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A great place when your hair says "HELP". Open Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The HAIR PARLOR on 8th
5305 W 8th StA great place when your hair says "HELP". Open Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Food Scene
WOW - You have never seen Mexican Paletas like this. Must check out this place. Great ice cream and popsicles. They have good sandwiches and freshly squeezed juices and smoothies too.
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Mateo's Ice Cream & Fruit Bars
4234 W Pico BlvdWOW - You have never seen Mexican Paletas like this. Must check out this place. Great ice cream and popsicles. They have good sandwiches and freshly squeezed juices and smoothies too.
A little neighborhood place, it's an Izakaya-styled (informal Japanese gastropub) restaurant. They serve great Saki, Japanese beer and more. Casual, cozy, friendly, relaxing atmosphere. Friendly staff who don’t mind explaining the menu or how to order. It's also open late too!!
As for the food, best Salmon Sashimi ever, they have skewers, sushi and all kind of delicious food.
Good background music adds to the friendly atmosphere.
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Sake House Miro
809 S La Brea AveA little neighborhood place, it's an Izakaya-styled (informal Japanese gastropub) restaurant. They serve great Saki, Japanese beer and more. Casual, cozy, friendly, relaxing atmosphere. Friendly staff who don’t mind explaining the menu or how to order. It's also open late too!!
As for the food, best Salmon Sashimi ever, they have skewers, sushi and all kind of delicious food.
Good background music adds to the friendly atmosphere.
Another of our favorites on La Brea. SUGARFISH is well-known throughout the city. If you love sushi, you must run up here! SUGARFISH is the creation of the legendary Los Angeles sushi chef and restaurateur Kazunori Nozawa of Sushi Nozawa fame.
http://sugarfishsushi.com/our-story-2/sushi-nozawa
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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
600 W 7th StAnother of our favorites on La Brea. SUGARFISH is well-known throughout the city. If you love sushi, you must run up here! SUGARFISH is the creation of the legendary Los Angeles sushi chef and restaurateur Kazunori Nozawa of Sushi Nozawa fame.
http://sugarfishsushi.com/our-story-2/sushi-nozawa
We LOVE this La Brea Bl. restaurant! Another delicious place for breakfast and lunch. You must try it. http://thesycamorekitchen.com
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The Sycamore Kitchen
143 S La Brea AveWe LOVE this La Brea Bl. restaurant! Another delicious place for breakfast and lunch. You must try it. http://thesycamorekitchen.com
Serve yourself - everybody loves Yogurtland. It is located at the opposite side of the Ralphs Supermarket parking lot. Easy to walk there - just down the street.
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Yogurtland
310 S La Brea AveServe yourself - everybody loves Yogurtland. It is located at the opposite side of the Ralphs Supermarket parking lot. Easy to walk there - just down the street.
Grand Central Market, a downtown landmark since 1917, brings together the cuisines and cultures of LA.
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Stór miðborgarmarkaður
317 S BroadwayGrand Central Market, a downtown landmark since 1917, brings together the cuisines and cultures of LA.
Philippe The Original is one of the oldest and best known restaurants in Southern California. Philippe’s was established in 1908 by Philippe Mathieu, who claimed the distinction of having created the “French Dipped Sandwich.” One day in 1918, while making a sandwich, Mathieu inadvertently dropped the sliced french roll into the roasting pan filled with juice still hot from the oven. The patron, a policeman, said he would take the sandwich anyway and returned the next day with some friends asking for more dipped sandwiches. And so was born the “French Dipped Sandwich,” so called either because of Mathieu’s French heritage, the French roll the sandwich is made on or because the officer’s name was French. The answer is lost to history. And it is has good prices!
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Philippe The Original
1001 N Alameda StPhilippe The Original is one of the oldest and best known restaurants in Southern California. Philippe’s was established in 1908 by Philippe Mathieu, who claimed the distinction of having created the “French Dipped Sandwich.” One day in 1918, while making a sandwich, Mathieu inadvertently dropped the sliced french roll into the roasting pan filled with juice still hot from the oven. The patron, a policeman, said he would take the sandwich anyway and returned the next day with some friends asking for more dipped sandwiches. And so was born the “French Dipped Sandwich,” so called either because of Mathieu’s French heritage, the French roll the sandwich is made on or because the officer’s name was French. The answer is lost to history. And it is has good prices!
