Guidebook for Los Angeles

Justin
Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

$$ · American Restaurant // Phone:(323) 655-9044 // Hours: 6AM–6PM // Happening American eatery that house-roasts coffee beans & serves breakfast, panini & wine.
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Kings Road Café
8361 Beverly Blvd
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$$ · American Restaurant // Phone:(323) 655-9044 // Hours: 6AM–6PM // Happening American eatery that house-roasts coffee beans & serves breakfast, panini & wine.
$$ · American Restaurant // Phone:(310) 278-8060 // Hours: 8AM–10PM // Locally focused American cafe & wine bar features West Coast drinks & a modern deli counter.
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The Larder at Burton Way
8500 Burton Way
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$$ · American Restaurant // Phone:(310) 278-8060 // Hours: 8AM–10PM // Locally focused American cafe & wine bar features West Coast drinks & a modern deli counter.
Our favorite place for Thai food (delivery or dine-in). Everything offered is Vegan, but their meat substitute is made in house and is delicious. We LOVE the Yellow Curry.
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Vegan Glory
8393 Beverly Blvd
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Our favorite place for Thai food (delivery or dine-in). Everything offered is Vegan, but their meat substitute is made in house and is delicious. We LOVE the Yellow Curry.
Our go-to pizza place for pick-up or delivery. They often have a Groupon or Google Offer going and their pizza is gluten free!
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D'Amore's Pizza
22601 CA-1
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Our go-to pizza place for pick-up or delivery. They often have a Groupon or Google Offer going and their pizza is gluten free!
Ever heard of the famous Magnolia Bakery in NYC that always has a line outside? Well, this is the EXACT same thing with no line! MUST HAVE: The banana pudding.
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Magnolia Bakery
8389 W 3rd St
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Ever heard of the famous Magnolia Bakery in NYC that always has a line outside? Well, this is the EXACT same thing with no line! MUST HAVE: The banana pudding.
Very low key and authentic Italian restaurant. About a 10 minute walk from the apartment, the restaurant is connected to the hotel and has a great outside patio. Everything on the menu is fantastic.
Café Amici Beverly Hills
469 N Doheny Dr
Very low key and authentic Italian restaurant. About a 10 minute walk from the apartment, the restaurant is connected to the hotel and has a great outside patio. Everything on the menu is fantastic.
Great place to go for typical American bar food and a giant beer list. See what their specials are and grab a table early!
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The 3rd Stop
8636 W 3rd St
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Great place to go for typical American bar food and a giant beer list. See what their specials are and grab a table early!
One of the most romantic places we've ever experienced in all of LA. Only about a 10 minute walk from the apartment, this is your classic 5-star Italian restaurant. Pricey, but 100% worth it.
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Il Cielo
9018 Burton Way
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One of the most romantic places we've ever experienced in all of LA. Only about a 10 minute walk from the apartment, this is your classic 5-star Italian restaurant. Pricey, but 100% worth it.
Closest Starbucks to our apartment. :)
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Starbucks
359 S La Brea Ave
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Closest Starbucks to our apartment. :)
Closest Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf to our apartment. :)
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
8735 Santa Monica Blvd
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Closest Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf to our apartment. :)
Our go-to Indian food place for delivery or dine-in. My favorite is a chef special, the vegetarian Lamb Curry (no real meat!).
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Flavor of India Studio City
12321 Ventura Blvd
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Our go-to Indian food place for delivery or dine-in. My favorite is a chef special, the vegetarian Lamb Curry (no real meat!).
Really great American food and cocktails. Happy hour lasts until 11PM Sun-Thurs and 7PM on Fri-Sat. Open 24 hours to satiate your hunger needs at all times!
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kitchen 24
8575 Santa Monica Blvd
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Really great American food and cocktails. Happy hour lasts until 11PM Sun-Thurs and 7PM on Fri-Sat. Open 24 hours to satiate your hunger needs at all times!
The super famous Boa Steakhouse. Located close to the beach. Expensive, but very nice. http://www.innovativedining.com/restaurants/boa
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BOA Steakhouse Santa Monica
101 Santa Monica Blvd
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The super famous Boa Steakhouse. Located close to the beach. Expensive, but very nice. http://www.innovativedining.com/restaurants/boa
Fancy Italian restaurant that's known as one of the top spots to dine in all of Santa Monica. http://valentinosantamonica.com/
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Valentino
3115 Pico Blvd
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Fancy Italian restaurant that's known as one of the top spots to dine in all of Santa Monica. http://valentinosantamonica.com/
http://melisse.com/
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Melisse Restaurant
1104 Wilshire Blvd
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http://melisse.com/
Enjoy beautiful views, natural lighting, and interesting architecture while also devouring delicious food! http://skylightgardens.com/
Skylight Gardens
1139 Glendon Ave
Enjoy beautiful views, natural lighting, and interesting architecture while also devouring delicious food! http://skylightgardens.com/
A five-star Italian cuisine in the heart of LA; been around since 1984. Authentic, delicious food. http://labruschettawestwood.com/
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La Bruschetta
1621 Westwood Blvd
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A five-star Italian cuisine in the heart of LA; been around since 1984. Authentic, delicious food. http://labruschettawestwood.com/
Located in a great neighborhood, this restaurant mixes California cuisine and French cuisine, using super fresh ingredients from the Farmer's Market. http://joesrestaurant.com/
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Joe's Restaurant
1023 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
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Located in a great neighborhood, this restaurant mixes California cuisine and French cuisine, using super fresh ingredients from the Farmer's Market. http://joesrestaurant.com/
