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Los Feliz · Silver Lake · Atwater Village
hipstaz
morning / daytime
Proof BakeryAtwater. almond croissant, salami sandwich, excellent coffee. worth the line.
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Skylight BooksLos Feliz indie. great lit fiction, poetry, art annex. cat in residence.
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Barnsdall Art ParkHollyhock House, small galleries, city views. Frank Lloyd Wright hilltop.
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Philosophical Research SocietyManly Hall's occult library. esoteric books, tarot, sacred texts. Tue-Sun.
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The Holyland ExhibitionAtwater. hand-built 1930s miniature of ancient Jerusalem. one man's life work.
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Playita MariscosSilver Lake, Sunset Blvd. from the Guisados family. Baja-style ceviches, tostadas, campechanas, beer-battered tacos. order at the window.
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evening / dinner
The DresdenMarty & Elayne Wed-Sat. order a Blood & Sand. peak LA time-warp.
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Little Dom'sLos Feliz neighborhood Italian. good negroni. deli next door for lunch.
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Tam O'ShanterAtwater. open since 1922. Walt Disney's table. Scottish pub cosplay, prime rib.
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late night / bars
Red Lion TavernSilver Lake. German beer hall since 1959. steins, schnitzel, accordion music, biergarten out back. wonderfully absurd.
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The Drawing Roomopens 8am, cash only, dark as a confessional. karaoke sundays. the real deal.
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Tiki-Tifamily-run tiki bar since 1961. 94 cocktails. Wed-Sat, show up early.
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Footsie'sAtwater. velvet paintings, dark, kitschy, zero pretense. order a hard cocktail.
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Highland Park · Eagle Rock
hipstaz pt. 2
daytime
VidiotsEagle Rock. beloved video store reborn as a screening room and film archive. deeply good.
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JoyYork Blvd, Highland Park. Taiwanese fast-casual from the Pine & Crane family. thousand-layer pancake, minced pork rice, hakka mochi. lines move fast.
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evening / late night
Capri ClubItalian aperitivo bar on Eagle Rock Blvd. negronis, small bites, good crowd.
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Walt's Barpinball and beer five minutes from Capri. no nonsense. very good jukebox.
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Hollywood · East Hollywood
old glamour underneath the grime...
morning / daytime
Amoeba MusicHollywood Blvd. the best used record store in the country, probably.
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American Cinematheque (Egyptian)1922 theater on Hollywood Blvd. 35mm screenings, retrospectives, Q&As.
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American Cinematheque (Los Feliz 3)Vermont Ave. the neighborhood cinema. smaller, quieter, and more intimate than the Egyptian. perfect for a weeknight film.
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Heng Heng Chicken RiceEast Hollywood. Hainanese chicken rice done properly. quiet, simple, perfect. one of those spots you want to keep to yourself.
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Hollywood OrchardBeachwood Canyon. volunteer nonprofit that harvests fruit from neighborhood trees and donates it. they host public events and workshops. genuinely sweet.
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Saffy's Coffee & TeaFountain Ave, East Hollywood. cardamom rolls, bourekas, shakshuka, very good coffee. coffee shop 8am-3pm. full dinner restaurant 5-11pm.
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evening / dinner
Musso & Frank Grillopen since 1919. red leather booths, flannel cakes, martinis. sit at the bar.
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El Compadreflaming margaritas, red booths, Sunset Blvd Mexican since the 70s.
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late night / bars
Jumbo's Clown Roomlegendary. pole dancing to classic rock in a tiny bar. genuinely one-of-a-kind.
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Musso & Frank (bar only)sit at the bar for a martini and observe the room. no reservation needed.
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UCB / Elysian Theatrebest improv and comedy in the city. check both calendars. often free late shows.
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Echo Park · DTLA · Chinatown
around downtown / hipstaz pt. 2
morning / daytime
Stories Books & CafeEcho Park. books + good coffee + back patio. Dostoevsky and a cortado.
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Now ServingChinatown. cookbook-only bookstore. beautiful aprons, spices, food writing.
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Philippe The OriginalFrench dip sandwiches since 1908. sawdust floors, 45 cent coffee, communal tables.
