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BEST OF LA

1. The Hollywood Bowl

9.2
2301 N Highland Ave (at Hollywood Bowl Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · 446 tips and reviews

VH1VH1: This is my favorite venue in the country. Be sure to bring your own food and get a seat by the soundbooth, where you can see the show, the crowd, everything! – Kelly Rowland

Pink Taco is one of BEST OF LA.

2. Pink Taco

10250 Santa Monica Blvd (at Century Park West), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Century City · 143 tips and reviews
Clementine is one of BEST OF LA.

3. Clementine

8.8
1751 Ensley Ave (between Beverly Glenn and Ave of the Stars), Los Angeles, CA
Café · Westwood · 86 tips and reviews
Seasons 52 is one of BEST OF LA.

4. Seasons 52

10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Century City, CA
New American Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
Pop Champagne & Dessert Bar is one of BEST OF LA.

5. Pop Champagne & Dessert Bar

33 E Union St (at Raymond Ave), Pasadena, CA
Wine Bar · Old Pasadena · 47 tips and reviews
Yamashiro Hollywood is one of BEST OF LA.

6. Yamashiro Hollywood

8.7
1999 N Sycamore Ave (at Fitch Dr.), California
Sushi Restaurant · Hollywood · 114 tips and reviews

7. Little Next Door

8142 W 3rd St (Crescent Heights), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Mid-City West · 117 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Romantic setting. Great wine list and excellent filet mignon. -Akiko Cook, Launch My Line

Drai's Hollywood is one of BEST OF LA.

8. Drai's Hollywood

6250 Hollywood Blvd (at Argyle Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Night Club · Central Hollywood · 75 tips and reviews
Tropicana at the Roosevelt is one of BEST OF LA.

9. Tropicana at the Roosevelt

7.7
7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Hotel Bar · Central Hollywood · 25 tips and reviews
The Larchmont is one of BEST OF LA.

10. The Larchmont

5750 Melrose Ave (at Lucerne Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Larchmont · 16 tips and reviews
Greystone Mansion & Park is one of BEST OF LA.

11. Greystone Mansion & Park

9.0
905 Loma Vista Dr, Beverly Hills, CA
Other Great Outdoors · 32 tips and reviews
The Grove is one of BEST OF LA.

12. The Grove

9.2
189 The Grove Dr (at W 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Shopping Mall · Mid-City West · 664 tips and reviews
Sonoma Wine Garden is one of BEST OF LA.

13. Sonoma Wine Garden

395 Santa Monica Pl #300, Santa Monica, CA
Wine Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 100 tips and reviews
Lemonade is one of BEST OF LA.

14. Lemonade

1661 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at W Venice Blvd), Venice, CA
Restaurant · 170 tips and reviews
Perch is one of BEST OF LA.

15. Perch

8.9
448 S Hill St (13th Floor), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · 240 tips and reviews
Bottega Louie is one of BEST OF LA.

16. Bottega Louie

9.0
700 S Grand Ave (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 780 tips and reviews
Grand Central Market is one of BEST OF LA.

17. Grand Central Market

9.1
317 S Broadway (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Market · Downtown Los Angeles · 339 tips and reviews
Birds Rotisserie Chicken Cafe is one of BEST OF LA.

18. Birds Rotisserie Chicken Cafe

7.2
5925 Franklin Ave (at Tamarind Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Wings Joint · 72 tips and reviews
Boxwood Restaurant is one of BEST OF LA.

19. Boxwood Restaurant

7.2
1020 N San Vicente Blvd (at Sunset Blvd), West Hollywood, CA
New American Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews
Fig & Olive is one of BEST OF LA.

20. Fig & Olive

8490 Melrose Pl (La Cienega blvd.), Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Mid-City West · 99 tips and reviews
The Well is one of BEST OF LA.

21. The Well

1006 S Olive St (Olympic Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Hair Salon · South Park · 3 tips and reviews
Weekend Lovers is one of BEST OF LA.

22. Weekend Lovers

351 S LA Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Boutique · Mid-City West · No tips or reviews
Griffith Observatory is one of BEST OF LA.

23. Griffith Observatory

9.4
2800 E Observatory Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Observatory · 644 tips and reviews
J. Paul Getty Museum is one of BEST OF LA.

24. J. Paul Getty Museum

9.5
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Brentwood · 504 tips and reviews
Venice Canals is one of BEST OF LA.

