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Cafe 50s is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

1. Cafe 50s

7.5
11623 Santa Monica Blvd (at Federal Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Diner · Westgate · 72 tips and reviews
Hilton Checkers is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

2. Hilton Checkers

7.7
535 S Grand Ave (at W 5th St), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · Financial District · 35 tips and reviews
La Velvet Margarita Cantina is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

3. La Velvet Margarita Cantina

7.6
1612 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 54 tips and reviews

4. Tengu Westwood

10853 Lindbrook Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Westwood Village · 5 tips and reviews

5. Costco

8.8
14501 Hindry Avenue (at W Rosecrans Ave), Hawthorne, CA
Warehouse or Wholesale Store · 37 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Lynne Gigliotti loves this place! -Lynne Gigliotti, Top Chef

6. In-N-Out Burger

9.1
9149 S Sepulveda Blvd (at W 92nd St), Los Angeles, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 369 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Every girls just loves this classic burger in Southern California. -Michaele Salahi, Real Housewives of DC

Rodeo Drive is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

7. Rodeo Drive

Rodeo Dr (btwn Wilshire and Santa Monica Blvd), Beverly Hills, CA
Road · 141 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Top designers all in one place. -Timothy Dean, Top Chef

8. Dolce & Gabbana

8.1
314 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA
Men's Store · 10 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: I love going to their special sales! -Kathy Griffin, Life On The D-List

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

9. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

9.3
900 Exposition Blvd (at Vermont Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · South LA · 134 tips and reviews
Marc by Marc Jacobs Los Angeles - Now Closed is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

10. Marc by Marc Jacobs Los Angeles - Now Closed

8410 Melrose Ave (btw Croft & Orlando), Los Angeles, CA
Clothing Store · Mid-City West · 7 tips and reviews
Umami Burger is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

11. Umami Burger

4655 Hollywood Blvd (at N Vermont Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Los Feliz · 171 tips and reviews

12. Son of a Gun

8.5
8370 W 3rd St (at S Orlando Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Mid-City West · 162 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Expect their smoked-mahi fish to be copied by other restaurants around the country. There's no script to follow. It's just two guys with two restaurants cooking food they want to eat.

Osteria Mozza is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

13. Osteria Mozza

8.9
6602 Melrose Ave (at Highland Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · 157 tips and reviews
Universal Studios Hollywood is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

14. Universal Studios Hollywood

9.4
100 Universal City Plz (btwn Barham & Lankershim Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Amusement Park · Universal City · 982 tips and reviews
Ye Olde King's Head is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

15. Ye Olde King's Head

7.9
116 Santa Monica Blvd (btwn Ocean Ave. & 2nd St.), Santa Monica, CA
Pub · Downtown Santa Monica · 137 tips and reviews

16. Zankou Chicken

8.8
1716 S Sepulveda Blvd (at Santa Monica Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Westside · 103 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: So Amazing. Middle Eastern fare: the chicken shawarma platter is just perfect. Get extra garlic sauce and extra meat. Flavorful, moist roasted chicken straight from the rotisserie. – Adam Richman Read more.

Opening Ceremony is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

17. Opening Ceremony

8.1
451 N LA Cienega Blvd (btw Melrose Ave & Beverly Blvd), West Hollywood, CA
Boutique · 25 tips and reviews
Prada is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

18. Prada

9.0
343 N Rodeo Dr (btwn Dayton & Brighton Way), Beverly Hills, CA
Boutique · 10 tips and reviews
Milk is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

19. Milk

8209 Beverly Blvd. (Btw Harper & La Jolla), Los Angeles, CA
Clothing Store · Mid-City West · 2 tips and reviews
Hilton Los Angeles Airport is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

20. Hilton Los Angeles Airport

6.3
5711 W Century Blvd (at Aviation Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · West Los Angeles · 156 tips and reviews

21. 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.

22. sushi sushi

7.6
326 S Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: An excellent example of how quality trumps quantity. Authentic and exquisite sushi. -Amanda Baungarten, Top Chef

23. Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills

8.5
9700 Wilshire Blvd (at Roxbury Dr), Beverly Hills, CA
Department Store · 42 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Spend all day. Margaret, the manager of the Dolce & Gabbana department, will restyle your look and help you look like a star (with style and polish!). -Galina Sobolev, Launch My Line

24. Nate 'n Al Delicatessen

8.2
414 N Beverly Dr (at Brighton Way), Beverly Hills, CA
Deli · 85 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: This is the L.A. deli of choice! The greatest Corn Rye Bread! The Nova, the Blintzes, and the Plate of Lox, Eggs, and Onions are fantastic. And of course don't forget to grab Rugela and Mandel Bread.

