Classic California-based burger chain serving customizable patties, hand-cut fries & thick shakes.

Stylish yet whimsical coffee shop serving coffee & juice, plus salads, sandwiches & pastries. 

Stylish yet whimsical coffee shop serving coffee & juice, plus salads, sandwiches & pastries.

Music fans head to this bustling shop for its huge selection of vinyl, video & CDs, plus live shows. 

Cinema chain showing first-run movies & offering reserved seating & on-site cafe/bars.

The Arts District lies on the eastern edge of Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States. The gritty area has given new life to old industrial buildings whose history often dates to the early 20th century.

Bustling American cafe popular for sustainable, creative & Euro-accented breakfasts served all day.

Secluded, verdant park offering picnic tables, hiking trails, a cave & other features.

Home to Los Angeles' baseball team, a monument to Vin Scully's career and host of events and great food that go with America's favorite pastime. 

Lively gastropub (with a big patio) known for gourmet burgers & dozens of craft beers on tap.

Local coffeehouse chain brewing signature blends & tea in a relaxed atmosphere.

Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater.

Sunday open-air market features a range of vendors selling antiques, vintage goods & collectibles. 

Plan Check Kitchen + Bar has multiple neighborhood restaurants located in Los Angeles, serving modern American comfort food in a small plate format along with unique cocktails, premium whiskeys and craft beers.

Plan Check Kitchen + Bar has multiple neighborhood restaurants located in Los Angeles, serving modern American comfort food in a small plate format along with unique cocktails, premium whiskeys and craft beers.

Runyon Canyon Park is a busy 160-acre park in Los Angeles.  Most locals know it for a few main hiking trails.  Relax on the green at Wattles Gardens, take yoga at the base of the main hiking trail, race to the top (but do watch your step) for some epic views of the city.

No-frills, pint-sized counter serve offering a variety of gourmet sandwiches & organic milkshakes.

Trendy diner offering standards plus veggie options, retro decor & late-night hours.

Despite Washington Post’s recent dig at The Broad (it’s OK, Washingtonians, we’d be jealous, too), the museum continues to exhibit some of the most important artists of the last half-century. The museum’s newest special exhibition just opened last weekend and features over six decades of artwork by Jasper Johns, who is known for bridging the gap between the Modernist and Post-modernist movements. If your New Year’s resolution was to see more art, this is a good place to start.

Historic, 5,900-seat amphitheater in a wooded park showcasing a variety of acts under the stars.

Airy book & record store offering new & used items in a multilevel space adorned with local art.

Stylish but mellow cocktail spot offers bar bites, extended happy-hour deals & a popular jukebox.

Bustling chain of coffeehouses serves extensive American menu with counter service & patio seating.

This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts.

A dramatic copper bar greets visitors to this gastropub that pairs creative burgers with microbrews.

Smallish dinner-only sushi joint with standard rolls & select combination offers.

Boutique hotel offering stylish quarters & a restaurant, plus a rooftop pool & bar. 

Celebrated bookstore boasts a vast selection of genres, signed bestsellers & regular author events.

Trendy gourmet cafe features seasonal, organic fare & specialty goods in a chic minimalist interior.

Historic city park offers a community center, picnic space & tennis courts, plus wartime monuments.

Minimalist Japanese spot with special rolls, nigiri & sashimi, as well as sake & lunch specials.

Steeped in rock-n-roll history, this intimate, standing-room-only venue for cutting-edge music is one of the go-to places for the current music scene.

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