Tips for Your Stay in Los Angeles
Food Scene
These are some of our favorite spots to eat that are not fast food. :)
If you want fast food, there are a number of options within walking distance as well (Jack in the Box, Subway, etc).
WEST ADAMS (Your neighborhood)
Highly Likely is a great stop for all times of the day!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/highly-likely-los-angeles
Especially lovely for a morning snack, coffee, lunch, dinner, or happy hour! Welcoming environment and a new local favorite coffee shop. Great vibes and wonderful food.
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Highly Likely Café
4310 W Jefferson BlvdWEST ADAMS (Your neighborhood)
Highly Likely is a great stop for all times of the day!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/highly-likely-los-angeles
Especially lovely for a morning snack, coffee, lunch, dinner, or happy hour! Welcoming environment and a new local favorite coffee shop. Great vibes and wonderful food.
WEST ADAMS (Your neighborhood)
Delicious Mediterranean food for lunch or dinner!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/mizlala-los-angeles-5?osq=miz+lala
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Mizlala West Adams
5400 W Adams BlvdWEST ADAMS (Your neighborhood)
Delicious Mediterranean food for lunch or dinner!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/mizlala-los-angeles-5?osq=miz+lala
WEST ADAMS (Your neighborhood)
Alta Adams and Adams Coffee shop are two adjoining businesses.
Alta Adams is a hot spot on the LA dining and drinks scene and it's sister restaurant Adams Coffee is a great local coffee shop for a small breakfast and great coffee.
Alta Adams: https://www.yelp.com/biz/alta-west-adams-los-angeles
Adams Coffee Shop: https://www.yelp.com/biz/adams-coffee-shop-los-angeles
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Alta
5359 W Adams BlvdWEST ADAMS (Your neighborhood)
Alta Adams and Adams Coffee shop are two adjoining businesses.
Alta Adams is a hot spot on the LA dining and drinks scene and it's sister restaurant Adams Coffee is a great local coffee shop for a small breakfast and great coffee.
Alta Adams: https://www.yelp.com/biz/alta-west-adams-los-angeles
Adams Coffee Shop: https://www.yelp.com/biz/adams-coffee-shop-los-angeles
WEST ADAMS (Your neighborhood)
Los Anaya is walking distance from the house and a great spot for a Mexican breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-los-anaya-los-angeles
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Taqueria Los Anaya
4651 W Adams BlvdWEST ADAMS (Your neighborhood)
Los Anaya is walking distance from the house and a great spot for a Mexican breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-los-anaya-los-angeles
WEST ADAMS (Your neighborhood)
Collins is a great stop for some delicious fresh fried fish in a casual environment.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/collins-fish-market-los-angeles
Collins Fish Market
4873 W Adams BlvdWEST ADAMS (Your neighborhood)
Collins is a great stop for some delicious fresh fried fish in a casual environment.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/collins-fish-market-los-angeles
WEST ADAMS (Your neighborhood)
Delicious pizza has yummy pizza and a great local vibe.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/delicious-pizza-los-angeles?osq=pizza
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Delicious Pizza
5419 W Adams BlvdWEST ADAMS (Your neighborhood)
Delicious pizza has yummy pizza and a great local vibe.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/delicious-pizza-los-angeles?osq=pizza
PLAY DEL REY - a short walk from the beach.
One of LA's great little gems. Nice spot for a cool beer and the food is all around great.
https://yelp.to/qTKq/Zzfn2GyXLY
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The Tripel
333 Culver BlvdPLAY DEL REY - a short walk from the beach.
One of LA's great little gems. Nice spot for a cool beer and the food is all around great.
https://yelp.to/qTKq/Zzfn2GyXLY
DOWNTOWN
With the highest open deck bar, this space has some of the best FREE to access overall views in LA. Pro tip - To stay warm, go to the bar on floor 72... Less people and less wind! ;)
https://www.yelp.com/biz/spire-73-los-angeles?osq=Spire+73
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Spire 73
900 Wilshire BlvdDOWNTOWN
With the highest open deck bar, this space has some of the best FREE to access overall views in LA. Pro tip - To stay warm, go to the bar on floor 72... Less people and less wind! ;)
https://www.yelp.com/biz/spire-73-los-angeles?osq=Spire+73
VENICE BEACH (take the Expo to Santa Monica and walk south or grab a Lime Scooter or a short Lyft ride!)