$$ · Pizza Restaurant // Phone:(310) 360-1414 // Hours: 11AM–2AM // Take-out & delivery chain whose California-style pies include organic ingredients & vegan varieties.
zpizza - West Hollywood
8943 Santa Monica Blvd
$$ · Pizza Restaurant // Phone:(310) 360-1414 // Hours: 11AM–2AM // Take-out & delivery chain whose California-style pies include organic ingredients & vegan varieties.
$$ · American Restaurant // Phone:(310) 273-5578 // Hours: 7:30AM–8:30PM // Locally sourced American comfort-food classics in a warm, cozy atmosphere with outdoor seating.
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The Farm of Beverly Hills
189 The Grove Dr
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$$ · American Restaurant // Phone:(310) 273-5578 // Hours: 7:30AM–8:30PM // Locally sourced American comfort-food classics in a warm, cozy atmosphere with outdoor seating.
$$ · Japanese Restaurant // Phone:(323) 782-9536 // Hours: 5:30–11PM // Modern restaurant & bar offering innovative Japanese small plates & sushi, plus a variety of sake.
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The IZAKA-YA by KATSU-YA West Hollywood
8420 W 3rd St
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$$ · Japanese Restaurant // Phone:(323) 782-9536 // Hours: 5:30–11PM // Modern restaurant & bar offering innovative Japanese small plates & sushi, plus a variety of sake.
$$ · Eclectic Restaurant // Phone:(323) 469-5001 // Hours: 12PM–2AM // Stylish yet comfy gay-friendly lounge offers global fare & inventive drinks, plus outdoor seating.
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Saint Felix
8945 California 2
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$$ · Eclectic Restaurant // Phone:(323) 469-5001 // Hours: 12PM–2AM // Stylish yet comfy gay-friendly lounge offers global fare & inventive drinks, plus outdoor seating.
$ · Argentinian Restaurant // Phone:(310) 385-0445 // Hours: 8AM–8PM // Counter service spot offering a wide range of savory pastries with globally inspired fillings.
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Nonna's Empanadas - 3rd Street
8556 W 3rd St
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$ · Argentinian Restaurant // Phone:(310) 385-0445 // Hours: 8AM–8PM // Counter service spot offering a wide range of savory pastries with globally inspired fillings.
$ · Cupcake Shop // Phone:(310) 274-8765 // Hours: 9AM–9PM // Cheery bakery known for its rotating menu of cupcakes, ice cream & cookies. This location even has a cupcake ATM.
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Sprinkles Beverly Hills Cupcakes
9635 S Santa Monica Blvd
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$ · Cupcake Shop // Phone:(310) 274-8765 // Hours: 9AM–9PM // Cheery bakery known for its rotating menu of cupcakes, ice cream & cookies. This location even has a cupcake ATM.
$ · Mexican Restaurant // Phone:(323) 978-2170 // Hours: 11AM-11PM // Meatless Mexican fare, all vegan & organic, plus a big tequila & drink menu, in a chic space.
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Gracias Madre
8905 Melrose Ave
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$ · Mexican Restaurant // Phone:(323) 978-2170 // Hours: 11AM-11PM // Meatless Mexican fare, all vegan & organic, plus a big tequila & drink menu, in a chic space.
$$ · Mexican Restaurant // Phone:(310) 657-9888 // Hours: 11:30AM–11PM // Modern grill offers inventive Mexican fare in a contemporary-chic setting with lanterns & mirrors.
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Tortilla Republic
616 N Robertson Blvd
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$$ · Mexican Restaurant // Phone:(310) 657-9888 // Hours: 11:30AM–11PM // Modern grill offers inventive Mexican fare in a contemporary-chic setting with lanterns & mirrors.
$$ · Juice Shop // Phone:(323) 655-8300 // Hours: 7AM–6PM // Venerable cold-press juice bar whipping up fruit & veggie concoctions in snug, simple environs.
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Beverly Hills Juice Club
8382 Beverly Boulevard
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$$ · Juice Shop // Phone:(323) 655-8300 // Hours: 7AM–6PM // Venerable cold-press juice bar whipping up fruit & veggie concoctions in snug, simple environs.
$$ · Gourmet Grocery Store // Phone:(323) 655-2285 // Hours: 8AM–8PM // Trendy gourmet marketplace offers specialty goods & homemade cafe fare in a sophisticated interior. Lots of celebrities.
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Joan’s on Third
8350 W 3rd St
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$$ · Gourmet Grocery Store // Phone:(323) 655-2285 // Hours: 8AM–8PM // Trendy gourmet marketplace offers specialty goods & homemade cafe fare in a sophisticated interior. Lots of celebrities.
$ · Asian Fusion Restaurant // Phone:(323) 866-1866 // Hours: 11:30AM–10/11PM // Dim sum, ramen & other Asian plates in a charming cafe with grocery-lined shelves & outdoor seats.
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PINGTUNG Eat-in Market
7455 Melrose Ave
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$ · Asian Fusion Restaurant // Phone:(323) 866-1866 // Hours: 11:30AM–10/11PM // Dim sum, ramen & other Asian plates in a charming cafe with grocery-lined shelves & outdoor seats.
$$ · Californian Restaurant // Phone:(310) 247-2500 // Hours: 11AM–8PM // Cafeteria-style chain serving a seasonal comfort-food menu paired with many types of lemonade.
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Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney Blvd
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$$ · Californian Restaurant // Phone:(310) 247-2500 // Hours: 11AM–8PM // Cafeteria-style chain serving a seasonal comfort-food menu paired with many types of lemonade.
$$$ · Italian Restaurant // Phone:(310) 859-4903 // Hours: 12-3, 6-11 // Traditional Italian cuisine in a white-tablecloth dining room known for its high-profile customers.
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Madeo Restaurant
8490 N Camden Dr
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$$$ · Italian Restaurant // Phone:(310) 859-4903 // Hours: 12-3, 6-11 // Traditional Italian cuisine in a white-tablecloth dining room known for its high-profile customers.
$$$ · American Restaurant // Phone:(310) 276-1900 // Hours: 5PM–12:30AM // American cuisine, including meatloaf & rib-eye steak, in a handsome venue known for celeb sightings.
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Craig's
8826 Melrose Avenue
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$$$ · American Restaurant // Phone:(310) 276-1900 // Hours: 5PM–12:30AM // American cuisine, including meatloaf & rib-eye steak, in a handsome venue known for celeb sightings.
$ · Coffee Shop // Phone:(310) 385-9605 // Hours: 7AM–8PM // NorCal-originated chain known for its coffee offers an outdoor patio & home-brewing materials.
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Verve Coffee Roasters
833 S Spring St
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$ · Coffee Shop // Phone:(310) 385-9605 // Hours: 7AM–8PM // NorCal-originated chain known for its coffee offers an outdoor patio & home-brewing materials.

