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Los Ángeles Activities
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items These are my favorite gems of LA. As you can see, I definitely took advantage of the food places here. These are all my own opinions of locations. Parking may differ based on location so look it up beforehand. If you do visit be nice and respectful t...
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Educational
I love the Getty! Make sure to book the reservations online and go to the right location. There is two separate locations. The villa is even more beautiful but both have great views.
Getty Museum
I love this museum. It’s humongous and very well organized. Be sure to check out any special events happening on their website. I was able to get tickets to see the butterfly exhibit.
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
I enjoy Griffith during the day but I LOVE Griffith Observatory during the night. It’s absolutely gorgeous. The view is truly indescribable. It does get pretty chilly at night but the view is worth it. You can get good shots of the Hollywood Sign fro...
Griffith Observatory
The Broad is smaller than other museums I’ve been to but the artwork is really moving. I must say to check out their website to go into the room with the lights! They’re super hard tickets to score and they only give you 60s in the room but absolutel...
The Broad
This zoo is relatively big and since it’s on the hills it gets extremely hot. They have little trains that take you around certain parts but I wouldn’t count on it. Be sure to take good walking shoes and a reusable water bottle. The exhibits here are...
Los Angeles Zoo
Love the La Brea Tarpits! Make sure to take a nice blanket to sit on the grass and enjoy the weather.
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
Views
This place has a gorgeous view and a restaurant/bar in the same floor. You do not have to be a guest to visit the restaurant but definitely be respectful and enjoy the view if there’s available seating because it does get a bit crowded. Parking is sc...
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown
This park is super cute to come watch a sunset. The neighborhood is super fancy. I loved looking at all the houses when driving through.
Lake Hollywood Park
I love this bridge. It’s cute to just come and sit to talk and take photos.
Iconic DTLA Photography Location - Park Row Bridge @ Elysian Park
The view here is super cute to watch the sunset. I would recommend taking a blanket and perhaps some food. Parking is scarce so grab the first one you see.
everett triangle park (a.k.a tear drop park)
Okay, not the house but the actual street. The view from this whole area is absolutely stunning. I have never seen LA like this before. Shoutout to my local friends for showing me.
3315 Two Tree Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90031
This bridge can be driven through from two different locations. Make sure to figure out where you want to end up so you can cross the side you want to end up on.
6th Street Viaduct
Food
The broth is amazing and it’s super cheap. I have never tasted a pho place this delicious in my 25 years of life.
Phở 999
My favorite coffee and dessert: the cheese rolls and iced dulce de leche latte.
Porto's Bakery and Cafe
The best panadería, according to the locals and now me.
La Favorita Bakery
This is a dear friends family business. They made it on a Netflix special for street tacos in LA. The meat is super tender, tortillas are made right there, and they’re generous with the portions.
TIRE SHOP TAQUERIA - Updated August 2025 - 1057 Photos & 730 ...
This place was to die for. My friends and I came here for breakfast and it was pretty empty (but then again it was a Sunday). The portions are generous and if you arrive early enough there’s plenty of parking.
Forage
This place has the CUTEST and most unique donuts I’ve ever seen. Yes, including Randy’s donuts. They’re specifically in LA so go try their coffee and donuts. Parking is a little rough but if you get lucky there’s some in the shopping center. They usu...
California Donuts
I really enjoy this restaurant. The food IS a little pricey BUT the drinks are what they’re known for. Please get the flight of margaritas 😮💨
Kalaveras
This ice cream place is super cute and delicious. It reminded me a lot of Icicles in San Jose because they roll up the ice cream. It’s in a really hard part of town to get parking so unless you uber or don’t mind driving around for parking do not go.
Holy Roly Ice Cream
This place was super cute! I got to go with friends for a birthday celebration. Their tequila tower is definitely popular! You are able to reserve but not sure what the minimum party should be for that.
3rd Base LA
Pretty good restaurant. Obviously it has a celebrity name on it so it’s popular but even if it didn’t it was delicious to eat here.
Trejo's Cantina - Hollywood
If you want to go where every UCLA student goes for brunch that has western style decor this is your place. The mimosas are pretty good though, no complaints. There’s a lot a lot of parking and in a nice part of town.
