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1. Dhaba Cuisine of India

2104 Main St (Bicknell), Santa Monica, CA
Indian Restaurant · Ocean Park · 11 tips and reviews

kim h.kim halverson: love thier hummus, and homeade ice-cream. their indian food is lovely too :)

J. Paul Getty Museum is one of best of LA!.

2. J. Paul Getty Museum

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

Cilt & Co.Cilt & Co.: The weekends are predictably crowded and parking can get tricky. Aside from that, the Getty is quite stunning, inside and out.

Urth Caffé is one of best of LA!.

3. Urth Caffé

9.2
8565 Melrose Ave (at Westmount Dr), West Hollywood, CA
Café · 499 tips and reviews
Runyon Canyon Park is one of best of LA!.

4. Runyon Canyon Park

9.3
2000 N Fuller Ave (at Hillside Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Park · 358 tips and reviews

Cilt & Co.Cilt & Co.: If you are into hiking, city views, or just people watching, this is a must-do. Very dog friendly. This is one of our quintessential L.A. destinations.

The Hollywood Bowl is one of best of LA!.

5. The Hollywood Bowl

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

Cilt & Co.Cilt & Co.: If you like concerts and you like the outdoors, this is it. If you don't mind the walk, park at the Kodak center instead and take a stroll from there. And don't forget the picnic basket!

YouTube Space LA is one of best of LA!.

6. YouTube Space LA

9.2
12422 Bluff Creek Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Film Studio · West Los Angeles · 21 tips and reviews
Griffith Park Trail is one of best of LA!.

7. Griffith Park Trail

9.3
W Observatory Trail (Western Canyon Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Hiking Trail · 78 tips and reviews
ArcLight Cinemas is one of best of LA!.

8. ArcLight Cinemas

6360 W Sunset Blvd (btwn Ivar & Vine), Los Angeles, CA
Movie Theater · Central Hollywood · 298 tips and reviews
Chateau Marmont Pool is one of best of LA!.

9. Chateau Marmont Pool

8221 W Sunset Blvd (Marmont Lane), West Hollywood, CA
Hotel Pool · 4 tips and reviews
Melrose Avenue is one of best of LA!.

10. Melrose Avenue

Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Road · Mid-City West · 21 tips and reviews

Alaa "Ally" T.Alaa "Ally" Tatum: Tons of thrift shops, there are some pricy stores and some cheaper ones, nothing you can't find in the Fashion District though. I love all the murals and the graffiti a street back.

The Grove is one of best of LA!.

11. The Grove

9.2
189 The Grove Dr (at W 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Shopping Mall · Mid-City West · 662 tips and reviews

KIIS FMKIIS FM: It sounds weird, but one of the best views of LA is from the top of the parking structure here. Grab yr friends & head to Level 8 for a view of the sunset and a 360-degree panorama of the whole city. Read more.

Hollywood Sign is one of best of LA!.

12. Hollywood Sign

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

HISTORYHISTORY: The sign was originally constructed in 1923 to promote a subdivision at the top of Beachwood Canyon called Hollywoodland; "land" would later be dropped in 1945 when the area was deeded to the city.

Walt Disney Concert Hall is one of best of LA!.

13. Walt Disney Concert Hall

9.4
111 S Grand Ave (btwn 1st & 2nd St), Los Angeles, CA
Concert Hall · Bunker Hill · 163 tips and reviews

Juston P.Juston Payne: Frank Geary at his best. Try to take a boring photograph of this thing. Just try.

MOCA is one of best of LA!.

14. MOCA

8.6
250 S Grand Ave (at W 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Bunker Hill · 91 tips and reviews

Juston P.Juston Payne: Nifty museum with a nifty Thursday evening special: free admission!

15. Downtown Los Angeles Artwalk

7.8
411 S Main St (at W 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Art Gallery · 75 tips and reviews

Juston P.Juston Payne: Is it the second Tuesday of the month? If so, git yerself downtown between 12:00pm and 9:00pm cuz there's some arting going down. Go earlier if you want lighter crowds. And you don't have a job.

Rooftop Bar at The Standard is one of best of LA!.

