Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
Good food, good drinks, good company. Go ahead...start a conversation.
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Birds
5925 Franklin AveGood food, good drinks, good company. Go ahead...start a conversation.
Do stop for one drink or at least take a picture of it and say you did.
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Frolic Room
6245 Hollywood BlvdDo stop for one drink or at least take a picture of it and say you did.
The Helio Cafe
710 N Heliotrope DrSmall venue showcasing big talent.
Featured by Zagat as one of the best jazz bars in L.A. You'll see serious talent.
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Catalina Bar and Grill
6725 Sunset BlvdFeatured by Zagat as one of the best jazz bars in L.A. You'll see serious talent.
A young, hip guest suggested this one for it's excellent pub food, great beer selection and unpretentious atmosphere.
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Blue Palms Brewhouse
8440 Hollywood BlvdA young, hip guest suggested this one for it's excellent pub food, great beer selection and unpretentious atmosphere.
Food Scene
This has been my touch of France since I moved to the area in 1976.
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La Poubelle
5907 Franklin AveThis has been my touch of France since I moved to the area in 1976.
Like most of the places on this strip, it's a great place to sit outside near the sidewalk and people watch or spend quality time with your laptop.
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Bourgeois Pig
5931 Franklin AveLike most of the places on this strip, it's a great place to sit outside near the sidewalk and people watch or spend quality time with your laptop.
Grab a cup of coffee and check it out. Mostly a thirty something Hollywood crowd. I think everyone who shows up, including the famous, is looking for someone famous or someone fabulous to chat up.
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The Oaks Gourmet Market
1915 N Bronson AveGrab a cup of coffee and check it out. Mostly a thirty something Hollywood crowd. I think everyone who shows up, including the famous, is looking for someone famous or someone fabulous to chat up.
Best Western Plus Hollywood Hills Hotel
6141 Franklin AveClose and cute. The movie, Swingers was filmed here.
People drive from all over the county to taste these gourmet donuts, but you can stroll down to the corner.
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Kettle Glazed Doughnuts
6211 Franklin AvePeople drive from all over the county to taste these gourmet donuts, but you can stroll down to the corner.
For $36 you get a choice: either an adventurous French bistro meal or a more traditional one. This includes a first, main and desert course. I haven't been yet, but it is getting great reviews.
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Papilles
6221 Franklin AveFor $36 you get a choice: either an adventurous French bistro meal or a more traditional one. This includes a first, main and desert course. I haven't been yet, but it is getting great reviews.
Just inside the gateposts of Hollywoodland, this cafe and the surrounding businesses still carry more than a whiff of old Hollywood. Get a good picture of the sign on your way up Beachwood.
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Beachwood Cafe
2695 N Beachwood DrJust inside the gateposts of Hollywoodland, this cafe and the surrounding businesses still carry more than a whiff of old Hollywood. Get a good picture of the sign on your way up Beachwood.
The bar at the W is a fun place for an afternoon or an after theater drink. Check out the restaurants as well.
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W Hollywood
6250 Hollywood BlvdThe bar at the W is a fun place for an afternoon or an after theater drink. Check out the restaurants as well.
There are many great ethnic restaurants in Hollywood. This if my favorite because of the sweet couple who own and run it, the well priced authentic food, and the gossip magazines.
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Thai Pepper Restaurant
6219 Franklin AveThere are many great ethnic restaurants in Hollywood. This if my favorite because of the sweet couple who own and run it, the well priced authentic food, and the gossip magazines.
I love the friendliness, the atmosphere, and the yumminess of the treats in this place!
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La Monarca Bakery
5833 N Figueroa StI love the friendliness, the atmosphere, and the yumminess of the treats in this place!
Guests, Patrick and Luz, reported that this was a "magical" place to celebrate special occasions. The staff is warm and friendly, food and drinks excellent and sometimes there is live music.
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Sadie Kitchen and Lounge
1638 N Las Palmas AveGuests, Patrick and Luz, reported that this was a "magical" place to celebrate special occasions. The staff is warm and friendly, food and drinks excellent and sometimes there is live music.
Good , good food, anytime- The soft scrambled eggs infused with onion is the first item to order. Like all the eateries I list here, this is an easy walk.
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Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles - Hollywood
1514 N Gower StGood , good food, anytime- The soft scrambled eggs infused with onion is the first item to order. Like all the eateries I list here, this is an easy walk.