Another of our neighborhood star restaurants. From the minute it opens at 8:00 AM this modern French place with communal tables has customers. Beautiful interior, FRESH delicious food morning or night. You must try this place.
http://republiquela.com
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Republique
624 S La Brea AveAnother of our neighborhood star restaurants. From the minute it opens at 8:00 AM this modern French place with communal tables has customers. Beautiful interior, FRESH delicious food morning or night. You must try this place.
http://republiquela.com
If you have the munchies in the middle of the night because of jet lag or you just left the nightclub, head over to Canter's. It NEVER CLOSES and is busy all night long. You won't be the only one there at 3:00 in the morning.
Ahhh, the aroma as you walk in the door. Definitely order a pastrami or corned beef on rye bread. (Big enough to share with a friend) Add mustard, enjoy your dill pickle - I think I am hungry NOW. If you don't want to sit down, you can just grab some food at their bakery or the deli and take it with you. You can order online
It is in its 3rd generation of the Canter family. The grandkids opened up a little bar and live music area too.
http://www.cantersdeli.com/home
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Canter's Restaurant, Bakery, Deli and Bar
419 N Fairfax AveIf you have the munchies in the middle of the night because of jet lag or you just left the nightclub, head over to Canter's. It NEVER CLOSES and is busy all night long. You won't be the only one there at 3:00 in the morning.
Ahhh, the aroma as you walk in the door. Definitely order a pastrami or corned beef on rye bread. (Big enough to share with a friend) Add mustard, enjoy your dill pickle - I think I am hungry NOW. If you don't want to sit down, you can just grab some food at their bakery or the deli and take it with you. You can order online
It is in its 3rd generation of the Canter family. The grandkids opened up a little bar and live music area too.
http://www.cantersdeli.com/home
A real Japanese gastropub. Great menu, and a POPULAR place in the neighborhood run by a Japanese owner. If you want sushi and a fun menu, try this place
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Sake House Miro
809 S La Brea AveA real Japanese gastropub. Great menu, and a POPULAR place in the neighborhood run by a Japanese owner. If you want sushi and a fun menu, try this place
A neighborhood favorite on La Brea - a Japanese Bakery that has heavenly pastries AND a real pizza oven! Great pastries, pizza and sandwiches too. Such a nice family that owns this place - also have different artists work displayed for sale on the wall.
Roji Bakery
807 S La Brea AveA neighborhood favorite on La Brea - a Japanese Bakery that has heavenly pastries AND a real pizza oven! Great pastries, pizza and sandwiches too. Such a nice family that owns this place - also have different artists work displayed for sale on the wall.
Recently opened in the old Firestone Tire Shop and instantly POPULAR brewery in our neighborhood. Lots of open seating space. Excellent beer selection as well as a full bar. Go for a drink and Mexican food too. (Firestone tires were advertised as "ALL SEASON" tires.)
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All Season Brewing Company
800 S La Brea AveRecently opened in the old Firestone Tire Shop and instantly POPULAR brewery in our neighborhood. Lots of open seating space. Excellent beer selection as well as a full bar. Go for a drink and Mexican food too. (Firestone tires were advertised as "ALL SEASON" tires.)
Take a walk up La Brea and try out this delicious and very popular Italian home-made pasta restaurant. All our guests who have eaten here, love it!
Met Him At A Bar
801 S La Brea AveTake a walk up La Brea and try out this delicious and very popular Italian home-made pasta restaurant. All our guests who have eaten here, love it!
Walk up La Brea to this neighborhood favorite for breakfast or lunch. Try some of the favorites: salmon Benedict, chicken and waffles, vegan salted caramel waffle and the peaches and cream waffle.
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Met Her At A Bar
759 S La Brea AveWalk up La Brea to this neighborhood favorite for breakfast or lunch. Try some of the favorites: salmon Benedict, chicken and waffles, vegan salted caramel waffle and the peaches and cream waffle.
