One of favorite museums! They showcase work of important regional, national and international designers, providing a forum for contemporary issues in design that are helping to shape the city.
A wonderful architecture and design hub of activity.
Show your TAP card for $5 off admission. That means 2 for 1 admission if you're on a date!
Great place to find the perfect gift. Lots of japanese-inspired pieces. Store sells items that are contemporary, beautiful and just simply cool! They even have registry service :)
cool selection. they have a lot of unique books, jewelry for gifts or urself ;D fun place~
The store has a little bit of everything good, and a wide range of blown glass, rare design books, japanese tea sets, and Tair Mercier placemats. Read more.
For some of the best contemporary art exhibits in the city, as well as good food, film screenings and other special events, LACMA can't be topped.
Contemporary art is always a big source of inspiration for design. The LACMA space itself is worth a visit.
Contemporary museum and my college favorite hang out/work spot! Wife & I decided that we needed a few of our pre wedding photos shot here!!!
A super-artsy store that has a great mix of vintage and contemporary clothes. You not only have an adventure sifting through everything but you get a great deal too. —Aly Michalka, actress
This store is amazing! Great clothes for a decent price! Shoe section is delicious!
Going shopping after work to wait out traffic! SHOPPING! SHOES! CUPCAKES! This is what girls do!
This shop is filled with pristine contemporary castoffs. Expect Stella McCartney jackets, Mayle dresses, Chloé blouses, new Hermès bags, and Prada shoes from a few seasons ago.
Christos Garkinos' highly-selective consignment-based vintage shop is Hollywood legend, offering an impeccably preserved selection of vintage from the '30s through modern day. [ESSENTIAL LA SHOPS] Read more.
For the best in vintage fashion! Lanvin, Chanel…it's too much! A women's paradise!- Gloria, The Arrangement
Contemporary French restaurant Bagatelle has happy hour from 7 to 9 p.m. and features $8 bites like tuna tartare and flat breads, plus $6 champagne, $8 wines and $10 vodka cocktails. Read more.
Whether you're at Bagatelle for a wild Saturday night or a boozy Sunday brunch, be sure to order the Remember When cocktail, pictured, or the Girl from Rio cocktail, both made with VEEV.
Long story short, THEY changed the reservation three times. they took over an hour to get us out table when we had a reservation. After that they tried to get us to move. I could go on and on. Awful.
Rick Bayless's LA outpost delivers stunning contemporary Mexican in a high-ceilinged setting. Try one of the superb ceviches with a pour of CD!
Beautiful restaurant with a lively atmosphere. Recommend the short rib sopes!
Sipping Tequila is plentiful +1 Crab and shrimp enchilada is to die for +1 Lounge +1
Contemporary Californian cuisine that fuses Vietnamese & Hispanic flavors. Specialty: Bánh mì, meat & vegetable sandwiches served on a Vietnamese baguette
Why Famous: Contemporary Californian cuisine that fuses Vietnamese & Hispanic flavors. Specialty: Bánh mì, meat & vegetable sandwiches served on a Vietnamese baguette
Hands down best tacos and the Bahn Mi are super fantastic!
This work of art featuring 202 restored cast iron antique street lamps is a great place to take a date. It is usually easy to find street parking at night in the area.
A wonderful example of public art on display—it promotes physical interaction between the public and the assemblage sculpture.
A must-see when you're in LA.
Delicious array of sandwiches, salads, and deli sides. The cane sugar root beer is also impressive!
Honestly I could eat the Not So Fried Chicken Sandwich (with BBQ sauce) 7 times a week...as opposed to the four times a week I usually currently eat it. #rawr #chomp #yum
Fun staff and free samples while you wait for your to-go order! Kurobuta pork belly banh mi is fantastic.
The California club is delicious. Enjoy with any of their fresh juices.
If you are a beginner, you should order the Big Macro.
The M Chop is a macrobiotic wonder based, we're told, on the Taoist principles of balancing yin & yang. It's organic, a full meal, satisfying, delicious and it's our choice for the best salad in town. Read more.
Loving every minute of the visit! The collection was great, the display was fantastic! We also took the vault tour and it was amazing! Worth every penny...
Site of the 5th Annual LA Weekly Food & Wine Event, PLATE! Sample delicious dishes from the best LA restaurants amidst historic cars - including the Bat-Mobile, the DeLorean and the Love Bug! Read more.
Rapper Notorious B.I.G. was leaving the Soul Train Music Awards when he was gunned down in a drive-by shooting on March 9, 1997 at the red light at Wilshire and Fairfax.
Wait untill 7 to get free parking in the official parking lot across the street
Etsy craft night here is great! Free beer and crafts with admission!
Primarily focused on folklore and folk art, features exhibits that cover artistic expression from around the globe, showcasing a wide variety of cultures. Free admission on the 1st Weds of every month
Buy one Adult Admission, get one free
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