Area Guide Book
Nightlife
NoBAR
10622 Magnolia BlvdPopular bar with locals.
Tiki No
4657 Lankershim BlvdLocal tiki bar. Karaoke Sundays.
Featured in countless shows and pilots as the local strip club. This place has been largely unchanged for about 50 years. The local dive bar to many residents, it just so happens to serve those beers with a side of boobs. Beer and Wine only as per California law. No touching the dancers.
Star Garden Topless Dive Bar North Hollywood
6630 Lankershim BlvdFeatured in countless shows and pilots as the local strip club. This place has been largely unchanged for about 50 years. The local dive bar to many residents, it just so happens to serve those beers with a side of boobs. Beer and Wine only as per California law. No touching the dancers.
Scum and Villainy Cantina
6377 Hollywood BlvdNerd bar in Hollywood.
Tony's Darts Away
1710 Magnolia BlvdPopular local bar!
Mexicali Cocina Cantina
12161 Ventura BlvdPopular local cantina.
A little bit of a trek, but an awesome place in an awesome neighborhood. Good drinks. Themed nights, check their website.
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The Offbeat
6316 York BlvdA little bit of a trek, but an awesome place in an awesome neighborhood. Good drinks. Themed nights, check their website.
They got dames. They got games. Name says it all. No touching the ladies.
Dames N' Games Topless Sports Bar Van Nuys
14626 Raymer StThey got dames. They got games. Name says it all. No touching the ladies.
Guildhall
3516 W Victory BlvdPopular nerd bar.
Kahuna Tiki
11026 Magnolia BlvdOld school tiki bar. Popular with locals.
Food scene
Popular with locals. Restaurant downstairs, club upstairs.
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The Federal
5303 Lankershim BlvdPopular with locals. Restaurant downstairs, club upstairs.
Rocket Fizz
3524 Magnolia BlvdSo cute. Must see for the soda and/or candy lover.
A local favorite, frequently seen with a line out the door. We recommend the potato balls!
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Porto's Bakery and Cafe
3614 Magnolia BlvdA local favorite, frequently seen with a line out the door. We recommend the potato balls!
Local favorite. Fresh BBQ every Saturday.
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Handy Market, Wine Store, Craft Beer Shop, Bottle Shop, Choice Meats
2514 Magnolia BlvdLocal favorite. Fresh BBQ every Saturday.
Excellent choice for açaí and empanadas. The empanadas usually sell out early.
RioZonas Açaí North Hollywood
5233 Vineland AveExcellent choice for açaí and empanadas. The empanadas usually sell out early.
Looks like a bit of a hole in the wall but serves some Amazing Thai!
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Amazing Thai Cuisine
10604 Magnolia BlvdLooks like a bit of a hole in the wall but serves some Amazing Thai!
The New Deal
3501 Magnolia BlvdPopular with locals. Gastro Pub.
Fiesta Taco
1110 N Hollywood WayLocal favorite for tacos and Mexican food.
It’s Boba Time
2412 West Victory BoulevardAwesome stop for some boba tea or dessert.
Yard House
13455 Maxella AveLocal favorite with vegetarian options.
Daniel's Tacos
5650 Cahuenga BlvdLocal taco chain with vegetarian options.
Dino's Pizza
3520 W Burbank BlvdThe closest decent pizza place around.
The Habit Burger Grill
4770 Lankershim BlvdLocal favorite for good burgers.
Krimsey's Modern Cajun
12900 Victory BlvdAwesome local spot for vegan food.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
5300 Lankershim BlvdMy favorite coffee shop.
Salt & Straw
1357 Abbot Kinney BlvdAwesome place for gourmet ice cream!
The Abbey Food & Bar
692 North Robertson BoulevardLittle bit of a journey, but hugely popular spot for food and drinks.
Such a dive with delicious sammies. This place is heavy on the meat. Not for the vegan of heart. Cash only. No bills over $20.
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Giamela's Submarine Sandwiches
216 Magnolia BlvdSuch a dive with delicious sammies. This place is heavy on the meat. Not for the vegan of heart. Cash only. No bills over $20.
Shopping
Universal CityWalk
100 Universal City PlazaPopular shopping and tourist destination.
The Grove
189 The Grove DrivePosh shopping favorite of locals and tourists alike.
Local grocery store with good produce selection.
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Vallarta Supermarkets
10859 Oxnard StLocal grocery store with good produce selection.
Awesome grocery store with high quality store brands at low prices.
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Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdAwesome grocery store with high quality store brands at low prices.
