If you like interior design, this is kinda the greatest place on earth. Be warned: you can't just walk into all the showrooms and buy stuff; that privilege is reserved for interior designers.
Often crazily crowded, but sitting outside on a nice day with a latte is never a bad choice.
Get the mee goreng with an egg. It's phenomenal. Michael, the owner, is a cool dude.
This tip applies to all Coffee Beans: chai drinks are made with -- get this -- REAL tea. I know, crazy. No syrup at all. Also: this Coffee Bean validates parking for the Farmer's Market lots.
The other side of the Rodeo Dr. coin: a freaky, funky, and young string of shops. The only challenge is finding a parking spot where you won't get ticketed (lots of permit-only streets).
A completely worthwhile museum made all the more worthwhile by the insanely photogenic lamp posts installation in front of the main entrance.
If you want to have an "I sat next to [celebrity]" moment, go into the hotel and go to the bar. This is different than the main bar, which is frequented by, well, not celebrities.
Totally normal mall with a twist that will delight anyone from parts of the world that don't have LA's lovely weather: it's entirely open-air. Like, no roof. Yeah, that's how confident LA is.
Miles of well-traffic trails with great views of the city and the Hollywood sign. And, if you're one of those people who recognizes b-list celebrities, you'll enjoy it here.
Arguably the best nostalgia shop in Los Angeles. You can buy "CDs" here! Additionally, live acts cruise through and play short, free sets.
Pick a warm evening and go see a show. It doesn't really matter if you're into the music; the setting itself is more than enough to make it a great night.
This is one of the better overlooks in the city. You get downtown, the ocean, and the Hollywood Sign.
People go here to walk around a bunch of water. It's more entertaining than it sounds.
Come for the art. Come for the architecture. Come for the gardens. Come for the food. Just come here.
It's crowded, touristy, and often filled with screaming children, but it's a lovely structure with fantastic views. I suggest parking on the street below and taking the slightly strenuous walk up.
While everyone works themselves into a tizzy over In-N-Out, go here to get a seriously delicious burger. Great beer selection, too.
It's easy to walk past this place, but the interior is an extraordinary example of 1920's Moroccan design. Stop in for a coffee or a drink, or just look around. Make sure you visit the courtyard.
Much cooler than I would have expected. Neat interactive elements and good diversity of topics.
One of the most distinct places in LA, and also one of the best to stroll for a few hours. The houses' architecture is fascinating. Beware of marauding flocks of geese. They will snarl at you.
Frank Geary at his best. Try to take a boring photograph of this thing. Just try.
Is it the second Tuesday of the month? If so, git yerself downtown between 12:00pm and 9:00pm cuz there's some arting going down. Go earlier if you want lighter crowds. And you don't have a job.
Take a stroll inside -- it's a remarkable structure and, if you're lucky, you'll hear that amazing pipe organ growling away.
Take that rental car and drive along this highway. If you're lucky enough to not hit traffic, don't get too excited. Cops thoroughly enjoy giving tickets here.
On a clear day, the San Gabriel mountains provide a fine backdrop to this newly renovated shopping area.
Oh, sure, it's a lovely garden, but the stars of the show are the peacocks that roam about the grounds.
This West Hollywood gay hotspot is a go-to destination for anyone looking to mix it up while fueled by a plethora of famous martini flavors, from key lime pie to cucumber.
Kogi Truck chef Roy Choi is a partner at this picnicky pan-Asian restaurant. Koreatown now has as many restaurants as Seoul—and as many valet stands as Beverly Hills. Read more.
