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MATT’S
L.A. To Do List
Version 3
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Beaches Page 3
Theme Parks & The Like Page 4
Museums, Galleries, and Such Page 5 - 7
Comedy Clubs Page 8
Movie Theater Experience Page 9 - 10
Tours Page 11
Areas For a Good Drive Page 12
Animals Page 13
TV Show Tapings Page 14 - 15
Studio Tours Page 15
Public Golf Courses Page 16
Casinos Page 17
Pacific Action Page 18
Get Outdoors! Page 19 – 20
Random Activities Page 21 - 22
Grab Bag Page 23
Overnight Trips Out of LA Page 24
Restaurants Page 25 - 40
Nightlife Page 41 - 43
Shopping Areas Page 44
Specialty Shops Page 45 - 47
Concert and Theater Venues Page 48
Sporting Events Page 49 - 50
Film Festivals Page 51 - 52
Annual Events Page 53 – 54
CONTACT ME Page 55
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EL MATADOR (secluded, sunsets, caves, rock formations)
ZUMA (surfing mecca, clean, dolphins)
PARADISE COVE (small, clean, intimate)
SURFRIDER (surfing, marine life, diving)
MALIBU LAGOON (trails, surfing, The Colony, wildlife)
SANTA MONICA (famous pier, proximity to promenade)
VENICE (quirky, people-watching, boardwalk)
DOCKWEILER (bonfires on the beach)
MANHATTAN (great walking paths, volleyball, fishing pier)
HERMOSA (beach football, activities, boardwalk)
REDONDO (great pier, deep beaches)
SAN PEDRO (wildlife, activities)
HUNTINGTON (surfing, shops)
NEWPORT (snorkeling, upscale, clean)
CRYSTAL COVE (wildlife, hiking, snorkeling, diving, surfing)
LAGUNA (upscale, multiple small beach parks, activities)
BEACHES
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UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/
SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN / HURRICANE HARBOR
http://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/index.aspx
DISNEYLAND / CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
http://disneyland.disney.go.com/
KNOTT’S BERRY FARM
http://www.knotts.com/
SOAK CITY
http://www.knotts.com/public/park/soakcity/index.cfm
LEGOLAND
http://california.legoland.com/
MEDIEVAL TIMES
http://www.medievaltimes.com/buenapark.aspx
PIRATE’S DINNER ADVENTURE
http://www.piratesdinneradventure.com/
RAGING WATERS
http://www.ragingwaters.com/indexmain.html
THEME PARKS & THE LIKE
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THE GETTY CENTER (art, architecture, gardens)
http://www.getty.edu/visit/
THE GETTY VILLA (ancient art, architecture, gardens)
http://www.getty.edu/visit/
LA COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART (LACMA) (art)
http://www.lacma.org/
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART (MOCA) (contemporary art)
http://www.moca.org/
NORTON SIMON MUSEUM (art)
http://www.nortonsimon.org/
HUNTINGTON GARDENS & LIBRARY (art, gardens, books)
http://www.huntington.org/default.aspx
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM (natural/cultural world)
http://www.nhm.org/site/
MUSEUM OF NEON ART (um… neon art)
http://www.neonmona.org/flash/
THE PAGE MUSEUM (LA BREA TAR PITS) (fossils)
http://www.tarpits.org/
MUSEUM, GALLERIES, AND SUCH
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AMPAS GALLERY (cinema, the Academy)
http://www.oscars.org/events-exhibitions/venues-ticketing/galleries.html
MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE (cultural)
http://www.museumoftolerance.com
PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM (automobiles)
http://www.petersen.org/
AUDRY CENTER: MUSEUM OF THE WEST (history/culture)
http://theautry.org/
HAMMER MUSEUM (art)
http://hammer.ucla.edu/
THE GAMBLE HOUSE (architecture, furniture, art, craft)
http://www.gamblehouse.org/
GREYSTONE MANSION (architecture, gardens, cultural)
http://www.greystonemansion.org/
LA COUNTY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDEN (gardens)
http://www.arboretum.org/
CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER (science)
http://www.californiasciencecenter.org/
MUSEUM, GALLERIES, AND SUCH
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HERITAGE SQUARE MUSEUM (culture, history)
http://www.heritagesquare.org/
WGA SHAVELSON-WEBB LIBRARY (Guild, screenwriting history)
http://www.wgfoundation.org/library.aspx
BERGAMOT STATION (center w/ over 25 art galleries in one location)
http://bergamotstation.com/
THE HIVE GALLERY (art gallery & studio)
http://hivegallery.com/2010/
LAXART (art gallery & studio)
http://laxart.org/
CHINA ART OBJECTS (art gallery & studio)
http://www.chinaartobjects.com/
MUSEUM, GALLERIES, AND SUCH
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THE LAUGH FACTORY
http://www.laughfactory.com/
THE COMEDY STORE
http://www.thecomedystore.com/home.html
THE IMPROV
http://www.improv.com/ComedyClub/Hollywood
THE GROUNDLINGS THEATER
http://www.groundlings.com/
THE ICE HOUSE
http://www.icehousecomedy.com/
THE UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE
http://losangeles.ucbtheatre.com/
ACME COMEDY CLUB
http://www.acmecomedy.com/
FLAPPERS
http://www.flapperscomedy.com
COMEDY CLUBS
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MANN’S CHINESE THEATER (legendary)
http://www.manntheatres.com/chinese/
THE ARCLIGHT HOLLYWOOD (best… theater… ever)
https://www.arclightcinemas.com/
NUART THEATER (Friday Midnight Showcase – Classics/Cult)
http://www.landmarktheatres.com/market/losangeles/nuarttheatre.htm
AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE: THE EGYPTIAN
http://www.americancinemathequecalendar.com/egyptian_theatre_events
THE NEW BEVERLY (Double Features / Classics)
http://www.newbevcinema.com/
SILENT MOVIE THEATER (Classics / Foreign / Special Programs)
http://www.cinefamily.org/
MOVIE THEATER EXPERIENCES
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EL CAPITAN (official Disney movie theater)
http://elcapitan.go.com/
THE VISTA (classic theater)
http://www.cinespia.org/
THE MAJESTIC CREST (classic theater)
http://www.facebook.com/cresttheatre
HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY SCREENINGS
http://www.cinespia.org/
DEVIL’S NIGHT DRIVE-IN (Downtown parking garage roof drive-in - monthly)
http://www.devilsnight.com/drivein.htm
MOVIE THEATER EXPERIENCES
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STARLINE CITY TOURS (various city tours 2hrs to full days)
http://www.starlinetours.com/
HOLLYWOOD TOURS (best known celebrity home tours)
http://www.hollywoodtours.us/
LA CONSERVANCY TOURS (Historic Downtown LA tours)
http://www.laconservancy.org/tours/tours_main.php4
MELTING POT TOURS (LA Culinary Tasting tours)
http://www.meltingpottours.com/
HAUNTED HOLLYWOOD TOUR (tour of all things ghostly and macabre)
http://hauntedhollywoodtours.com/
SHOOTING LOCATION TOURS (self-created tours – website has location lists)
