The home made hash here is probably the best I have ever had. Highly recommend.
Voted Best Waterfront Dining by OC Weekly's Best of 2011 Readers. Order a Mai Tai and Ahi Taco while taking in a beautiful sunset! Click the link to download the Best Of App and view more winners. Read more.
Best happy hour, outdoor atmosphere, great people watching and good food. My must go to place everytime I am in town!
Artichoke & spinach dip to start and Hawaiian rib-eye steak! You'll never go wrong. And if you like sweets, the apple cobbler a-la-mode is so delish!!
With four types of patties, 12 types of cheese, 33 toppings, 21 sauces and six types of bun, exactly 312,120 different burgers combos are possible. (House-made guac and tangy tzatziki are two faves.)
Free parking after 5...great views of Los Angeles and an amazing art collection. To relax during the day, come by for the botanical gardens...so beautiful.
World-class art on display with no entrance fee to the museum. Have your smartphone ready and take photos of the breathtaking view over Los Angeles!
If you end up arriving at the gate without a reservation, call them (310.440.7300) and they'll give you a ticket number in less than a minute, which you'll be able to provide it in time to security.
Modeled after Julius Caesar's father-in-law's villa in southern Italy, the Getty Villa provides a stunning space for the display of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan art & sculpture.
Enjoy some fine art with your sunny weather: this museum houses the world’s largest collection of works by 19th-century French satirist Honoré Daumier, as well as Van Gogh’s Hospital at Saint-Rémy. Read more.
The Fowler Museum is one of the nation's leading museums dedicated to exploring the ancient, traditional and contemporary cultures of Africa, the America's, Asia and the Pacific.
Opened in 2008 - the 50th anniversary of the Grammy Awards. Dozens of exhibits spread over 4 floors, celebrating music ranging from rock, country, R&B, classical, Latin to jazz. ~Daina Beth Solomon Read more.
This place houses not only the LoveBug, but the Delorean and the original Batmobile - plus it is the home of the LA Weekly Annual GOLD STANDARD! So cool (and right across from LACMA!
A million times better than the other wax museum! Also, you can get tickets for here and Universal Studios for the same price as just Universal tix ($77) if you buy them here.
Free admission for Bank of America card holders on the first week of every month. =) Hand them your BOA card and you're in!
One of the best places in the marina for a view. If the weather is permitting, and it almost always is, try sitting outside. Comfortable sofas, outdoor heaters good food and reasonable prices = good
Go one a minus tide and you will see the most amazing tide pool you have ever seen. Really!
The best overall Mexican restaurant in LA no one comes close in terms of food authenticity, service drinks, and atmosphere.. the best!
If riding a horse on Los Angeles trails is your cup of tea, this is your place.
Come for the art. Come for the architecture. Come for the gardens. Come for the food. Just come here.
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.
Use Rodeo as the launching point for a stroll around Beverly Hills. It's an easy way to prove that, true to its reputation, Beverly Hills is filled with rich people driving fancy cars.
The most fab place for a die-hard Tapas fan. It’s small, dark and delish! The best part is that the wine shop next door will let you add your bottle of Spanish vino to your dinner tab. -Candice Kumai,
Good breakfast spot and by god, get a red velvet cupcake. It's on Oprah's list of things to do before you die by a vicious shark attack. Ok, maybe not the exact name of her list - but she digs em!
Don't think of it as a mall. Think of it as a lovely street crafted to evoke Parisian promenades... with an awesome Apple Store in the middle.
This is Los Angeles's answer to New York's B&H. It's a huge and impressive store with wildly knowledgeable employees.
Lucy's is perfect if you want totally good (but not absolutely excellent) Mexican food in an Old Guard of Los Angeles setting. Get the enchiladas or burrito and try to sit on the patio.
This is where to go to get all things English, including tea and scones in the back room.
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.
it's a unique place with unique people and an amazing history! there's so much to do!!! and it's just across from Los Angeles area. come for the day or come to stay; Avalon will bring you back:-)
The package deal at Hotel Catalina was worth it. Round trip boat, two nights stay, and one activity (we did parasailing). All for less then 400 for two.
Splurge on the fast catamaran, rent a bike on the island, and spend the day poking around this island. Bonus points if you find the herd of buffalo, which were brought here in the 1920's for a movie.
Top Dining Options: WP24 on the 24th floor of the adjacent Ritz-Carlton tower; Yard House and LA Market are both located within L.A. Live, adjacent to the Staples Center. Read more.
Having trouble getting an invite to this private club? Stay at the attached hotel and gain access to the castle. Strict dress code still enforced.
Sunday services at 730am, 9, 1045, 1230pm and 630pm, midweek service thursdays at 730pm
Old-world decor, from the lobby to the Italian-inspired courtyard, is warm and welcoming. Start the day like a champ with complimentary breakfast.
Everyone likes an occasional IHOP in their lives. But next time, go to Grinder across the street -- same idea in terms of food, but better portions, a few more options and the hometown touch that a c
Use this instead of LAX whenever possible. It's smaller and much more manageable.
One of the smoothest rides found anywhere, often crowded with surfers competing for every wave. It is one of the most idyllic locations where the backdrops are the mansions of the rich and powerful.
Good spot for many activities, including rock climbing and scuba diving. This was Cheap Date Idea #10 on my blog. Read more.
Perfect shoreline for skimboarding during mid/high-tide, just be extra cautious hitting those swells!
Bypass Zuma Beach for this serene stretch tucked behind the cliffs. It’s a hike to the water but breathtaking rock formations and lack of people are worth it. Bring a jacket and $8 to park. —Rachael
Tide pools, diving, fire pits, cliffs, great place to picnic or to walk, dog friendly - and drop dead gorgeous! My fav beach. The also filed the opening scene from Gilligan's Island on the cove, ha!
For yummy seasonal fish hit up gladstones... yummy drinks too...free street parking on PCH if ur lucky!
One of the best views of the beach in LA. Eat at One Pico and ask for a table by a window and listen to ocean as you dine. You may even rub shoulders with the stars!
Great Coffee! No, AMAZING coffee. BEST COFFEE IN ANY AIRPORT! Oh, and fantastic customer service
Good and delicious Airport food at LAX. I love their spicy chicken pizza. The pizza here is really delicious. Trust me... I'm the picky one!
2010 Best of Houston® Winner: Best Steakhouse: Toss in the city's best crab cake, knowledgeable wait staff & a dizzyingly long wine list and you've got yourself a dinner that's well worth the splurge.
Though the hotel is not on the beach, a team of surf concierges and beach butlers ferry guests to the shore and point out the best kayaking, snorkeling, and deep-sea fishing spots. Read more.
Golf at the resort is awesome. There are 2 courses. Also, plenty of tennis courts and a water slide at the swimming pool.
