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Southern California Favorites
Griffith Park is one of Southern California Favorites.

1. Griffith Park

9.5
Griffith Park Dr (Mount Hollywood Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Los Feliz · 152 tips and reviews
The Tasting Kitchen is one of Southern California Favorites.

2. The Tasting Kitchen

8.4
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 180 tips and reviews
University of Southern California is one of Southern California Favorites.

3. University of Southern California

U S C, Los Angeles, CA
University · South LA · 95 tips and reviews

USC Annenberg SchoolUSC Annenberg School: Located in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, the University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. Read more.

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is one of Southern California Favorites.

4. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

8.3
3911 S Figueroa St (btw Exposition & MLK), Los Angeles, CA
College Football Field · 81 tips and reviews

Ivona E.Ivona Edry: USC FOOTBALL GAME

Urth Caffé is one of Southern California Favorites.

5. Urth Caffé

8.8
451 S Hewitt St (at E 5th St), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Arts District · 290 tips and reviews

Dave T.Dave T: Spanish Latte is the best coffee in LA Read more.

Rose Bakery Cafe is one of Southern California Favorites.

6. Rose Bakery Cafe

8.9
3536 E Coast Hwy, Corona del Mar, CA
Café · 68 tips and reviews

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: Rose Bakery Café, located in the beautiful beach town of Corona Del Mar, has friendly service, a decent sized outdoor patio, where you and your pooch will surely enjoy this charming café.

The Edison is one of Southern California Favorites.

7. The Edison

7.7
108 W 2nd St Apt 101 (at Harlem Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Gallery Row · 184 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Hands down the best looking bar in all of L.A. -Danielle Keene, Top Chef Just Desserts

Griffith Observatory is one of Southern California Favorites.

8. Griffith Observatory

9.4
2800 E Observatory Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Observatory · 644 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Voted Best Of LA numerous times, the Observatory is the site of the famous James Dean knife fight scene in "Rebel Without A Cause". Aside from the heavenly view, the planetarium gift shop is awesome! Read more.

Daikokuya is one of Southern California Favorites.

9. Daikokuya

8.2
327 E 1st St (btwn San Pedro St & Central Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 296 tips and reviews

Starry K.Starry Kitchen: Come for the ramen, but stay for the frickin' SHREDDED PORK BOWL! Its frickin' FANTASTIC & in my opinion.. Actually outshines the ramen its so good.

Bottega Louie is one of Southern California Favorites.

10. Bottega Louie

9.0
700 S Grand Ave (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 782 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: It is so elegant inside but the food is reasonably priced and delicious. It's the kind of place you could eat at once or twice a week. -Danielle Keene, Top Chef Just Desserts

Alcove Cafe & Bakery is one of Southern California Favorites.

11. Alcove Cafe & Bakery

8.8
1929 Hillhurst Ave (at Clarissa Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Café · Los Feliz · 217 tips and reviews

Andrew L.Andrew Lai: sit on the patio, get a beer and the steak "sandwich" if you're hungry!

Five Star Seafood Restaurant 半島海鮮酒家 is one of Southern California Favorites.

12. Five Star Seafood Restaurant 半島海鮮酒家

6.5
140 W Valley Blvd #4D, San Gabriel, CA
Dim Sum Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Kenny M.Kenny Ma: Delicious and cheap Dim Sum

Fogo de Chão is one of Southern California Favorites.

13. Fogo de Chão

8.6
133 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA
Churrascaria · 135 tips and reviews

Chalsea C.Chalsea Chen: Check out the DineLA program. They're having a promo now & the price is quite decent for a high end Brazilian BBQ like this. Price varies from $28-$44 from Oct3-8&10-15. More info http://bit.ly/aGw1P2

Hae Jang Chon Korean BBQ Restaurant is one of Southern California Favorites.

14. Hae Jang Chon Korean BBQ Restaurant

8.2
3821 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA
Korean BBQ Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 100 tips and reviews

Laura H.Laura Han: All you can eat krn bbq (where they actually encourage you to eat your moneys worth), lots of sides, + great service. Only one open till 2am!

