Santa Monica State Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

1. Santa Monica State Beach

9.5
1432 Palisades Beach Rd (at Colorado Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Beach · Downtown Santa Monica · 334 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Haack: Love it. Rent a bike and cycle all the way to Manhattan Beach. Great day spent in LA.

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: I just swam immediately after eating. I feel great.

Emma G.Emma Goo: People watch; bring a sketchbook or camera. Feel the sand beneath yer feet. Enjoy the immensity of the sea. Stop by a divey hole in the wall; beer it up. Churro. Rent a cruiser. Ferris wheel it. Relax

Universal Studios Hollywood is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

2. Universal Studios Hollywood

9.4
100 Universal City Plz (btwn Barham & Lankershim Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Amusement Park · Universal City · 984 tips and reviews

--: i love this place and now they have a new tour in the morning its so fun don't miss it out

Nick J.Nick Johnson: Hop a ride on the Simpsons. Good times

PepsiPepsi: The new King Kong 360 3D ride is worth the wait. Want to cool off? Stop by the Waterworld show and be sure to sit in the front.

Beverly Wilshire Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

3. Beverly Wilshire Hotel

9.4
9500 Wilshire Blvd (at S Rodeo Dr), Beverly Hills, CA
Hotel · 100 tips and reviews

Dilara SultanDilara Sultan: Wonderfrul to stop in, grab a seat by the window and anjoy amazing food and people watch. My suggestion: Glass of Malbec wine and kobe meatballs appetiser... perfect! Read more.

Nawaf W.Nawaf Waleed: Finally LA!!!

Four Seasons Hotels and ResortsFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts: Pretty Woman, Valentine's Day, Entourage and more were filmed right here in the hotel!

The Hollywood Bowl is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

4. The Hollywood Bowl

9.4
2301 N Highland Ave (at Hollywood Bowl Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · 440 tips and reviews

Mouni R.Mouni Reddy: Best concert venue with some amazing lineups...

Ellen DeGeneresEllen DeGeneres: I love Hollywood, & I love bowls, so this is 1 of my favorite places to see a concert. Make sure to bring something to keep you warm, 'cause it gets cold! Portia brought a blanket. I brought tequila.

VH1VH1: This is my favorite venue in the country. Be sure to bring your own food and get a seat by the soundbooth, where you can see the show, the crowd, everything! – Kelly Rowland

Walt Disney Concert Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

5. Walt Disney Concert Hall

9.4
111 S Grand Ave (btwn 1st & 2nd St), Los Angeles, CA
Concert Hall · Bunker Hill · 164 tips and reviews

Brian C.Brian Chernick: Amazing acoustics with no bad seat in the house. Please make it a point in your life to see at least one show here. The architecture alone is worth the visit.

HISTORYHISTORY: Home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, this 3.6-acre complex designed by architect Frank Gehry was initially funded by Lillian Disney, widow of Walt Disney

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Look for the "Rose for Lilly" designed by Gehry as a tribute to Lillian Disney, knowing that she loved Royal Deft porcelain. More than 200 vases and 8,000 tiles were used for the fountain.

The United Theater On Broadway is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

6. The United Theater On Broadway

9.3
933 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Theater · South Park · 19 tips and reviews

Doug d.Doug de Wet: One of the Broadway Theater District's most breathtaking venues. Beautifully restored, with great sight lines, there's not a bad seat in the house.

eric b.eric bornemann: One of the most amazing theaters in North America, built by Chaplin/Fairbanks/Pickford now an awesome venue for music and opera. Beautifully gothic and glorious.

Leonard W.Leonard Wong: No AC in this venue. At when I went.

République is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

7. République

9.3
624 S La Brea Ave (at W 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Hancock Park · 267 tips and reviews

Ricky S.Ricky Sherrill: Fresh juice, coffee, fresh bread & pastries, homemade jams, &must try bacon and eggs makes my list of top breakfast spots. Lunch & dinner is okay too. The move here is to go early & avoid the lines.

LAistLAist: Noshing on the jambon buerre sandwich while sipping a coffee and reading the paper at a corner table atthe spots sun-soaked bistro area might make you feel like you're spending an afternoon in France. Read more.

LAistLAist: Because of the quality of the breads and baked goods, we'd recommend brioche French toast, salmon tartine with avocado, and the classic croque madame are just a few of the stand outs on the menu. Read more.

The Original Farmers Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

8. The Original Farmers Market

9.3
6333 W 3rd St (at Fairfax Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Farmers Market · Mid-City West · 320 tips and reviews

Sean K.Sean Kinney: Something for everyone, and. Just about every kind of food. Also there is seating upstairs if it looks full. Free parking with validation for 2 hrs.