Drinks & Nightlife

$$ · Gay Bar // Phone:(310) 289-8410 // Hours: 10AM–2AM // Cocktails & shared plates are served at this lively gay lounge with outdoor terraces & dance floor.
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The Abbey
692 N Robertson Blvd
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$$ · Gay Bar // Phone:(310) 289-8410 // Hours: 10AM–2AM // Cocktails & shared plates are served at this lively gay lounge with outdoor terraces & dance floor.
$$ · Gay Dive Bar // Phone:(310) 659-9700 // Hours: 3PM–2AM // The Mother Lode is one of West Hollywood's oldest and friendliest gay bars.
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Mother Lode
8944 Santa Monica Blvd
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$$ · Gay Dive Bar // Phone:(310) 659-9700 // Hours: 3PM–2AM // The Mother Lode is one of West Hollywood's oldest and friendliest gay bars.
$$ · Bar // Phone:(310) 652-1015 // Hours: 1PM–2AM // Unassuming neighborhood gay bar with billiards, sports TV, patio seating & a laid-back vibe.
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Trunks
8809 Santa Monica Blvd
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$$ · Bar // Phone:(310) 652-1015 // Hours: 1PM–2AM // Unassuming neighborhood gay bar with billiards, sports TV, patio seating & a laid-back vibe.

Essentials

$$ · Grocery Store // Phone: (310) 278-1351 // Hours: 5AM–2AM
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Ralphs
7257 Sunset Blvd
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$$ · Grocery Store // Phone: (310) 278-1351 // Hours: 5AM–2AM
Located across the street from our apartment complex, Bristol Farms is similar to Whole Foods. Higher quality foods but higher prices. Great hot and cold bar if you're looking for a pre-prepared meal.
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Bristol Farms West Hollywood
9039 Beverly Blvd
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Located across the street from our apartment complex, Bristol Farms is similar to Whole Foods. Higher quality foods but higher prices. Great hot and cold bar if you're looking for a pre-prepared meal.
The local Trader Joe's store. Parking is located at the back of the building and you can get up to an hour validated with a purchase.
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Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura Blvd
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The local Trader Joe's store. Parking is located at the back of the building and you can get up to an hour validated with a purchase.

