Jefferson Park and LA

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Jefferson Park and LA

Food Scene

Places to eat close by and also a litte further away
Really great hip coffee shop. Run by the same people as Cafe Gratitude, the food is very good. The large airy room inside has lots of tables and plenty of outlets for your laptop. Outdoor seating, great coffee.
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Highly Likely Café
4310 W Jefferson Blvd
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Really great hip coffee shop. Run by the same people as Cafe Gratitude, the food is very good. The large airy room inside has lots of tables and plenty of outlets for your laptop. Outdoor seating, great coffee.
not really a restaurant, but a wonderful place to pick up ready made, tasty, made fresh every morning, healthy meal bowls. For about $6 (!!!). they also have a delivery service.
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Everytable
1101 W 23rd St
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not really a restaurant, but a wonderful place to pick up ready made, tasty, made fresh every morning, healthy meal bowls. For about $6 (!!!). they also have a delivery service.
really wonderful noodles, and sushi , and japanese food. Inexpensive, really great decor, and the womens bathrooms have a great surprise!
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Ebaes
2314 S Union Ave
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really wonderful noodles, and sushi , and japanese food. Inexpensive, really great decor, and the womens bathrooms have a great surprise!
Great wine bar and restuarant, wonderful food, small, tapas like plates. Ive never had anything bad here. Medium priced, gets busy on the weekends
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Bacari W. Adams
2308 S Union Ave
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Great wine bar and restuarant, wonderful food, small, tapas like plates. Ive never had anything bad here. Medium priced, gets busy on the weekends
A gourmet food supply place, with a lunch counter and coffee bar. Good sandwiches, pastries and salads. They sell frozen and fresh gourmet foods like fancy ice-cream, fresh chicken and beef stock, many fancy kinds of pasta from italy, olive oils, and also cheeses and imported deli items. The best thing is the fresh hot baguettes baked all morning. Crispy on the outside, and fluffy and soft on the inside!
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Surfas Culinary District
3225 W Washington Blvd
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A gourmet food supply place, with a lunch counter and coffee bar. Good sandwiches, pastries and salads. They sell frozen and fresh gourmet foods like fancy ice-cream, fresh chicken and beef stock, many fancy kinds of pasta from italy, olive oils, and also cheeses and imported deli items. The best thing is the fresh hot baguettes baked all morning. Crispy on the outside, and fluffy and soft on the inside!
The largest importers of truffles from Italy Theres a small cafe with sublime sandwiches made to order, with fresh baked bread and truffles. They also sell truffles and various wonderful but pricey hams and cheeses and pastas. The truffle honey is especially great
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Spaccio Salumeria by Truffle Brothers
4073 W Washington Blvd
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The largest importers of truffles from Italy Theres a small cafe with sublime sandwiches made to order, with fresh baked bread and truffles. They also sell truffles and various wonderful but pricey hams and cheeses and pastas. The truffle honey is especially great
Best Korean BBQ in LA. They don't take reservations if it's less than 4 people, and there can be a wait if you get there at a busy time. There's valet parking in the little secret street that runs through it. There's a bar next door to go and have a drink if you have to wait, as well as a coffee shop tucked away in the opposite corner. Order the beef ribs, they'll melt in your mouth! This place is always hopping, with K-pop and other fun music, it's not a quiet place, but really fun, and the food is very very good
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Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
3465 W 6th St
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Best Korean BBQ in LA. They don't take reservations if it's less than 4 people, and there can be a wait if you get there at a busy time. There's valet parking in the little secret street that runs through it. There's a bar next door to go and have a drink if you have to wait, as well as a coffee shop tucked away in the opposite corner. Order the beef ribs, they'll melt in your mouth! This place is always hopping, with K-pop and other fun music, it's not a quiet place, but really fun, and the food is very very good