Looking for some great sunset views at the beach?? This is the place! It books up around sunset, so be sure to reserve in advance!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/hotel-erwin-venice
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Hotel Erwin
1697 Pacific AveVENICE BEACH (take the Expo to Santa Monica and walk south or grab a Lime Scooter or a short Lyft ride!)
Looking for some great sunset views at the beach?? This is the place! It books up around sunset, so be sure to reserve in advance!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/hotel-erwin-venice
EXPO LINE - CULVER CITY Stop
Gorgeous 2nd floor open air California balcony dining at The Platform.
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Margot
8820 Washington BlvdEXPO LINE - CULVER CITY Stop
Gorgeous 2nd floor open air California balcony dining at The Platform.
DOWNTOWN (Take the Expo Line to the 7th Street Metro Center stop and walk or transfer to the Red line and exit at Pershing Square and walk)
A wonderful spot for lunch or dinner when exploring downtown.
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Stór miðborgarmarkaður
317 S BroadwayDOWNTOWN (Take the Expo Line to the 7th Street Metro Center stop and walk or transfer to the Red line and exit at Pershing Square and walk)
A wonderful spot for lunch or dinner when exploring downtown.
MALIBU
Looking to try some local California wines? This is a gorgeous place to spend an afternoon!
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Malibu Wines & Beer Garden
23130 Sherman WayMALIBU
Looking to try some local California wines? This is a gorgeous place to spend an afternoon!
WEST HOLLYWOOD
Fine dining and star sighting in West Hollywood. We recommend the honey truffle chicken.
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Craig's
8826 Melrose AvenueWEST HOLLYWOOD
Fine dining and star sighting in West Hollywood. We recommend the honey truffle chicken.
REDONDO BEACH
A lovely non tourist restaurant on the Redondo marina. With affordable California fair.
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Sea Level Restaurant and Lounge
655 N Harbor DrREDONDO BEACH
A lovely non tourist restaurant on the Redondo marina. With affordable California fair.
DOWNTOWN
Delicious food and drinks with a view! Be sure to check out the top deck and bar for the full experience (above the main bar in a side stairwell).
https://www.yelp.com/biz/perch-los-angeles
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Perch
448 S Hill StDOWNTOWN
Delicious food and drinks with a view! Be sure to check out the top deck and bar for the full experience (above the main bar in a side stairwell).
https://www.yelp.com/biz/perch-los-angeles
ARTS DISTRICT - DOWNTOWN
Catch some brews and the art scene!
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Arts District Brewing Company
828 Traction AveARTS DISTRICT - DOWNTOWN
Catch some brews and the art scene!
MID TOWN
Looking for the original Chicken and waffles?? This is the place!
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Roscoe's Chicken And Waffles - Pico Blvd.
5006 W Pico BlvdMID TOWN
Looking for the original Chicken and waffles?? This is the place!
WEST SIDE
Looking for a fun night out with lots of authentic Japanese food(sweet and savory!), check out Sawtell for a great grouping of options and active social scene.
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Sawtelle Japantown
WEST SIDE
Looking for a fun night out with lots of authentic Japanese food(sweet and savory!), check out Sawtell for a great grouping of options and active social scene.
WEST ADAMS (Your neighborhood)
This is a super local, not over fancy, all organic, local coffee and breakfast spot. Open early too (7AM)!
