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Things to Do, Places to Eat, and Places to see in LA from an LA Girl
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The drinks are good and the shrimp Al mojo is TO DIE FOR
DADA EP
Some of the best Italian food in LA. Their Focaccia and honey butter is one of the best in town. I highly recommend the short rib ragu mafaldine. But everything you get IS A HIT
Bacetti Trattoria
Quaint Portuguese wine bar that makes you feel like you’re in Lisbon. Their food is delicious and great for sharing. Ideal spot for any occasion!
Barra Santos
One of the best restaurants LA has to offer. I’m still thinking about the beef tongue wagyu!
firstborn
Go see and be seen. This is one of those spots that feels snooty but the staff is great and knowledgeable. Food here is also very good. Just snag a reservation as it can get CROWDED
Seco
Some of the best Mexican fusion sushi that is not sushi estilo Sinaloa. I love the hamachi choco
SANTŌ - Updated November 2025 - 487 Photos & 246 Reviews
An institution with great food and drinks. My go to is the chicken liver toast and beet salad
The Black Cat | Silver Lake
Great ice cream and great banana splits, the best even!
Fluffy McCloud's
Old Hollywood institution with delicious food and drinks! Stop by for constellation club every third Saturday of the month and if you’re into fruity drinks: the green tea martini is IT !
The Formosa
We’ve got Europe at home. Bar Siesta is a cozy Spanish wine bar with amazing tapas and yes the batatas bravas are some of the best!
Bar Siesta
Comfort Italian food, great ambience and great drinks. The chicken parm is great and so is the vodka sauce pasta!
Little Dom's
Some of the best food I’ve had in a while. Their salads are dressed to perfection, the bread and cheese plate: SPECTACULAR, the Gnocchi is a toasty pillowy perfection, their grilled fish entree is also amazing. Don’t forget to support small businesse...
BETSY
Places To See
One of my favorite parks nestled in the outskirts of downtown. Bathrooms readily available, with a stunning south east view of the downtown skyline. This park is perfect for a date, hot girl picnic, or a small leisure activity
Vista Hermosa Natural Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
One of the most well rounded garden and cultural spaces in LA county. The entrance price is worth everything you get to see around the entire compound. I recommend going early to be able to see all of the museums that are on site.
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
The best museum in Los Angeles for movie aficionados from the trivia winners to people just getting into film they have everything for everyone. Their exhibits are very well curated. They have an annual themed exhibit that you can’t miss!
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
I’ve yet to visit the new building but the LACMA is one of the greatest collections out there that incorporates modern art with old works together that covers the foundational culture of LA
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
The MOCA is an underrated museum, with a sister campus on the other side of town I’ve seen some of the most well thought out and intentional exhibits here.
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
Don’t want to do the full hike to the Hollywood sign? This is as close as you’re going to get without sweating. The park is nice for a picnic and has beautiful views of Hollywood / Westside. There is a small back trail that provides ample and closer ...
Lake Hollywood Park
One of my favorite parks in the east Hollywood area. Featuring a unesco world heritage site this small park is perfect for a date, painting session, hot girl picnic, and a club meeting spot. I recommend making a reservation to look around the hollyho...
Barnsdall Art Park
This is for my people that love exploring historical homes. Can you believe they moved these houses to this complex? Book a tour and explore a lovely history of historic LA architecture
Heritage Square Museum
Places To Drink (cafés and bars)
The best matcha in LA. Sweetened to perfection with Fig and Vanilla (I order without the cold foam and with oat milk for for matcha forward flavor) they just opened one in Silverlake for those that can’t make it out to the valley
Yala Coffee
Spectacular coffee and spot for the coffee connoisseur in your life. Their hot chocolate is some of the best and imported straight from Oaxaca. This coffee shop is one of the most underrated gems in Montebello!
Café Santo
Very cute bar where the dirty martinis are DWIRTY there was a food pop up called ambrosia when I went and they post up on Tuesdays so great drinks and great food
The Thirsty Crow