Whole wheat pancake with brown sugar. Get it. No human can eat the stack of 3; 1 is typically sufficient. The french press coffee will make your head-a-splode.
Pick a warm evening and go see a show. It doesn't really matter if you're into the music; the setting itself is more than enough to make it a great night.
Miles of well-traffic trails with great views of the city and the Hollywood sign. And, if you're one of those people who recognizes b-list celebrities, you'll enjoy it here.
People go here to walk around a bunch of water. It's more entertaining than it sounds.
If riding a horse on Los Angeles trails is your cup of tea, this is your place.
Use this instead of LAX whenever possible. It's smaller and much more manageable.
Remember being 16? You had a car, but the only wholesome activities available were minigolf, an arcade, or batting cages? This place has all 3, so you can revisit being 16 very efficiently.
It's crowded, touristy, and often filled with screaming children, but it's a lovely structure with fantastic views. I suggest parking on the street below and taking the slightly strenuous walk up.
Arguably the best nostalgia shop in Los Angeles. You can buy "CDs" here! Additionally, live acts cruise through and play short, free sets.
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.
Use Rodeo as the launching point for a stroll around Beverly Hills. It's an easy way to prove that, true to its reputation, Beverly Hills is filled with rich people driving fancy cars.
The most fab place for a die-hard Tapas fan. It’s small, dark and delish! The best part is that the wine shop next door will let you add your bottle of Spanish vino to your dinner tab. -Candice Kumai,
Good breakfast spot and by god, get a red velvet cupcake. It's on Oprah's list of things to do before you die by a vicious shark attack. Ok, maybe not the exact name of her list - but she digs em!
This is Los Angeles's answer to New York's B&H. It's a huge and impressive store with wildly knowledgeable employees.
On a clear day, the San Gabriel mountains provide a fine backdrop to this newly renovated shopping area.
Get the Japanese Mustard Dressing and slather it on everything in sight. It's one of the most wildly delicious dressings I've ever had.
The whole place is spectacular, but I'm particularly partial to the cactus garden, which looks like it's a set from a low-budget sci-fi movie.
Oh, sure, it's a lovely garden, but the stars of the show are the peacocks that roam about the grounds.
Going to the bridge, try and stay to the right of the river. Cuts down the travel time.
Have an iPhone? Get the app to buy your tickets! It's $1 cheaper with the free membership, you get to pick your seats, AND they just scan your phone at the ticket taker! Super cool and convenient.
As L.A.'s largest historical monument, it represents the untamed qualities of the West--canyons, river plains, caves, low-lying slopes--and provides the 1 thing hard to come by in most cities, space. Read more.
Whether you're a Lakers, Clippers, Kings, or Sparks fan, or just love going to a great concert, the STAPLES Center has everything you are looking for! Check in during your next visit!
Top Dining Options: WP24 on the 24th floor of the adjacent Ritz-Carlton tower; Yard House and LA Market are both located within L.A. Live, adjacent to the Staples Center. Read more.
Having trouble getting an invite to this private club? Stay at the attached hotel and gain access to the castle. Strict dress code still enforced.
A black-tie, invitation-only clubhouse where magic shows and an invisible piano player accompany steak dinners. You can get the required invitation from a member through someone taking magic classes!
Sign up for an Associate Membership! Support the Academy and earn the respect and envy of your friends.
Designed by architect Frederick Heath, the amphitheater's stage is modeled after a Greek temple.
Best Peking Duck in town. Tim sum also very good quality. Look for Eric the manager. He is one super guy:)
Go to Fuddruckers and get the Dogzilla with Chili and Cheese along with Chili Cheese Wedge Fries. Messy, disgusting looking, and delicious.
You can get in and out of LA through this smaller airport, and you can also get some stuff done while you're there on the complementary free wi-fi!
the ribs are what have kept me coming back to claim jumper since childhood -- for $19 you can get a giant portion of dinosaur-sized beef ribs -- but the sandwiches are scrumptious too!
Wonderful museum. Be sure to set aside time for the 19th century gallery - great collection of impressionists Degas, Manet, Cézanne, Toulouse Lautrec & others