Literally a window in a brightly painted mural. Great for inexpnesive tacos, very fresh, very good. they have a couple of tables to sit at on the sidewalk. Highly recommended
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Taco Window
2622 W Jefferson Blvd
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Literally a window in a brightly painted mural. Great for inexpnesive tacos, very fresh, very good. they have a couple of tables to sit at on the sidewalk. Highly recommended
Ice cream, paletas (south american gourmet popsicles), smoothies and other snacks. The icecream flavors change every week, and are delicious. they'll let you try every one of them before you buy.
La Michoacana Premier
2715 S Western Ave
Ice cream, paletas (south american gourmet popsicles), smoothies and other snacks. The icecream flavors change every week, and are delicious. they'll let you try every one of them before you buy.
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Starbucks
359 S La Brea Ave
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Frindly, bustling beer bar, featuring locally made beers, stout, cider, IPA's. they also have really great food. the grilled cheese sandwich will cause cravings. Ask for it with an egg on top! gets busy on the weekend nmights
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Beer Belly
532 S Western Ave
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Frindly, bustling beer bar, featuring locally made beers, stout, cider, IPA's. they also have really great food. the grilled cheese sandwich will cause cravings. Ask for it with an egg on top! gets busy on the weekend nmights
Wonderful South Indian food. The lunch buffet is very good, and includes a mango lassi. Butter Dosa is wonderful, and the hard to find Lace Dosas as well
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Mayura Indian Restaurant
10406 Venice Blvd.
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Wonderful South Indian food. The lunch buffet is very good, and includes a mango lassi. Butter Dosa is wonderful, and the hard to find Lace Dosas as well
Very highly rated soul food restaurant, out door seating, and also a bar where you can watch the chefs work, as you eat.
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Alta
5359 W Adams Blvd
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Very highly rated soul food restaurant, out door seating, and also a bar where you can watch the chefs work, as you eat.
Wonderful pizzas and sandwiches, wine and beer in outdoor patio, truffle from Italy a specialty. My favorite is the risotto!
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Spaccio Salumeria by Truffle Brothers
4073 W Washington Blvd
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Wonderful pizzas and sandwiches, wine and beer in outdoor patio, truffle from Italy a specialty. My favorite is the risotto!
Cute coffee shop with good coffee. Pastries are ok. A block and a half west
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CAFE5
2025 West Jefferson Boulevard
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Cute coffee shop with good coffee. Pastries are ok. A block and a half west
Good Indian food, they deliver, reasonable prices. The all you can eat lunch buffet is a great deal!
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Manas Indian Cuisine
2823 S Vermont Ave
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Good Indian food, they deliver, reasonable prices. The all you can eat lunch buffet is a great deal!
Highly rated. Great middle eastern food. Best falafel I've ever had anywhere, and a sweet little outdoor patio.
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Mizlala West Adams
5400 W Adams Blvd
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Highly rated. Great middle eastern food. Best falafel I've ever had anywhere, and a sweet little outdoor patio.
Tiny scandinavian open face sandwich place, open for lunch. Very fresh, very delicious!
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Open Face Food Shop
5577 W Adams Blvd
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Tiny scandinavian open face sandwich place, open for lunch. Very fresh, very delicious!
Fancy and wonderful. Not cheap but worth it!
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Cento Pasta Bar
4921 E 6th St
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Fancy and wonderful. Not cheap but worth it!
Wonderful authentic Szechuan noodles, and other dishes, but the noodles are my favorite. Clean bright place. You can order varying degrees of heat or numbness.
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MIAN West Adams
5263 West Adams Boulevard
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Wonderful authentic Szechuan noodles, and other dishes, but the noodles are my favorite. Clean bright place. You can order varying degrees of heat or numbness.
Fabulous affordable mexican seafood, one Michelin star!
Holbox
3655 S Grand Ave
Fabulous affordable mexican seafood, one Michelin star!

