Tips from a local to visit the iconic places but with a blend of non-touristy spots. Sure you can go to The Grove and walk down the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but there's so much more to LA
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RESTAURANTS AND CAFES
Restaurants and cafes I love as an LA local
It's like Disneyland for food. You MUST visit the iconic family owned bakery Porto's!! Every single location is perfect, the customer service is incredible and I've never had bad food or a bad experience. They don't just have baked goods, their food ...
Porto's Bakery & Cafe | Porto's Bakery
Delicious clean food, you know how chicken has been tasting off lately? Their chicken is really good. I have no idea where they source it from but they claim to have quality ingredients and they have a great standard. My go to is the el diablo panini...
Urth Caffé - European-style café
Arts & Entertainment
Places I like to go on the weekend as an LA local
The Getty is my favorite museum in LA! I always take friends and family visiting me here. It accommodates a lot of people without feeling overwhelming or claustrophobic. There is a lot of art and I prefer it over the Getty Villa. There are endless pl...
The Getty
The Broad is a fun museum full of contemporary art. I love the infinity mirror rooms (need to make a reservation) and I wish you could stay in there longer than one minute. Tickets are free but parking isn't, like most museums in LA. $17 for 3 hours ...
The Broad
Outdoor Activities
Ways to get fresh air in LA without hiking
Beautiful gardens and they hold cool events
Descanso Gardens
I've been here multiple times and still haven't covered the whole place. It's beautiful and has a variety of flowers and aesthetics
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
I love the view from here it's just iconic for LA. But parking is a nightmare 😅 Be at the top at least an hour before sunset to make sure you're there for it because everyone has the same idea. You definitely need to dedicate a few hours minimum to ...