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Bradbury Building1893 Victorian atrium. Blade Runner filmed here. still an office. walk right in.
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The Broadcontemporary museum. Koons, Hirst, Basquiat. Infinity Rooms - book ahead.
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late night / bars
HolboxMercado La Paloma, DTLA. Oaxacan-style seafood. tostadas, ceviches, aguachile. one of the best seafood spots in the city.
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Quarter SheetsEcho Park. Detroit-style pizza, natural wine, very good salads. small, packed, worth it.
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LasitaChinatown. Filipino rotisserie chicken and rice, lechon, excellent cocktails. one of the best restaurants in LA right now.
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Cole'sDTLA's oldest bar (1908). hidden Red Light cocktail den in back. dark wood.
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Gold DiggersHollywood. bar, hotel, recording studio. unpretentious, good drinks, late nights. one of those places that gets better the later it gets.
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Silverlake LoungeSunset Blvd. scrappy neighborhood music venue. cheap beers, live bands, no attitude. a Silver Lake institution.
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Clifton's Republicmulti-floor bar/museum. taxidermy everywhere, hidden tiki bar behind a secret door.
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Boyle Heights · Lincoln Heights · Cypress Park · Glassell Park
the best Mexican food in the city.
morning / daytime
Mariscos Jaliscothe fried shrimp taco dorado is one of the best bites in the city. cash only. closes 5:30pm !!
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Carnes Asadas Pancho Lopezthe best restaurant in LA.
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Cafe TristeChinatown. tiny, perfect cafe. great coffee, good pastries, excellent atmosphere. a place to sit and read for two hours.
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GuisadosBoyle Heights braised taco institution. mole, tinga, rajas. get the sampler.
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Mid-City · Koreatown · Larchmont
central LA. thank you to the people of Korea
morning / daytime
Chevalier's BooksLarchmont Village. neighborhood bookstore since 1940. perfectly unpretentious.
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LACMAUrban Light at dusk or dawn. rotating exhibitions. free certain days.
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evening / dinner
Republiquegrand Wilshire Blvd brasserie. brunch or dinner. excellent tartine and charcuterie.
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Dan Sung SaKoreatown. old-school Korean pojangmacha bar. smoky, intimate, incredible. order the mackerel and soju and stay a while.
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Tony's SaloonDTLA. no-frills, no-nonsense bar. cash only, cheap drinks, regulars who've been coming since forever.
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Shatto 39 LanesKoreatown. massive old-school bowling alley. open late, cheap, genuinely fun. great date spot.
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The PrinceKoreatown. red leather booths, Korean-American comfort food, stiff drinks. open since 1941. filmed in Chinatown and Mad Men. one of the best rooms in LA.
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HMS BountyWilshire Blvd dive since the 60s. nautical decor, cheap drinks, old Hollywood energy. do not under any circumstances eat the food here.
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late night / after hours
Canter's DeliFairfax. open since 1931, open 24hrs. pastrami, matzo ball soup, a full bar. LA institution. go late.
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Thai AngelKoreatown Thai restaurant and bar. dinner and then some. goes late. very good.
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Glendale · Pasadena · Altadena · Griffith Park
nature !!! and further than you think but worth it every time
morning / daytime
Griffith Park trailsMt. Hollywood trail for city views. Old Zoo ruins, Greek Theatre, endless to explore.
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Glassell PoolNortheast LA outdoor public pool. affordable, good sun. the Angeleno way to swim.
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Descanso GardensLa Canada. camellia forest, Japanese garden, quiet paths. a genuine escape.
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The HuntingtonSan Marino. world-class botanical gardens, art collections, rare library. an essential LA day.
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Moonlight RollerwayGlendale. roller rink open since 1956. organ music nights, adult skate sessions. one of the last of its kind. absolutely essential.
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Adventurers ClubLincoln Heights. club for explorers, mapmakers, and people who go on expeditions. their library and museum space is open to the public occasionally. genuinely one-of-a-kind.
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Angeles Shooting Rangean LA experience. indoor range, takes walk-ins. not for everyone but unforgettable.