Arts & Culture
Historic Theater - great concerts. Check out the website to see who will be performing while you are here.
www.wiltern.com
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The Wiltern
3790 Wilshire BlvdHistoric Theater - great concerts. Check out the website to see who will be performing while you are here.
www.wiltern.com
Popular nearby concert venue in an old movie theater. Check out who is playing. www.theelrey.com/events
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El Rey Theater
5515 Wilshire BlvdPopular nearby concert venue in an old movie theater. Check out who is playing. www.theelrey.com/events
A world class art museum. Excellent collection and always some interesting temporary exhibits. Free concerts from June - September.
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdA world class art museum. Excellent collection and always some interesting temporary exhibits. Free concerts from June - September.
Every Angeleno loves to go see a an outdoor concert at the "Bowl". Arrive at least two hours early for your evening concert. Everyone brings a picnic basket (or you can buy food there) and relaxes under the trees or while watching a concert. The site of the Hollywood Bowl was chosen in 1919 for outdoor performances. Check the website for tickets.
http://www.hollywoodbowl.com
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Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdEvery Angeleno loves to go see a an outdoor concert at the "Bowl". Arrive at least two hours early for your evening concert. Everyone brings a picnic basket (or you can buy food there) and relaxes under the trees or while watching a concert. The site of the Hollywood Bowl was chosen in 1919 for outdoor performances. Check the website for tickets.
http://www.hollywoodbowl.com
Another great place to catch a summer concert. Located within Griffith Park, the historic Greek Theatre stands as one of the nation’s most beloved and recognized outdoor entertainment venues. Throughout its history, the Greek has played host to some of the biggest legends in music – from Sir Elton John to Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen to Carlos Santana and many more in between.
www.lagreektheatre.com/events
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Grikklandsteatrar
2700 N Vermont AveAnother great place to catch a summer concert. Located within Griffith Park, the historic Greek Theatre stands as one of the nation’s most beloved and recognized outdoor entertainment venues. Throughout its history, the Greek has played host to some of the biggest legends in music – from Sir Elton John to Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen to Carlos Santana and many more in between.
www.lagreektheatre.com/events
I love photography and this famous gallery is on our main boulevard and always has wonderful exhibits. The Fahey/Klein Gallery is a leader in the field of Photography. They have exhibited photos from Edward Weston to Berenice Abbott; Man Ray to Henri Cartier-Bressonand many more.
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Fahey Klein Gallery
148 N La Brea Ave I love photography and this famous gallery is on our main boulevard and always has wonderful exhibits. The Fahey/Klein Gallery is a leader in the field of Photography. They have exhibited photos from Edward Weston to Berenice Abbott; Man Ray to Henri Cartier-Bressonand many more.
Recently opened in the heart of the downtown Arts District. Check the website to see what events are happening. Hauser Wirth & Schimmel is the Los Angeles location of the international gallery devoted to contemporary art and modern masters. It occupies the restored Globe Mills complex, a collection of interconnected late 19th and early 20th century buildings. Visitors will discover museum-caliber exhibitions as well as public programs and educational activities that contextualize the art on view for diverse audiences. A public garden; murals and expansive open-air courtyard, with a sculpture garden are part of the gallery.
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Hauser & Wirth
901 E 3rd StRecently opened in the heart of the downtown Arts District. Check the website to see what events are happening. Hauser Wirth & Schimmel is the Los Angeles location of the international gallery devoted to contemporary art and modern masters. It occupies the restored Globe Mills complex, a collection of interconnected late 19th and early 20th century buildings. Visitors will discover museum-caliber exhibitions as well as public programs and educational activities that contextualize the art on view for diverse audiences. A public garden; murals and expansive open-air courtyard, with a sculpture garden are part of the gallery.
Sightseeing
A fantastic museum (even if you don't care about cars). Don't miss this museum - fun.
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Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire BlvdA fantastic museum (even if you don't care about cars). Don't miss this museum - fun.
The 1st street in Los Angeles, a little bit of LA history. Buy some Mexican trinkets, eat some good Mexican food and order a Margarita and tacos! Remember California belonged to Mexico until 1848.
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Olvera Street
Olvera StreetThe 1st street in Los Angeles, a little bit of LA history. Buy some Mexican trinkets, eat some good Mexican food and order a Margarita and tacos! Remember California belonged to Mexico until 1848.
