Best of Los Angeles, CA
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About Los Angeles
Los Angeles is less one city than a constellation of neighborhoods spread across the basin, and the best of it lives in those local pockets — not on a single main strip. A map is essential here, because two great areas can be a half-hour apart.
Silver Lake and Los Feliz for cafés and independent shops, Koreatown and the San Gabriel Valley for some of the best food in the country, Venice and Santa Monica for the beach, Downtown for culture and nightlife. This guide sorts thousands of LA spots by category and neighborhood so you can plan around traffic, not against it.
📣 What's going on in Los Angeles
- 📅 Lab Work — Wed, Sep 2 · 6:15 PM · Hollywood Improv (The Lab), 8162 Melrose Avenue
- 📅 Scotty Austin (Formerly of Saving Abel), Engineered Society Project, Sophia Mengrosso, Abaddon's End, Calling For Chaos — Wed, Sep 2 · 7:00 PM · Whisky A Go Go, 8901 W Sunset Boulevard
- 📅 The Garden — Wed, Sep 2 · 7:00 PM · Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd
- 📅 Braxton Cook — Wed, Sep 2 · 7:00 PM · Blue Note Los Angeles, 6372 Sunset Blvd
WOOD
WOOD is a restaurant in the Silver Lake neighborhood serving pizza, pasta, salad, and steak. It offers a varied menu that includes both lighter options like salads and heartier dishes such as steaks.
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Best Hotels in Los Angeles
86 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Best Western Plus Dragon Gate Inn
Best Western Plus Dragon Gate Inn is a hotel located at 818 North Hill Street.
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Best Western Plus La Mid-Town Hotel
Best Western Plus La Mid-Town Hotel is located at 603 South New Hampshire Avenue.
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Comfort Inn Los Angeles Near Hollywood
Comfort Inn Los Angeles Near Hollywood is located at 2717 West Sunset Boulevard.
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Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express is located at 611 South Westlake Avenue.
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Hotel Figueroa, Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Hotel Figueroa, Unbound Collection by Hyatt is located at 939 South Figueroa. This hotel offers accommodations in the area.
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Hotel Per La, Autograph Collection
Hotel Per La, Autograph Collection is located at 649 South Olive Street.
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Hyatt House LA - University Medical Center
The Hyatt House LA - University Medical Center is a hotel located at 2200 E Trojan Way.
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Kawada Hotel
The Kawada Hotel is a lodging option located at 200 South Hill Street.
Best Restaurants in Los Angeles
117 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Bacari Silverlake
Bacari Silverlake serves tapas and Mediterranean cuisine in the Sunset Junction neighborhood.
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Cole's P.E. Buffet
Cole's P.E. Buffet is a restaurant located in the Gallery Row neighborhood.
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Daikokuya Annex
Daikokuya Annex serves Japanese cuisine in the Little Tokyo neighborhood.
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El Tepeyac (Manuel's)
El Tepeyac (Manuel's) serves Mexican cuisine in the Boyle Heights neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Los Angeles
94 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Acuarela Coffee
Acuarela Coffee is a café located in the New Chinatown neighborhood.
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Alchemist Coffee Project at the Pearl
Alchemist Coffee Project at the Pearl is a café located in Koreatown.
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Alfred Coffee Silverlake
Alfred Coffee Silverlake is a café located in the Silver Lake neighborhood. It serves as a local coffee shop for residents and visitors.
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B Twentyfour
B Twentyfour is a café located in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
Blue Bottle Coffee operates as a café in the Historic Core neighborhood. It is categorized as a coffee shop.
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Cafe Dulce
Cafe Dulce in Little Tokyo serves sandwiches, donuts, and cakes alongside coffee.
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Cafe Tropical
Cafe Tropical is a Cuban coffee shop located in the Silver Lake neighborhood.
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Cognoscenti Coffee
Cognoscenti Coffee is a café located in the Financial District neighborhood.
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Cognoscenti Coffee Roastery
Located in the Fashion District, Cognoscenti Coffee Roastery is a café dedicated to coffee.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Los Angeles
99 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Angel City Brewery
Angel City Brewery operates as a bar in the Little Tokyo neighborhood.
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Cha Cha Lounge
Cha Cha Lounge is a bar located in the Silver Lake Heights neighborhood.
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Dublin's Irish Whiskey Pub
Dublin's Irish Whiskey Pub is a bar located in the Financial District.
Best Things to Do in Los Angeles
96 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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African American Firefighter Museum
Located in the Fashion District, the African American Firefighter Museum highlights the history of Black firefighters.
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California Science Center
Located in University Park, the California Science Center is a major attraction for visitors and locals alike.
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Chinese American Museum
Located in the Pueblo de Los Ángeles neighborhood, this attraction is known as the Chinese American Museum.
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El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument is an attraction located in the Pueblo de Los Ángeles neighborhood.
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Go For Broke National Education Center
Located in Little Tokyo, the Go For Broke National Education Center serves as an attraction dedicated to history and education.
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Grammy Museum
The Grammy Museum is an attraction located in the Financial District.
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Innes House
Innes House is an attraction located in the Angeleno Heights neighborhood.
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Museum of Contemporary Art
The Museum of Contemporary Art is located in the Bunker Hill neighborhood.
Best Shops in Los Angeles
98 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Apolis: Common Gallery
Apolis: Common Gallery operates as a shop in the Little Tokyo neighborhood.
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Echo Park Time Travel Mart
Echo Park Time Travel Mart is a shop located in the Echo Park neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Los Angeles
88 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Los Angeles State Historic Park
Los Angeles State Historic Park is located in the Dogtown neighborhood.
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Ross Snyder Recreation Center
Ross Snyder Recreation Center serves as a local park in the Nevin neighborhood.
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Ruben F. Salazar Park
Ruben F. Salazar Park is a green space in the East Los Angeles neighborhood.
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California Friendly® Demonstration Garden
Located in the Bunker Hill neighborhood, the California Friendly® Demonstration Garden serves as a public park focused on sustainable landscaping. Visitors can explore native plants and water-efficient design techniques showcased throughout the grounds.
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California Friendly® Demonstration Garden
The California Friendly® Demonstration Garden is a park located in the Bunker Hill neighborhood.
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MacArthur Park
MacArthur Park is a public green space located in the Westlake neighborhood.
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Rio de Los Angeles State Park
Rio de Los Angeles State Park is a park located in the Elysian Valley neighborhood.
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Bellevue Recreation Center
Bellevue Recreation Center is a park located in the Virgil Village neighborhood.
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Gloria Molina Grand Park
Gloria Molina Grand Park is a public park located in the Civic Center neighborhood.
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Yaanga park
Yaanga park is a green space located in the Pueblo de Los Ángeles neighborhood.
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