Los Angeles
I've lived in LA for almost 10 years. I'm still no expert, but here are a few things of interest.
Links to other LA Guides
Getting Around
Things to Do and See
Side Trips
Places to Eat and Drink
Shopping
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Links for other LA Guide sites
Hollywood Hangover
See Stars-I'm not into the Star watching, but this sight has some good site seeing information too.
Official LA Site
Beverly Hills
Experience LA
Getting around
"Nobody walks in LA." Missing Persons
It's true!
It's not that we are lazy or even that the air quality is too bad, there is just place no place to walk to. LA is very spread out, even if it look walkable on a map, there could be a very big hill in the way.
You really need to rent a car and have a good map and patients...especially if you are driving on the 405.
Contrary to popular belief, LA does have a subway system. It doesn't got everywhere or run all night, but it is great if it stops nearby and goes were you what to be. And there is an extensive bus systems as well.
Airport Most people com in and out of LAX. I prefer Burbank Airport. It's smaller a and easier to get in and out of.
Here is some driving advice someone sent to me...
HOW TO DRIVE IN LOS ANGELES
1. You must first learn to pronounce the city name: it is L A
2. The morning rush hour is from 5:00am to noon.
The evening rush hour is from noon to 7:00pm.
Friday's rush hour starts on Thursday morning.
3. The minimum acceptable speed on most freeways is 85 mph. On the 105 or 110, your speed is expected to match the highway number. Anything less is considered "Wussy".
4. Forget the traffic rules you learned elsewhere. L A has its own version of traffic rules. For example, cars/trucks with the loudest >muffler go first at a four-way stop; the trucks with the biggest tires go second. However, in Malibu, SUV-driving, cell phone-talking moms ALWAYS have the right of way.
5. If you actually stop at a yellow light, you will be rear ended, cussed out, and possibly shot.
6. Never honk at anyone. Ever. Seriously. It's another offense that can get you shot.
7. Road construction is permanent and continuous in all of L A , Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange counties. Detour barrels are moved around for your entertainment pleasure during the middle of the night to make the next day's driving a bit more exciting.
8. Watch carefully for road hazards such as drunks, skunks, dogs, cats, barrels, cones, celebs, rubberneckers, shredded tires, cell phoners, deer and other road kill, and the coyotes feeding on any of these items.
9. Mapquest does not work here, none of the roads are where they say they are or go where they say they do and all the freeway off and on ramps are moved each night.
10. If someone actually has their turn signal on, wave them to the shoulder immediately to let them know it has been "accidentally activated."
11. If you are in the left lane and only driving 70 in a 55-65 mph zone, you are considered a road hazard and will be "flipped off" accordingly. If you return the flip, you'll be shot.
12. Do not try to estimate travel time, just leave Monday afternoon for Tuesday appointments, by noon Thursday for Friday and right after church on Sunday for anything on Monday morning.
Things to Do And See
Self Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine
Olivera Street in downtown LA is a taste of the Old City.
Mulholland Drive offers some nice views of the city and the valley.
Venice Beach has a lot of fun street vendors along the boardwalk.
Santa Monica Pier
Museum of Tolerance
Getty-The archatecture is better than the art collection, but it is still worth a visit.
Autry National Museum of the West
LA Zoo-It's not the San Diego Zoo, but it's nice.
Hollywood Sign
La Brea Tarpits
California Science Center
Natural History Museum
NBC Studio Tour-3000 W. Alameda, Burbank 818-340-3537
LA County Museum of Art
Petersen Auto Museum
Hollyhock House
Arboretum-Pasadena
Huntington Museum
Archlight Cinema-Reserved seats, so you don't have to rush in.
Will Rogers State Park
Queen Mary-Long Beach
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Disneyland
Knott's Berry Farm
Bower Museum- Orange County
Old Pasadena
Union Station
Grauman's Chinese Theater-This is were the footprints are located. But it is also worth it to catch a film there as well. While you are in the neighborhood, you can check out the Walk of fame, but it's really not worth it.
El Capitan- See a Disney Film in a whole new way
Griffith Observatority
Griffith Park
Travel Town
Warner Bros Studio Tour-This is by far the best studio tour!
Universal Studios
Seeing Stars-Location of where movies and TV shows were shot
Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations
Movie page
Hollywood Forever Cemetary-6000 Santa Monica Blvd.
Historic Cemetaries
Find a Grave
TV Tickets-If you get a chance sit in as a live studio audience at least once.