16. Rooftop Bar at The Standard

550 S Flower St (at 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Rooftop Bar · Financial District · 150 tips and reviews

Juston P.Juston Payne: If you're looking for a little swank, head up to this roof bar and lay inside one of those huge Hershey's Kisses.

Hotel Figueroa is one of best of LA!.

17. Hotel Figueroa

7.1
939 S Figueroa St (at Olympic), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · South Park · 59 tips and reviews

Juston P.Juston Payne: It's easy to walk past this place, but the interior is an extraordinary example of 1920's Moroccan design. Stop in for a coffee or a drink, or just look around. Make sure you visit the courtyard.

The GRAMMY Museum is one of best of LA!.

18. The GRAMMY Museum

8.3
800 W Olympic Blvd (at Figueroa St), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · South Park · 85 tips and reviews

Juston P.Juston Payne: Much cooler than I would have expected. Neat interactive elements and good diversity of topics.

Lake Hollywood Reservoir is one of best of LA!.

19. Lake Hollywood Reservoir

9.2
Lake Hollywood Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Reservoir · 22 tips and reviews

Juston P.Juston Payne: People go here to walk around a bunch of water. It's more entertaining than it sounds.

ArcLight Cinemas is one of best of LA!.

20. ArcLight Cinemas

6360 W Sunset Blvd (btwn Ivar & Vine), Los Angeles, CA
Movie Theater · Central Hollywood · 298 tips and reviews

Juston P.Juston Payne: Great screens with reserved seats. They validate parking for the lot next door, too. In other words, this is a totally hassle-free movie going experience.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is one of best of LA!.

21. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

9.4
5905 Wilshire Blvd (at S Ogden Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Mid-City West · 444 tips and reviews

Juston P.Juston Payne: A completely worthwhile museum made all the more worthwhile by the insanely photogenic lamp posts installation in front of the main entrance.

Venice Canals is one of best of LA!.

22. Venice Canals

9.4
Dell Ave (at Howland Canal), Venice, CA
Canal · 121 tips and reviews

Juston P.Juston Payne: One of the most distinct places in LA, and also one of the best to stroll for a few hours. The houses' architecture is fascinating. Beware of marauding flocks of geese. They will snarl at you.

The Eames House (Case Study House #8) is one of best of LA!.

23. The Eames House (Case Study House #8)

9.3
203 Chautauqua Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Pacific Palisades · 14 tips and reviews
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is one of best of LA!.

24. Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

8.8
3400 W Riverside Dr (Riverside & Avon St.), Burbank, CA
Arts and Entertainment · 99 tips and reviews
Hotel Cafe is one of best of LA!.

25. Hotel Cafe

8.7
1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Blvd (at Selma Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · Central Hollywood · 77 tips and reviews
Surfrider Beach is one of best of LA!.

26. Surfrider Beach

9.2
23180 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Surf Spot · Eastern Malibu · 40 tips and reviews

27. The Greek Theatre

9.1
2700 N Vermont Ave (at Los Feliz Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Amphitheater · 113 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: Designed by architect Frederick Heath, the amphitheater's stage is modeled after a Greek temple.

Camino Nuevo High School is one of best of LA!.

28. Camino Nuevo High School

3500 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA
College Academic Building · No tips or reviews
TCL Chinese Theatre is one of best of LA!.

29. TCL Chinese Theatre

8.4
6925 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Movie Theater · 240 tips and reviews
Peace Awareness Labyrinth & Gardens is one of best of LA!.

30. Peace Awareness Labyrinth & Gardens

3500 W Adams Blvd (7th Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Spiritual Center · South LA · 4 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: On the Church grounds of the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness, try the ancient practice of labyrinth walking. It's soothing to walk the stone passages & reconnect with your inner self. -Suzy Beal Read more.

W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills is one of best of LA!.

31. W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills

8.0
930 Hilgard Ave (at Le Conte Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · Westwood · 59 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Nine Thirty, the Hotel Restaurant, is home to the Best Brussels Sprouts in LA (2009 Winner) plus lots of delicious creole-fusion! Also check out the lounge, Whiskey Blue, the Bliss Spa and the pool! Read more.

LA Opera is one of best of LA!.

32. LA Opera

8.5
135 N Grand Ave (1st Street), Los Angeles, CA
Opera House · Civic Center · 10 tips and reviews