CA
Baseball Stadium · Chavez Ravine · 581 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: Try a Doyer Dog (read: “Doyer Dog”, not “Dodger Dog”). This behemoth boasts chili, cheese, tomatoes, onions & jalepenos over a hot dog base. Finish one, then give a Kirk Gibson fist pump to celebrate.

15. Crypto.com Arena

9.2
1111 S Figueroa St (at Chick Hearn Ct), Los Angeles, CA
Basketball Stadium · 618 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: Back on 1/22/06, a baller by the name of “Kobe Bean Bryant” dropped 81 points up in here. Read more.

16. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

8.4
3911 S Figueroa St (btw Exposition & MLK), Los Angeles, CA
College Football Field · 81 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: Trust us, the turkey sausages outside the student section are AMAZING!

17. Red Chili Halal Restaurant

7.2
18108 Parthenia St, Los Angeles, CA
Pakistani Restaurant · Northridge South · 15 tips and reviews

Examiner.comExaminer.com: Offering authentic Indian-Pakistani cuisine straight out the the tandoor. It's inexpensive delicious fulfilling food. Read more.

18. Pollo Del Rey

8519 Reseda Blvd (chase), Northridge, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Examiner.comExaminer.com: LA's Best Rotisserie Chicken: Pollo Del Rey takes the winnings home. Read more.

19. Smoke City Market

5242 Van Nuys Blvd (btw Magnolia Blvd & Weddington St), Sherman Oaks, CA
BBQ Joint · 32 tips and reviews

Examiner.comExaminer.com: Order 1/4 pound of several items for a nice sampling platter! Read more.

20. La Poubelle

7.6
5907 Franklin Ave (at Bronson Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

Examiner.comExaminer.com: 'It's really French,' is a common quote you will hear at La Paubelle. This 42-year standing bistro gets a new chef and new respect in Hollywood. Read more.

21. Griffith Park

9.5
Griffith Park Dr (Mount Hollywood Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Los Feliz · 152 tips and reviews

Examiner.comExaminer.com: Vista Del Valle Drive is a road on the southeast corner that is now closed to motor vehicles. This is a fantastic bike route that leads to a lookout to LA, Santa Monica and even the ocean on clear day Read more.

22. The Fonda Theatre

8.5
6126 Hollywood Blvd (at Gower St), Los Angeles, CA
Concert Hall · 115 tips and reviews

GoldenvoiceGoldenvoice: Looking for a bit of fresh air? Go up to the rooftop for a drink or a cigarette during the show, you can still watch what’s happening projected onto the wall!

23. Hugo's Tacos

8.4
3300 Glendale Blvd (at Atwater Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Atwater Village · 73 tips and reviews

Green Label SoundGreen Label Sound: While recording "Penny Hardaway" at Travis Barker's studio, I would always order three of the mole tacos and nachos from Hugo's after we got done doing some takes. -Mikey of The Cool Kids

24. Sound City Studios

7.4
15452 Cabrito Rd, Van Nuys, CA
Recording Studio · North Hills East · 2 tips and reviews

Hard RockHard Rock: In 1991, Nirvana released Nevermind on an unsuspecting world. Recorded between May-June of '91 at Sound City Studios, the album heralded, for the mainstream at least, the coming of a new age of rock.

25. Rumbo Recorders / Metronome Studios

Saticoy and Winnetka, San Fernando Valley, CA
Uncategorized · Winnetka · 1 tip

Hard RockHard Rock: In 2008, Guns N' Roses released the long, long awaited Chinese Democracy, 17 years after their last album of original material. Recording of Chinese Democracy, however, had begun in 1998 at Rumbo.

26. NRG Recording Studios

11128 Weddington St, North Hollywood, CA
Music Venue · 1 tip

Hard RockHard Rock: In 1998, Korn released their third album, Follow The Leader, recorded at NRG Studios. This album resonated with audiences worldwide, taking Korn to the top, leading the late '90s nü metal scene.