http://www.movielocationsguide.com/
ESOTOURIC (offbeat themed LA tours)
http://esotouric.com/
BREWERY ARTWALK TOUR (twice a year tours of Brewery art facilities)
http://breweryartwalk.com/
TOUR DU JOUR (private tours of the city - customizable)
http://tourdujour.net/
TOURS
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HOLLYWOOD SIGN / HOLLYWOOD HILLS
BEVERLY HILLS
MULHOLLAND DRIVE
PCH (PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY)
MALIBU CANYON
AREAS FOR A GOOD DRIVE
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LOS ANGELES ZOO (Griffith Park)
http://www.lazoo.org/
AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC (Long Beach)
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/
SANTA MONICA PIER AQUARIUM (Santa Monica)
http://www.healthebay.org/santa-monica-pier-aquarium
CABRILLO MARINE AQUARIUM (San Pedro)
http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/
SHAMBALA PRESERVE AND ROAR FOUNDATION (Acton)
http://www.shambala.org/
THE FARM IN RESEDA (Reseda)
http://www.thefarmreseda.com/
ANIMALS
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CONAN (Warner Bros Lot)
http://teamcoco.com/tickets
THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO (NBC Studios)
http://www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show/tickets/?__source=tnt|nav|about|tickets
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE (Hollywood Blvd)
http://www.1iota.com/show/view/Jimmy_Kimmel_Live
LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON (CBS Television City)
http://www.1iota.com/show/view/The_Late_Late_Show_with_Craig_Ferguson
THE PRICE IS RIGHT (CBS Television City)
http://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_is_right/tickets/
DANCING WITH THE STARS (CBS Television City)
http://www.on-camera-audiences.com/shows/show/54
CHELSEA LATELY (Digital Media Center on Olympic)
http://www.on-camera-audiences.com/shows/show/156
REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER (CBS Television City)
http://www.hbo.com/real-time-with-bill-maher/index.html#/real-time-with-bill-
maher/inside/extras/article/tickets.html
JEOPARDY! (Sony Pictures Studios)
http://www.jeopardy.com/showguide/audiencetickets/
WHEEL OF FORTUNE (Sony Pictures Studios)
http://www.wheeloffortune.com/showguide/laaudiencetickets/
TV SHOW TAPINGS
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LOPEZ TONIGHT (Warner Bros Lot)
http://www.lopeztonight.com/tickets/
AMERICAN IDOL (CBS Television City)
http://www.on-camera-audiences.com/shows/show/9
TOSH.0 (Hayden Studios)
http://www.on-camera-audiences.com/shows/show/260
Various Sitcoms, Talk Shows, Etc (Check out general link)
http://www.tvtickets.com/
WARNER BROS VIP STUDIO TOUR
http://vipstudiotour.warnerbros.com/
PARAMOUNT STUDIO TOUR
http://www.paramountstudios.com/special-events/tours.html
SONY PICTURES STUDIO TOUR
http://www.sonypicturesstudiostours.com/
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS TOUR (inside the theme park)
http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/attraction_studio_tour.html
TV SHOW TAPINGS
STUDIO TOURS
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WESTLAKE VILLAGE GOLF COURSE (Westlake Village)
http://www.golfwestlake.com/
RANCHO PARK GOLF COURSE (Los Angeles)
http://golf.lacity.org/cdp_rancho.htm
BROOKSIDE GOLF COURSE (Pasadena)
http://www.americangolf.com/ca/pasadena-brookside-golf-club
WEDDINGTON GOLF COURSE (Studio City)
http://weddingtongolfandtennis.com/golf.htm
VISTA VALENCIA GOLF COURSE (Valencia)
http://www.americangolf.com/CA/valencia-vista-valencia-golf-course
GRIFFITH PARK GOLF COURSES (Harding, Wilson, Roosevelt, Los Feliz)
http://www.laparks.org/dos/parks/griffithpk/golf.htm
TUSTIN RANCH GOLF CLUB (Tustin)
http://www.tustinranchgolf.com/
LOST CANYON GOLF COURSE (Simi Valley)
http://www.lostcanyons.com/
ANGELES NATIONAL GOLF CLUB (Sunland)
http://www.angelesnational.com/
MALIBU COUNTRY CLUB (Malibu)
http://www.malibucountryclub.net/
PUBLIC GOLF COURSES
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THE BICYCLE CASINO
http://www.thebike.com/
HUSTLER CASINO
http://www.hustlercasinola.com/
HOLLYWOOD PARK CASINO
http://www.playhpc.com/
COMMERCE CASINO
http://www.commercecasino.com/
NORMANDIE CASINO
http://www.normandiecasino.com/
CASINOS
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NEWPORT WHALE WATCHING (Newport)
http://www.newportwhales.com/
HARBOR BREEZE WHALE WATCHING (Long Beach)
http://2seewhales.com/
DAVEY’S LOCKER SPORT FISHING (Newport)
http://www.daveyslocker.com/
MARINA DEL REY SPORT FISHING (Marina Del Rey)
http://mdrsf.com/
LONG BEACH PIERPOINT LANDING – SPORT FISHING
http://www.pierpoint.net/
CAMP SURF – SURF LESSONS (Hermosa Beach)
http://campsurf.com/
GO SURF LA – SURF LESSONS (Santa Monica)
http://www.gosurfla.com/
MONKEY AIR KITESURFING (Malibu)
http://www.monkeyair.com/
OCEAN ADVENTURES DIVE CO – DIVING LESSONS (Venice)
http://www.oceanadventuresdiveco.com/
ECO DIVE CENTER– DIVING LESSONS & TOURS (Culver City)
http://www.ecodivecenter.com/
PACIFIC ACTION
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GRIFFITH PARK HORSEBACK RIDING
http://www.griffithparkhorserental.com/trail_rides.html
COWBOY BOOT CAMP IN PALOS VERDES
http://trailrides.homestead.com/
RUNYON CANYON HIKE
http://www.laparks.org/dos/parks/facility/runyoncanyonpk.htm
TEMESCAL CANYON HIKE
http://www.laparks.org/dos/parks/facility/temescalCynPk.htm
GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY HIKE
http://www.simpsoncity.com/hiking/griffith/ferndell.html
NEWTON CANYON HIKE
http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=HGS176-007
FRYMAN CANYON HIKE
http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=15
ESCONDIDO CANYON HIKE AND WATERFALLS
http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=12
ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST (all things outdoors)
http://www.fs.usda.gov/Angeles
GET OUTDOORS!
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RIDE ENTIRE SOUTH BAY BICYCLE TRIAL (22 miles)
http://www.ehow.com/how_2177527_bike-south-bay-bicycle-trail.html
WILL ROGERS STATE PARK HIKE AND HORSEBACK RIDING
http://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=626
HERMOSA VALLEY GREENBELT HIKE
http://www.hermosabeachhistoricalsociety.org/greenbeltpage.html
MCGRATH STATE BEACH - CAMPING
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=607
SOUTHWIND KAYAKS – LESSONS / TOURS
http://www.southwindkayaks.com/
PICKUP GAME OF ULTIMATE FRISBEE
http://pickupultimate.com/map/city/losangeles#1087
FRISBEE GOLF AT HAHAMONDGA WATERSHED PARK
http://www.pdga.com/course_directory/course/oak-grove-hahamongna-
park?s=9125b1aa5d9aab73544e0b3233c3747f
WINDSPORTS SOARING CENTER – HANG GLIDING LESSONS
http://windsports.com/home.html
GET OUTDOORS!
