Grab some street tacos in the courtyard outside of the Music Center, 2 authentic tacos w/ fresh salsa for $8
Matilda was fabulous! Angelenos, go to the theatre! It was a fantastic experience.
LEAP OF FAITH!!!
It's easy to walk past this place, but the interior is an extraordinary example of 1920's Moroccan design. Stop in for a coffee or a drink, or just look around. Make sure you visit the courtyard.
Amid the Chaos that is L.A Live, you can find sanctuary at this historic hotel. Like something out of the film Casablanca, this place provides a great burger and fries deal for only $8. Dine by pool.
This is a must to-do when you're in LA. I love the self-audio tour. It only takes about 45 minutes. The gardens are beautiful
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
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.
While it may not be as secluded as some of the other parks in L.A., Grand Park still delivers with plenty of great spots to picnic right in the heart of downtown. Read more.
Have an al fresco dinner by the fountain.
4th of July was a lot of fun! Just don't come hungry...food truck lines were so long! Fireworks were awesome...had good time!!
Come an hour before a show and enjoy the beautiful architecture!
Pre-order food and drinks to avoid long lines at intermission
Placido Domingo is great as Simon bottanegra. 1 of versus more obscure operasy
The Ritz-Carlton Club Level includes a Club Lounge with a dedicated concierge and panoramic views to the west of the Hollywood Sign, the Santa Monica Mountains, and sunsets to the ocean.
take in the “Tastes of 24” menu at WP24 Lounge from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. every night except Sunday. For festival goers, worker bees and loft dwellers, enjoy three courses for a mere $24 as well as drink s Read more.
Housed on floors 22 through 26 of the 54-story JW Marriott, this Ritz offers jaw-dropping views.
It's one of my favorite venues in LA. The place is big, spacious, clean and has plenty of seating. It's close to Staples Center, there is a mall near and plenty of restaurants nearby. - Penina Mezei
We're here for the Emmys with a few of these. Watching from home? Check out our backstage live camera to see what goes on behind the scenes! Read more.
The ESPYS have been held at the Nokia Theatre since 2008. Notable hosts have included Justin Timberlake, Samuel Jackson, Seth Meyers, Rob Riggle and Jon Hamm. Not a bad starting five.
Island monarch coffee (IMC) offers the best Hawaiian Kona coffee blend starting at $2! Organic tea, various drinks offered and amazing meal options. Free wifi, 10818A Jefferson blvd. culver city
This is the third largest public library in the country
Beautiful fountains and art in the gardens
Bars, concert venues, and good restaurants. Not cheap, but good go-to place when you want some sort of food.
There's no end to the awesome concerts and live music at L.A. LIVE - including the STAPLES Center, Nokia Theatre, Club Nokia, the GRAMMY Museum, and pop-up events on the plaza. Come early for dinner! Read more.
Yes, it is downtown, but worth the trip to take in all the action. You will find great concerts, games, press conferences, and other cool events. The plaza is a multimedia frenzy!
“The MOCA boasts the most impressive collection of contemporary American art in the United States. It brings such a unique variety of artists and artistic culture to the heart of Los Angeles.” -TH
Admission is FREE every Thursday evening, 5-8pm, so make a special trip during the Downtown Art Walk (held every 2nd Thursday). Keep in mind: It's closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Read more.
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) holds one of the country’s most comprehensive collections of American and European art created since 1940, with more than 5,000 objects
Try the B.S.A. Burger - Crunchy Bacon, juicy beef and fresh avacado.
Check in during #4sqday on Monday 4/16 and get $2 off your first Irish tap beer and FREE Pub Fries! Read more.
Try the pickle back: a shot of whiskey with a pickle juice chaser. No, it's good.
All pastas are made in house. BYOB. Bring some wine and enjoy the delicious meal in the outdoor seating area.
Get the flan!
They have vegan and vegetarian options. And organic teas.
A great music library. Really, a beautiful facility overall.
Staff Tip! Dan (Concert Manager): Go to the café & re-live your college days. Try the grill special - cheap and tastier than dorm food.
Get here extremely early for class on Saturdays. Parking is a bear!!!!
It has Free wifi, Starbucks, a Sprinkles cupcake store. What else do you need? :) Shops, restaurants, Gym, etc., plus all the other lovely eateries, and shops around that general Downtown LA area.
FIGat7th Downtown Festival 2013 celebrates creativity through music, dance, visual art, theatre and film.
This is actually the 7+FIG Farmer's Market. This venue has been producing a FM for several years, I believe about 16 to be exact. We underwent a revitalization and upgraded the market a year ago.
The Cucumber mint lemonade is incredibly refreshing! And don't miss the "budino" dessert.
Grab a seat on the patio if you can it's nice. Happy hour is amazing drinks aren't stiff enough but the sautéed calamari the bruschetta the polenta were amazing. But hey, $3-$5 a plate?
Centrally located on Figueroa, featuring 20-foot ceilings, indoor and outdoor seating, and a menu with something for everyone, Soleto has your date night, happy hour and power lunch covered. Read more.
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