This was the original home of The Charlie Chaplin Studios, built in 1918 & one of Hollywood's first complete studios. Many of his films, including "The Gold Rush," were filmed here in the 20s & 30s.
During the Prohibition Era, patrons made this hotel's speakeasy a hotspot. It would appear some patrons from the era never left as many ghostly occurrences are often reported here.
They have one heck of a business plan! Their food, coffee and customer service is all equal. You like the coffee just as much as you like the friendly barista. -Danielle Keene, Top Chef Just Desserts
Can confidently say that, of all breakfast spots in LA, this is my # 1. Their french toast and omelette is to die for. Shakshoka is 2/10
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is the largest encyclopedic museum west of Chicago, with a collection of more than 100,000 works
Order everything. Seriously. But if not, then get the squash blossoms with ricotta, tricolore salad, and the pizza with bacon, sausage, salami and tomatoes.
From the sublime parking to old zoo to the Merry-Go-Round (which has been operating since 1937), the largest urban park in America has been voted Best Of LA many times... Also perfect for picnics! Read more.
One of downtown's newest literary landmarks, the Last Bookstore is a cavernous space housed in an old bank building. It houses a wide variety of books plus vinyl records and a coffee shop. Read more.
Pick up some baked goods or macarons on the way out. Tamara is an amazing pastry chef in residence, don't miss out on tasting some of her brilliance. And the packaging in the marketplace is a treat.
For a more intimate experience, enjoy your meal in the garden terrace by candlelight or venture into the second floor Champagne Bar & Lounge and close the night with one of their signature cocktails. Read more.
Here, the city's best bartenders, including Eric Alperin & Marcos Tello, mix cocktails in a speakeasy-like space. Try the Holland Red Light, a cocktail made with Genever, the Dutch-style gin. Read more.
They usually arrive around 730pm. Good for cheap late night cravings & after club eats. $1 small street tacos & $4 burritos & quesadillas. Try the carne asada tacos & quesadillas.