27. Apple Inc.

1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA
Office · North De Anza Boulevard · 139 tips and reviews

Hard RockHard Rock: In 2001, Apple released the first generation iPod, in 5 and 10 GB versions, revolutionizing the way we listen to and buy music. Like the internet itself, it is hard to imagine a world without iPods.

28. Whisky a Go Go

8.5
8901 W Sunset Blvd (at Clark St.), West Hollywood, CA
Music Venue · 53 tips and reviews

Hard RockHard Rock: Is there a more legendary Rock 'n' Roll venue in the United States than the Whisky A-Go-Go? No - there is not. Since 1964, the Whisky has been the gold standard for rock action.

29. Jack in the Box

6.6
8322 Balboa Blvd, Northridge, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

HBOHBO: Curb Your Enthusiasm happened here. Larry gets locked out of his car here and attempts to go through the drive through without one.

30. Playboy Mansion

8.5
10236 Charing Cross Rd (at S Mapleton Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Arts and Entertainment · Holmby Hills · 74 tips and reviews

HBOHBO: Curb Your Enthusiasm happened here. Larry steals Hugh Hefner's one-of-a-kind smoking jacket after Hef wears a nearly identical version into his bathroom for longer than Larry deems kosher.

31. Koi Restaurant

9.2
730 N LA Cienega Blvd (at Waring Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Mid-City West · 89 tips and reviews

HBOHBO: Entourage happened here. During the show's pilot, this is where Ari and Eric had their first power dinner to discuss Vince's career.

32. Urth Caffé

9.2
8565 Melrose Ave (at Westmount Dr), West Hollywood, CA
Café · 499 tips and reviews

HBOHBO: Entourage happened here. A lot. A regular hangout for the guys, look around and chances are you'll see at least one of the stars sipping a coffee.

33. Circus Disco

6655 Santa Monica Blvd (btwn Las Palmas Ave & Seward St), Los Angeles, CA
Night Club · Central Hollywood · 24 tips and reviews

HBOHBO: Entourage happened here. This is where Turtle fights 12-year-old Herbie Green for the title of EA's "Fight Night" champion, and where Ari comes to Lloyd's rescue... for once.

34. Six Flags Magic Mountain

9.1
26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA
Amusement Park · 437 tips and reviews

HBOHBO: Entourage happened here. This is where the Aquaman ride was unveiled and broken in by the boys.

Umami Burger is one of I'm in L.A. you trick!.

35. Umami Burger

12159 Ventura Blvd. (at Vantage Ave), Studio City, CA
Burger Joint · 107 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: LA Weekly"The burgers are compact beasts nestled into hand-size, gently toasted buns. The crust of the meat is crisp, sweet, well-browned... ...It was a good hamburger." - Jonathan Gold Read more.

36. In-N-Out Burger

8.8
922 Gayley Ave (at Le Conte Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · Westwood Village · 155 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: One of the "Top 5 Westwood Dishes UCLA Grads Will Miss" Read more.

37. Gibson Amphitheatre

100 Universal City Plz, Universal City, CA
Concert Hall · 64 tips and reviews

Live NationLive Nation: There are tons of eateries at CityWalk--from Hard Rock Cafe, Subway, and Bubba Gump to Buca Di Beppo, Tony Roma's, Puccino Pizzeria, and Wolfgang Puck!

38. House of Blues Sunset Strip

8430 W Sunset Blvd (at Olive Dr), West Hollywood, CA
Rock Club · 119 tips and reviews

Live NationLive Nation: Drink at the Porch Restaurant Bar on the 2nd level. Ask for Elenore. She rocks!!