Arts & Culture

Weird and wonderful secret museum. This is a seriously strange museum, unlike any other you'll ever be in. Many stairs. Make sure you go all the way to the top to the roof garden!
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Музей Юрской Технологии
9341 Venice Blvd.
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Weird and wonderful secret museum. This is a seriously strange museum, unlike any other you'll ever be in. Many stairs. Make sure you go all the way to the top to the roof garden!
you'll need a reservation, but its free to get in. An amazing collection of modwern art. They have some of the best coolest exhibits in LA. The building looks like a giant white cheese grater.
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The Broad
221 S Grand Ave
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you'll need a reservation, but its free to get in. An amazing collection of modwern art. They have some of the best coolest exhibits in LA. The building looks like a giant white cheese grater.
This is a really wonderful bookstore. The great part is upstairs, airtis ateliers, a great gift shop, and many other treats!
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Магазин подержаных книг "The Last Bookstore"
453 South Spring Street
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This is a really wonderful bookstore. The great part is upstairs, airtis ateliers, a great gift shop, and many other treats!
La's biggest museum. right next to the LaBrea Tarpits. they have outdoor music in the summers on certain nights. good cafe. Can get busy if there's a partuclarly poplar exhibition
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Музей искусств округа Лос-Анджелес
5905 Wilshire Blvd
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La's biggest museum. right next to the LaBrea Tarpits. they have outdoor music in the summers on certain nights. good cafe. Can get busy if there's a partuclarly poplar exhibition

Essentials

Huge Grocery Store - lots of fresh vegetables, meat fish, chicken, some organic
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Food 4 Less
1748 W Jefferson Blvd
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Huge Grocery Store - lots of fresh vegetables, meat fish, chicken, some organic
large grocery store, good for deli and prepared food, cheeses, bread. full of USC students
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Ralphs
7257 Sunset Blvd
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large grocery store, good for deli and prepared food, cheeses, bread. full of USC students
A fun grocery store with great wine and beer, and really good prices on cheeses and deli tiems. the produce is ok, the frozen food is great, especially stuff that can be reheated easily. Also good prices for coffee
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Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion Ave
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A fun grocery store with great wine and beer, and really good prices on cheeses and deli tiems. the produce is ok, the frozen food is great, especially stuff that can be reheated easily. Also good prices for coffee
this is a small/medium sized target, in the Universtity Village, next to Trader Joes they have a pharmacy if you need prescriptions filled
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Target
735 S Figueroa St
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this is a small/medium sized target, in the Universtity Village, next to Trader Joes they have a pharmacy if you need prescriptions filled
Large Korean grocery store. Lots of other asian items as well. Fresh fish selection, all kinds of prepared korean bbq meats, great fresh produce, prepared foods like seaweed salad, best selection of frozen dumplings and fresh noodles.
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Galleria Market
3250 W Olympic Blvd
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Large Korean grocery store. Lots of other asian items as well. Fresh fish selection, all kinds of prepared korean bbq meats, great fresh produce, prepared foods like seaweed salad, best selection of frozen dumplings and fresh noodles.
Expensive and extensive.
Whole Foods Market
3377 South La Cienega Boulevard
Expensive and extensive.

Parks & Nature

About 15 miles away - lots of trails, some fairly steep, some with trees, a small waterfall in the rainy season, some with great views of the coast. park on Temescal Canyon road, or pay $8 to park in the parking lot.
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Парк Темескал-Каньон
15900 Pacific Coast Hwy
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About 15 miles away - lots of trails, some fairly steep, some with trees, a small waterfall in the rainy season, some with great views of the coast. park on Temescal Canyon road, or pay $8 to park in the parking lot.
Huge park, with trails and views. Good place for Hollywood sign photo op. check out their website.
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Гриффит-парк
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
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Huge park, with trails and views. Good place for Hollywood sign photo op. check out their website.
Closest park, lots of different areas, including a duck pond, Japanese garden and walking circuit, lots of grassy areas for picnics, very clean bathrooms. You can walk from here to the beach if you follow the trail west!
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Штатная рекреационная зона Кеннет Хан
4100 S La Cienega Blvd
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Closest park, lots of different areas, including a duck pond, Japanese garden and walking circuit, lots of grassy areas for picnics, very clean bathrooms. You can walk from here to the beach if you follow the trail west!
Wonderful nature center, walk across the bridge from Kenneth Hahn Park. Lots of interesting stuff here, very nicely done!
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Stoneview Nature Center
5950 Stoneview Dr
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Wonderful nature center, walk across the bridge from Kenneth Hahn Park. Lots of interesting stuff here, very nicely done!