Sitting on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Los Angeles' Griffith Park. It commands a view of the Los Angeles Basin, including Downtown Los Angeles to the southeast, Hollywood to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. The observatory is a popular tourist attraction with an excellent view of the Hollywood sign, and an extensive array of space and science-related displays. Since the observatory opened in 1935, admission has been free, in accordance with Griffith's will. However, some planetary shows inside have a small added charge.
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Griffith stjörnufræðistöðin
2800 E Observatory RdSitting on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Los Angeles' Griffith Park. It commands a view of the Los Angeles Basin, including Downtown Los Angeles to the southeast, Hollywood to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. The observatory is a popular tourist attraction with an excellent view of the Hollywood sign, and an extensive array of space and science-related displays. Since the observatory opened in 1935, admission has been free, in accordance with Griffith's will. However, some planetary shows inside have a small added charge.
LA's newest Art Museum. A mecca of modern art. The Broad is a new contemporary art museum on Grand Ave in downtown Los Angeles. The museum is designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Gensler and admission is free. The museum is home to the 2,000 works of art in the Broad collection, which is among the most prominent holdings of postwar and contemporary art worldwide.
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The Broad
221 S Grand AveLA's newest Art Museum. A mecca of modern art. The Broad is a new contemporary art museum on Grand Ave in downtown Los Angeles. The museum is designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Gensler and admission is free. The museum is home to the 2,000 works of art in the Broad collection, which is among the most prominent holdings of postwar and contemporary art worldwide.
This is one of the MUST SEE places in LA. Fantastic location, architecture, and garden. And it is free, but parking is $15.00. Try to catch the "architecture tour" which is free and only about 1/2 hour long. It will give you a different perspective when you look at the buildings.
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Getty Center
1200 Getty Center DrThis is one of the MUST SEE places in LA. Fantastic location, architecture, and garden. And it is free, but parking is $15.00. Try to catch the "architecture tour" which is free and only about 1/2 hour long. It will give you a different perspective when you look at the buildings.
This is where all the Ice-age fossils are displayed that the paleontologists pull from the tar pits!
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Page Museum
5801 Wilshire BlvdThis is where all the Ice-age fossils are displayed that the paleontologists pull from the tar pits!
Go through security and ask a guard how to go up to the Observation Deck to see a beautiful view of downtown Los Angeles. Maybe you will see the Mayor walk down the hall?
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Los Angeles City Hall
200 N Spring StGo through security and ask a guard how to go up to the Observation Deck to see a beautiful view of downtown Los Angeles. Maybe you will see the Mayor walk down the hall?
Entertainment & Activities
Head downtown and catch a Lakers, Clippers or Sparks basketball game, go to a concert, go to the Grammy Museum, catch a movie and eat some food.
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Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StHead downtown and catch a Lakers, Clippers or Sparks basketball game, go to a concert, go to the Grammy Museum, catch a movie and eat some food.
Yes, everyone wants to visit Universal Studios. A fun day.
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaYes, everyone wants to visit Universal Studios. A fun day.
Feel like hitting the walking trail before enjoying a trendy brunch? Or maybe you want to hop in a pool to cool off after a long day of shopping?
There's a park for that.
Located across the street from The Grove, Pan Pacific Park has something, in both its facilities and its location, for everyone.
The park began its long history as a public facility in 1935, with the opening of the Pan-Pacific Auditorium. The building hosted countless sporting events, concerts and even political speeches. When it burned to the ground in 1989 following contentious debate about its future, the city decided once and for all to turn it into a park for public use.
Throughout the ensuing years, the space has grown and changed, but it stands now as one of the most family- and user-friendly parks in the middle of the city.
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Pan Pacific Park
7600 Beverly BlvdFeel like hitting the walking trail before enjoying a trendy brunch? Or maybe you want to hop in a pool to cool off after a long day of shopping?
There's a park for that.
Located across the street from The Grove, Pan Pacific Park has something, in both its facilities and its location, for everyone.
The park began its long history as a public facility in 1935, with the opening of the Pan-Pacific Auditorium. The building hosted countless sporting events, concerts and even political speeches. When it burned to the ground in 1989 following contentious debate about its future, the city decided once and for all to turn it into a park for public use.
Throughout the ensuing years, the space has grown and changed, but it stands now as one of the most family- and user-friendly parks in the middle of the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
Want an unusual LA experience? Make a reservation to take a tour of this fabulous little distillery. Book a tour, learn some history and enjoy tasting.