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LONG BEACH BIPLANE RIDES
http://www.biplanefun.com/
SHERMAN OAKS ULTRAZONE LASER TAG
http://www.zonehead.com/
BUNGEE AMERICA
http://www.bungeeamerica.com/
INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING AT ROCKREATION
http://www.rockreation.com/gym-tour.htm#la
SHERMAN OAKS CASTLE PARK (arcade, mini golf, batting cages, etc)
http://www.ci.la.ca.us/rap/shermanoaks_castlepk/index.htm
DINNER DETECTIVE MURDER MYSTERY
http://www.thedinnerdetective.com/sites/california-locations/
RACE LA – SCAVENGER HUNTS
http://www.racela.com/
FIRST BOXING CLASS AT LA BOXING CLUB
http://laboxing.com/connect/free-class/
ARCHERCY LESSONG WITH ROVING ARCHERS CLUB
http://www.rovingarchers.com/
BATCADE BATTING CAGES
http://www.batcade.com/
RANDOM ACTIVITIES
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PINZ BOWLING CENTER
http://www.pinzbowlingcenter.com/
LUCKY STRIKE BOWLING CENTER
http://www.bowlluckystrike.com/
MOONLIGHT ROLLERWAY
http://www.moonlightrollerway.com/
SKATELAB SKATE PARK
http://www.skatelab.com/
THRILLING ADVENTURE HOUR AT LARGO (monthly)
http://thrillingadventurehour.com/
STRESS TEST FROM CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY
MOVIE PREMIERES – RED CARPET WATCHING
http://www.seeing-stars.com/calendar/
RANDOM ACTIVITIES
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OLD CHINATOWN
THE QUEEN MARY
HOLLYWOOD WAX MUSEUM
MADAME TUSSAUDS WAX MUSEUM
HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME
RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT
GRIFFITH PARK (Merry-Go-Round, Southern Railroad, Etc)
THE GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY
UNIVERSAL CITY WALK
THE DINOUSAURS OF BEAUMONT / CABAZON
OLIVERA STREET
THE MAGIC CASTLE
KODAK THEATER GUIDED TOUR
CANALS IN VENICE
SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP LAKE SHRINE TEMPLE
WATTS TOWERS
GRAB BAG
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CATALINA ISLAND
http://www.catalinachamber.com/
SAN DIEGO
http://www.sandiego.org/nav/Visitors
TIJUANA, MEXICO
http://www.tijuana.com/en/index.html
BIG BEAR
http://www.bigbear.com/
PALM SPRINGS
http://www.visitpalmsprings.com/
SANTA BARBARA
http://www.santabarbaraca.com/
SOLVANG (Danish Replica Village)
http://www.solvangusa.com/
JOSHUA TREE
http://www.joshuatreechamber.org/
OVERNIGHT TRIPS OUT OF LA
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AMERICANA Pink’s (Hollywood)
http://www.pinkshollywood.com/
Mel’s Diner (Hollywd, W Hollywd, Sherman Oaks)
http://www.melsdrive-in.com/
Bob’s Big Boy (Burbank Oldest Existing)
http://www.bigboy.com/
In-N-Out Burger (Various)
http://www.in-n-out.com/
The Apple Pan (Los Angeles)
http://www.applepan.com/
Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles (Various)
http://www.roscoeschickenandwaffles.com/
Pie ‘N Burger (Pasadena)
http://www.pienburger.com/
Hot Dog on a Stick (Various, S.M. original))
http://www.hotdogonastick.com/
Fred 62 (Los Feliz)
http://www.fred62.com/
The Counter (Various, Santa Monica original)
http://www.thecounterburger.com/
The Infield (Sherman Oaks)
http://daw.gs/
Grub (Hollywood)
http://www.grub-la.com/
Let’s Be Frank (Culver City)
http://www.letsbefrankdogs.com/
Oki-Dog (Los Angeles)
The Stand (Westwood, Century City)
http://www.thestandlink.com/
Carney’s (Studio City, Sunset Strip)
http://www.carneytrain.com/
Skooby’s (Hollywood)
http://www.skoobys.com/
Hamburger Hamlet (Sunset Strip, Sh.0a., Pasadena)
http://hamburgerhamlet.com
Umami Burger (Various)
http://umamiburger.com/
Father’s Office (Santa Monica, Los Angeles)
http://www.fathersoffice.com/
Patrick’s Roadhouse (Malibu)
http://www.patricksroadhouse.info/
Fab Hot Dogs (Reseda)
http://www.fabhotdogs.com/
Nickel Diner (Downtown)
http://nickeldiner.com/
Dinah’s Fried Chicken (Glendale)
http://www.dinahsrestaurant.com/
RESTAURANTS
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ITALIAN Miceli’s (Hollywood and Studio City)
http://www.micelisrestaurant.com/
Il Buco (Beverly Hills)
http://www.giacominodrago.com/buco.htm
I Cugini (Santa Monica)
http://www.icugini.com/
Ca’Del Sole (Toluca Lake)
http://www.cadelsole.com/
Bistro Alessio (Northridge)
http://bistroalessio.com/
The Stinking Rose (Beverly Hills)
http://www.thestinkingrose.com/
Pinocchio’s (Burbank)
http://www.montecarlodeli.com/
Osteria La Buca (Hollywood)
http://www.osterialabuca.com/
Il Ristorante di Giorgio Baldi (Santa Monica)
http://giorgiobaldi.us/about.htm
Cheebo (Hollywood)
http://www.cheebo.com/
Zucca Ristorante (Downtown)
http://www.patinagroup.com/ZuccaRistorante
La Dolce Vita (Beverly Hills)
http://www.ladolcevitabeverlyhills.com/
La Pergola (Sherman Oaks)
http://www.lapergolaristorante.net/
Vitello’s (Studio City)
http://www.vitellosrestaurant.com/
Panzanella (Sherman Oaks)
http://www.giacominodrago.com/panzanella.htm
Palermo (Los Feliz)
http://www.palermorestaurant.net/
Angelini Osteria (Los Angeles)
http://www.angeliniosteria.com/
Ugo Cafe (Culver City)
http://www.cafeugo.com/
Vincenti Ristorante (Los Angeles)
http://www.vincentiristorante.com/
Pace (Los Angeles)
http://www.peaceinthecanyon.com/
Osteria Mozza (Hollywood)
http://www.osteriamozza.com/
Valentino (Santa Monica)
http://www.valentinorestaurantgroup.com/valentino/
Via Veneto (Santa Monica)
http://www.viaveneto.us/
Il Pastalo (Beverly Hills)
http://www.giacominodrago.com/pastaio.htm
RESTAURANTS
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MEXICAN Border Grill (Santa Monica)
http://bordergrill.com/
Poquito Mas (Various)
http://www.poquitomas.com/
Monte Alban (West LA)
http://montealban.umbsystems.com/
Guelaguezta (Koreatown)
http://guelaguetzarestaurante.com/
Senor Fred (Sherman Oaks)
http://www.senorfred.com/
La Sernata (S.M., West LA, Downtown)
http://www.laserenataonline.com/
Loteria Grill (Los Angeles, Hollywood, S.C.)
http://www.loteriagrill.com/
El Taurino (Pico Union)
http://www.kingtaco.com/locations/store_0105.html
Malo (Silverlake)
http://malorestaurant.com/home/
El Cholo (Los Angeles, Downtown, S.M.)