Arts & Culture
Shows are short and either free or cheap, either fabulous or awkward. Lines for well known performers are long and friendly.
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Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre LA
5919 Franklin AveShows are short and either free or cheap, either fabulous or awkward. Lines for well known performers are long and friendly.
Just entering this restored legit theatre from Hollywood's glory days is a treat for the eyes. Besides that, you can count on seeing some of the best of Broadway right here.
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Teater Hollywood Pantages
6233 Hollywood BlvdJust entering this restored legit theatre from Hollywood's glory days is a treat for the eyes. Besides that, you can count on seeing some of the best of Broadway right here.
Whether or not there's a performance, check out the museum and grounds. Take a picnic if you have time. Hike over or drive. Parking is free when there is no concert.
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Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdWhether or not there's a performance, check out the museum and grounds. Take a picnic if you have time. Hike over or drive. Parking is free when there is no concert.
They've been hosting big names since the 40s. See who will be playing when you're in town.
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Hollywood Palladium
6215 Sunset BlvdThey've been hosting big names since the 40s. See who will be playing when you're in town.
The Fonda Theatre
6126 Hollywood BlvdIndie bands and legendary names!
Everything Else
Good browsing and good prices on a carefully culled selection of used and collectable books on all subjects. When you go down to Franklin Village one night, go in whether you want a book or not.
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Counterpoint Records & Books
5911 Franklin AveGood browsing and good prices on a carefully culled selection of used and collectable books on all subjects. When you go down to Franklin Village one night, go in whether you want a book or not.
Park here for $2, for 2hrs. Tour Mann's Chinese, The Egyptian, El Capitan, The Roosevelt Hotel and...ahh forget it. Spend a day strolling and enjoying the sights, eats/drinks of the boulevard.
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Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood BlvdPark here for $2, for 2hrs. Tour Mann's Chinese, The Egyptian, El Capitan, The Roosevelt Hotel and...ahh forget it. Spend a day strolling and enjoying the sights, eats/drinks of the boulevard.
This area of the hills has always attracted the spiritual.
Protection of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church
2041 Argyle AveThis area of the hills has always attracted the spiritual.
You are welcome to attend Sunday services in their beautiful temple, or browse their bookstore.
Vedanta Society Of Southern California: Ramakrishna Monastery
19961 Live Oak Canyon RoadYou are welcome to attend Sunday services in their beautiful temple, or browse their bookstore.
Take a picture on your way down to Hollywood Boulevard.
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Gedung Capitol Records
1750 Vine StTake a picture on your way down to Hollywood Boulevard.
Hike and/or participate in free yoga classes (bring your own mat and a few bucks donation), and you will get a feel for the CA lifestyle that has drawn so many creative, talented young people.
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Taman Runyon Canyon
2000 N Fuller AveHike and/or participate in free yoga classes (bring your own mat and a few bucks donation), and you will get a feel for the CA lifestyle that has drawn so many creative, talented young people.
Sightseeing
Disney's flagship. Maybe you'll catch an opening.
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Teater El Capitan
6838 Hollywood BlvdDisney's flagship. Maybe you'll catch an opening.
Beautifully restored movie palace of old Hollywood. You don't have to go in to appreciate it's magic.
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The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood
6712 Hollywood BlvdBeautifully restored movie palace of old Hollywood. You don't have to go in to appreciate it's magic.
Still called Grauman's Chinese (by me). You must check out the footprints.
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Teater Tiongkok TCL
6925 Hollywood BlvdStill called Grauman's Chinese (by me). You must check out the footprints.
Come for the architecture and the view; stay for the stars (real ones).
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Observatorium Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdCome for the architecture and the view; stay for the stars (real ones).
Hike around it or up above it for a shorter walk that ends at the best spot for viewing the Hollywood sign and (on a clear day) the Pacific.
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Hollywood Reservoir
G6451 Weidlake DrHike around it or up above it for a shorter walk that ends at the best spot for viewing the Hollywood sign and (on a clear day) the Pacific.
Essentials
If you want to stock your refrigerator, this is the place! Walk or drive down Argyle. Parking is off Selma.
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Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdIf you want to stock your refrigerator, this is the place! Walk or drive down Argyle. Parking is off Selma.
Entertainment & Activities
Take a guided trail ride through the hills and you'll feel just like an extra in a cowboy movie.
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Sunset Ranch Hollywood
3400 N Beachwood DrTake a guided trail ride through the hills and you'll feel just like an extra in a cowboy movie.