3rd street promenade in Santa Monica
The Santa Monica Pier -Ride the Ferris wheel, it’s a must!
Hollywood 'n Highland Star Walk
Grauman's Chinese Theatre & Handprints
on Hollywood Blvd
The Griffith Observatory & Hike
Starline Hollywood House Tour to see celebrity homes. Buy your ticket
on Hollywood Blvd $50/per ticket right in from of Grauman's Chinese
Theatre, very fun and worth it -they will take you to Rodeo Drive as well on the tour.
The Grove on 3rd street
See a movie at iPic theater in Pasadena or the one Wilshire Blvd –recliners and pillows and dinner brought to you. I prefer the Pasadena iPic so you can explore downtown Pasadena while there.
The Getty -right off the 405 on the way to the beach free parking on Sundays after four, but otherwise $15 to park but the exhibit is free.
The Getty Villa in Malibu -Free but reserve a time online and print pass.
UCB Comedy Show in Hollywood
Six Flags
Zuma beach in Malibu
Greystone Mansion and Park
The Grove on 3rd street See a movie at iPic theater in Pasadena or the one Wilshire Blvd –recliners and pillows and dinner brought to you. I prefer the Pasadena iPic so you can explore downtown Pasadena while there.
The Getty -right off the 405 on the way to the beach free parking on Sundays after four, but otherwise $15 to park but the exhibit is free.
The Getty Villa in Malibu -Free but reserve a time online and print pass.
Malibu Paradise Cove Beach Cafe -eat with your feet in the sand, make reservations for outside seating.
Walk the Venice boardwalk and canals and eat at one of the restaurants on Washington Street.
City walk in Universal City -Eat at Buca Di Beppo - order their EPIC
chocolate
cake for dessert. Try Voodoo Doughnuts there as well.
Cinespia Cemetery Screening Hollywood
The Staple Center/LA Live to see a concert, sports game, or just have dinner.
LACMA museum $15/person but cheaper with student ID and free some
hours/days. Look at online schedule.
Hornblower Champagne Brunch cruise in Marina del Rey $100/person
Disneyland
The Magic Castle in Hollywood if you can get in, it can be hard to get
a reservation if you don't know a magician there.
Other fun things to do:
Other fun things to do:
Rent a bike in Santa Monica and bike on the beach in the morning before it
gets crowded
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum Hollywood
Get tickets to a live show tapings from tvtickets.com
Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Shopping on Melrose and Lunch at LaLa's Argentina Grill on Melrose
Castle Park Mini Golf in Sherman Oaks
Catalina Island for a day trip
Six Flags
Zuma beach in Malibu
Greystone Mansion and Park
Chateau Marmont
Venice canals cross streets Washington St and Venice Blvd.
Drive Malibu coast PCH
Farmers Markets
Night Bars:
Melrose Trading Post on Sundays
Knots Berry Farms
Pool bars:
Knots Berry Farms
Pool bars:
Make a reservation via resortpass.com
The London
The Beverly Hilton Hotel
Roosevelt Hotel Pool bar in Hollywood
The W Pool bar in Hollywood
Roosevelt Hotel Pool bar in Hollywood
The W Pool bar in Hollywood
Night Bars:
Blue Collar bar -Best cocktails Mid-Wilshire Area
The One up- Amazing healthy organic food and most importantly, free arcade games
Firefly Bar for drinks in studio city
La Descarga Hollywood Cuban themed bar with burlesque-style salsa acts. Make reservations or go on a Wednesday or Thursday Night.
The Den Hollywood for Drinks
Early Evening Bars:
La Descarga Hollywood Cuban themed bar with burlesque-style salsa acts. Make reservations or go on a Wednesday or Thursday Night.
The Den Hollywood for Drinks
Early Evening Bars:
Laurel Hardware -Weho
The Blue Dog Beer Tavern -Sherman Oaks
The Local Peasant -Sherman Oaks
Laurel Tavern -Studio City
Clubs:
The Edison Lounge Downtown LA -Dress up
Hiking:
Griffith Observatory Hike -My favorite
The Local Peasant -Sherman Oaks
Laurel Tavern -Studio City
Clubs:
The Edison Lounge Downtown LA -Dress up
Hiking:
Griffith Observatory Hike -My favorite
The Hollywood sign Hike
Runyon Canyon Hike in Hollywood
Rustic Canyon Hike -Brentwood
Fryman Canyon -Studio City
Echo Mountain -Altadena (Pictured below, yup that's me!)
Runyon Canyon Hike in Hollywood
Rustic Canyon Hike -Brentwood
Fryman Canyon -Studio City
Echo Mountain -Altadena (Pictured below, yup that's me!)