Book a tour at tastingroom@greenbar.biz
Greenbar Distillery
2459 E 8th StWant an unusual LA experience? Make a reservation to take a tour of this fabulous little distillery. Book a tour, learn some history and enjoy tasting.
Book a tour at tastingroom@greenbar.biz
Enduring stage for live music up-and-comers in an intimate space with a retro vibe.
http://themintla.com Check out the music calendar.
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The Mint
6010 West Pico BoulevardEnduring stage for live music up-and-comers in an intimate space with a retro vibe.
http://themintla.com Check out the music calendar.
The decor at McCabe's is stripped down, with concerts being given in a back room with folding chairs and walls covered with vintage guitars, banjos, ukuleles and other instruments. A poll by LA Observed rated McCabe's as one of the 32 greatest things about Los Angeles. McCabe's is described as "an achingly intimate room" with a "bare-bones setting" featuring "the best guitar music west of the 405 Freeway. Legends, traveling minstrels and local talent -- they all seem to pass through McCabe's at some point. They may be there to get their guitars fixed; the club has a day job as one of the oldest stringed instrument stores in the city. Frommer's describes the McCabe's experience as "intimate in the extreme; the gig would have to be in your living room to get any cozier. McCabe's is a mild-mannered guitar/stringed instrument shop by day" that "opens up as a world-class concert venue by night. At full capacity the concert room holds 150.
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McCabe's Guitar Shop
3101 Pico BlvdThe decor at McCabe's is stripped down, with concerts being given in a back room with folding chairs and walls covered with vintage guitars, banjos, ukuleles and other instruments. A poll by LA Observed rated McCabe's as one of the 32 greatest things about Los Angeles. McCabe's is described as "an achingly intimate room" with a "bare-bones setting" featuring "the best guitar music west of the 405 Freeway. Legends, traveling minstrels and local talent -- they all seem to pass through McCabe's at some point. They may be there to get their guitars fixed; the club has a day job as one of the oldest stringed instrument stores in the city. Frommer's describes the McCabe's experience as "intimate in the extreme; the gig would have to be in your living room to get any cozier. McCabe's is a mild-mannered guitar/stringed instrument shop by day" that "opens up as a world-class concert venue by night. At full capacity the concert room holds 150.
Open till 2:00 AM every night. Busby's has definitely jumped to the TOP of my list of favorite spots on Miracle Mile!!!! It exceeded ALL of my expectations -- staff, food, free golf (YES), karaoke, skee ball, decor, music, drinks, photo booth, dancing ....the list goes on and on.
http://www.busbysla.com
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Busby's East
5364 Wilshire BlvdOpen till 2:00 AM every night. Busby's has definitely jumped to the TOP of my list of favorite spots on Miracle Mile!!!! It exceeded ALL of my expectations -- staff, food, free golf (YES), karaoke, skee ball, decor, music, drinks, photo booth, dancing ....the list goes on and on.
http://www.busbysla.com
Shopping
A pedestrian-only, open-air shopping destination is only two blocks from the city’s beaches and is noted for its weekly farmers market, street performers and people watching along with its variety of stores. The SANTA MONICA PLACE Anchors one end and it boasts great shopping at Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom, Santa Monica Place features a wide range of luxury and specialty shops such as Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Michael Kors and Emporio Armani as well as a third floor rooftop deck with views of the Pacific Ocean.
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Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeA pedestrian-only, open-air shopping destination is only two blocks from the city’s beaches and is noted for its weekly farmers market, street performers and people watching along with its variety of stores. The SANTA MONICA PLACE Anchors one end and it boasts great shopping at Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom, Santa Monica Place features a wide range of luxury and specialty shops such as Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Michael Kors and Emporio Armani as well as a third floor rooftop deck with views of the Pacific Ocean.
Great place to shop. Has all the great stores. If it is hot outside, you will stay cool here! Next to famous Cedars-Sinai Hospital, so you might see medical staff or their famous patients shopping here.
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Beverly Center
8500 Beverly BlvdGreat place to shop. Has all the great stores. If it is hot outside, you will stay cool here! Next to famous Cedars-Sinai Hospital, so you might see medical staff or their famous patients shopping here.