Yelp has a 10% discount for check in! :)
https://www.yelp.com/biz/vees-cafe-los-angeles-8
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Vees Cafe
5418 W Adams BlvdWEST ADAMS (Your neighborhood)
This is a super local, not over fancy, all organic, local coffee and breakfast spot. Open early too (7AM)!
Yelp has a 10% discount for check in! :)
https://www.yelp.com/biz/vees-cafe-los-angeles-8
Sightseeing - Off the beaten Path
Guidebooks will give you the big hitters of Los Angeles like the Universal Studios, the Hollywood walk of fame, etc. In this section we have compiled some of our favorite spots in Los Angeles that may or may not be listed in tour guides.
PLAYA DEL REY(beach)
Playa del Rey is your go to beach for relaxation and adjacent food and drink. It's not as crowded as the more well known Venice and Santa Monica beaches and is one of the few beach towns that still has a small beach community feel.
You can find it best by navigating to the restaurant Playa provisions and then parking in any of the open parking in the area. https://www.yelp.com/biz/playa-provisions-los-angeles-5
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Playa Del Rey strönd
7313-7351 S Marine AvePLAYA DEL REY(beach)
Playa del Rey is your go to beach for relaxation and adjacent food and drink. It's not as crowded as the more well known Venice and Santa Monica beaches and is one of the few beach towns that still has a small beach community feel.
You can find it best by navigating to the restaurant Playa provisions and then parking in any of the open parking in the area. https://www.yelp.com/biz/playa-provisions-los-angeles-5
HOLLYWOOD
One of Los Angeles' top destinations.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/griffith-observatory-los-angeles-2?osq=Griffith+Observatory
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Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory RoadHOLLYWOOD
One of Los Angeles' top destinations.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/griffith-observatory-los-angeles-2?osq=Griffith+Observatory
VENICE BEACH
Venice Italy has some competition. Find out why Venice, CA is named for the Italian Island by exploring Venice's local man made canals.
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Venetíu kanalarnir
VENICE BEACH
Venice Italy has some competition. Find out why Venice, CA is named for the Italian Island by exploring Venice's local man made canals.
HOLLYWOOD HILLS
Looking for the best place for a Hollywood sign photo with out the hike??? This is the go to spot for great photos.
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Lake Hollywood Park
3160 Canyon Lake DrHOLLYWOOD HILLS
Looking for the best place for a Hollywood sign photo with out the hike??? This is the go to spot for great photos.
DOWNTOWN
It has had it's operation troubles, but if it's not running, that the stairs up the hill to explore the beautiful California Plaza hidden among the skyscrapers.
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Angels Flight Railway
351 S Grand AveDOWNTOWN
It has had it's operation troubles, but if it's not running, that the stairs up the hill to explore the beautiful California Plaza hidden among the skyscrapers.
DOWNTOWN
Insider tip - The viewing deck on the top floor of city hall is open to the public (for free) during normal business hours! Check it out for a great view of the city!
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Los Angeles City Hall
200 N Spring StDOWNTOWN
Insider tip - The viewing deck on the top floor of city hall is open to the public (for free) during normal business hours! Check it out for a great view of the city!
MALIBU
Take ride up the coast to this local gem for breakfast or lunch and watch all of the surfers catch waves while you eat! :)
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Malibu Pier
23000 California 1MALIBU
Take ride up the coast to this local gem for breakfast or lunch and watch all of the surfers catch waves while you eat! :)
HIGHLAND PARK
Check out this gorgeously restored retro bowling alley and bar.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/highland-park-bowl-los-angeles
You can also get her via the Expo line, to the red line, to the yellow line. :)
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Highland Park Bowl
5621 N Figueroa StHIGHLAND PARK
Check out this gorgeously restored retro bowling alley and bar.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/highland-park-bowl-los-angeles
You can also get her via the Expo line, to the red line, to the yellow line. :)
SANTA MONICA
You can take the expo line west and walk about 3 blocks to the pier.
A lovey place to visit all year round. Be sure to check out the pier as well as the meandering walking path to the right of the pier for a great view of the ocean!