Sightseeing

Things to do and see
A gorgeous poured concrete building, amazing views of LA, and very interesting exhibits. Be sure to go to one of the shows in the planetarium. my favorite is Our Place in the Universe. can get crowded at popular times on the weekends
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Обсерватория Гриффита
2800 E Observatory Rd
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A gorgeous poured concrete building, amazing views of LA, and very interesting exhibits. Be sure to go to one of the shows in the planetarium. my favorite is Our Place in the Universe. can get crowded at popular times on the weekends
This is a large restored mansion that used to belong to Busby Berkely, now a spiritual center. They give tours for free, if you call ahead. There's a lovely walking labyrinth, and contemplation garden. Decent cafe with an affordable buffet as well
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Peace Awareness Labyrinth and Gardens
3500 W Adams Blvd
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This is a large restored mansion that used to belong to Busby Berkely, now a spiritual center. They give tours for free, if you call ahead. There's a lovely walking labyrinth, and contemplation garden. Decent cafe with an affordable buffet as well
Famous landmark silver swervy building, designed by frank Gehry. Many photo ops here, and be sure to ask how to get to the flower on the roof! If you like classical music, make sure you go to a perfomance in the all wood hall, where there is no bad seat, and amazing acoustics
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Концертный зал Уолта Диснея
111 S Grand Ave
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Famous landmark silver swervy building, designed by frank Gehry. Many photo ops here, and be sure to ask how to get to the flower on the roof! If you like classical music, make sure you go to a perfomance in the all wood hall, where there is no bad seat, and amazing acoustics
Recently reopened and refurbished, take a ride on the cable car after visiting the Grand Central market
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Железная дорога Angels Flight
351 S Grand Ave
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Recently reopened and refurbished, take a ride on the cable car after visiting the Grand Central market
Iconic destination in LA. Lots of cafes and restaurants, and bike rentals.Many shops and art stall on the weekends especially. Great to spend a day strolling and sitting, and buying inexpensive gifts and souvenirs
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Набережная Венис-Бич
517 Ocean Front Walk
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Iconic destination in LA. Lots of cafes and restaurants, and bike rentals.Many shops and art stall on the weekends especially. Great to spend a day strolling and sitting, and buying inexpensive gifts and souvenirs
wonderful car museum. good cafe, must see if youre interested in cars!
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Музей автомобилей Петерсена
6060 Wilshire Blvd
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wonderful car museum. good cafe, must see if youre interested in cars!
Worth a stroll to see the quirky boutiques and shops. Great people watching, many retaurants and cafes also.
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Мелроуз-авеню
7763 Melrose Ave
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Worth a stroll to see the quirky boutiques and shops. Great people watching, many retaurants and cafes also.
Check out their webiste for self guided walking tours of historic places. Their guided tours of Downtown LA are a really great way to see some of the history of LA, and places that are not usually open to the public. Tours are around $10, and lef by knowledgeable docents.
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Los Angeles Conservancy
523 W 6th St
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Check out their webiste for self guided walking tours of historic places. Their guided tours of Downtown LA are a really great way to see some of the history of LA, and places that are not usually open to the public. Tours are around $10, and lef by knowledgeable docents.

