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Best of LA
Jitlada Thai Restaurant is one of Best of LA.

1. Jitlada Thai Restaurant

9.0
5233 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Thai Restaurant · Little Armenia · 132 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: Best Thai food in LA, hands down. When they say spicy, they mean it.

Ortega 120 is one of Best of LA.

2. Ortega 120

8.2
1814 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA
Mexican Restaurant · South Redondo Beach · 53 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: Get a room at the hotel next door cause you're going to be drinking these margs by the pitcher (made with real fruit juice, no sour mix). Also, tequila flights. And homemade chips. So good.

Jumbo's Clown Room is one of Best of LA.

3. Jumbo's Clown Room

8.4
5153 Hollywood Blvd (at N Western Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Strip Club · Los Feliz · 66 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: Don't show up before 9 during the week and be prepared to wait in line for a while on the weekends. Really, really fun place without the typical creepy stripclub vibe.

Bestia is one of Best of LA.

4. Bestia

9.2
2121 E 7th Pl (at Santa Fe Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 249 tips and reviews
The Comedy Store is one of Best of LA.

5. The Comedy Store

8.7
8433 W Sunset Blvd (at Olive Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Comedy Club · West Los Angeles · 102 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: Sign up on their email list and they almost always give away tix to Friday / Saturday night shows. If you sit up front be prepared to get picked on. Jeff Garlin is hilarious if you can catch him.

The Bazaar by José Andrés is one of Best of LA.

6. The Bazaar by José Andrés

465 S LA Cienega Blvd (at San Vicente Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Mid-City West · 255 tips and reviews
Tar & Roses is one of Best of LA.

7. Tar & Roses

8.7
602 Santa Monica Blvd (at 6th St.), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews
J. Paul Getty Museum is one of Best of LA.

8. J. Paul Getty Museum

9.5
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Brentwood · 504 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: Trying to get someone to fall in love with you and LA at the same time? Take them here for the views and the grounds, skip the art. Worked for me.

The Izaka-ya by Katsuya is one of Best of LA.

9. The Izaka-ya by Katsuya

9.0
1133 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Manhattan Beach · 77 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: Everything here is amazing but you MUST finish with an SPTDC roll. Trust me on that one.

Tatsu Ramen is one of Best of LA.

10. Tatsu Ramen

8.6
7111 Melrose Ave (La Brea), Los Angeles, CA
Noodle Restaurant · Mid-City West · 83 tips and reviews
DK's Donuts and Bakery is one of Best of LA.

11. DK's Donuts and Bakery

8.7
1614 Santa Monica Blvd (at 16th St), Santa Monica, CA
Donut Shop · 92 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: They call Cronuts Onuts so they don't get sued. Taste great under any name. Follow them on instagram to gain 20 pounds instantly.

Whiz is one of Best of LA.

12. Whiz

3901 W 6th St (Oxford Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 13 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: Slightly updated take on a philly cheesesteak that is still just as messy and delicious.

Las Perlas is one of Best of LA.

13. Las Perlas

7.6
107 E 6th St, Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Central City East · 76 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: They specialize in mezcal and do it well.

Cole's is one of Best of LA.

14. Cole's

8.8
118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Fashion District · 194 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: Supposedly invented the French Dip. Go straight to the back and find a door that leads into a secret speakeasy in the back. Walk in like you own the place.

Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea is one of Best of LA.

15. Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea

9.1
1331 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Andalusia Ave), Venice, CA
Coffee Shop · 414 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: Iced sweetened latte.

The Tripel is one of Best of LA.

16. The Tripel

8.8
333 Culver Blvd, Playa del Rey, CA
Bar · 80 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: Excellent burger and beer selection. When you've had a few and you're ready to get rowdy head next door to Prince O'Whales and play ping pong on the back patio.

Father's Office is one of Best of LA.

17. Father's Office

8.4
3229 Helms Ave (at Venice Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · South Robertson · 360 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: Arguably LA's best burger so while you're here you might as well try it.

The Apple Pan is one of Best of LA.

18. The Apple Pan

8.8
10801 W Pico Blvd (at Glendon Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Westside · 333 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: Arguably LA's best burger - not sure about that but it does give In-n-Out a run for its money.

Hollywood Forever Cemetery is one of Best of LA.

19. Hollywood Forever Cemetery

8.6
6000 Santa Monica Boulevard, California
Cemetery · 80 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: They show movies here (Cinespia) in the summer along with concerts. One of the most unique venues around for either.

Yogurt Stop is one of Best of LA.

20. Yogurt Stop

8.4
8803 Santa Monica Blvd (at Palm Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Frozen Yogurt Shop · 56 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: Delish. Best toppings bar this side of the Mississippi.

Mao's Kitchen is one of Best of LA.

21. Mao's Kitchen

7.9
1512 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 89 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: Love this place for takeout. Really tasty and not covered in oil or sauce.

Zelda's Corner is one of Best of LA.

22. Zelda's Corner

9 Westminster Ave (Speedway), Venice, CA
Sandwich Spot · 53 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: Come for the mini-donuts stay for the sandwiches. Not a tourist trap.