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierSANTA MONICA
You can take the expo line west and walk about 3 blocks to the pier.
A lovey place to visit all year round. Be sure to check out the pier as well as the meandering walking path to the right of the pier for a great view of the ocean!
SANTA MONICA
If it’s too hot to sit outside, grab a cool drink at their bar with a view!
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Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
1700 Ocean AveSANTA MONICA
If it’s too hot to sit outside, grab a cool drink at their bar with a view!
Like hidden oddity adventures? This is the weirdest small little museum around that will keep you wondering what it is all about!
The Museum of Jurassic Technology
9341 Venice BoulevardLike hidden oddity adventures? This is the weirdest small little museum around that will keep you wondering what it is all about!
Public Transportation
WEST ADAMS(your neighborhood)
This Expo Line Metro stop is an easy 5 minute walk from South Palm Grove Ave.
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Farmdale Station
WEST ADAMS(your neighborhood)
This Expo Line Metro stop is an easy 5 minute walk from South Palm Grove Ave.
HOLLYWOOD
Take the Expo line to the downtown connection to take the red line to Hollywood/Highland metro stop!
Download the LA Metro App on your smart phone: https://www.metro.net/riding/mobile-resources/
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Hollywood / Highland station
6815 Hollywood BlvdHOLLYWOOD
Take the Expo line to the downtown connection to take the red line to Hollywood/Highland metro stop!
Download the LA Metro App on your smart phone: https://www.metro.net/riding/mobile-resources/
Shopping
THE EXPO LINE - West to La Cienega
Looking to pick up a few necessities that you forgot to pack? Target would be your closest and best all around shopping option. Men & women's clothing, accessories, beach gear, grocery shopping, drug store/pharmacy needs, etc.
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Target
735 S Figueroa StTHE EXPO LINE - West to La Cienega
Looking to pick up a few necessities that you forgot to pack? Target would be your closest and best all around shopping option. Men & women's clothing, accessories, beach gear, grocery shopping, drug store/pharmacy needs, etc.
SOUTH ON LA BREA AT OBAMA BLVD
This is a great spot to pick up some basic grocery needs and the closest to the house. It’s a bit of a walk, but not too bad. Out of precaution it would be best to walk there during the day or catch a short Uber ride at night.
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Ralphs
7257 Sunset BlvdSOUTH ON LA BREA AT OBAMA BLVD
This is a great spot to pick up some basic grocery needs and the closest to the house. It’s a bit of a walk, but not too bad. Out of precaution it would be best to walk there during the day or catch a short Uber ride at night.
NORTH ON LA BREA near Pico
This is our brand new and shiny grocery store with all kinds of delicious organic and exotic foods at affordable prices.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
915 N La Brea AveNORTH ON LA BREA near Pico
This is our brand new and shiny grocery store with all kinds of delicious organic and exotic foods at affordable prices.
CULVER CITY - EXPO LINE
Take the Expo Line West to the Culver City station for a great shopping and dining area.
https://platformla.com/
THE PLATFORM
CULVER CITY - EXPO LINE
Take the Expo Line West to the Culver City station for a great shopping and dining area.
https://platformla.com/
MID CITY
Every Sunday Fairfax high school turns into a great local flea market.
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Melrose söluhlaðan
7850 Melrose AveMID CITY
Every Sunday Fairfax high school turns into a great local flea market.
PASADENA - 2nd Sunday of every Month
Looking for amazing antiques to take home with you? This is where a lot of set decorators go to find cool stuff! Check it out if you happen to be in town "the 2nd Sunday" of the month.
https://www.visitpasadena.com/businesses/rose-bowl-flea-market/
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Rose Bowl Flea Market
1001 Rose Bowl DrPASADENA - 2nd Sunday of every Month
Looking for amazing antiques to take home with you? This is where a lot of set decorators go to find cool stuff! Check it out if you happen to be in town "the 2nd Sunday" of the month.
https://www.visitpasadena.com/businesses/rose-bowl-flea-market/
Art + DESIGN
HOLLYWOOD
Some of the many compelling art and design features of Los Angeles!