Escondido Falls hike in Malibu -very dangerous hike
My Favorite Lunch Spots in LA:
Plancha on 3rd st $20/person Try the Mexican Protein chicken breakfast burrito best burrito in the world say no beans and get the light orange sauce and ranch to dip it in
Blu Jam Café-Tex Mex Hash, Breakfast Quesadilla, Cornflake French Toast
Paradise Cove Malibu -On the beach, feet in the sand $40/person
LaLas on Melrose has good Argentinian food $20/person. Awesome pico chicken sandwich Salad bar and mini burgers delicious
Diddy Riese in Westwood for famous dessert and awesome Enzo’s pizzeria across street
Aroma Cafe Studio City for Lunch
My Favorite Lunch Spots in LA:
Plancha on 3rd st $20/person Try the Mexican Protein chicken breakfast burrito best burrito in the world say no beans and get the light orange sauce and ranch to dip it in
Blu Jam Café-Tex Mex Hash, Breakfast Quesadilla, Cornflake French Toast
Paradise Cove Malibu -On the beach, feet in the sand $40/person
LaLas on Melrose has good Argentinian food $20/person. Awesome pico chicken sandwich Salad bar and mini burgers delicious
Diddy Riese in Westwood for famous dessert and awesome Enzo’s pizzeria across street
Aroma Cafe Studio City for Lunch
Mulberry Street Pizzeria for the best Pizza in LA - Many locations
Bacari in Silver Lake
Cheesecake Factory because Happy Hour 4-6 Monday through Friday in the bar area
My
Favorite Dinner Spots in LA:
Larsens in Encino -Favorite steak in LA $50/person
Palm’s Thai Hollywood -Try the Chicken Pad Thai Mixed veggies Egg rolls with sweet and sour sauce $20/person
Hugo’s Sherman Oaks –Veggie Burger in spinach wrap add onion and hummus, side salad, green lasagna
Ca’Del Sole Italian restaurant in Studio city -good for drinks and appetizers in outside area great atmosphere
Favorite Chinese- Chi dynasty in Studio City $15/person
Japanese BBQ place called Gyu kaku $20/person in Sherman oaks really cheap happy hour s'mores for dessert roast them right at your table cream cheese wontons & spring rolls also recommended
Delancey on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood Favorite Italian for Chicken Parm -$30/person
Barney's Beanery in Santa Monica Great Chili and get s'mores for dessert roast them right at your table $10/person
My favorite Vegan/Organic restaurants in LA:
Granville -Best vegan Burgers
Bacari in Silver Lake
Cheesecake Factory because Happy Hour 4-6 Monday through Friday in the bar area
My
Favorite Dinner Spots in LA:Larsens in Encino -Favorite steak in LA $50/person
Palm’s Thai Hollywood -Try the Chicken Pad Thai Mixed veggies Egg rolls with sweet and sour sauce $20/person
Hugo’s Sherman Oaks –Veggie Burger in spinach wrap add onion and hummus, side salad, green lasagna
Ca’Del Sole Italian restaurant in Studio city -good for drinks and appetizers in outside area great atmosphere
Favorite Chinese- Chi dynasty in Studio City $15/person
Japanese BBQ place called Gyu kaku $20/person in Sherman oaks really cheap happy hour s'mores for dessert roast them right at your table cream cheese wontons & spring rolls also recommended
Delancey on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood Favorite Italian for Chicken Parm -$30/person
Barney's Beanery in Santa Monica Great Chili and get s'mores for dessert roast them right at your table $10/person
Granville -Best vegan Burgers
Sestina -Vegan Italian
Hugo's
SunCafé Studio City-Raw Nachos, Tacos,Strawberry Almond shake
Le Pain Quotidien
Native Foods Cafe
Sage
Ve Station
Crossroads
Real Food Daily
Cafe Gratitude
Hugo's
SunCafé Studio City-Raw Nachos, Tacos,Strawberry Almond shake
Le Pain Quotidien
Native Foods Cafe
Sage
Ve Station
Crossroads
Real Food Daily
Cafe Gratitude
Holidays
in LA
For your Holiday dinner, I would suggest paradise cove because they do a 3
course meal with the salad bar and dessert for $75/person and it was so
delicious and beautiful because you're eating with your feet in the sand right
on the beach and it's a private beach so you can legally bring your own alcohol
to drink in the sand. But I'd make reservations ahead of time and ask if they
are doing the Holiday dinner set price per person like they did for thanksgiving.
Where
to stay in LA
Other Advice:
UBER otherwise, Always read street signs or just pay to valet, because they ticket you for parking constantly in LA. And try to stay off the highways during rush hour M-F 8am-10am and 4pm-730pm. I always get my tickets round trip from cheap tickets.com, but do so on a Tuesday night after midnight or wed for best prices and fly into LAX. I usually pay $600 round trip from east coast to west coast. And always check Groupon for deals on hotels, food, and entertainment.