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Permanent Records RoadhouseEagle Rock. record store, bar, and live music venue in one. cold beer, good vinyl, local bands. very much the vibe.
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Switzer FallsSan Gabriel Mountains. 4.5 mile creek trail to a 50-foot waterfall in a shaded canyon. one of the best hikes in LA county. adventure pass required for parking.
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evening / music
Hollywood BowlPhilharmonic under the stars. bring a picnic and wine. cheap seats are great.
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LA OperaDorothy Chandler Pavilion. standing room tickets can be excellent value.
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BetsyAltadena. wood-fired neighborhood restaurant. survived the Eaton Fire and came back better. Bar Betsy next door.
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The Valley
burbank, north hollywood, studio city, sherman oaks, and all the rest of it
evening / night
Smoke HouseBurbank, next to Warner Bros. open since 1946. dark wood, red booths, garlic bread, old Hollywood. Marlon Brando used to run a tab here.
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Pinocchio'sBurbank or Glendale. Italian-American institution. checkered tablecloths, big portions, the kind of place your dad's friend swears by.
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The Baked PotatoStudio City. legendary jazz club open since 1970. small, sweaty, incredible. they also serve very large baked potatoes.
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Westside
sometimes you have to be over here
morning / daytime
Book SoupSunset Strip institution. great film/arts section. free parking in back.
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Wattles Mansion & Gardenshidden Craftsman estate above Hollywood. free. nobody goes. secret garden energy.
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GjustaVenice. bakery, deli, smoked fish, charcuterie. one of the best lunches in the city.
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Venice Beach BoardwalkMuscle Beach, bodybuilders, rollerbladers. classic LA surrealism. tanning.
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Tito's TacosCulver City. cult crunchy tacos since 1959. cold yellow cheese, greasy shell.
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Museum of Jurassic TechnologyCulver City. uncanny "natural history" museum. no one agrees if anything is real.
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Temescal CanyonPacific Palisades. leafy canyon hike with ocean views at top. less crowded than Runyon.
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Self-Realization Fellowship Lake ShrineGandhi's ashes are here. swans, koi, windmill chapel. Pacific Palisades. free.
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Point Dume, Malibushort hike to dramatic cliffs above the Pacific. tide pools below. often has dolphins.
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Aero TheatreSanta Monica. American Cinematheque's westside home. 35mm on Montana Ave.
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Malibu Farm at the Pieron the Malibu Pier. fresh, coastal, ocean views. come for the setting as much as the food.
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evening / dinner
New Beverly CinemaTarantino-owned 35mm rep house. double features, great programming, film church.
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JinpachiWest Hollywood. hella underrated. great Japanese food, good sake, no scene. the kind of place regulars guard carefully.
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GjelinaAbbot Kinney institution since 2008. produce-forward, great pizza, buzzy patio. reserve ahead.
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Hinano CafeVenice beach dive since 1962. surfboards overhead, jukebox, sawdust, best cheeseburger.
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PasjoliSanta Monica. French bistro, serious cooking, beautiful room. the duck confit is the one. reserve ahead.
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The LobsterSanta Monica Pier. classic seafood, great views. touristy but genuinely good. go at sunset.
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Chez JaySanta Monica dive on Ocean Ave since 1959. peanut shells on the floor. astronauts have eaten here. great butter steak.
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late night / bars
Hinano Cafeopens 8am, goes late. pool tables, free popcorn, old Venice energy. never changes.
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The BrigAbbot Kinney. dark, gritty, lively. stop in for one drink and lose two hours.
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Chez Jaythe bar is the move - dark, cozy, ocean-adjacent. one of the best old bars in LA.
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Shopping · Style · Citywide
scattered .. plan these around whatever youre already doing
daytime only
Our Legacy + Mohawk General Store + MuttonheadLos Feliz / Silver Lake. the sensibility ross already has, in store form.
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PoketoArts District. design objects, stationery, small-run collaborations.
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Hidden TreasureMid-City vintage. dense, needs a good eye, worth the dig.
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Erewhonhot bar is genuinely excellent. people-watching as sport. Beverly Blvd location best.
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