http://www.elcholo.com/
Metro Balderas (Downtown)
El Coyote (Los Angeles)
http://www.elcoyotecafe.com/
Oretega 120 (Redondo Beach)
http://www.ortega120.com/
Lares (Santa Monica)
El Tepeyac (East LA)
http://manuelseltepeyac.com/
Yuca’s (Los Feliz)
http://www.yucasla.com/
La Cabanita (Glendale)
Don Cuco (Burbank, Glendale, Toluca Lake)
http://www.doncuco.com/
Tlapazola Grill (Venice Beach)
http://www.tlapazolagrill.com/
Chiquita Bonita (Pasadena)
Casa Sanchez (Culver City)
http://www.casa-sanchez.com/
Tito’s Tacos (Culver City)
http://www.titostacos.com/
Las Perlas (Downtown)
http://www.lasperlas.la/contact/index.html
RESTAURANTS
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RESTAURANTS
PIZZA Pizzeria Mozza (Hollywood)
http://www.pizzeriamozza.com/
Tony’s Bella Vista (Burbank)
http://www.tonysbellavista.com/
Victor Jr’s (Culver City)
http://www.victorjrs.com/HOME.html
Yammy Pizza (Los Angeles)
http://www.yammypizza.com/
LA NY Pizza (Downtown)
http://lanypizza.com/
Ciao Cristina! (Burbank)
http://www.ciaocristina.com/
Village Pizzeria (Los Angeles)
http://www.villagepizzeria.net/
Abbot’s Pizza Co (Venice, S.M., Culver City)
http://www.abbotspizzaco.com/
Casa Bianca (Eagle Rock)
http://www.casabiancapizza.com/
Mulberry St Pizzeria (B.H., S.O., Encino)
http://www.mulberrypizzeria.com/
Vito’s Pizza (Los Angeles)
http://www.vitopizza.com/
Garage Pizza (Silverlake)
http://www.garagepizzala.com/
SANDWICHES Bay Cities Italian Deli (Santa Monica)
http://www.baycitiesitaliandeli.com/
Marv’s Deli (North Hollywood)
http://www.marvsdeli.com/
L.V. Wine Spirits and Cheese (Los Angeles)
I Panini Di Ambra (Hollywood)
http://www.ipaninidiambra.com/
Canter’s Deli (Los Angeles)
http://www.cantersdeli.com/
Greenblatt’s Deli (Hollywood)
http://www.greenblattsdeli.com/
The Oinkster (Eagle Rock)
http://www.theoinkster.com/
Taste Chicago (Burbank)
http://www.tastechicago.biz/
Santoro’s Sub Sandwich (Burbank)
http://www.santorossubs.com/
Jackson St. Market (Culver City)
Philippe’s The Original (Los Angeles)
http://www.philippes.com/
Langer’s Deli (Downtown)
http://www.langersdeli.com/
Spitz (Eagle Rock)
http://www.eatatspitz.com/
Nate’n Al Deli (Beverly HIlls)
http://www.natenal.com/
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CHINESE Mr. Chow (Beverly Hills)
http://www.mrchow.com/main.html
Yang Chow (Chinatown)
http://www.yangchow.com/
Empress Pavilion (Chinatown)
http://empresspavilion.com/
Kung Pao China Bistro (Sherman Oaks)
http://www.kpchinabistro.com/
Genghis Cohen (Los Angeles)
http://www.genghiscohen.com/#/home
Toluca Garden (Toluca Lake)
http://www.tolucagarden.com
Mandarin Dish (Culver City)
W’s Chinese Bistro (Redondo Beach)
http://www.wschinabistro.com/
Hunan Cafe (Hollywood)
Chin Chin (B.H., LA, Brentwood, Studio City)
http://www.chinchin.com/
Mao’s Kitchen (Venice)
http://www.maoskitchen.com/
Feast from the East (Westwood)
http://www.ffte.com/
THAI Natalee Thai (Beverly Hills, Culver City)
http://www.nataleethai.com/
Amazing Thai Cuisine (North Hollywood)
http://www.amazingthaicuisine.com/
Palms Thai (Hollywood)
http://www.palmsthai.com/
Siam Cabin (Sherman Oaks)
http://www.siamcabincuisine.com/
Joom Bangkok Cafe (Los Angeles)
http://www.joombangkok.com/home.html
Anajak Thai (Sherman Oaks)
Tuk Tuk (Los Angeles)
http://www.tuktukla.com
Rambutan Thai (Silverlake)
http://rambutanthai.com/
Toi on Sunset (Hollywood)
http://www.toirockinthaifood.com/
Gindi Thai (Burbank)
http://www.gindithai.com/
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SUSHI Sushi Katsu-ya (Studio City)
http://www.katsu-yagroup.com/katsuya_studio_city.html
Sushi Nozawa (Studio City)
http://www.sushinozawa.com/
Kiwami (Studio City)
http://www.katsu-yagroup.com/kiwami.html
Asanebo (Studio City)
Mori Sushi (West Hollywood)
http://www.morisushi.org/home.html
Nobu (Malibu)
http://www.noburestaurants.com/malibu/
Hama Sushi (Venice Beach)
http://www.hamasushi.com/
Kiyokawa (Beverly Hills)
Wa (West Hollywood)
http://www.thedeliciouslife.com/wa-sushi-west-hollywood/
Tokyo Delve’s (North Hollywood)
http://www.tokyodelvessushibar.com/
Sushi Roku (Santa Monica, Hollywood, Pasadena)
http://www.sushiroku.com/sushiroku/index.htm
sugarFISH (Brentwood, Downtown, S.M., MDR)
http://www.sugarfishsushi.com/
Nishimura (West Hollywood) Sushi Gen (Downtown)
http://www.sushigenla.com/
Sushi Zo (Los Angeles)
Matsuhisa (Beverly Hills)
http://www.nobumatsuhisa.com/
Hamasaku (Santa Monica)
http://www.hamasakula.com/
JAPANESE NOODLE SHOPS Santouka Ramen (Mar Vista)
Daikokuya (Little Tokyo)
http://www.daikoku-ten.com/locations/littletokyo/
San Sui Tei (Little Tokyo)
Ramenya (Los Angeles)
http://www.ramenya-usa.com/ramenenglish.htm
Ramen Nippon (Reseda)
Ramen Jinya (Studio City)
http://www.jinya-la.com/ramen/
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KOREAN Bann (Koreatown)
http://www.bannlosangeles.com/
Park’s (Koreatown)
http://www.parksbbq.com/
Yong Su San (Koreatown)
http://www.yongsusan.co.kr/en/menu-1/menu.htm
Don Dae Gam (Koreatown)
Honey Pig (Koreatown)
Jian Korean BBQ (Koreatown)
http://www.jianbbq.com/
Corner Place Restaurant (Koreatown)
Wharo Korean BBQ (Marina Del Rey)
http://www.wharo.com/
Gyenari (Culver City)
http://www.gyenari.com/
VIETNAMESE Gingergrass (Silverlake)
http://www.gingergrass.com/
Pho 99 Noodle & Grill (West LA)
Pho 87 (Chinatown)
Hong Phat (Van Nuys)
Lemon Grass (Eagle Rock)
http://lemongrassvietnameserestaurant.com/
MONGOLIAN BBQ Gobi (Silverlake)
http://www.gobimongolianbbq.com/
Golden Palace Mongolian BBQ (Pasadena)
Mongols (Westwood)
Mogo’s (Sherman Oaks)
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RUSSIAN Romanov Restaurant (Studio City)
http://www.romanovla.com/
Chenar Deli (Valley Village)
Robert’s Russian Cuisine (Hollywood)
http://sites.google.com/site/amark11/robert%27srussiancuisine
Trakitr (West Hollywood)
Roubos Place (Hollywood)
Tailsman Restaurant (North Hollywood)
http://www.talismanla.com/
Russian Dacha Cafe (Valley Village)
http://russiandacha.net/
GERMAN Red Lion (Silverlake)
http://www.redliontavern.net/
Berlin Currywurst (Silverlake)
Wurstkuche (Downtown)
http://www.wurstkucherestaurant.com/
Brats Brothers (Sherman Oaks)
http://www.bratsbrothers.com
POLISH / CZECH Warszawa (Santa Monica)
http://www.warszawarestaurant.com/
Polka (Eagle Rock)
http://www.polkacatering.com/
SPANISH / TAPAS The Bazaar (Beverly Hills)
http://www.thebazaar.com/
Three Drunken Goats (Montrose)
http://threedrunkengoats.com/
Tasca (West Hollywood)
http://tascawinebar.com/
La Paella (West Hollywood)
http://www.usalapaella.com/www.usalapaella.com/
Welcome.html
D’Cache (Toluca Lake)