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: I prefer picking an exotic piece of fruit myself, however dangerous the circumstances, but the quality and selection of tastes here might be worth risking your life for as well, should it be crowded.

BravoBravo: A small glimpse into Old Hollywood with produce stands and lots of really good food stalls. -Danielle Keene, Top Chef Just Desserts

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

9. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

9.3
900 Exposition Blvd (at Vermont Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · South LA · 134 tips and reviews

Jonathan P.Jonathan Payne: Great museum! Wide and sprawling and teeming with information and history, it's located next to USC and the Science museum. You could spend a couple of days visiting it all!

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Check out First Fridays featuring lectures, bands, DJs and special museum tours! Also, don't forget to see the Space Shuttle Endeavour on display out front! Read more.

Los AngelesLos Angeles: The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is the largest natural history museum in the western United States with more than 33 million specimens and artifacts

Bestia is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

10. Bestia

9.3
2121 E 7th Pl (at Santa Fe Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 249 tips and reviews

Doug d.Doug de Wet: Amazing agnolotti: Agnolotti alla Vaccinara, made with cacao pasta, are melt in your mouth, tender, sweet, savory, comforting tummy smiles on a plate.

EaterEater: There's heavy emphasis on house-cured meats, pizzas, and pastas, with unexpected and inspired flavors. The beverage program here, from cocktails to wine, is a hit, too. [Eater 38 Member]

Melissa R.Melissa Richardson Banks aka Downtown Muse: Tartufo black truffle pizza and Cavatelli alla Norcina pasta (ricotta dumplings, more black truffles!) are THE best! Start with chicken liver crostino. For dessert? Try the chocolate tart!

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

11. Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

9.3
300 S Doheny Dr (at W 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · Mid-City West · 67 tips and reviews

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: Excellent location, historic Hollywood feel, Four Seasons world class service! It's all in the details; smooth checkin, posh layout and tremendous views. A whole extravagant world into itself

Tommy HilfigerTommy Hilfiger: “This is a beautiful historic LA hotel; the rooms feel like a home away from home. The Four Seasons has outstanding service – I feel like I’m on vacation even when I’m here for business.” -TH

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Updated rooms at the Four Seasons now have private terraces and marble baths.

Ysabel West Hollywood is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

12. Ysabel West Hollywood

9.2
945 N Fairfax Ave, West Hollywood, CA
New American Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

Ahmet D.Ahmet Douas: A very classy lounge. Great drinks and great music

Natalie G.Natalie Guerra: Want to see some celebrities? Come here. The new trendy spot in LA by the people from Laurel Hardware.

Kevin M.Kevin Mac: I was there attending a pre-Oscar Hollywood soiree and while the buyout of the entire venue was overwhelming for the staff, they were pros!

Angelini Osteria is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

13. Angelini Osteria

9.2
7313 Beverly Blvd (btwn N Fuller Ave & N Poinsettia Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 92 tips and reviews

Julian F.Julian Fang: The warm tripe is a must have. Ask for it if it's not on the menu.

EaterEater: High quality rustic Northern Italian fare served within a small, minimalist space. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Meat Lasagna

Bavel is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

14. Bavel

9.2
500 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Arts District · 42 tips and reviews

Tabi Y.Tabi Yoo: A really beautiful + huge space serving delicious, authentic food. Favorites include: the baba ghanoush w fried pita, tomato & plum salad, grilled prawns, & the vanilla date crème brûlée for dessert!

Marcelo G.Marcelo Garcia: Overrated. Had the lamb, the mushrooms, the scallops, and the babaganoush which was by far the best thing but then again you can make it at home or just get it at any middle eastern cafe.

Michael A.Michael Alderete: Lamb shawarma was amazing. Grilled prawns were sublime. Both desserts were excellent, with unusual, contrasting flavors.

Hollywood Farmer's Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Los Angeles.

15. Hollywood Farmer's Market

9.2
Ivar Ave (btwn Sunset & Hollywood), Los Angeles, CA
Farmers Market · Central Hollywood · 142 tips and reviews

The StandardThe Standard: LA (Shop, See) Stop by this epic market every Sunday to shop beautiful produce and enjoy food from all over the world, made fresh onsite.

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: In the heart of Hollywood, this Farmer's market not only has locally grown fruits & vegetables, but street musicians, exotic wares, flowers & great food vendors! Try the pupusas! Every Sunday, 8am-1pm Read more.

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Pick veggies w/ the stars at Hollywood Sunday Farmers Market. Go @metrolosangeles 2 Hollywood/Vine & walk 2 Ivar