Studio Audiences
Paramount Studio Tour
Our Lady of Angels Cathedral
Silent Movie Theatre
Beaches
Russian Attack Submarine-Long Beach
Aquarium of the Pacific-Long Beach
Sony Picture Studio Tour-I've never actaully done this one, but Whedon fans will recognizethe original Wolfram and Hart Building
Santa Monica Mountain National Park
Glass Bottom Boat at Redondo Beach-They also rent paddle boats and kayaks.
Huntington Museum
Skirball Center-The Noah's Ark Exhibit is a MUST see for anyone with children.
Sunset Ranch Hollywood
Walt Disney Concert Hall
The Music Center
Hollywood Bowl
Gamble House
Norton Simon Museum
LA Conservancy
Tree People-Hiking
Descanso Gardens
Barnstall Art Park
Vasquez Rocks
Disney's California Adventure
San Fernando Mission
Museum of Contemporary Art
Side Trips
Santa Barbara
San Diego
Legoland
San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park
Sonoma County
San Francisco
Joshua Tree National Park
Napa
Palm Springs
Mount San Jacinto
California Missions
Hearst Castle
Solvang
Catalina
Winchester Mystery House
Redwood National & state Parks
Muir Woods
Balboa Park-San Diego
Paddle Power Kayaks-Newport Beach
Places to Eat and Drink
These are just a few of my favorite resturaunts and bars.Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles
Canter's-419 N. Fairfax, Hollywood
Bob's Big Boy-Burbank
Coral Cafe-Burbank
Grand Lux Cafe-Beverly Center
Gordon Bierch-Micro Brewery in Burbank
Real Food Daily-Yummy Vegan Food
La Fondue 13359 Ventura Blvd Sherman Oaks 818-501-0181
Amazon-21949 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks 818-986-7502
Killer Shrimp-Ventura at Colfax(Studio City)-818-508-1570 amd Marina Del Ray 310-578-2393
Chili My Soul (They always have 2 vegitarian Chili's, and if something isn't hot enough for you , you can pump it up.)
Medieval Times
Inn of the Seventh Ray-Topanga Canyon
Hamburger Hamlet
Newsroom-120 Robertson 310-652-4444
Pinks-Hot dogs...I hear they are very good...
Randy's Donuts-I have never actually eaten there either, but You'll know it when you see it.
Jerry's Famous Deli
Alexis'- 9034 Tampa Ave,Northrisge 818-349-9689-Greek
Ca'Del Sole
Gourmet Coffee Warehouse-Near Venice Beach
Westwood Brewing Company
BJ's Brewhouse
Sante La Brea-345 N. La Brea Los Angeles 323-857-0412
Vegan Express-3217 Cahuenga Blvd W. Los Angeles 323-851-8837-Yummy Vegan Fast Food in the Cahuenga Pass.
Sardo's
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
Dupars
Miceli's-Italian
Western Bagles-they are not New York Bagles, but then again, what is?
Paquito Mas
House of Pies
Joxer Daly's Irish Pub
Universal Bar and Grill
Vegetarian Restaurants in LA
Zach's Cafe-Italian
Pamona County Mining Company
Gladestones-Seafood
Fred 62
Miya Sushi-5215 Laurel Canyon Blvd North Hollywood 818-760-8662
El Greco-1824 vermont ave Hollywood 323-662-3431
Buca di Beppo
Cafe Tu Tu Tango at Universal City Walk
Camacho's Cantina at Universal City Walk
Karl Strauss Brewery
The Good Earth
Safari Sams
Louise's Toratoria
Daily Pint
2310 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica
Eclectic Cafe
Library Alehouse
San Antonio Winery
Ford's Filling Station
Soleil-Try the Pumpkin Ravioli!
Market City Caffe
Goodfellas-7455 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles
Georgio's-11992 Ventura Blvd, Studio City 91604
Maggianos
Shopping
Shopping in LA
The Grove (Right next to the Farmer's Market on Fairfax)
Wound and Wound
Ameoba- The most evil place on earth...leave your paycheck at the door.
Iliad BooksMy Favorite used book store
Brand Books-231 Brand Blvd Glendale-My other favorite used book store
Burbank Village
City Walk-Universal City
3rd Street Prominade-Santa Monica
Hollywood and Highland
China Town
Old Pasadena
Victoria Station-Toy Store-1309 W. Magnolia Burbank
Puzzle Zoo
Hollywood Toy and Costume
Necromance
Dark Delicacies
A Different Light-Book Store
Maya-7452 Melrose, Hollywood-Very cool jewelry and other unique gifts
Don't Panic
Golden Apple Comics
Hollywood Book and Poster
Vanishing Indian
233 S. Victory Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91502
818-846-7570
Jackalope
Main Street Santa Monica
Ritual Adornments
The Artists