http://www.dcacherestaurant.com/
Manchego (Santa Monica)
http://www.manchegoonmain.com/
El Cid (Silverlake)
http://www.elcidla.net
La Luna Negra (Pasadena)
http://www.lalunanegrarestaurant.com/
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AFRICAN / M. EASTERN / PERSIAN Nyala - Ethiopian (Los Angeles)
http://www.nyala-la.com/
Merkato - Ethiopian (Los Angeles)
http://ethiopianmerkato.com/
Tagine - Moroccan (Beverly Hills)
http://taginebeverlyhills.com/#/home
Chameau Delibar - Moroccan (Los Angeles)
Koutoubia - Moroccan (Westwood)
http://koutoubiarestaurant.com/
Marouch - Lebanese (Los Angeles)
http://www.marouchrestaurant.com/
Alcazar - Lebanese (Encino)
http://www.al-cazar.com/
Sunnin - Lebanese (Westwood)
http://www.sunnin.com/
Cedar House - Lebanese (Valley Village)
http://www.cedarhouse.us/
Shamshiri - Persian (Westwood)
http://www.shamshiri.com/
Shaherzad - Persian (Westwood)
Sham - Syrian (Santa Monica) http://www.sham.la/
Kenyan Café - Kenyan (Anaheim)
http://www.kenyancafeandcuisine.com/
Falafel Arax (East Los Angeles)
Carousel Restaurant (Glendale)
http://www.carouselrestaurant.com
Zankou Chicken (Various)
http://www.zankouchicken.com/
GREEK Papa Cristo’s Taverna (Los Angeles)
http://www.papacristos.com/
The Great Greek (Sherman Oaks)
http://www.greatgreek.com/
Petro’s (Manhattan Beach)
http://www.petrosrestaurant.com/
Olympus Greek Tavern (North Hollywood)
http://www.olympusgreektavern.com/
Ulysses Voyage (Los Angeles)
http://www.ulyssesvoyage.com/
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INDIAN Chakra Cuisine (Beverly Hills)
http://www.chakracuisine.com/
Addi’s Tandoor (Redondo Beach)
http://www.addistandoor.com/
Nawab of India (Santa Monica)
http://www.nawabindia.com/html/home.htm
Bombay Palace (Beverly Hills)
http://www.bombaypalace.com/
Annapurna Cuisine (Culver City)
http://www.annapurnacuisine.com/
Great India Cafe (Studio City)
http://www.greatindiacafe-ca.com/
Bombay Café (West LA)
http://www.bombaycafe-la.com/
Paru’s Restaurant (Los Angeles)
http://www.parusrestaurant.com/
Clay Oven (Sherman Oaks)
http://www.clayovenla.com/
India’s Grill (Los Angeles)
http://www.indiasgrill.com/
Electric Lotus (Los Feliz)
http://www.electriclotus.com/
FRENCH Melisse (Santa Monica)
http://melisse.com/
Care Bizou (S.O., Pasadena, Santa Monica)
http://www.cafebizou.com/
Bistro Provence (Burbank)
http://www.bistroprovenceburbank.com/
Bastide Restaurant (West Hollywood)
http://www.bastidela.com/
LudoBites (Changes)
http://www.ludolefebvre.com/ludobites
Church & State (Los Angeles)
http://www.churchandstatebistro.com/
CREOLE / CAJUN Les Sisters Southern Kitchen (Chatsworth)
http://www.lessisters.com/
Ragin’ Cajun Cafe (Hermosa Beach)
http://www.ragincajun.com/
The Gumbo Pot (Los Angeles)
http://www.thegumbopotla.com/
Harold & Belle’s (Los Angeles)
http://www.haroldandbellesrestaurant.com/
Uncle Darrow’s (Marina Del Rey)
http://www.uncledarrows.com/
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CUBAN / CARIBBEAN Versailles (Culver City, Encino, Manhattan Beach)
http://www.versaillescuban.com/
Baracoca Cuban Cafe (Atwater Village)
http://www.baracoacubancafe.com/
El Cochinito (Silverlake)
La Bamba Restaurant (Burbank)
http://www.labambarestaurant.us/
Cha Cha Cha (Silverlake)
http://www.theoriginalchachacha.com/
Kingston Cafe (Pasadena)
http://www.kingstoncafe.com/
Bamboo Restaurant (Culver City)
http://www.bamboorestaurant.net/
HAWAIIAN Trader Vic’s (Los Angeles)
http://www.tradervicsla.com/
Roy’s Restaurant (Downtown, Pasadena, W.H.)
http://www.roysrestaurant.com/
Back Home in Lahaina (Manhattan Beach)
http://www.backhomeinlahaina.com/
SOUTH AMERICAN Café Brasil - Brazilian (Venice, Los Angeles)
http://www.cafe-brasil.com/
M Grill - Brazilian (Los Angeles)
http://m-grill.com/
Tropicalia - Brazilian (Los Feliz)
http://tropicaliabraziliangrill.com/
Wood Spoon - Brazilian (Downtown)
http://woodspoonla.com/
Fogo De Chao - Brazilian (Beverly Hills)
http://www.fogodechao.com/
Mo Chica - Peruvian (Downtown)
http://www.mo-chica.com/
Los Balcones del Peru - Peruvian (Los Angeles)
http://losbalconesdelperu.menutoeat.com/
Lala’s Argentine Grill (Hollywood, Studio City)
http://www.lalasgrill.com/
Carlitos Gardel - Argentinean (Hollywood)
http://www.carlitosgardel.com/
Rincon Chileno - Chilean (Hollywood)
Malbec - Chilean (Pasadena, Toluca Lake)
http://malbeccuisine.com/
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STEAK Musso & Frank’s (Hollywood)
http://www.mussoandfrankgrill.com/
Smoke House (Burbank)
http://www.smokehouse1946.com/
Pacific Dining Car (Downtown, Santa Monica)
http://www.pacificdiningcar.com/
BLT Steak (West Hollywood)
http://www.bltsteak.com/
Mastro’s (Beverly Hills, Thousand Oaks)
http://www.mastrosrestaurants.com/
Boa (West Hollywood, Santa Monica)
http://www.boasteak.com/balboa/
Wolfgang Puck’s CUT (Beverly Hills)
http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/fine-dining/3789
Taylor’s Steakhouse (Downtown, La Canada)
http://www.taylorssteakhouse.com/
Lawry’s Prime Rib (Beverly Hills)
http://www.lawrysonline.com/
Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse (Downtown)
http://www.patinagroup.com/restaurant.php?restaurants_id=6
Arroyo Chop House (Pasadena)
http://www.arroyochophouse.com/
The Valley Inn (Sherman Oaks)
http://www.valleyinndining.com/
The Palm (Downtown, West Hollywood)
http://www.thepalm.com/
The Grill on the Alley (Beverly Hills, Hollywood)
http://www.thegrill.com/
BARBECUE Boneyard Bistro (Sherman Oaks)
http://www.boneyardbistro.com
Baby Blues BBQ (Venice)
http://www.babybluesvenice.com/#/home
Zeke’s Smokehouse (West Hollywood)
http://www.zekessmokehouse.com/
JR’s Bar-B-Que (Culver City)
http://jrs-bbq.com/page1.htm
Gus’s Barbecue (Pasadena)
http://www.gussbbq.com/
Dr. Hogly Wogly’s (Van Nuys)
http://hoglywogly.com/
Kansas City BBQ Co (North Hollywood)
http://thekansascitybbqcompany.com/
PUB FOOD King’s Head Pub (Santa Monica) http://www.yeoldekingshead.com/
Timmy Nolan’s (Toluca Lake)
http://www.timmynolans.net/
Library Alehouse (Santa Monica)
http://www.libraryalehouse.com/food.php
The Village Idiot (Los Angeles)
http://www.villageidiotla.com/
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SEAFOOD The Lobster (Santa Monica)
http://www.thelobster.com/
The Hungry Cat (Hollywood)
http://www.thehungrycat.com/
Crustacean (Beverly Hills)
http://www.anfamily.com/Restaurants/crustacean_beve
rlyhills/displaypages/homepage.html
Water Grill (Downtown)
http://www.watergrill.com/
Malibu Seafood (Malibu)
http://www.malibuseafood.com/
Gladstone’s (Malibu)
http://www.gladstones.com/
Neptune’s Net (Malibu)
http://www.neptunesnet.com/