Saddle Ranch Chop House
This is a very cute picture perfect restaurant to eat at. My friends and I had the chance to go and it was a very mellow environment. It’s expensive but they have ample parking.
GRANVILLE
Everyone and their mom comes here for tacos after the Dodgers play or when you’re done from a night out. Some of the best tacos I’ve ever had (try the Al pastor, and I’m not even an Al pastor fan).
Leo's Tacos Truck
The food here is honestly very good. The service is even better. They have a bakery right inside the restaurant and it was so hard to choose on one thing. You need to park at a structure across the street but it’s not too bad. Definitely a must try i...
Bottega Louie
Lowkey, this reminds me of culichi town BUT only because the people that go act like you know what 😭
But the food was really good!! Try the aguachile🙈
Mariscos Choix
This was my favorite boba place to visit when I lived in LA.
It's Boba Time Vermont
If you’re going to Everett Park this is a must try taco spot at the bottom of the street. AMAZING TACOS.
Angel's Tijuana Tacos (@angelstijuanatacos)
Another amazing taco truck to try while in LA
El Chato Taco Truck
I came here to eat right after my graduation from UCLA. Yes, it is that good. They close really late and I absolutely did not mind the drive to go eat their tacos 🥲
TACOS LISTO - Updated August 2025 - 52 Photos & 73 Reviews
I love Urth Cafe. It was a great place to do work in but the food is also a plus. Kind of hard to find outlets so be mindful.
Urth Caffe
I really enjoyed this restaurant. I definitely recommend going if you have the time. Little Tokyo overall is an experience to walk through. :)
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
I enjoyed this sushi spot. I went on a weekday so it was kind of empty. The sushi was absolutely delicious.
Sushi Gala
Random
If you want to go somewhere that’s not the callejones but still have a lot of things to look at in one central location this is the place for you. From food, snacks, candy, toys, etc.
ALAMEDA SWAP MEET - Updated August 2025 - 109 Photos & 105 Reviews
I miss this location. They have the best variety in alcohol I’ve ever seen. If you want to shop locally and actually have options please go visit this location. You won’t regret it.
Ramirez Beverage Center
I love this place. It reminded me of home when I was living in LA. If you want to go see what la cultura looks like go visit. Bonus points if you actually get to see the mariachis play.
El Mercadito
Honestly, if I could go back to get another tattoo here I would. They only accept appointments I believe (unless things have changed) BUT their coffee is also delicious.
Supersweet Tattoos and Coffee
The grove is a nice area to just walk around in. I never really shopped here because it was so expensive but it gives very much “LA” vibes.
The Grove
This was my favorite place to study at. They close pretty late AND the way they serve is perfect for someone that has social anxiety. 😮💨 the dessert and coffee is delicious
CAFE MAK - Updated August 2025 - 1132 Photos & 988 Reviews - 612 Shatto Pl, ...
The food and coffee here is amazing. I didn’t have to wait too long and the natural lighting is great.
Bodega Park
This park is beautiful. Support local street vendors and reserve your swans ahead of time. Parking is scarce so get whatever you can.
ECHO PARK LAKECity of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Must see LA staple if you’re in the area and need to kill time. :)
The Last Bookstore
Very beautiful park if you just want to get away from the city quickly. It has a cute little trail to walk in and a good view to see the buildings. Parking is great if there’s no festival going on. :)
Los Angeles State Historic Park: Home
It’s not my most favorite place to recommend because parking really is that bad BUT it’s a good spot to see at least ONCE. It does get pretty packed so make sure if you’re gonna eat you establish yourself in one place.
Grand Central Market
Night out
Personally, I’ve never had an issue at the Reserve butttt be careful because people are constantly pick pocketing those around you. They’re just watching to see how much you drink to take your phone. Butttt it’s a cute club, they have two rooms for d...
The Reserve
If you want ratchet, great music, good drinks, but no ventilation this is your place!!! I would never go here now at the age I am but I did when I was freshly 21. It’s a very good place to have a great time. However, be careful because they pick pock...
Las Perlas
I love this area of LA. Lots of things to do at night if you don’t want to stay in. They have an arcade in one of the breweries and it’s such a cute date idea!
Arts District Brewing Company
Super good vibes here. Lots of good music and Wednesdays are noche de perreo so do with that what you will. 🤭
La Cita Bar