IKEA
600 S Ikea WayIt’s IKEA. Need I say more?
Project Cannabis NoHo
10842 Magnolia BlvdPopular dispensary in NoHo.
Fashion Q
13015 Victory BlvdCute trendy clothes on the cheap.
Burbank Town Center
201 East Magnolia BoulevardTypical California shopping mall.
Sightseeing
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaPopular tourist attraction, family friendly.
Los Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo DriveFun for families and individuals.
Must see. The hike up is nice, if you should decide to hike.
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Обсерватория Гриффита
2800 E Observatory RdMust see. The hike up is nice, if you should decide to hike.
Burbank Historical Society
115 W Clark AveGreat little local history museum.
Good for families, especially if the kids like trains!
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Музей «Travel Town»
5200 Zoo DriveGood for families, especially if the kids like trains!
World’s most active fossil recovery site! The world’s only urban ice age fossil recovery site! The first museum to ever include a viewing window into their lab! Millions of fossils recovered, discoveries made daily. Great if you want to see bubbling tar, dire wolf skulls (yes, they’re real), and mammoth bones! Free general admission every Tuesday in September.
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Ла-Бреа Тар Питс и Музей
5801 Wilshire BlvdWorld’s most active fossil recovery site! The world’s only urban ice age fossil recovery site! The first museum to ever include a viewing window into their lab! Millions of fossils recovered, discoveries made daily. Great if you want to see bubbling tar, dire wolf skulls (yes, they’re real), and mammoth bones! Free general admission every Tuesday in September.
Japanese Garden located at beautiful Lake Balboa Park.
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Джапанес-Гарден
6100 Woodley AveJapanese Garden located at beautiful Lake Balboa Park.
Must see! Tourist attractions and shops line the walk!
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Штаб-квартира Аллеи славы Голливуда
6255 Sunset BlvdMust see! Tourist attractions and shops line the walk!
Hollywood Sign
Popular hike with locals and tourists.
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Highland AvenueLocal venue for shows.
Доджер-стэдиум
1000 Vin Scully AveGo see a game at Dodger Stadium!
Debbie Reynolds Legacy Studios
11401 Chandler BlvdTake a movement class at the famous Debbie Reynolds dance studios.
Roller coasters! It’s a little bit of a trek, but again, roller coasters...
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Magic Mountain
Roller coasters! It’s a little bit of a trek, but again, roller coasters...
Museum of Death
6363 Hollywood BlvdMorbid to some, perfect to others.
Музей автомобилей Петерсена
6060 Wilshire BlvdVintage cars on display!
Famous art museum with a nice collection. The lamps out front are a popular attraction.
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Музей искусств округа Лос-Анджелес
5905 Wilshire BlvdFamous art museum with a nice collection. The lamps out front are a popular attraction.
Dinosaurs! Historic building! Must see!
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Лос-Анджелесский музей естественной истории
900 W Exposition BlvdDinosaurs! Historic building! Must see!
Picnic in the shade, or maybe catch some Shakespeare by the old zoo ruins (if the timing is right).
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DrivePicnic in the shade, or maybe catch some Shakespeare by the old zoo ruins (if the timing is right).
Okay, so it’s kinda far... but you can get there on the Metro and if you’ve got the time you should go check out Santa Monica (the beach and the pier).
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierOkay, so it’s kinda far... but you can get there on the Metro and if you’ve got the time you should go check out Santa Monica (the beach and the pier).
A hike up to a cool destination for any Cold War or history buffs. This park was once a Nike missile control site. Great views!
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Nike Missile Control Site LA-96
17500 Mulholland DrA hike up to a cool destination for any Cold War or history buffs. This park was once a Nike missile control site. Great views!
Getting Around
Public Transportation Options
This is the closest Metro Public Transit Station around. To ride: get a Tap card ($2) at one of the Tap kiosks and load an amount (one ride with 2 hrs of transfers is $1.75, but we recommend preloading $5 - $10 if you want to get a few rides in before needing to reload the card). Tap cards can be reloaded at kiosks located at Metro Train Stations. The cards don’t expire and can be used on any future trips to LA that you may have. We recommend downloading the GoMetro and Via apps to get the most out of Metro.
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North Hollywood Station Park and Ride
5350 Lankershim BlvdThis is the closest Metro Public Transit Station around. To ride: get a Tap card ($2) at one of the Tap kiosks and load an amount (one ride with 2 hrs of transfers is $1.75, but we recommend preloading $5 - $10 if you want to get a few rides in before needing to reload the card). Tap cards can be reloaded at kiosks located at Metro Train Stations. The cards don’t expire and can be used on any future trips to LA that you may have. We recommend downloading the GoMetro and Via apps to get the most out of Metro.