If you are in sunny California and crave to dig into a Grilled Prime Filet Mignon or a Spaghetti Pesto, enter the elegant environs of this restaurant, located in the Park Hyatt Los Angeles. Chef Roberto Alicea is responsible for the contemporary...

The Hammer Museum explores the capacity of art to enhance the full range of human experience. Through its permanent collections, temporary exhibitions, and engaging public programs, the Hammer Museum is committed to promoting cross-cultural...

If you don't have time for a full meal, just walk into Joan's on Third for a quick bite. The gourmet restaurant serves American and Mediterranean fare. It has a café-like seating arrangement, where takeaways are popular. Choose from a wide range of...

This place is just always bustling with shoppers. The Grove houses great shops, numerous restaurants, the American Girl Cafe as well as a theatre with 14 screens. Shop for top bands, such as Gap, Abercrombie & Fitch, Banana Republic and lots more....

Considering Los Angeles' place as the second largest U.S. city, it only stands to reason that it would have one of the country's premier art museums. LACMA (as it's known by locals) features a permanent collection of art from literally all corners of...

AOC is a prominent social hangout in Los Angeles. The earthy tones, modern decor and a swish bar counter make a good first impression. Guests can choose to seat themselves at either of the two levels, but the patio upstairs is less noisy. Order from...

The Palm...The Classic American Steak House is renowned for its USDA prime aged steaks, jumbo Nova Scotia lobsters, Italian dishes, the freshest of seafood, warm smiles, outstanding service and an atmosphere like nowhere else. In Los Angeles, there...

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...

Since 1928, this L.A. standby has been offering 24-hour casual dining in the heart of the Fairfax district. You'll find the food here authentic and the people-watching amazing. Everyone from The Wallflowers to K.D. Lang and Madonna has stopped in to...

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...

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...

This renowned deli/restaurant carries and serves only traditionaland authentic Greek foods and meals. The deli was started 60 years ago and the restaurant was opened by the son of the original owner in the early '90's. On Thursdays they host "My Big...

If you thought that the only place you'll find neon lights would be in a nightclub or bar, think again. The Museum of Neon Art is filled with exhibits and documents of contemporary fine art in electric media as well as some very creative neon signs....

This eatery appeals to trendy young people eager to try new dining adventures, as well as older people who have been coming here for years. The room is contemporary and patrons sit at a round bar with high stools. The only requirement for dining at...

This 44 acre heritage land is the oldest in Los Angeles, dating back to 1781. Prominent buildings include the city's first church, theater, firehouse, five museums and Avila Adobe—the oldest landmark in the city. Olvera Street, dotted with...

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...

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....

When one thinks of Japanese cuisine, it's generally sushi; it's now time for a good old-fashioned Japanese barbeque! Gather your clan and head to Gyu-Kaku for a casual shared meal. Share a vessel of rice while you cook the marinated meat to your...

The famous French designer sells her beautiful clothes in this delightful boutique. It features designer apparel for men, women and children, with clean designs and great cuts, and with an emphasis on the person wearing the clothes instead of the...

This place is a community builder, hosting jazz combos, poetry readings, and meetings for African-American business leaders. A section for performing the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony is reserved in the back across from the bar, and large and...

The Museum of Tolerance presents unique and exciting interactive exhibits, special events, and youth and adult education programs. These exhibits confront issues of prejudice and discrimination, the legacy of the Holocaust and contemporary human...

With more than 5,000 species of plants on eight acres, this primarily tropical and subtropical garden is one of the finest in the area. It was started in 1929, shortly after UCLA itself started in Westwood, and has since served as an important...

All sushi lovers know that Los Angeles is THE best metropolis in America as far as the sushi talk goes. And chef Nobi Kusuhara's decade old practice as owner of Sasabune is as flourishing as ever. Notice the pattern in which the fish is cut and the...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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 restaurant at the Hotel Bel-Air has a reputation as the most beautiful and romantic place to eat dinner in town. Walking on the bridge over a real swan-filled lake, you will agree that no place could be more romantic. Stop by the piano bar before...

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...

Part of the well-regarded Morton's of Chicago national chain, this restaurant known locally as Arnie Morton's, serves up meals which are large and decidedly anti-PC. If you're on a diet, go somewhere else. The steaks are juicy, tasteful and...

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...

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...

Orange-peachy walls, soft lighting and the simple furniture, lend a soft, warm glow to Blair's. This intimate eatery has been dishing out yummy American fare for more than a decade. Sample interesting dishes, like soy and wild mushroom risotto,...

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...

Angelus Temple was opened by Aimee Semple McPherson in 1923. She was a highly eccentric and spiritual woman who rejected her Methodist upbringing in order to preach her famous Pentecostal "Foursquare Gospel." In addition to opening the church, she...

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...

A busy public space dating back to 1886, this square is right in the middle of downtown. Once filled with lampposts, palm trees and a central fountain, and rather reminiscent of San Francisco's Union Square, this five-acre area was re-invented by...

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...

This small west coast chain is known as being one of the best American versions of Korean barbecue. It offers typical Korean barbecue meats like chicken, pork and beef and a tabletop grill to cook it all yourself. Spicy kimichi sauce is everywhere...