Reel Inn (West LA)
http://www.reelinnmalibu.com/
Bluewater Grill (Redondo Beach)
http://www.bluewatergrill.com/locations/redondo_beach.php
Clancy’s Crab Broiler (Glendale)
http://www.clancyscrabbroiler.com/
TOP SHELF GRAB BAG Opaque (Santa Monica)
http://la.darkdining.com/
Spago (Beverly Hills)
http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/fine-dining/3635
The Ivy (Beverly Hills)
Moonshadows (Malibu)
http://www.moonshadowsmalibu.com/new/
The Inn of the Seventh Ray (Topanga)
http://www.innoftheseventhray.com/restaurant.htm
XIV (West Hollywood)
http://www.sbe.com/xiv/
Gordon Ramsay at the London (W. Hllywd)
http://www.thelondonwesthollywood.com/gordon_ramsay/
Boxwood_cafe.cfm
Simon LA (Beverly Hills)
http://www.simonlarestaurant.com/
Susan Feniger’s The Street (Hollywood)
http://www.eatatstreet.com/flash.html
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FOOD TRUCKS The Grilled Cheese Truck
http://www.thegrilledcheesetruck.com/
Kogi Korean BBQ
http://kogibbq.com/
Buttermilk
http://buttermilktruck.com/
Nom Nom
http://nomnomtruck.com/
Frysmith
http://www.eatfrysmith.com/
Grill’em All
http://www.grillemalltruck.com/
Coolhaus
http://www.eatcoolhaus.com/la/
Don Chow Tacos
http://www.donchowtacos.com/
Manila Machine
http://themanilamachine.com/
Louks Greek Gourmet To Go
http://www.loukstogo.com/
Baby’s Badass Burgers
http://www.babysbadassburgers.com/
Flying Pig Truck
http://flyingpigtruck.com/
La Rue De Paris
http://www.laruedeparis.com/
Crazy Creole Cafe
http://www.crazycreolecafe.com/
Fish Lips Sushi
http://www.fishlips-sushi.com/
India Jones Chow Truck
http://indiajoneschowtruck.com/
Comfort Truck
http://comforttruck.com/
Crepes Bonaparte
http://crepesbonaparte.com/
South Philly Experience
http://southphillyexperience.com/
Worldfare Bustaurant
http://worldfare.com/
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BAKERIES & DESSERTS PappaRich (Pasadena)
http://www.papparichusa.com/
House of Pies (Los Feliz)
La Brea Bakery (Los Angeles)
http://www.labreabakery.com/index.aspx
Porto’s (Glendale, Burbank)
Chez Nous (Toluca Lake)
Sweet Lady Jane (West Hollywood, Santa Monica)
http://www.sweetladyjane.com/
Sprinkles Cupcakes (Beverly Hills – the original)
http://www.sprinkles.com/
Diddy Riese Cookies (Westwood)
http://www.diddyriese.com/
Yummy Cupcakes (Brentwood, Burbank, S.M.)
http://www.yummycupcakes.com/
Beard Papa’s (Glendale, Hollywood, Pasadena)
http://www.loukstogo.com/
Randy’s Donuts (Los Angeles)
http://randys-donuts.com/
Donut King (Culver City)
Bob’s Donuts (Los Angeles)
Milk (West LA)
http://www.themilkshop.com/
Gelato Bar (Studio City)
http://www.gelatobar-la.com/Home.html
Pazzo Gelato (Silverlake)
http://www.pazzogelato.net/
Susina Bakery (West LA)
http://www.susinabakery.com/
I Heart Pies (Order based)
http://www.iheartpies.com/index.html
All Jarred Up (Order based)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/alljarredup
Du-par’s (Studio City, Los Angeles)
http://www.du-pars.com/
Rockenwagner (Santa Monica, Los Angeles)
http://www.rockenwagner.com/bakery.html
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BREAKFAST Doughboys (Los Angeles)
http://www.doughboyscafe.com/
Blu Jam Cafe (Hollywood)
http://www.blujamcafe.com/
The Original Pantry (Downtown)
http://www.pantrycafe.com/
S&W Country Diner (Culver City)
http://swdiner.com/
The Griddle Cafe (Hollywood)
http://www.thegriddlecafe.com/
Black Cow Cafe (Montrose)
http://whatscookninc.com/black_cow1.htm
Uncle Bill’s Pancake House (Manhattan Beach)
http://www.unclebills.net/
Square One Dining (Los Angeles)
http://www.squareonedining.com/
Home (Los Feliz)
http://www.homelosfeliz.com/
COFFEE / TEA SHOPS Intelligentsia (Silverlake)
http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com/
Bird Pick Tea (Pasadena, Santa Monica)
http://birdpick.com/
Stir Crazy (Hollywood)
Bricks & Scones (Los Angeles)
http://www.bricksandscones.com/
Urth Cafe (W. Hllywd, B.H., S.M., Downtown)
http://www.urthcaffe.com/
Priscilla’s (Toluca Lake)
http://www.priscillascoffee.com/
Novel Café (Westwood, S.M., Pasadena, M.D.R.)
http://www.novelcafe.com/
LA MILL Coffee (Silverlake)
http://www.lamillcoffee.com/
Café de Leche (Eagle Rock)
http://www.cafedeleche.net/CDL/main.html
Conservatory for Coffee (Culver City)
http://www.conservatorycoffeeandtea.com/
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CLUBS LAX Hollywood (Hollywood)
The Standard Bar (Downtown)
http://www.standardhotels.com/los-angeles/restaurants-
bars/rooftop-bar/
Purple Lounge at the Standard (West Hllywd)
http://www.standardhotels.com/hollywood/restaurants-
bars/purple-lounge
Sky Bar (West Hollywood)
http://www.mondrianhotel.com/en
us/#/explore/?id=/mondrian-los-angeles-sky-bar/
Playhouse (Hollywood)
http://www.playhousehollywood.com/
Industry (Los Angeles)
http://www.sbe.com/industry/
Avalon (Hollywood)
http://www.avalonhollywood.com/the-club/
Bardot (Hollywood)
http://www.bardothollywood.com
The Vanguard (Hollywood)
http://vanguardla.com/
Cabana Club (Hollywood)
http://www.cabanaclubhollywood.com/
Circlebar (Santa Monica)
http://www.thecirclebar.com/circlebar.html
Club 740 (Los Angeles)
http://www.740la.com/
Boulevard 3 (Hollywood)
http://www.boulevard3.com/
The Highlands (Hollywood)
http://www.thehighlandshollywood.com/night_club.html
Eden (Hollywood)
http://www.edenhollywood.com/
Rumba Room (Universal City)
http://www.rumbaroom.com
Mayan Night Club (Los Angeles)
http://www.clubmayan.com/
Zanzibar (Santa Monica)
http://www.zanzibarlive.com
Conga Room (Downtown)
http://www.congaroom.com/
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Hollywood Club Crawl
http://www.hollywoodclubcrawl.com/
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LIVE MUSIC Whiskey A Go Go (West Hollywood)
http://www.whiskyagogo.com/site/
The Roxy (West Hollywood)
http://theroxyonsunset.com/
Howl at the Moon (Universal City)
http://www.howlatthemoon.com/locations/location-hollywood
Room 5 Lounge (Los Angeles)
http://www.room5lounge.com/
Key Club (West Hollywood)
http://www.keyclub.com/
Viper Room (West Hollywood)
http://www.viperroom.com/
Troubadour (West Hollywood)
http://www.troubadour.com/
Spaceland (Silverlake)
http://www.clubspaceland.com/
House of Blues (West Hollywood)
http://www.houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/losangeles/
The Echo (Echo Park)
http://www.attheecho.com/
Hotel Cafe (Hollywood)
http://www.hotelcafe.com/first.html
Kulak’s Woodshed (North Hollywood)
http://kulakswoodshed.com/
DIVE BARS / PUBS Bigfoot Lodge (Los Feliz)
http://www.bigfootlodge.com/LAhome.html
Molly Malones (Los Angeles)
http://www.mollymalonesla.com/
