BLD is the acronym for breakfast, lunch and dinner and that is exactly what you will find here. This neighborhood favorite is a great place to dine, although the prices do tend to pinch. Gorge on pork, turkey, Wagyu beef or even vegan burgers. Don't...

Aside from development deals, this company town is probably best known for its love of wheels. This museum chronicles the simpatico relationship of Angelenos and their cars, housing more than 150 models from classics to hot rods in its permanent...

This very cute Mexican food restaurant sums up L.A. in a few words: bright, trendy and great for people watching. Its vibrantly colored L-shaped bar will surely draw in those looking for traditional Mexican and Californian cuisine under ten dollars....

This is quite simply the nerve center of the CBS Television Network. The 1952 building, later renovated in 1976, is home for many of the top CBS executives, as well as the studio where many of its programs are filmed. Free tickets for shows can be...

This museum shares the same location as the La Brea Tar Pits, so after you've witnessed the Pits which once entrapped Ice Age mammals, you can step inside and view the fossil remains. There are massive displays of mammoths, saber-toothed cats and an...

Doughboys serves healthy made fresh daily bakery goods and meals. For breakfast try the sourdough semolina waffle served with plumped dried cherry compote and mascarpone cheese to the special Doughboys porridge made with a blend of hominy, farina and...

At this fantastic and historic spot on Olvera Street, one can watch women practicing the dying art of making handmade tortillas. If you want just to purchase tortillas you can do so, but you might want to call ahead if you have a large order. There...

This Byzantine-style architectural wonder is 454 feet tall and takes up a whole block of space. A tourist attraction in itself, the venue is always alive and humming with activity. Regular tours are held here, so tourists and locals can explore the...

Living in Los Angeles is partly about late night taco truck stops en el barrio, but the taco truck search starts and ends with King Taco. What started in 1974 in a converted ice cream truck has now taken over Los Angeles with 16 locations and...

The South West Museum is the country's foremost center to come and see the history and art of the American Indian, stemming from Alaska to South America. The exhibitions display art and installations, such as teepees and traditional costumes. You can...

This museum shares the same location as the La Brea Tar Pits, so after you've witnessed the Pits which once entrapped Ice Age mammals, you can step inside and view the fossil remains. There are massive displays of mammoths, saber-toothed cats and an...

Maggiano's Little Italy is a nationwide chain that believes in serving you wholesome Italian fare in a quintessential old time environment. The Maggiano's, next to the Los Angeles Farmer's Market, is located in The Grove shopping center. Cheerful red...

In this busy downtown neighborhood, people line up daily to enjoy some of the best New York style deli favorites. The decor is pure 60s retro and the eatery attracts many local judges and lawyers. Food here is non-kosher and it sells more pastrami...

What started out as a natural arroyo filled with water from a stream is now a notable park. Eventually a utility company dammed the stream and immigrants and migrant workers began populating the area. After the land was donated to the city for use as...

You'll get a fair share of enchiladas, tacos, guacamole and chips, burritos, and flans at Alegria. As for the desserts, mmmmm—visitors can't seem to get enough of Chimichange de Chocolate, a deep-fried Hershey's bar served with chocolate syrup and...

Known for its effervescent, sodium bicarbonate-laced pools, the Beverly Hot Springs has been beloved by Angelenos since its opening day almost a hundred years ago. Discovered by oil wildcatters at the turn of the century, the pure alkaline mineral...

Sitting pretty under the famous Hollywood sign is the Paramount Studio site, and a visit here is a memorable experience. Avail of one of the studio tours, and let a bit of Hollywood glamour rub off on you. The venue's huge, wrought-iron double arch...

A friendly spot to stop for french fries or grilled eggplant, the waiters always seem to be laughing about something here. And why not, when they work in this bright Argentine land where wine can be had for less than $20 and birds of paradise seem to...

The Alcove Cafe and Bakery is popular because of the lush patio where diners can eat gourmet meals that come in heaping portions. Dogs are welcome on the shaded patio and there is a gourmet wine and cheese shop next door that offers picnic and gift...

The Observatory is the highlight of Griffith J. Griffith's contribution to Los Angeles. The construction of this art deco observatory was completed in the early 1930s and has since undergone a major renovation which has enameled it as one of Southern...

The highlight of this restaurant is the emphasis on good health—it uses organic ingredients but no red meat, poultry, eggs, milk, or refined flours and sugars. But patrons concerned about taste need not fret. The selection of soups, which is...

Once upon a time, Rancho La Brea was only a Mexican land grant. Now a park, the tar pits have been the world's richest deposit of Ice Age fossils. More than 40,000 years ago mammoths, saber-toothed cats and dire wolves freely roamed the Los Angeles...

This substantial park has tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball diamonds, a pool, and a children's playground. Located between Santa Monica Boulevard and the 10 Freeway, the park is convenient to many parts of the city. Most of the facilities...

Tom Colicchio's Craft, winner of the James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant nationwide in 2002, is quickly gaining notoriety for its simplified gourmet dishes and its unique style of service. Guests are served meals "family style", with a focus...

This place offers up good 'ol home cooking, probably even healthier than your mamma made. Pastel colors and friendly punk waiters make you feel like you're ordering Green Eggs and Ham from an old baby-sitter. For less than $8, you can join the Dr....

Stop by for a double dose of pampering at the Point De Vue Salon. Be it a haircut, pedicure, manicure, hair color - you won't recognise yourself at the end of your session. With its mirrors, flora, and fountains, it is also a serene and peaceful...

Everybody knows that Paella is a famous Spanish dish. And if you want to savor it at this restaurant, make sure you place the order immediately, as it takes at least half an hour to be cooked. In the meanwhile, you can enjoy your bread and mayo....

The "divest" of the dive bars, this tiny hole next to the famed Pantages Theater has been a Hollywood legend for decades. Used frequently in films for its authentic broken down feel, the bar remains good-natured about its appearance. Don't be...

Previously known as Grauman's Chinese Theatre, this Multiplex screens all the newest Hollywood blockbusters. The theater also has Real D for your viewing pleasure, which is the latest and most technologically advanced form of 3D ever to hit the...

Elegance and style define Table 8, the up-scale, trendy restaurant in Melrose. The open rooms with white linen, tall bars, upholstry and banquet seating create an inviting atmosphere. Owner and chef, Govid Armstrong combines his specialty entrees...

"Metropol" offers a variety of European, French, Italian, German and Norwegian cuisines. Located in the Downtown Artist District, this cafe caters to the local artists and the young and happening crowd. The cafe boasts of the fact that the freshest...

This museum run by the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is an important landmark in Little Tokyo. It is one of the three MOCA museums in the city. The spacious establishment has a gallery where art exhibitions of renowned artists are hosted and a...

Since 1918, this place has been serving the best French-dipped sandwiches in the world. That seems logical because it was the original Philippe who claims to have invented the juicy concoction nearly 100 years ago. The prices haven't changed that...

One of the most sophisticated concert halls in the world today. It is acoustically and aesthetically advanced, home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and a monument to the Walt Disney family's vision. Walt Disney's family made the initial contribution...

Japan's top architect, Arata Isozaki, built this museum in 1986. The series of bright galleries with exposed vaults display some of this century's finest artwork. Works by Mark Rothco, Franz Kline, Claes Oldenburg and more are displayed year-round....

Pete's Cafe & Bar is a friendly neighborhood eatery in the heart of Downtown LA's Old Bank District. We offer a casual atmosphere, very much in the tradition of a New York style bistro....