Everything Else

Our recommendation should you need a quick but elegant and professional hair cut. This place is a little "alternative" and out of the norm, but their social skills and hair skills will be worth it.
Shorty's Barber Shop
755 N Fairfax Ave
Our recommendation should you need a quick but elegant and professional hair cut. This place is a little "alternative" and out of the norm, but their social skills and hair skills will be worth it.
In case of an emergency, this is the closest hospital to our home. Also known as the "hospital to the stars" for it's frequent celebrity guests.
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Cedars Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly Blvd
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In case of an emergency, this is the closest hospital to our home. Also known as the "hospital to the stars" for it's frequent celebrity guests.
We've found this tends to be the cheapest gas around our apartment. Plus, the station is built to be eco-friendly. There is a surcharge if you use your credit card.
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ARCO
6100 Franklin Ave
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We've found this tends to be the cheapest gas around our apartment. Plus, the station is built to be eco-friendly. There is a surcharge if you use your credit card.

Shopping

The closest shopping mall to our home. Only located about a 20 minute walk from the apartment. This has all of your basic mall stores, plus a lot of designer stores.
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Beverly Center
8500 Beverly Blvd
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The closest shopping mall to our home. Only located about a 20 minute walk from the apartment. This has all of your basic mall stores, plus a lot of designer stores.
Super close outdoor mall with a great movie theater, food court, and lots of shops. Don't be surprised if you see a celebrity or two shopping along side as this is not really a tourist destination.
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Century City Center Shopping Center
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Super close outdoor mall with a great movie theater, food court, and lots of shops. Don't be surprised if you see a celebrity or two shopping along side as this is not really a tourist destination.

Sightseeing

Griffith Observatory is an astronomy observatory that will often have telescopes set up for viewing. It offers a great view of the city and has some really fascinating architecture.
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Обсерваторія Гріффіт
2800 E Observatory Rd
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Griffith Observatory is an astronomy observatory that will often have telescopes set up for viewing. It offers a great view of the city and has some really fascinating architecture.
This is an LA local hot spot; a variety of people (from regular Joe's to celebrities) use Runyon as a place to get some exercise and some sun! It's dog friendly, but often crowded.
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Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller Ave
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This is an LA local hot spot; a variety of people (from regular Joe's to celebrities) use Runyon as a place to get some exercise and some sun! It's dog friendly, but often crowded.
The famous El Capitan is one of Disney's best theaters. We often go and see movies shown on the big screen; prices are a bit more expensive, but it's 100% worth it.
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Театр Ель Капітан
6838 Hollywood Blvd
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The famous El Capitan is one of Disney's best theaters. We often go and see movies shown on the big screen; prices are a bit more expensive, but it's 100% worth it.
The famous Santa Monica Pier is highlighted on basically any movie or tv show that takes place in LA. A beautiful pier with a ferris wheel and other rides. Great views and relatively busy beaches!
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Мол Santa Monica
200 Santa Monica Pier
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The famous Santa Monica Pier is highlighted on basically any movie or tv show that takes place in LA. A beautiful pier with a ferris wheel and other rides. Great views and relatively busy beaches!
The Pacific Design Center, or PDC, is a 1,200,000 square feet multi-use facility for the design community located in West Hollywood, California.
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Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose Ave
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The Pacific Design Center, or PDC, is a 1,200,000 square feet multi-use facility for the design community located in West Hollywood, California.

Arts & Culture

Owned by the famous Getty family, this is (in our opinion) the best place to see art in LA. There are many famous paintings, but the gardens and their special exhibits are amazing. Monet and Degas!
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Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Dr
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Owned by the famous Getty family, this is (in our opinion) the best place to see art in LA. There are many famous paintings, but the gardens and their special exhibits are amazing. Monet and Degas!
LACMA is a great place to go for a variety of all sorts of art. They always have a rare and special exhibit going on, so be sure to check out what will be there while you visit!
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Музей мистецтв округу Лос-Анджелес
5905 Wilshire Blvd
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LACMA is a great place to go for a variety of all sorts of art. They always have a rare and special exhibit going on, so be sure to check out what will be there while you visit!
A really great place to see an educational film in IMAX. Only about 30 minutes away from our apartment (depending on traffic).
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California Science Center
700 Exposition Park Dr
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A really great place to see an educational film in IMAX. Only about 30 minutes away from our apartment (depending on traffic).
A place for theater and garden viewing.
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Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd
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A place for theater and garden viewing.