Los Angeles, California
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Los Angeles has plenty of pockets of spots to visit and things to do! Our suggestions below work best if you are staying near Downtown, West Hollywood, or Universal City.
Where to stay:
Coffee:
A flower boutique AND coffee bar!
Civil serves an array of thoughtful breakfast sandwiches, burritos, and toasts
roasts beans from all over the world in-house practically every day
Not very much room for hanging out
Great for photos and to see the cute decor
lovely outdoor seating area with plenty of shade
Breakfast/Brunch:
a hidden gem in the middle of Hollywood perched on the 10th floor of the DREAM Hotel Hollywood
Reservations are recommended and available now
Highly recommend the breakfast burrito
A bucket list favorite
In Santa Monica, if you are up for a trip outside of the city
Great food, can’t go wrong with anything on the breakfast menu!
delicious organic, dairy-free, gluten-free juices, smoothies
Great option for on-the-go fuel!
The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker
Offering Mimosa flights
Takes reservations
Diner style dining
Enjoy bottomless mimosas
Try the Banananana
Lunch:
Thirty varieties of hot dog are offered here!
Try the Polish Pastrami Swiss Cheese Dog
Very casual
A bucket list favorite
A LA Institution
Check out the “not-so-secret” menu
Citizen Public Market (two spots to choose from)
The WEHO Sausage Co. - House-made sausages, burgers, charcuterie, and more.
Goodboybob - make sure to try their Chapatis!!
Casual
Know for it’s chicken and waffles!
Dinner:
Citizen Public Market (two spots to choose from)
Bar Bohemién, a rooftop bar great for drinks
The WEHO Sausage Co. - House-made sausages, burgers, charcuterie, and more.
Casual
Modern Mexican cuisine, tacos & cocktails
on the 71st floor for high-end modern American cuisine & panoramic views
Great for a date night, a step above casual
Trendy Italian-inspired dishes
Make sure to get the Housemade Buttermilk Ricotta
Rooftop bar with Happy Hour offered Mon to Fri 4p-6p
Try the Citrus Hi-Ball!
Dine while feeling like you're in the mountains of Kyoto
Activities:
Visit The Last Bookstore
housed in an abandoned bank
Set up to inspire a treasure hunt for a good book
The Echo Park Time Travel Mart
The store sells humorous relics from the past, present and future, such as Barbarian Repellent, Michael Jordan pogs and varying Robot Emotions.
Grab a drink at Tiki-Ti
Cash-only
Themed tiki bar
Celebrating 60+ years in business
Grab a drink at Townhouse Bar and Speakeasy
Established in 1915, Townhouse is the oldest saloon in Venice, featuring an original speakeasy, serving unique classic & seasonal cocktails.
30 minutes from your hotel, definitely a drive
Play a round at Highland Park Bowl
classic craft cocktails and Neapolitan-style pizza, the venue also includes a live music space appropriately called “Mr. T’s.”
Enjoy tea at Alfred Tea Room
Very Instagram-able!
Tours:
$99 - Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More
Tick off Los Angeles’ top sights in just one day
Optimize your sightseeing time with hotel pickup and drop-off available
Benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide
From $69 - Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
Expert tour guides detail how they bring movie-making magic to life on the big and small screen.
The real Friends Fountain and Central Perk set from the hit TV show
Sit in Sheldon's spot in the real Apt 4A set from The Big Bang Theory
Grand Finale - Action and Magic Made Here - featuring DC Universe and The Wizarding World
A bucket list favorite
From $75 - Downtown Los Angeles Food Tour
A great way to experience LA history while enjoying great food!
A bucket list favorite