Bru's Wiffle - A Waffle Joint is one of Best of LA.

23. Bru's Wiffle - A Waffle Joint

8.2
2408 Wilshire Blvd (at 24th St), Santa Monica, CA
Breakfast Spot · 123 tips and reviews
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is one of Best of LA.

24. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

9.4
5905 Wilshire Blvd (at S Ogden Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Mid-City West · 444 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: Come for the art, stay for the HOLY CRAP THERE'S A MAMMOTH COMING OUT OF THE TAR PITS.... RUN!!!

New Orleans Cajun Cuisine is one of Best of LA.

25. New Orleans Cajun Cuisine

140 Pier Ave (Manhattan Ave), Hermosa Beach, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: Best cajun food in LA and hands down the friendliest staff. They'll treat you and feed you like family.

Manhattan Beach Pier is one of Best of LA.

26. Manhattan Beach Pier

9.4
100 Manhattan Beach Blvd (at The Strand), Manhattan Beach, CA
Pier · 83 tips and reviews
Los Liones Trailhead - Coyotes is one of Best of LA.

27. Los Liones Trailhead - Coyotes

9.0
569 Los Liones Dr., Los Angeles, CA
Hiking Trail · Pacific Palisades · 12 tips and reviews
Runyon Canyon Park is one of Best of LA.

28. Runyon Canyon Park

9.3
2000 N Fuller Ave (at Hillside Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Park · 357 tips and reviews
The Edison is one of Best of LA.

29. The Edison

7.7
108 W 2nd St Apt 101 (at Harlem Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Gallery Row · 184 tips and reviews
Guisados is one of Best of LA.

30. Guisados

9.1
2100 E Cesar E Chavez Ave (at N St Louis St), Los Angeles, CA
Taco Restaurant · Boyle Heights · 107 tips and reviews
Bar Amá is one of Best of LA.

31. Bar Amá

8.7
118 W 4th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Gallery Row · 109 tips and reviews
Honey Pig is one of Best of LA.

32. Honey Pig

3400 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA
Korean Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 32 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: You'll leave here incredibly full, satisfied and smelling like a campfire. But you'll still come back for more.

The Wellesbourne is one of Best of LA.

33. The Wellesbourne

8.0
10929 W Pico Blvd (at Kelton Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Westside · 66 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: Great library themed bar to stop off for a drink if you're waiting for a table nearby.

The Tasting Kitchen is one of Best of LA.

34. The Tasting Kitchen

8.4
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 179 tips and reviews
Sunny Spot is one of Best of LA.

35. Sunny Spot

822 Washington Blvd (Abbot Kinney Blvd), Marina del Rey, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · 119 tips and reviews
Bigfoot Lodge West is one of Best of LA.

36. Bigfoot Lodge West

8.4
10939 Venice Blvd (at Greenfield Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Whisky Bar · Palms · 97 tips and reviews
Bootie LA is one of Best of LA.

37. Bootie LA

6.9
1154 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Night Club · East LA · 4 tips and reviews
The Hollywood Bowl is one of Best of LA.

38. The Hollywood Bowl

9.3
2301 N Highland Ave (at Hollywood Bowl Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · 446 tips and reviews
Night + Market is one of Best of LA.

39. Night + Market

8.9
9043 W Sunset Blvd (at N Doheny Dr), West Hollywood, CA
Asian Restaurant · 73 tips and reviews
Wi Spa is one of Best of LA.

40. Wi Spa

9.1
2700 Wilshire Blvd (at S Rampart Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Spa · MacArthur Park · 78 tips and reviews
LittleFork is one of Best of LA.

41. LittleFork

1600 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 43 tips and reviews
Good Times at Davey Wayne's is one of Best of LA.

42. Good Times at Davey Wayne's

8.9
1611 N El Centro Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Central Hollywood · 106 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: Enter through the fridge in the garage - seriously. It's like partying inside that 70's show in the best possible way.

The Troubadour is one of Best of LA.

43. The Troubadour

8.9
9081 Santa Monica Blvd (at Doheny Dr), West Hollywood, CA
Music Venue · 130 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: Very intimate and very loud venue. Bring earplugs or buy them at the bar. You won't see music up this close anywhere else in LA.

Mother Dough Pizza is one of Best of LA.

44. Mother Dough Pizza

4648 Hollywood Blvd (at Vermont Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · East Hollywood · 27 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: Arguably the best pizza in LA. The dough really is killer.

Simmzy's is one of Best of LA.

45. Simmzy's

8.6
229 Manhattan Beach Blvd (at Highland Ave), Manhattan Beach, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Manhattan Beach · 118 tips and reviews
Chengdu Taste is one of Best of LA.

46. Chengdu Taste

7.8
828 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA
Szechuan Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: Authentic Chinese food - like "bring your friend who speaks Chinese because you'll need them to order for you" level authentic.

Pine & Crane is one of Best of LA.

47. Pine & Crane

9.0
1521 Griffith Park Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Taiwanese Restaurant · Silver Lake · 121 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin McCammon: Delish Taiwanese food. Get take out, drink a beer at the bar while you wait and then eat outside in the courtyard to avoid the line.