Damian is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Los Angeles.

1. Damian

9.0
2132 E 7th Pl, Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 4 tips and reviews

Doug d.Doug de Wet: Outstanding all around! Breezy patio with tropical vibe is inviting and comfortable, bright, beautiful food, warm, attentive service observant of safety protocols, ample space between tables.

SopitasSopitas: Brunch game is another level!

Rachel K.Rachel K: The tamale de elote is a perfect size. Sweet and creamy.

Good Boy Bob Coffee is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Los Angeles.

2. Good Boy Bob Coffee

9.0
2058 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA
Coffee Shop · 12 tips and reviews

Jeff B.Jeff Bowen: Cool, bright space with comfortable couches and chairs. Good, simple coffee menu as well as some small pastries and snacks. Wi-Fi password is "gbb_coffee". Multiple outlets available.

TT: They have housemade almond milk, sweetened with dates.

Brian C.Brian Carroll: Cold brew and hipster vibe

Trader Joe's is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Los Angeles.

3. Trader Joe's

8.3
6130 Laurel Canyon Blvd (at Erwin St), North Hollywood, CA
Grocery Store · 1 tip

Lau U.Lau U: I always like Trader Joe’s but this new spot is great, because it is wide, bright, the people are friendly and you don't feel tight. Without parking problem in an open mall that promises to be fine.

Metro Cafe is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Los Angeles.

4. Metro Cafe

8.2
603 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (Arizona), Santa Monica, CA
Coffee Shop · 4 tips and reviews

Tiffany H.Tiffany Ho: A hidden gem of a place with great coffee in a bright, spacious and cozy cafe. There's also shaded outdoor seating and free wifi.

Jeff B.Jeff Bowen: Simple, super-friendly, pay-what-you-want coffee shop with lots of seating inside and outside. Good community vibes. Wi-Fi password is “metropolis”.

Oleg L.Oleg Levy: Free Wi-Fi and electricity. You pay as much as you want as it's all charity based

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Los Angeles.

5. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

8.5
4034 Crenshaw Blvd (at Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA
Donut Shop · Leimert Park · 24 tips and reviews

Trev E.Trev E: Friendly staff, huge sitting area with bright natural light and free wi-fi. don't miss the free samples

Allison F.Allison Foster: They serve Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf drinks here!

Greta A.Greta Alvarez: Original Glazed Donuts for the win.

H Hotel Los Angeles, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Los Angeles.

6. H Hotel Los Angeles, Curio Collection by Hilton

7.8
6151 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · West Los Angeles · 5 tips and reviews

Lisa W.Lisa Wise: Our suite was amazing, huge and bright. Comfortable bed, big TVs in both rooms, little kitchen. 300 a night was worth it

Alk R.Alk Reyna 👸🏻: Súper comfortable hotel and bed, spacious rooms! Pillows 3/5 too high. incredible gym open 24/7. Also next to the airport, downstairs there is a coffee shop and a subWay. Shuttle every 15m for free.

Lily T.Lily Tommy: So hard to get Uber from airport to here because it’s too near to go by car. However seriously hard to walk with big bagagges

Menchie's is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Los Angeles.

7. Menchie's

8.0
17245 Ventura Blvd (at Louise Ave), Encino, CA
Frozen Yogurt Shop · 13 tips and reviews

Katarina T.Katarina T: Celebrity hot spot! Friendly staff, lots of interesting flavors, clean, bright.

@SocialSweet S.@SocialSweet Spot: Ah this place was great too! Sweet staff and the lemon meringue swirled w toasted marshmallow topped w Moches was delish! I'm liking Encino, cute city and people

Beth L.Beth Lucas: Outdoor fire pit, water for the doggies and tons of healthy froYo!

Primo Passo Coffee Co. is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Los Angeles.

8. Primo Passo Coffee Co.

8.8
702 Montana Ave (at 7th St), Santa Monica, CA
Coffee Shop · Wilshire-Montana · 49 tips and reviews

Björn S.Björn Sch: Sublime coffee, great atmosphere, good downbeat electro music, very bright with lots of natural light, very friendly staff. Only minus is the Valspeak audience.