See you soon!
Stay in Santa Monica near 3rd street if you can
find something reasonable or if you're renting a car stay in Universal City,
because it's right in between the beaches and downtown and close to Hollywood.
Universal city is also right by City Walk, which is an awesome attraction full
of lights, free performances, restaurants, shops, bars, and Universal Studios. Another great place to stay would be Mid-City near the grove/3rd street area. Also, if you want a cheaper hotel not far from attractions Burbank, Sherman
Oaks, and Studio City are all safe places equal distance from fun. But I would
recommend Santa Monica or West Hollywood if you want to really be in the center of fun.
Other Advice:
UBER otherwise, Always read street signs or just pay to valet, because they ticket you for parking constantly in LA. And try to stay off the highways during rush hour M-F 8am-10am and 4pm-730pm. I always get my tickets round trip from cheap tickets.com, but do so on a Tuesday night after midnight or wed for best prices and fly into LAX. I usually pay $600 round trip from east coast to west coast. And always check Groupon for deals on hotels, food, and entertainment.
2020 Update: For great food: Craig’s, Locanda Portofino, Spago. For atmosphere: The rooftop by JD, Polo lounge. I haven’t tried, but heard was a fun experience: Barton G. Honorable Mentions: N10, Mr. Chow, Perch, Elephante, il Cielo, Toca Madera, Other Honorable Mentions: Cecconi’s, The Bazaar, The Little Door, The Rooftop Garden at the Peninsula, Salt in Marina Del Rey.
2022 Updates for Favorite Food Spots in Los Angeles:
Prince street pizza
Lorenzo’s pizza
Pizzaoki
Pepe’s pizza
Granville -veggie burger
Plancha -Blanca burrito no beans
Spago -corn pasta begins with an A
Craig’s -vegan ck Parm & truffle honey chicken when I wasn’t vegetarian
Perch -truffle Mac and cheese and Brussel sprouts
Celodan Thai marina del Rey
Bodhi Thai
Cafe Habana Malibu -quesadillas and margs
Natraj Indian food & catering
Hillstone & South Beverly grill -Thai steak & Noodle salad can get vegetarian
Chinois -fried rice and mixed vegetables
Plancha -Breakfast Blanco burrito, fajitas quesadilla
Mulberry's NY Pizza
Electric Owl happy hour menu burgers are bomb every day 420-7
Blu Jam -Tex Mex Tofu Hash, eggwich
Vegan house Thai bistro -ck pad Thai stesmed veggies egg roll
Locanda Portofino -eggplant linguini & penne alla vodka
Mendocino farms -Superfood Hemp Burger vegan bun toasted
II Tramezzino -Sicilian panini and vodka penne
Panera - southwest salad, seasonal corn chowder, tomato soup half of Cesar sandwich or broc ched soup
Malibu farm pier cafe -broccoli quesadilla
Tekila -fajitas and quesadilla
Public School -PS Burger
Madera kitchen on Cahuenga in Hollywood -the carrots and pasta
Mh Zh silver lake -potatoes, hummus, frittes salad
Alcove -veggie burger
Jersey Mike's -Italian Sub
Cheesecake -Mini Burgers & avocado egg rolls 4-6 HH
Stone oven -southwest salad with avocado instead of ck and sun dried Tom ranch dressing
Korean BBQ at mall -veggies water chestnuts
Larsens -classic mac n cheese steak mash potatoes cream of spinach (5-7 HH)
The One Up -burrata salad and squash gnocchi
Palms Thai -Hollywood ck pad Thai stesmed veggies egg roll
Pizza Rev -gluten free Pizza
Blaze -pizza
Tender greens -happy vegan salad
Hugo's -veggie burger wrap
The next door -burger & the little door
Toca Madera -Margaritas & food good
Din Tai Fung -spicy noodle, spicy wontons, spinach
Tocaya -Tacos, corn and Tortilla soup
The front yard -street tacos
Citizen - hazelnut dessert
Panzella -eggplant pasta & pumpkin pasta
On the thirty -happy hour pizza and salad
No name-mushroom pasta
Sotto -market salad and meatballs
Cafe Roma -happy hour -eggplant pasta and pizza
Beauty & Essex
Tangine - morrocan
Elephante 2nd and Santa Monica rooftop restaurant truffle pizza and endive salad
Bossa nova -WeHo California salad and ck pasta here is good too
Al Basch -Mediterranean Hollywood (12.99 catering option for 16 ppl 232 total)