Hae Jang Chon Korean BBQ Restaurant is one of Southern California Favorites.

15. Hae Jang Chon Korean BBQ Restaurant

8.2
3821 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA
Korean BBQ Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 100 tips and reviews

Kim H.Kim Huynh: Open til 2am! the best late night ayce korean bbq spot in LA

Mama D's Italy Kitchen is one of Southern California Favorites.

16. Mama D's Italy Kitchen

9.2
3012 Newport Blvd (30th), Newport Beach, CA
Italian Restaurant · West Newport Beach · 124 tips and reviews

Andrew L.Andrew Lai: BEST SERVICE EVER! even outside the restaurant. food samples, bread, water available. moist towelettes, chairs, blankets brought out for you as you wait.

Wurstküche is one of Southern California Favorites.

17. Wurstküche

9.2
800 E 3rd St (at Traction Ave), Los Angeles, CA
German Restaurant · Arts District · 372 tips and reviews

EaterEater: If the hipsters know anything, they know links. Or so it would seem, given how many flock to the downtown joint. Serving craft beers and tasty exotic sausages. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Casey's Irish Pub is one of Southern California Favorites.

18. Casey's Irish Pub

7.9
613 S Grand Ave (at 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Irish Pub · Financial District · 77 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: One of 213 Nightlife's several beloved Downtown bars, Casey's sometimes features live music -- so catch some cocktails with a side of culture (link to schedule below). Read more.

Seven Grand is one of Southern California Favorites.

19. Seven Grand

8.5
515 W 7th St (btwn Olive & Grand Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Whisky Bar · Financial District · 176 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Seven Grand offers 271 distinct varieties of whiskey, plenty of cold beers on tap and a staff of veteran bartenders. The oak, cabin-like interior essentially screams “guys’ night out.”

20. 1886 Bar at The Raymond

8.7
1250 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA
Cocktail Bar · 41 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: With its vintage-chic furnishings, communal seating options and inviting wood bar -- sure to be stocked with the finest of spirits -- 1886 will be a crowd pleaser. Read more.

North End Caffe is one of Southern California Favorites.

21. North End Caffe

8.2
3421 Highland Ave (35th Street), Manhattan Beach, CA
Sandwich Spot · North End · 63 tips and reviews

Ilana L.Ilana Levin: Huevos Divorciados ... best thing EVER. They stop serving breakfast at 12 noon so you gotta go before then to get this dish.

Chano's Drive-In is one of Southern California Favorites.

22. Chano's Drive-In

3000 S Figueroa St (at W 30th St.), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · South LA · 45 tips and reviews

Caitlin H.Caitlin Haskins: Stop by in the wee hours after a night out and order the nachos! Then pretend the receipt you find in your pocket the next day isn't a surprise...

23. The Boiling Crab

742 W Valley Blvd (at 8th St.), Alhambra, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Gary K.Gary Kam: The whole Shebang is the only way to go, shrimp, crawfish, crab or whatever. Get to have the fried catfish too. Read more.

85C Bakery Cafe is one of Southern California Favorites.

24. 85C Bakery Cafe

8.2
2700 Alton Pkwy., Ste. 123 (at Jamboree Rd), Irvine, CA
Bakery · 224 tips and reviews

OC WeeklyOC Weekly: The long line is worth waiting in! You just can’t resist the aroma of their delicious mouth watering pastries or tasty teas and coffees!

25. Hama Sushi

8.5
347 E 2nd St (btwn Central Ave & San Pedro St), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 59 tips and reviews

David A.David A: My favorite spot deffinitly try spicy yellow tail handroll, albacore sashimi and the yellow tail collar.

California Fish Grill is one of Southern California Favorites.

26. California Fish Grill

8.9
3988 Barranca Pkwy Ste B, Irvine, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Westpark · 79 tips and reviews

Bejan F.Bejan Fozdar: Get the fish...

Bear Flag Fish Company is one of Southern California Favorites.