25. Philippe The Original

9.0
1001 N Alameda St (at Ord St), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Chinatown · 413 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Order the lamb sandwich and get it “double-dipped” for extra au jus goodness.

26. In-N-Out Burger

8.7
6000 Pacific Blvd (at Belgrave Ave), Huntington Park, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Recognized as our #1 Bang for the Buck, try customizing this iconic burger by ordering off the “secret” menu, available at www.innout.com.

Kitson is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

27. Kitson

115 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Boutique · Mid-City West · 13 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Celeb-obsessed Kitson is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of place, which means naysayers will miss out on some stylish bargains—like the cutest beach bags we found in L.A., for a paltry $28.

Fred Segal is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

28. Fred Segal

8.7
8118 Melrose Ave (at Crescent Heights Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Boutique · Mid-City West · 36 tips and reviews

29. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

6.0
1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA
International Airport · 4610 tips and reviews

Perry EllisPerry Ellis: Business or Leisure Travel? Perry Ellis has you covered with stylish suits & dress shirts that travel well. Sport our comfortable, casual looks when you unwind. Work or play, travel with Perry Ellis! Read more.

Reel Inn is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

30. 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.

31. Hollywood Walk of Fame

7.0
Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Monument · Hollywood Hills West · 486 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: On February 9, 1960, Joanne Woodward became the first performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. One-time actor Ronald Reagan is the only U.S. President to have a star.

32. UCLA Pauley Pavilion

301 Westwood Plz, Los Angeles, CA
College Stadium · Westwood · 28 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: In 1984, Mary Lou Retton Retton pulled off a unanimous perfect 10 and won the gold becoming the first American woman to ever win an individual gold medal in Olympic gymnastics.

Forever 21 is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

33. Forever 21

7.2
200 Los Cerritos Mall, Cerritos, CA
Clothing Store · 17 tips and reviews
The Grove is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

34. The Grove

9.2
189 The Grove Dr (at W 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Shopping Mall · Mid-City West · 662 tips and reviews
101 Noodle Express is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

35. 101 Noodle Express

6.1
6000 Sepulveda Blvd (at Fox Hills Dr.), Culver City, CA
Noodle Restaurant · Fox Hills · 17 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: A specialty of Shandong, the beef roll here is cilantro and great fistfuls of thinly sliced meat wetted with sweet bean sauce and formed into something like a Chinese burrito the size of your arm.

Tito's Tacos is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

36. Tito's Tacos

8.0
11222 Washington Pl (at Sepulveda Blvd), Culver City, CA
Taco Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 258 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Tito's has two types of tacos: a beef taco with cheese, and a beef taco without cheese! Around since 1959, the traditional style tostadas, enchiladas and tamales are all under three bucks.

Rockenwagner Bakery is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

37. Rockenwagner Bakery

311 Arizona Ave (at 3rd St. Promenade), Santa Monica, CA
Bakery · Downtown Santa Monica · 10 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Best Bet: A chewy, salt-studded pretzel bread. The bakery layers slices with roast turkey and cranberry sauce. We can imagine a brat and some spicy mustard taking to it well too. Read more.

Natalee Thai is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

38. Natalee Thai

7.6
10101 Venice Blvd (at Clarington Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Thai Restaurant · Palms · 73 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: There are shrimp, chicken and pork dishes, richly seasoned with generous additions of chile and fresh mint leaves.Lunch and dinner seven days. Beer and wine; takeout; delivery; catering; parking.

39. Los Angeles City Hall

200 N Spring St (at Temple Ave), Los Angeles, CA
City Hall · Civic Center · 63 tips and reviews

The GrioThe Grio: On May 29, 1973 Tom Bradley was elected mayor of Los Angeles.

40. Crypto.com Arena

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

PeoplePeople: The Lakers may reign supreme—but we can't help but notice some other guys seated courtside. Look for David Beckham, Leo DiCaprio and Zac Efron cheering on, and just try to keep your eye on the ball.

41. The Beverly Hilton

8.5
9876 Wilshire Blvd (at Santa Monica Blvd), Beverly Hills, CA
Hotel · 111 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: Opened by Paris Hilton’s great-grandfather in 1953, the hotel has played host to the Golden Globes since 1961! After the awards, stars keep the party going in the poolside tiki bar Trader Vic's.

42. Crystalarium

8500 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Jewelry Store · 3 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: Stars like Heather Locklear and Anne Hathaway flock to this new age shop, which offers a dazzling collection of rare gems and minerals, and has created one-of-a-kind pieces for films and their stars.