HOLLYWOOD - Architecture
Open to the public this is one of the few Frank Lloyd Wright houses in Los Angeles that is regularly open and accessible by the public. It also has a great view of the city!
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Hollyhock House
4800 Hollywood BlvdHOLLYWOOD - Architecture
Open to the public this is one of the few Frank Lloyd Wright houses in Los Angeles that is regularly open and accessible by the public. It also has a great view of the city!
DOWNTOWN
Day of tickets are usually available after a short wait at the door. They also offer tickets in advance online.
https://www.thebroad.org/
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The Broad
221 S Grand AveDOWNTOWN
Day of tickets are usually available after a short wait at the door. They also offer tickets in advance online.
https://www.thebroad.org/
DOWNTOWN
The Walt Disney Concert hall is known for it's musical tenants and atypical architecture. One really cool aspect of the Disney concert hall is the exterior walking trail through and around the curves of this amazing building! While standing in front of the hall take the stairs to the left of the restaurant/gift shop up to the side of the structure and walk around and up stairs exploring Frank Gehry's creating from the outside to in!
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Walt Disney tónlistarhús
111 S Grand AveDOWNTOWN
The Walt Disney Concert hall is known for it's musical tenants and atypical architecture. One really cool aspect of the Disney concert hall is the exterior walking trail through and around the curves of this amazing building! While standing in front of the hall take the stairs to the left of the restaurant/gift shop up to the side of the structure and walk around and up stairs exploring Frank Gehry's creating from the outside to in!
Listasafn samtíðarinnar
250 S Grand AveDOWNTOWN (Near Disney hall and the Broad)
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdMID TOWN
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DriveHOLLYWOOD
Want to hang with locals in the summer?? Want to picnic and see movies in a cemetery where lots of famous actors are buried?? Well this is the place for you! This is an LA phenomenon.
Tickets sell out for popular movies but if you get there early enough you are likely to find people with spare tickets for sale!
http://cinespia.org/how-to/cemetery/
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Cinespia Movie
6000 Santa Monica BlvdHOLLYWOOD
Want to hang with locals in the summer?? Want to picnic and see movies in a cemetery where lots of famous actors are buried?? Well this is the place for you! This is an LA phenomenon.
Tickets sell out for popular movies but if you get there early enough you are likely to find people with spare tickets for sale!
http://cinespia.org/how-to/cemetery/
DOWNTOWN
While visiting the Grand Central Market, be sure to pop accorss the street to this hidden Architectural gem (also seen in lots of movies!).
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bradbury building
304 South BroadwayDOWNTOWN
While visiting the Grand Central Market, be sure to pop accorss the street to this hidden Architectural gem (also seen in lots of movies!).
Exercise/Hiking
Check out some of our local spots!
Very close to West Adams
This is a 5 minute drive from the house (we do not recommend walking here because of major traffic crossings). From this park you have panoramic views from Century city, to the Hollywood hills, to downtown!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/kenneth-hahn-state-recreation-area-los-angeles?osq=keneth+han+park
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Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4100 S La Cienega BlvdVery close to West Adams
This is a 5 minute drive from the house (we do not recommend walking here because of major traffic crossings). From this park you have panoramic views from Century city, to the Hollywood hills, to downtown!
https://www.yelp.com/biz/kenneth-hahn-state-recreation-area-los-angeles?osq=keneth+han+park
Want to get your exercise in and also see some stars!? This might be one of your best bets. See and be seen at Runyon Canyon. :)
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Runyon Canyon Road Hiking Path
Runyon Canyon Road Hiking PathWant to get your exercise in and also see some stars!? This might be one of your best bets. See and be seen at Runyon Canyon. :)
Check out the Santa Monica mountains and ocean views with this 2 mile hike starting at Will Rodgers State park. Be sure to take water with you for your breaks!