27. Bear Flag Fish Company

9.0
3421 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA
Seafood Restaurant · West Newport Beach · 96 tips and reviews

Zach L.Zach Lebo: Get the Opah burrito... Super bomb

Sancho's Tacos is one of Southern California Favorites.

28. Sancho's Tacos

8.8
602 Pacific Coast Hwy (Sixth St.), Huntington Beach, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Huntington Beach · 42 tips and reviews

CLCL: 3 OG's with chubbie sauce. Get it!

29. Sandy's

7.8
315 Pacific Coast Hwy (at Main St), Huntington Beach, CA
Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

Larry The PollockLarry The Pollock: Corn bread is awesome. Ask for Nicole. She is GREAT! Save room for smores for dessert

Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles is one of Southern California Favorites.

30. Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles

8.4
5006 W Pico Blvd (at S Mansfield Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · PICO · 162 tips and reviews

BriskBrisk: "Or watch me swing my chain at the Roscoe's off Pico" - Ludacris "Hip Hop Quotables" Sourced from rapgenius.com.

Yard House is one of Southern California Favorites.

31. Yard House

8.4
800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · South Park · 223 tips and reviews

Mr S.Mr S: amazing selection of draft beers!

Tasty Garden is one of Southern California Favorites.

32. Tasty Garden

7.0
9433 Bolsa Ave #C (at Bushard St.), Westminster, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Little Saigon · 14 tips and reviews

Jimmy N.Jimmy Nguyen: Be sure to order hong kong style iced milk tea, free refills. :)

Providence is one of Southern California Favorites.

33. Providence

8.8
5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 94 tips and reviews
Gui Rim Korean BBQ is one of Southern California Favorites.

34. Gui Rim Korean BBQ

3977 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA
Korean Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Kailee Q.Kailee Quinn: They're really friendly here and fairly priced. The food is delicious too!

35. The Boba Truck

6.9
(Greater LA Metro Area), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · South Park · 15 tips and reviews

Jacob C.Jacob Curry: Almond milk tea with boba!

36. Yogurtland

7.7
3335 S. Figueroa, #K, #K, Los Angeles, CA
Dessert Shop · South LA · 18 tips and reviews
Vees Cafe is one of Southern California Favorites.

37. Vees Cafe

7.5
5418 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Café · West Adams · 22 tips and reviews
Slice Truck is one of Southern California Favorites.

38. Slice Truck

7.3
2012 Sawtelle Blvd (Greater LA Metro Area), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · West Los Angeles · 14 tips and reviews

Aimee V.Aimee Vondrak: Grandma's Slice is HEAVEN! Get it! (With a Coke too!)

Lemonade is one of Southern California Favorites.

39. Lemonade

7.2
3601 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA
Restaurant · South LA · 26 tips and reviews

Jen W.Jen Winston: Macaroons are to die for. And you can get samples of just about everything, so do it!

40. Sushi Gen

8.9
422 E 2nd St (btw Central & Alameda St.), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 106 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Sushi spot in Little Tokyo. Decent sushi always crowded. -Francine, The Real L Word

Coolhaus Truck is one of Southern California Favorites.

41. Coolhaus Truck

7.6
(Greater LA Metro Area), Beverly Hills, CA
Food Truck · 47 tips and reviews
Milk is one of Southern California Favorites.

42. Milk

7290 Beverly Blvd (at Poinsettia Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Dessert Shop · Mid-City West · 248 tips and reviews

Danielle N.Danielle Neufeld: Macaron ice cream sandwiches!!! AHHHH.

True Food Kitchen is one of Southern California Favorites.

43. True Food Kitchen

8.4
451 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA
New American Restaurant · Newport Center · 121 tips and reviews

Chris F.Chris Fleury: You can't go wrong here......Whether you like. Healthy food or not, this place is awesome!

The Bazaar by José Andrés is one of Southern California Favorites.

44. 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
Ebaes is one of Southern California Favorites.

45. Ebaes

7.0
2314 S Union Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Restaurant · South LA · 5 tips and reviews
Jon & Vinny's is one of Southern California Favorites.

46. Jon & Vinny's

9.1
412 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 104 tips and reviews