Ok… these are all my golden gem spots so don't go ruining em!! Lol. All jokes aside, these places have had me coming back for years. I love them so much & they are very special to me. Can't believe I am giving them away but I am not one to gateke...
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
It makes sense I have a lot of outdoor activities to recommend… it's my favorite!
Observatory yes, but also so many amazing hikes! I also love the tennis courts!!
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive - the perfect walking/running trail around the golf course!!
CRYSTAL SPRINGSCity of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
My FAVORITE place to play tennis!! (it's free! Typically don't have to wait long for a court to open)
Griffith Park Tennis
you have to get the fresh orange juice!!
Atwater Village Farmers' Market
so cute & had live jazz music when I went!!
Farmers' Market | Beverly Hills, CA
Perfect for getting a good view of the city & not too hard!! (So you can take friends, family, etc and not be out of breathe while talking)
Riverside Trail to Vista Viewpoint, California
Love this trail up to the observatory!
East Observatory Trail, California
Be respectful of the surfers bc I'm pretty sure this is an elite spot for them, but I love sitting on the beach & watching them!!
Topanga Beach – Beaches & Harbors
One of the few beaches you can have legal bonfires!
Dockweiler State Beach – Beaches & Harbors
A very famous Malibu beach you have to see at least once :)
El Matador State Beach
This place is not talked about enough… displays all the plant life from different continents!!
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
When I first moved here this was a spot people immediately told me to go check out. So unique and tranquil! Still can't believe people live here.
Venice Canals
Walk to the very end and climb over the rocks - theres a little cove where you might see dolphins or even a whale!
Point Dume State Beach - California State Parks - CA.gov
Restaurants
This is barely scratching the surface, I'm going to dive deep soon!
I go here often for my friday night dinner!
All India Cafe - Indian Restaurant in Glendale
Food is delicious and portions are GREAT
Tarme Mediterranean Grill
This very much might be a ghost kitchen but if you are vegan order it on UberEats it's my FAVORITE greasy/cheat meal!!!
Cruzer Pizza 100% Vegan - Vegan Restaurant in Los Angeles, CA
This place had such cute vibes & amazing menu of vegan and regular pizzas!
Pitfire Pizza Echo Park
She's groovy and she's thai - we love her
Night + Market Song
The only vegan restaurant I've found that actually feels like it could be for a fancy occasion!
Gracias Madre
This place… makes me so happy…
Just What I Kneaded • Vegan Goodies in Los Angeles
A little pricier but omfg so good
Spina
Also pricier but we treated ourselves one time and omg… best falafel & has orange swirl icecream…
Saffy's
Other Food & Drinks
Likewise - more to come here too!
Shops, food, and food truck market on Sundays!!
ROW DTLA
love this spot!
Black Elephant Coffee (Atwater Village)
Anything Toluca Lake I love <3
Forman's Whiskey Tavern
Vegan bakery :') need I say more :')
Erin McKenna's Bakery LA
This is my secret most favorite bar ever but I'm sharing it because I would cry if it ever went out of business
Catcher In The Rye
I just rly love the vibes here
The Red Lion Tavern
Arts & Entertainment
If it's a flea, a concert, a sports game, a good time… I'm there.
This is up there as one of my favorite fleas
Los Feliz Flea
Good if you want to buy clothing/jewelry!
Silverlake Flea
This is a larger flea so really good if you are in the mood to spend money!! (You'll want to spend lots of money trust me ahah)
Melrose Trading Post
I have only gone once as a spectator but I am determined to go soon to get furniture - everyone always gets the best home stuff here!
Rose Bowl - RGCShows. The world's most unusual flea market the ...
Dodger game… duhhhhh
Dodger Stadium
LA Lakers, LA Kings…… plz
Crypto.com Arena
I have yet to go here I want to so badly
LA Clippers Headquarters - Intuit Dome
Little pricier for bowling but suchhhh great vibes
Highland Park Bowl
I've never been but my friend has & it's right by me so I wanna go!!
Moonlight Rollerway
She's small but mighty
Los Angeles Zoo
Love this venue!! (anything griffith park I love basically lol)
The Greek Theatre
Just went here for the first time i loved ittt!!!!
Hollywood Bowl
Local Favorites
Special places <3
Hot yoga soooo good
Kinship Yoga
I went here my first time in LA, a must see!
The Last Bookstore
She's up there in the mountain but so cute!!!
Lost Books, Plants & Vinyl
Most afforable massage place I've found so far! (Let me know if anyone can beat it)
