2017 City Guide: Los Angeles
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1. J. Paul Getty Museum

9.4
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Brentwood · 503 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: ... Make sure to visit the Getty Center. This famous art foundation is a museum, conservation institute, and research institute situated atop Brentwood hills...

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2. La Brea Tar Pits & Museum

8.4
5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Mid-City West · 117 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: The La Brea Tar Pits are a National Natural Landmark. Take a walk around the tar pits themselves and then visit the museum to see the fossils excavated from those very pits.

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3. Venice Beach Bike Path

7.9
Ocean Front Walk (Washington Blvd), Venice, CA
Bike Trail · 14 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: A beautiful and easy way to get between Santa Monica promenade and Venice boardwalk. Rent a bike and wind down the beach at your own pace.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is one of 2017 City Guide: Los Angeles.

4. 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

The ArtificialThe Artificial: The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is the largest art museum in LA. It's right next to the La Brea Tar Pits as well as a handful of other museums and galleries.

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5. Self Realization Fellowship

9.0
3880 San Rafael Ave (Elyria Dr.), Los Angeles, CA
Garden · Mount Washington · 8 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: You don't need to be religious or spiritual to appreciate the beauty of this lake shrine. The fellowship is a peaceful place open for all, regardless of religion or belief.

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6. Franklin Canyon Park

8.5
2600 Franklin Canyon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA
Park · 29 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: Skip the star-spotting crowds at Runyon park and head to one of the lesser-known, but equally beautiful hiking trails in the Santa Monica mountains where the view is great!

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7. Griffith Observatory

9.3
2800 E Observatory Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Observatory · 640 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: If you're a movie-buff, you'll probably recognize this iconic hill-top building. Visit the Griffith Observatory for the exhibits, the view, the architecture, or one of their many events.

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8. The Last Bookstore

9.3
453 S Spring St (at 5th St), Los Angeles, CA
Bookstore · Downtown Los Angeles · 169 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: Walking through this bookstore is an experience in itself. Tunnels made of used books and a second floor dedicated to art makes this unlike any bookstore you've ever visited...

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9. Olvera Street

Olvera St. (N. Alameda St.), Los Angeles, CA
Miscellaneous Store · 3 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: Olvera street is a colorful and festive historic district. The street is packed with Mexican craft and food shops. Don't leave without trying one of the many tamale stands!

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10. Pacific Coast Highway

8.9
Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, CA
Beach · 22 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: If you're visiting LA, I'm assuming you did what most sane people would do and rented a car. If you get up early enough to avoid rush hour, the experience... is well worth it.

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11. The Original Farmers Market

9.2
6333 W 3rd St (at Fairfax Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Farmers Market · Mid-City West · 319 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: A historic market with over 100 grocers, specialty shops, and restaurants. It is a favorite among the locals and tourists since 1934. There's something for everyone here!

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12. Upper West

8.4
3321 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 87 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: Upper West is a great place for a nice dinner and cocktail that doesn't break the bank.

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13. The Varnish

8.6
118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Fashion District · 124 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: My favorite speakeasy. Hidden in the back room of a well-known sandwich shop, the atmosphere and drinks are truly spectacular.

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14. ROC Sawtelle

2049 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Chinese Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 81 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: For those familiar with Xiao-long-bao, a Taiwanese specialty, ROC's XLB rivals that of the global chain Din Tai Fung's. If you've never tried it before, now is the time!

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15. Seven Grand

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

The ArtificialThe Artificial: This whiskey bar has a great selection of whiskey and cocktails with an atmosphere to match. Live music, billiards, and old-school library decor make this one of the classiest watering holes.

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16. Lula Cocina Mexicana

7.6
2722 Main St (Hill St), Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Ocean Park · 54 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: This restaurant serves a variety of Mexican dishes and has a great bar and patio to enjoy margaritas at, after your day at the beach.

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17. The Perch

Los Angeles, CA
Lounge · 1 tip

The ArtificialThe Artificial: Downtown LA is famous for its rooftop bars. Perch is my favorite. Slightly less pretentious than some of it's neighbors – you can even show up in just jeans!

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18. Baja Bud's

8.4
11205 National Blvd (at Sepulveda Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Westside · 22 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: Though LA has many competing Mexican fast food chains, this one is my personal favorite. Try something from the grill!

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19. LA Café

8.1
639 S Spring St (btwn W 6th & 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · 133 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: LA Café is a 24 hour café in the heart of Downtown LA. A great place to end the night, or start your morning. Their large menu has enough to satisfy munchies at any time of the day.

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20. Fresh Corn Grill

8.5
1266 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Westwood · 40 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: What started as a neighborhood hole-in-the-wall has quickly grown to accommodate their hungry fans. A great spot for a fresh and healthy lunch, or get it to-go and have excellent picnic food.

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21. In-N-Out Burger

8.8
922 Gayley Ave (at Le Conte Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · Westwood Village · 155 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: No LA food list is complete without In-N-Out. Though it's a chain in a handful of states, if you've never had it, you can't leave without trying it!

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22. Huckleberry Cafe & Bakery

8.8
1014 Wilshire Blvd (at 10th Ct), Santa Monica, CA
Café · 266 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: If there was any café that was "so LA", this is it. The bakery and café uses organic and farmer's-market ingredients in all their delicious pastries and dishes.

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23. Reddi Chick

7.3
225 26th St (San Vicente), Brentwood, CA
American Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: This walk-up stand is located in the Brentwood Country Mart and serves the best rotisserie chicken and fries. Order at the counter and sit out in the market's dining patio.