39. Northridge Skateland

8.2
18140 Parthenia St (Lindley), Northridge, CA
Skating Rink · 10 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Beat the heat & go rollerskating @Sk8land w/ $4.05 admission 12:30-4:30 on Sat/Sun - http://ht.ly/5DFVe

40. Japanese Gardens

8.3
6100 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys, CA
Garden · 15 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Walk sit, or contemplate your surroundings @ The Japanese Garden in Van Nuys - http://ht.ly/5Bx8B

41. NoHo Arts District

North Hollywood, CA
Neighborhood · 16 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: NoHo Arts District (@officialnoho) is a one-stop arts and entertainment mecca. Go @metrolosangeles 2 NoHo & walk south

42. Topanga State Park

9.3
20800 Entrada Rd, Topanga, CA
State or Provincial Park · 20 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Rent a mountain bike from @TopngaCrkBcycls & enjoy the scenery @ Topanga State Park - http://ht.ly/5CuJi

43. Hollywood Sign

9.0
Mount Lee Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Monument · 121 tips and reviews

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: No matter where she is in the city, French actress Elodie Bouchez can’t help but look up at the Hollywood Sign and smile. Check out more spots in LA that she can’t get enough of at the LV Amble Site. Read more.

44. Trousdale

9229 W Sunset Blvd (Doheny), West Hollywood, CA
Lounge · 16 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: Want to see Brody Jenner, Paris Hilton and Lauren Conrad? Thisis your spot, if you can pass the door. The club likes to keep thingsamongst friends, so it's best to get on the list.

Santa Monica Pier is one of I'm in L.A. you trick!.

45. Santa Monica Pier

200 Santa Monica Pier (at Ocean Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Pier · Downtown Santa Monica · 483 tips and reviews
Venice Beach is one of I'm in L.A. you trick!.

46. Venice Beach

9.2
Pacific Ave (Speedway), Venice, CA
Beach · 615 tips and reviews

47. PETA

2898 Rowena Ave #103, Los Angeles, CA
Office · Silver Lake · 5 tips and reviews

PETAPETA: Great day in the office and planning some really fun tours around the country!

48. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

8.8
14457 Ventura Blvd (at Van Nuys Blvd.), Sherman Oaks, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 78 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: My picks: cow tongue, kurobuta sausage. Happy hour is amazing. 1/2 off food and drinks. -Francine, The Real L Word

49. Fukuburger

1634 N Cahuenga Blvd (at Hollywood Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Central Hollywood · 36 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The menu's all burgers, each fusing American beef with Japanese sauces/infusions. Our jam: The "Tamago Egg" w/ furikake and teriyaki sauce. Read more.

50. Writer's Room

6685 Hollywood Blvd (at Las Palmas Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · 16 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: TWR's bartender'll mix you drinks like the "Kaffir Rickey" (lemongrass syrup, carbonated coconut water & gin) & the "Cho Sun One" with Cork whiskey, Korean pear, perilla leaf, lemon, dates, and sesame Read more.

Reel Inn is one of I'm in L.A. you trick!.

51. Reel Inn

8.8
18661 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Adam went for the Pacific Halibut on his visit. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.

White Rabbit Truck is one of I'm in L.A. you trick!.

52. White Rabbit Truck

7.7
(Greater LA Metro Area), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · 13 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Accept the White Rabbit Burrito Challenge and you’ll be scarfing down 6-pounds of meat, eggs, cheese and rice in less than 45 minutes. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.

53. Amoeba Music

9.4
6200 Hollywood Blvd (Argyle Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Record Store · Central Hollywood · 288 tips and reviews

Universal Music GroupUniversal Music Group: Amoeba always has killer in-store performances from the best bands! Make sure to check the schedule for upcoming events. Fitz & the Tantrums was one of my favorite performances! - @lndsygblr Read more.

University of Southern California is one of I'm in L.A. you trick!.

54. University of Southern California

U S C, Los Angeles, CA
University · South LA · 95 tips and reviews

55. The Hollywood Bowl

9.4
2301 N Highland Ave (at Hollywood Bowl Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · 446 tips and reviews

Valentine's Day MovieValentine's Day Movie: Grab some cheese, wine (no glass allowed!) and blankets then snuggle up with your date in the cool night air. Make sure to come back for the famous "Sound of Music" Sing-a-long! #vday