Drinks & Nightlife

rooftop bar with great views of downtown LA make sure you go to the top bar. the food downstairs is ok, but nothing amazing.
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Perch
448 S Hill St
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rooftop bar with great views of downtown LA make sure you go to the top bar. the food downstairs is ok, but nothing amazing.
There are some great bars, and a very fancy restaurant in this extremely luxurious and expensive hotel. Beautifully decorated, you feel as though you've been taken back to the thirties. Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire would approve!
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The NoMad Hotel
649 S Olive St
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There are some great bars, and a very fancy restaurant in this extremely luxurious and expensive hotel. Beautifully decorated, you feel as though you've been taken back to the thirties. Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire would approve!
A hip hotel, with a great restaurant, not cheap, and a hopping nightlife scene in the lobby on weekend nights
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The LINE LA
3515 Wilshire Blvd
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A hip hotel, with a great restaurant, not cheap, and a hopping nightlife scene in the lobby on weekend nights
fabulous secret bar. Go through the nondescript door and then figure out which knob will get you into the large bar, with several rooms and outdoor spaces in the back.
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Lock & Key
239 S Vermont Ave
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fabulous secret bar. Go through the nondescript door and then figure out which knob will get you into the large bar, with several rooms and outdoor spaces in the back.
Enter through the barbershop, secret bar, great Old Fashioneds. wonderful ambiance
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Blind Barber
10797 Washington Blvd
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Enter through the barbershop, secret bar, great Old Fashioneds. wonderful ambiance
another secretish bar. nondescript entrance, has burlesque shows sometimes, great drink, wonderful ambiance.
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Seventy7 Lounge
3843 Main St
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another secretish bar. nondescript entrance, has burlesque shows sometimes, great drink, wonderful ambiance.
They smoke their own pastrami, and the banana cream pie is wonderful! Upgraded classics, everything on their short menu is very good. Live music, wine and beer, outdoor patio.
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Johnny's West Adams
4327 W Adams Blvd
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They smoke their own pastrami, and the banana cream pie is wonderful! Upgraded classics, everything on their short menu is very good. Live music, wine and beer, outdoor patio.
University village for USC. Lots of eateries, Trader Joe's, Target, and plenty of nice outdoor seating, couches and tables and chairs. Theres an amazon drop off and pickup office, a Nail salon, clothing stores, and bars. Lots of bars!
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USC Village
929 S Hoover St
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University village for USC. Lots of eateries, Trader Joe's, Target, and plenty of nice outdoor seating, couches and tables and chairs. Theres an amazon drop off and pickup office, a Nail salon, clothing stores, and bars. Lots of bars!
A very upscale hotel right next to Disney Hall, Dorothy Chandler and the the Broad Museum. great place to go for a drink or bite before or after a performance. Expensive!
Conrad Los Angeles
100 South Grand Avenue
A very upscale hotel right next to Disney Hall, Dorothy Chandler and the the Broad Museum. great place to go for a drink or bite before or after a performance. Expensive!
Absolutely wonderful. Entrance is free, you must make a reservation though, as they restrict the numbers.of visitors at any one time. A really must see! A great gift shop and good restaurant as well!
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Вилла Гетти
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy
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Absolutely wonderful. Entrance is free, you must make a reservation though, as they restrict the numbers.of visitors at any one time. A really must see! A great gift shop and good restaurant as well!

Gym/fitness

places to exercise or just stretch your legs in nature
A varied and interesting park with GREAT views of LA. There's a small lake stocked with fish. There are geese, ducks and turtles. There are BBQ grates, very clean bathroomsl, a vending machine and picnic benches. A perfect place to have a birthday party or family gathering. There's also a stream and walking paths, and a large grassy area perfect for picnics. free during the week, gets crowded on weekends. you can now walk or bike all the way to the beach from here.
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Штатная рекреационная зона Кеннет Хан
4100 S La Cienega Blvd
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A varied and interesting park with GREAT views of LA. There's a small lake stocked with fish. There are geese, ducks and turtles. There are BBQ grates, very clean bathroomsl, a vending machine and picnic benches. A perfect place to have a birthday party or family gathering. There's also a stream and walking paths, and a large grassy area perfect for picnics. free during the week, gets crowded on weekends. you can now walk or bike all the way to the beach from here.
Small clean yoga studio with good instructors. Have a look at their website for class schedules and class types. I love the classes with African music..
Radha Yoga
2525 W Washington Blvd
Small clean yoga studio with good instructors. Have a look at their website for class schedules and class types. I love the classes with African music..
Spiritual center with classical yoga classes. The outside deck is a wonderful space to do yoga. Parking in the back, go down the driveway.
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles
3741 W 27th St
Spiritual center with classical yoga classes. The outside deck is a wonderful space to do yoga. Parking in the back, go down the driveway.