Kung Pao Bistro -orange chicken veggie rice broccoli & onions, egg rolls
Terroni -truffle pizza
Javier’s -javier’s margarita ck quesadilla cubed not shredded
Terra -Italian with a view salad and mushroom app good
The Henry -pretzels, hummus, burger
The rooftop by JD at the Waldorf hotel
Polo lounge outside
Mr. C’s hotel pool and cobb salad and bubbly
Bacari -Bussel spouts cauliflower marg pizza
il cielo -atmosphere
Sweet greens- green goddess avocado salad
25 degrees -beyond burger
Veggie grill - Buffalo wraps and kids beyond burger ,Mac and cheese
Sweet greens -green goddess avocado salad
Pit fire -vegan pizza
Bodhi Thai
Terra -pasta & burrata with beets
Maggiano’s -eggplant Parmesan
The Malibu Farm Restaurant on the Malibu pier the have a broccoli quesadilla that’s amazing
La piazza at the grove
Lorenzo’s pizza
Pizzaoki
Pepe’s pizza
Granville -veggie burger
Plancha -Blanca burrito no beans
Spago -corn pasta begins with an A
Craig’s -vegan ck Parm & truffle honey chicken when I wasn’t vegetarian
Perch -truffle Mac and cheese and Brussel sprouts
Celodan Thai marina del Rey
Bodhi Thai
Cafe Habana Malibu -quesadillas and margs
Natraj Indian food & catering
Hillstone & South Beverly grill -Thai steak & Noodle salad can get vegetarian
Chinois -fried rice and mixed vegetables
Plancha -Breakfast Blanco burrito, fajitas quesadilla
Mulberry's NY Pizza
Electric Owl happy hour menu burgers are bomb every day 420-7
Blu Jam -Tex Mex Tofu Hash, eggwich
Vegan house Thai bistro -ck pad Thai stesmed veggies egg roll
Locanda Portofino -eggplant linguini & penne alla vodka
Mendocino farms -Superfood Hemp Burger vegan bun toasted
II Tramezzino -Sicilian panini and vodka penne
Panera - southwest salad, seasonal corn chowder, tomato soup half of Cesar sandwich or broc ched soup
Malibu farm pier cafe -broccoli quesadilla
Tekila -fajitas and quesadilla
Public School -PS Burger
Madera kitchen on Cahuenga in Hollywood -the carrots and pasta
Mh Zh silver lake -potatoes, hummus, frittes salad
Alcove -veggie burger
Jersey Mike's -Italian Sub
Cheesecake -Mini Burgers & avocado egg rolls 4-6 HH
Stone oven -southwest salad with avocado instead of ck and sun dried Tom ranch dressing
Korean BBQ at mall -veggies water chestnuts
Larsens -classic mac n cheese steak mash potatoes cream of spinach (5-7 HH)
The One Up -burrata salad and squash gnocchi
Palms Thai -Hollywood ck pad Thai stesmed veggies egg roll
Pizza Rev -gluten free Pizza
Blaze -pizza
Tender greens -happy vegan salad
Hugo's -veggie burger wrap
The next door -burger & the little door
Toca Madera -Margaritas & food good
Din Tai Fung -spicy noodle, spicy wontons, spinach
Tocaya -Tacos, corn and Tortilla soup
The front yard -street tacos
Citizen - hazelnut dessert
Panzella -eggplant pasta & pumpkin pasta
On the thirty -happy hour pizza and salad
No name-mushroom pasta
Sotto -market salad and meatballs
Cafe Roma -happy hour -eggplant pasta and pizza
Beauty & Essex
Tangine - morrocan
Elephante 2nd and Santa Monica rooftop restaurant truffle pizza and endive salad
Bossa nova -WeHo California salad and ck pasta here is good too
Al Basch -Mediterranean Hollywood (12.99 catering option for 16 ppl 232 total)
Kung Pao Bistro -orange chicken veggie rice broccoli & onions, egg rolls
Terroni -truffle pizza
Javier’s -javier’s margarita ck quesadilla cubed not shredded
Terra -Italian with a view salad and mushroom app good
The Henry -pretzels, hummus, burger
The rooftop by JD at the Waldorf hotel
Polo lounge outside
Mr. C’s hotel pool and cobb salad and bubbly
Bacari -Bussel spouts cauliflower marg pizza
il cielo -atmosphere
Sweet greens- green goddess avocado salad
25 degrees -beyond burger
Veggie grill - Buffalo wraps and kids beyond burger ,Mac and cheese
Sweet greens -green goddess avocado salad
Pit fire -vegan pizza
Bodhi Thai
Terra -pasta & burrata with beets
Maggiano’s -eggplant Parmesan
The Malibu Farm Restaurant on the Malibu pier the have a broccoli quesadilla that’s amazing
La piazza at the grove
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