43. The Hollywood Roosevelt

8.7
7000 Hollywood Blvd (at Orange Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · Central Hollywood · 166 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: After checking out Grauman's, go across the street for some clubbing at Teddy's (Sam Ronson often deejays), grab a poolside drink at Tropicana Bar or some grub at Angelina's fave steakhouse, Dakota.

44. Pizzeria Mozza

9.1
641 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · Hancock Park · 292 tips and reviews

EaterEater: In a handsomely rustic storefront, Nancy Silverton, Mario Batali, and Joe Bastianich front what is, on its best days, LA's best pizza. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

45. The Apple Pan

8.8
10801 W Pico Blvd (at Glendon Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Westside · 334 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A West LA institution: typical diner fare without typical diner taste. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

46. The Culver Hotel

8.1
3325 S Canfield Ave (Washington), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · West Los Angeles · 69 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: LA: The jewel of Culver City. The Mayor of Munchkin City stayed here while filming the Wizard of Oz and his tiny cohorts had quite the party before dancing down the yellow brick road. -IFC Viewer

47. Father's Office

8.6
3229 Helms Ave (at Venice Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · South Robertson · 360 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: LA: You're not allowed to make changes to the burgers here, but the burgers will definitely change you. They're that good. -IFC Viewer Read more.

48. Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT)

LAX Airport, Los Angeles, CA
Airport Terminal · West Los Angeles · 228 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: LA Weekly's Best of LA 2010 pick - Best Rush Of Humanity!

49. California African American Museum

7.8
600 State Dr, Los Angeles, CA
History Museum · South LA · 16 tips and reviews

The GrioThe Grio: This museum hosts specially mounted exhibitions curated through loans and its own collection. CAAM exhibitions travel throughout California and the nation.

Largo at the Coronet is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

50. Largo at the Coronet

9.1
366 N La Cienega Blvd (btwn Beverly & Oakwood), Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · Mid-City West · 41 tips and reviews
Animal is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

51. Animal

435 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 232 tips and reviews

52. Jitlada Thai Restaurant

8.8
5233 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Thai Restaurant · Little Armenia · 132 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Are there sweeter words than "Strip Mall" when used in conjunction with "Powerful Thai flavors?" Answer: No. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

53. Father's Office

8.3
1018 Montana Ave (btwn 10th & 11th St), Santa Monica, CA
Gastropub · Wilshire-Montana · 199 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Despite one too many rules, Sang Yoon's burger joint is straight-up killer, and serves a vast selection of craft beers. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Dodger Stadium is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

54. Dodger Stadium

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

PeoplePeople: Catch your favorite band, bring a picnic and enjoy the view of the Hollywood Hills at this iconic amphitheater, which is *the* summer spot to rock out alongside stars like Drew Barrymore.

56. Hollywood Sign

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

PeoplePeople: What trip to Hollywood would be complete without a visit to the iconic sign? Fun fact: The 45-ft. tall letters read "Hollywoodland" in 1923 when it was built as an ad for a housing development.

57. Capitol Records

8.7
1750 Vine St (at Hollywood Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Office · 22 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: Built to resemble stacks of records on a turntable, the 13-floor tower is a landmark—even attracting aliens in 1996's Independence Day. Inside are world-famous recording studios, designed by Les Paul.

58. Father's Office

8.3
1018 Montana Ave (btwn 10th & 11th St), Santa Monica, CA
Gastropub · Wilshire-Montana · 199 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: The famous "no-substitutions" burger can be ordered an hour later at the Helms Avenue location, which also has micro distilled spirits not offered at the 1953 original.

59. In-N-Out Burger

9.0
7009 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 407 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Recognized as our #1 Bang for the Buck, try customizing this iconic burger by ordering off the “secret” menu, available at www.innout.com. Read more.

60. Forever 21

5.8
8500 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Clothing Store · Mid-City West · 51 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: The mother ship of all trendy discount stores is Forever 21 at the Beverly Center. Be sure to pick up a bedazzled piece of jewelry that men will notice. -Patti Stanger, Millionaire Matchmaker

Thai Airways International is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

61. Thai Airways International

222 N Sepulveda Blvd #100, El Segundo, CA
Office · No tips or reviews
Thai Airways (TG) Crew Room is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

62. Thai Airways (TG) Crew Room

DoubleTree by Hilton - South Bay, 21333 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA
Lounge · No tips or reviews

63. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

6.0
1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA
International Airport · 4610 tips and reviews

Team CocoTeam Coco: "When I fly, I like to bring King Crab legs as a snack. Getting the hot melted butter through airport security is a hassle, but it’s totally worth it." - Conan O'Brien

CONAN is one of Layover: LAX/KLAX.

64. CONAN

8.4
6564 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA
Comedy Club · 51 tips and reviews