25. Venice Canals

9.4
Dell Ave (at Howland Canal), Venice, CA
Canal · 121 tips and reviews
Firefly is one of BEST OF LA.

26. Firefly

8.6
11720 Ventura Blvd (at Colfax Ave.), Studio City, CA
American Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews
The Bazaar by José Andrés is one of BEST OF LA.

27. The Bazaar by José Andrés

465 S LA Cienega Blvd (at San Vicente Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Mid-City West · 255 tips and reviews
Pizzeria Mozza is one of BEST OF LA.

28. Pizzeria Mozza

9.2
641 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · Hancock Park · 291 tips and reviews
Mendocino Farms is one of BEST OF LA.

29. Mendocino Farms

9.1
7100 Santa Monica Blvd (at N Formosa Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Sandwich Spot · 69 tips and reviews
Larchmont Bungalow is one of BEST OF LA.

30. Larchmont Bungalow

107 N Larchmont Blvd (at W 1st St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Windsor Square · 117 tips and reviews
Alfred Coffee & Kitchen is one of BEST OF LA.

31. Alfred Coffee & Kitchen

9.1
8428 Melrose Pl Ste A (at Croft Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Mid-City West · 152 tips and reviews
Lamill Coffee Boutique is one of BEST OF LA.

32. Lamill Coffee Boutique

8.4
1636 Silver Lake Blvd (at Effie St), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Silver Lake · 158 tips and reviews
FOODLAB is one of BEST OF LA.

33. FOODLAB

8.4
732 N Highland Ave (Pointsettia), West Hollywood, CA
Food and Beverage Service · 79 tips and reviews
Mendocino Farms is one of BEST OF LA.

34. Mendocino Farms

8.6
175 S Fairfax Ave (at W 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Mid-City West · 105 tips and reviews
Malibu Farm Cafe is one of BEST OF LA.

35. Malibu Farm Cafe

8.8
23000 Pacific Coast Hwy (Malibu Pier), Malibu, CA
Café · 96 tips and reviews
The COOLHAUS Shop is one of BEST OF LA.

36. The COOLHAUS Shop

8588 Washington Blvd (at Cattaraugus Ave.), Culver City, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · McManus · 73 tips and reviews
Griffith Park is one of BEST OF LA.

37. Griffith Park

9.5
Griffith Park Dr (Mount Hollywood Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Los Feliz · 151 tips and reviews
Griffith Park is one of BEST OF LA.

38. Griffith Park

9.5
Griffith Park Dr (Mount Hollywood Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Los Feliz · 151 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: 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.

Griffith Observatory is one of BEST OF LA.

39. Griffith Observatory

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

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Grab your hiking boots and make your way from the Los Angeles Zoo to the Griffith Observatory, made famous by “Rebel Without a Cause.” Stop at Trails Café for lunch.

Hollywood Sign Vista Point is one of BEST OF LA.

40. Hollywood Sign Vista Point

9.2
3000 Canyon Lake Dr, West Hollywood, CA
Scenic Lookout · 37 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Hike here for an iconic photo opp.

Yamashiro Farmers Market is one of BEST OF LA.

41. Yamashiro Farmers Market

7.3
1999 N Sycamore Ave (at Fitch Dr.), Los Angeles, CA
Farmers Market · 26 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Check it out on Thursday evenings - amazing views of LA!

Skybar is one of BEST OF LA.

42. Skybar

8.2
8440 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Hotel Bar · 63 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Listen to free poolside performances by artists on the rise during the Mondrian Sessions. Past performers have included Lykke Li and SBTRKT.

Bunker Hill is one of BEST OF LA.

43. Bunker Hill

Los Angeles, CA
Neighborhood · 2 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Take an architectural walking tour with stops at the Walt Disney Concert Hall at the Music Center, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and the Central Library.

Grand Park is one of BEST OF LA.

44. Grand Park

9.1
200 N Grand Ave (btwn Temple & 1st St), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Civic Center · 83 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Have an al fresco dinner by the fountain.

Angels Flight - Upper Station is one of BEST OF LA.

45. Angels Flight - Upper Station

8.3
350 S Grand Ave (btwn 3rd & 4th), Los Angeles, CA
Rail Station · Financial District · 10 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Ride the Angel's Flight railway in Downtown for only 50 cents, then sample the ethnic cuisines at nearby Grand Central Market.