The Cat & Fiddle (Hollywood)
http://www.thecatandfiddle.com/
Thirsty Crow (Silverlake)
http://www.thirstycrowbar.com/
Ye Rustic Inn (Los Feliz)
Finn McCool’s (Santa Monica)
http://www.finnmccoolsirishpub.com/
No Bar (North Hollywood)
http://www.vintagebargroup.com/nobar.html
The Surly Goat (West Hollywood)
http://www.surlygoat.com/
R Bar (Koreatown)
Jumbo’s Clown Room (Hollywood)
http://www.jumbos.com/
Joxer Daly’s (Culver City)
http://www.joxerdalysirishpub.com/
The Well (Hollywood)
http://www.vintagebargroup.com/thewell.html
The Fox and Hounds (Studio City)
http://www.thefoxandhounds.com/
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OLD HOLLYWOOD The Dresden (Los Feliz)
http://www.thedresden.com/lounge.html
The Edison (Downtown)
http://www.edisondowntown.com/
Polo Lounge (Beverly Hills)
http://www.beverlyhillshotel.com/the-polo-lounge
Formosa Cafe (West Hollywood)
Frolic Room (Hollywood)
HOOKAH LOUNGES Habibi Café (Westwood)
http://www.habibicafe.com/
Ali Mama (Silverlake)
Bliss Cafe (Pasadena)
http://blisscafeandlounge.com/HOOKAH.html
Hollywood Hooka Lounge (Hollywood)
http://www.hollywoodhookahlounge.com/
SPORTS BARS Saddle Ranch (West LA, Universal City)
http://www.srrestaurants.com/home
Barney’s Beanery (Various)
http://www.barneysbeanery.com/
Yankee Doodles (Santa Monica)
http://www.yankeedoodles.com/
Big Wangs (Hollywood, North Hollywood)
http://www.bigwangs.com/
Champs Sports Pub (Burbank)
http://www.champssportspub.com/
ESPN Zone (Downtown)
http://lalive.com/eat/espn
BILLIARDS Spot 5750 (Hollywood)
http://www.spot5750.com/
House of Billiards (Santa Monica)
Charles Billiard Sports Bar (Glendale)
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The Grove (Los Angeles)
http://www.thegrovela.com/
3rd Street Promenade (Santa Monica)
http://www.downtownsm.com/shopping/index.html
Old Town Pasadena (Pasadena)
http://www.oldpasadena.org/
Melrose Ave (Between San Vicente & La Brea)
Rodeo Drive (Beverly Hills)
http://www.rodeodrive-bh.com/
Santee Alley (Downtown – Fashion Dist.)
http://www.thesanteealley.com/
Brentwood Country Mart (Brentwood)
http://brentwoodcountrymart.com/
Malibu Country Mart (Malibu)
http://www.malibucountrymart.com/
Hollywood & Highland Center (Hollywood)
http://www.hollywoodandhighland.com/
Robertson Blvd (Between Beverly & 3rd)
http://losangeles.citysearch.com/list/78621
Sunset Plaza (West Hollywood)
Beverly Center (Westwood)
http://www.beverlycenter.com/
Montana Ave. (Santa Monica)
http://www.montanaave.com/
CMC: Sample Sales (Downtown – Fashion Dist.)
http://www.californiamarketcenter.com/faq/samplesale.php
Rose Bowl Flea Market (Pasadena)
http://www.rgcshows.com/RoseBowl.aspx
Melrose Trading Post (Hollywood)
http://www.melrosetradingpost.org/
South Coast Plaza (Orange County)
http://www.southcoastplaza.com/
Americana at Brand (Glendale)
http://www.americanaatbrand.com/
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VINTAGE CLOTHES Wasteland (Santa Monica, Burbank, Los Angeles)
https://www.wastelandclothing.com/
Jet Rag (West Hollywood)
Lemon Frog Shop (Los Angeles)
http://lemonfrogshop.com/
BOOKS Book Alley (Pasadena) http://www.bookalley.com/
Hennessey + Ingalls (Santa Monica)
http://www.hennesseyingalls.com/hennessey/
Brand Book Shop (Glendale)
Bookfellows (Glendale)
Dragon Books (Bel Air)
http://www.dragonbooks.com/
Book Soup (West Hollywood)
http://www.booksoup.com/
MUSIC & MOVIES Vidiots (Santa Monica)
http://www.vidiotsvideo.com/
Amoeba Records (Hollywood)
http://www.amoeba.com/
Vinyl Solution (Huntington Beach)
http://www.myspace.com/vinylsolution
McCabe’s Guitar Shop (Santa Monica)
http://www.mccabes.com/
Truetone Music (Santa Monica)
http://www.truetonemusic.com/
Sam Ash (Hollywood)
http://www.samashmusic.com/
FARMERS MARKETS Fairfax Farmers Market (Los Angeles)
http://www.farmersmarketla.com/
Hollywood Farmers Market (Hollywood)
http://www.hollywoodfarmersmarket.net/
Santa Monica Farmers Market (Glendale)
http://www01.smgov.net/farmers_market/
SPECIALTY SHOPS
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FOOD / WINE / CANDY The Cheese Store (Beverly Hills)
http://www.cheesestorebh.com/
Galco’s Soda Pop Shop (Los Angeles)
http://www.sodapopstop.com/home.cfm
55 Degree Wine (Los Angeles)
http://www.55degreewine.com/
Surfas (Culver City)
http://www.surfaslosangeles.com/
ZenBunni (Santa Monica)
http://www.zenbunni.com/zb/intro.html
Silverlake Wines (Silverlake)
http://www.silverlakewine.com/
Mel & Rose (Hollywood)
http://www.melandrose.com
Lady Chocolatt (Los Angeles)
http://www.chocolatt.com/
http://www.teuscher-bh.com/
Monsieur Marcel (Los Angeles)
http://www.mrmarcel.com/home.aspx
Le Chateau (Beverly Hills)
http://lechateaubh.com/
Artisan Cheese Gallery (Studio City)
http://www.artisancheesegallery.com/
Oaks Gourmet Market (Los Feliz)
http://www.theoaksgourmet.com/
Beyond the Olive (Pasadena)
http://www.beyondtheolive.com/
Fireside Cellars (Santa Monica)
Edelweiss Chocolates (Beverly Hills)
http://www.edelweisschocolates.com/
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OTHER Wacko (Oddities)
http://www.soapplant.com/
Zipper (Gifts)
http://www.zippergifts.com/
Samuel French (Plays)
http://www.samuelfrench.com/
Necromance (Strange Gifts)
http://www.necromance.com/
Monkeyhouse (Toys and Gifts)
http://www.monkeyhousetoys.com/
Plastica (Toys and Gifts)
http://www.plasticashop.com/
Samy’s (Camera & Photography)
http://www.samys.com/
Aahs! (Comedy Gifts)
http://www.aahs.com/
Bar Keeper (Bar Stuff)
http://vanguardla.com/
Meltdown Comics (Comics & Collectibles)
http://www.cabanaclubhollywood.com/
Golden Apple (Comics & Collectibles)
http://www.goldenapplecomics.com/
Sweeney Todd’s Barbershop (Vintage Barbershop)
http://www.sweeneytoddsbarbershopla.com/
Distant Lands (Travel Shop)
http://www.distantlands.com/
ReForm School (Gifts and Oddities)
http://www.reformschoolrules.com/
Skeletons in the Closet (LA Coroner’s Gift Shop)
http://www.lacoroner.com/Default.aspx
Pasadena Antique Center (Antiques)
http://pasadenaantiquecenter.com/
High Voltage Tattoo (LA Ink Shop)
http://www.highvoltagetattoo.com/
Prop Store (Movie Props)
http://www.propstore.com/
Robotoys (Toys and Oddities)
http://www.robotoys.com/
Burton (Snowboard Co Flagship Store)
http://www.burton.com/Los-Angeles-Store/stores-los-
angeles,default,pg.html
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The Hollywood Bowl (Hollywood)
http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/
Greek Theatre (Gifts)
http://www.greektheatrela.com/
Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles)
http://www.laphil.com/
John Amphitheatre (Hollywood)