ZachZach: Mocha here is sweetened (perfectly) unlike some other shops. Don't miss monkey bread.

David G.David Garber: Best cold brew in North Santa Monica.

Sarita's Pupuseria is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Los Angeles.

9. Sarita's Pupuseria

8.1
317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Latin American Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Jamie L.Jamie Lin: A heavenly combo of meat & cheese in the pupusa perfectly cut by the bright acid of the cabbage slaw on top

Chris S.Chris Steele: Order a pupusa. Any variety will satisfy.

Kaitlin L.Kaitlin Lee: pupusa and horchata - good price - takes credit cards and horchata is refreshing!

Little Sister is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Los Angeles.

10. Little Sister

8.3
523 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA
Asian Restaurant · Financial District · 56 tips and reviews

Doug d.Doug de Wet: Our server recommended the refreshing grilled prawn salad. Bursting with bright, bold flavors and fresh herbs, it was crunchy and wonderful.

Mitzi Y.Mitzi Y.: Amazing flavors. Favorites include the pho gỏi cuốn and their take on one of my grandma's comfort food dishes, mapo tofu/dofu.

Roberto C.Roberto Chan: It's always crowded here, suggest to make reservation here, recommend the lemongrass chicken, red braised lamb curry

Tocaya Organica is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Los Angeles.

11. Tocaya Organica

9.3
1715 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews

F. B.F. Bastard: Fresh and flavorful Mexican in the kind of bright, airy space that makes you want to move to LA.

Wondering F.Wondering Feet: Healthy locally sourced contemporary Mexican food! Delicious, love the quinoa & black beans bowl.

Jonathan W.Jonathan Wells: The two taco combo with two sides is a great and delicious deal. Recommended sides - the guacamole with plantain chips and the sweet corn tamale. Yum!

Varga is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Los Angeles.

12. Varga

7.5
2714 Main St, Santa Monica, CA
Boutique · Ocean Park · 3 tips and reviews

Jianna T.Jianna Termini: The girl w bright red hair is fantastic!!

Amy G.Amy G: Cute lil boutique. Some great finds and the store design has great vintage touch.

Suzette F.Suzette Franck: Awesome store definitely coming back

Zankou Chicken is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Los Angeles.

13. Zankou Chicken

8.0
10760 Riverside Dr (at Lankershim Blvd.), North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Angela J.Angela Jude: Can't go wrong with anything on the menu here. If you love crunchy falafel, this is the spot! Garlic sauce and the bright pickled turnips are great additions to every meal.

Bob GentryBob Gentry: I eat here more than any other place in LA. The garlic paste is so addictive that I want to inject it right into my main artery with a turkey basting syringe.

Bob G.Bob Gentry: I've checked into this place 27 times and I'm still not Mayor? Who do I need to sleep with to get that mayor title???

Thyme Cafe and Market is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Los Angeles.

14. Thyme Cafe and Market

8.4
1630 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Breakfast Spot · Ocean Park · 52 tips and reviews

GeorgeGeorge: Bright atmosphere, great sandwiches, salads, desserts; lots of (expensive) products/snacks to buy whilst you're deciding what to order. Friendly staff.

BlackboardEatsBlackboardEats: menu musts: fried egg on pretzel croissant; challah french toast; grilled chicken and fig; spanakopita; beet and goat cheese salad. $$.

Alex G.Alex Grossman: great caps!

Urban Light is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Los Angeles.

15. Urban Light

9.3
5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Sculpture Garden · Mid-City West · 62 tips and reviews

Fatma G.Fatma Genc: It's sooooooooo bright

Ashley R.Ashley Rudolph: You can't visit LA without taking a photo at Urban Light. It's become a must see.

Rafael O.Rafael Ochoa: A wonderful example of public art on display—it promotes physical interaction between the public and the assemblage sculpture.