Inspiration Point Hiking Trail
Inspiration Point Hiking TrailCheck out the Santa Monica mountains and ocean views with this 2 mile hike starting at Will Rodgers State park. Be sure to take water with you for your breaks!
Griffith Observatory is awesome, but so are all of Griffith's hiking trails! The Hollywood sign hike is just one of them! :)
http://www.griffithobservatory.org/about/pdf/Griffith_Park_Map.pdf
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Griffith PARK TRAILS
2715 N Vermont Canyon RdGriffith Observatory is awesome, but so are all of Griffith's hiking trails! The Hollywood sign hike is just one of them! :)
http://www.griffithobservatory.org/about/pdf/Griffith_Park_Map.pdf
Music
Want to catch some tunes? Here are some of our favorite spots.
LOS FELIZ
The kitsch is “unparalleled” at this “so-square-it’s-hip” Los Feliz Continental “time warp” best known for its appearance in the film Swingers as well as being the home of the “crown jewel of lounge acts” (Marty and Elayne, who’ve been singing here “longer than most of the clientele has been alive”); devotees of the “off-the-charts cheese factor” say come with “a sense of humor” and avoid the weekends, which can be “standing room only.”
The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge
1760 North Vermont AvenueLOS FELIZ
The kitsch is “unparalleled” at this “so-square-it’s-hip” Los Feliz Continental “time warp” best known for its appearance in the film Swingers as well as being the home of the “crown jewel of lounge acts” (Marty and Elayne, who’ve been singing here “longer than most of the clientele has been alive”); devotees of the “off-the-charts cheese factor” say come with “a sense of humor” and avoid the weekends, which can be “standing room only.”
HOLLYWOOD
Nothing beats a show at the Bowl. If you are visiting during the summer months you can often pick up day of LA Phil tickets! Be sure to pack some snacks and a bottle of wine (allowed at non commercial events). :)
https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw_PNg-jM4wIVF_5kCh0nBgScEAAYASAAEgJ_2fD_BwE
Also, they have free AM rehearsals.
The Hollywood Bowl typically opens rehearsals on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Parking and admission are free. The practice sessions run roughly from 9:30 a.m. to noon, though hours vary. Be sure to call to confirm the time and that they are taking place that day. Other artists open rehearsals only occasionally. The weekly schedule is released on Mondays. Parking is through the main gate, or in nearby Lot B when that fills.
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Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdHOLLYWOOD
Nothing beats a show at the Bowl. If you are visiting during the summer months you can often pick up day of LA Phil tickets! Be sure to pack some snacks and a bottle of wine (allowed at non commercial events). :)
https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw_PNg-jM4wIVF_5kCh0nBgScEAAYASAAEgJ_2fD_BwE
Also, they have free AM rehearsals.
The Hollywood Bowl typically opens rehearsals on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Parking and admission are free. The practice sessions run roughly from 9:30 a.m. to noon, though hours vary. Be sure to call to confirm the time and that they are taking place that day. Other artists open rehearsals only occasionally. The weekly schedule is released on Mondays. Parking is through the main gate, or in nearby Lot B when that fills.
HOLLYWOOD
This is one of the best spots in town to see up and coming artists in an intimate venue!
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The Helio Cafe
710 N Heliotrope DrHOLLYWOOD
This is one of the best spots in town to see up and coming artists in an intimate venue!
HOLLYWOOD
A super intimate venue! Never know who is coming to town! Check out reír website for the latest show info.
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Roxy Leikhús
9009 Sunset BlvdHOLLYWOOD
A super intimate venue! Never know who is coming to town! Check out reír website for the latest show info.
The Mint
6010 West Pico BoulevardMIDTOWN
Intimate venue! Check out their website for shows.
The Hi Hat
5043 York BlvdHIGHLAND PARK
Check their schedule for shows.