http://fordtheatres.org/
Nokia Theatre (Downtown)
http://www.nokiatheatrelalive.com/
Gibson Amphitheatre (Universal City)
http://www.citywalkhollywood.com/concerts.php
Palladium (Hollywood)
http://www.livenation.com/Hollywood-Palladium-tickets-
Hollywood/venue/73794
The Wiltern (Comics & Collectibles)
http://www.livenation.com/The-Wiltern-tickets-Los-
Angeles/venue/73790
The Pangtages (Hollywood)
http://www.broadwayla.org/index.asp
Dorothy Candler Pavillion (Downtown)
http://www.musiccenter.org/about/venue_dcp.html
Geffen Playhouse (Los Angeles)
http://www.geffenplayhouse.com/
The Steve Allen Theater (Hollywood)
http://steveallentheater.com/
The Music Box (Hollywood)
http://themusicbox.la/
Ahmanson Theatre (Downtown)
http://www.centertheatregroup.org/theatres/ahmanson/
Kirk Douglas Theatre (Culver City)
http://www.centertheatregroup.org/theatres/douglas/
Mark Taper Forum (Los Angeles)
http://www.centertheatregroup.org/theatres/mtf/
Falcon Theatre (Toluca Lake)
http://www.falcontheatre.com/
Bob Barker’s Marionette Theatre (Los Angeles)
http://www.bobbakermarionettes.com/
Theater Row – Multiple Theaters (Hllywd)
http://theaterrowhollywood.com/
NoHo Arts District – Multiple Theaters (N. Hllywd)
http://nohoartsdistrict.com/
CONCERT & THEATRE VENUES
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DODGERS
http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/
LAKERS
http://www.nba.com/lakers/
CLIPPERS
http://www.nba.com/clippers/
KINGS
http://kings.nhl.com/
LA GALAXY
http://www.lagalaxy.com/
LA ANGELS OF ANAHEIM
http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/
ANAHEIM DUCKS
http://ducks.nhl.com/
USC SPORTS
http://www.usctrojans.com/
UCLA SPORTS
http://www.uclabruins.com/
SPORTING EVENTS
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SANTA ANITA RACETRACK
http://www.santaanita.com/
HOLLYWOOD PARK RACETRACK
http://www.hollywoodpark.com/
US OPEN SURFING
http://www.usopenofsurfing.com/
MANHATTAN BEACH OPEN (Volleyball)
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL (some of the best in the country)
http://www.maxpreps.com/state/football/california.htm
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PAN AFRICAN FILM & ARTS FESTIVAL (Feb)
http://www.paff.org/panafricanfilmfestival/
THE INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF LOS ANGELES (Apr)
http://www.indianfilmfestival.org/
BEVERLY HILLS FILM FESTIVAL (Apr)
http://www.beverlyhillsfilmfestival.com/
CITY OF LIGHTS / CITY OF ANGELS FESTIVAL (Apr)
http://www.colcoa.org/
THE LA ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL (Apr/May)
http://asianfilmfestla.org/
LA FILM FEST (June)
http://www.lafilmfest.com/
LA INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL (July)
http://lashortsfest.com/
LA LATINO INTERNATIONAL FILM FEST (July)
http://www.latinofilm.org/
DOCUWEEK (July/Aug)
http://www.documentary.org/docuweeks
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CINECON CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL (Sept)
http://www.cinecon.org/
DOWNTOWN FILM FESTIVAL (Sept)
http://www.dffla.com/
HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL (Oct)
http://www.hollywoodawards.com/
THE OTHER VENICE FILM FESTIVAL (Oct)
http://othervenicefilmfestival.com/
SHRIEKFEST! (Oct)
http://www.shriekfest.com/
AFI FEST (Nov)
http://www.afifest.com/
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Rose Parade (January)
http://www.tournamentofroses.com/the-rose-parade
Golden Globes (January)
http://www.goldenglobes.org/
Grammy Awards (February)
http://www.grammy.com/
Academy Awards (February)
http://www.oscars.org/
Golden Dragon Parade & Festival (February)
http://www.lagoldendragonparade.com/
Redondo Beach Festival of the Kite (March)
http://www.redondopier.com/
LA Marathon (March)
http://www.lamarathon.com/
Paleyfest (March)
http://www.paleycenter.org/
Doo Dah Parade (April)
http://www.pasadenadoodahparade.info/
Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach (April)
http://www.gplb.com/
LA Times Festival of Books (April)
http://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/
Monterey Park Cherry Blossom Festival (April)
http://www.ci.monterey-park.ca.us/index.aspx?page=812
Renaissance Pleasure Faire (April / May)
http://www.renfair.com/socal/
Fiesta Broadway Festival (May)
http://www.fiestabroadway.la/index.php
Silverlake Jubilee (May)
http://www.silverlakejubilee.com/
Taste of the World Festival (May)
http://tasteoftheworldfestival.com/
WangoTango Concert (May)
http://www.kiisfm.com/pages/wtdaily/
Carnivale! At Venice Beach (June)
Concours D’Elegance (June)
http://www.rodeodrive-bh.com/CNC/CNC_about.html
JAZZFest West (July)
http://omegaevents.com/jazzfestwest/
Americafest 4th of July (July)
http://www.rosebowlstadium.com/RoseBowl_Americafest.php
Lotus Festival & Dragon Boat Races (July)
http://www.lotusfestival.org/
Surf Festival (July)
http://www.surffestival.org/
Sunset Strip Music Festival (August)
http://www.sunsetstripmusicfestival.com/
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Long Beach Jazz Festival (August)
http://www.longbeachjazzfestival.com/
Sunset Junction Street Fair (August)
http://www.sunsetjunction.org/index.php/street-fair
GLOW Santa Monica (September)
http://glowsantamonica.org/
Malibu Chili Cook Off (September)
http://www.malibukiwanischilicookoff.com/
Oktoberfest at Alpine Village (September)
http://www.alpinevillagecenter.com/
Feast of San Gennaro (September)
http://www.feastofla.org/
Lobster Fest at the Port (September)
http://lobsterfest.com/
LA County Fair (September)
http://www.lacountyfair.com/2011/
Tarfest (September)
http://www.tarfest.com/
Taste of Beverly Hills (September)
http://www.thetasteofbeverlyhills.com/
Calabasas Pumpkin Festival (October)
http://www.calabasaspumpkinfestival.com/
Eagle Rock Music Festival (October)
http://www.myspace.com/eaglerockmusicfestival
Halloween Carnival in W. Hllywd (October)
http://www.westhollywoodhalloween.com/
Queen Mary Shipwrecked (October)
http://www.queenmary.com/Signature-Events.aspx
Universal Halloween Horror Nights (October)
http://www.halloweenhorrornights.com/hollywood/
Disneyland Halloween (October)
http://disneyland.disney.go.com/events/halloween-time/
Hollywood Christmas Parade (November)
http://www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.com/
DWP Festival of Lights (Nov / Dec)
http://www.ladwp.com/ladwp/cms/ladwp004976.jsp
Marina Holiday Boat Parade (December)
http://www.mdrboatparade.org/home.htm
Downtown on Ice (Winter)
http://www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/
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