Private list of best places in Los Angeles, California
- Avalon HotelBeverly HillsWonderful boutique hotel. Sophisticated, minimalist and very cool. Unusual interior and relaxing pool area. Conveniently located for all that L.A. has to offer....
- CampanileHollywoodOnce Charlie Chaplin's private offices, this Tuscan-style gastronomic delight is well-worth a visit. This interesting, multi-level beauty with flower-bedecked balconies, fountain...
- Cook's Library3rd Street, L.A.A gastronome's delight. Cram packed full of cook books from around the world, to suit every taste and culinary ability. Ten minutes browsing here will have you salivating at the...
- Eat WellWest HollywoodFresh, healthy food. Popular weekend breakfast spot. Yes, you can have a cooked breakfast without feeling guilty and piling on the pounds. ...
- Farmer's Market3rd Street, L.A.In its 70th year, Farmer's Market has seen a regeneration thanks to its new neighbor the european-styled mall, The Grove. Wide assortment of produce, world foods and gifts, in a...
- Fountain TheatreHollywoodTiny, artsy venue, featuring very credible productions from Arthur Miller to L.A.'s newest talents...
- French GeneralHollywoodShabby chic meets French flea market in this old-fashioned general store, selling, predominantly, French goods...
- Hollywood Assistance League ShopHollywoodAs upmarket as thrift shops get. Shop until your heart's content and donate to a really worthy cause at the same time. An eclectic combination of quality new and second hand...
- Hollywood HattersHollywoodSpecializing in fedoras, straws and caps, Sal Rovero and his enthusiastic staff will find you the hat that suits you best....
- Il CieloBeverly HillsDelicious Italian food, and the romantic ambience of the patio dining, makes this the perfect place for a quiet dinner for two....
- Los Angeles Union StationDowntownKnown to train buffs as the last great rail terminal built in America, Union Station is a heavily used transit station and a meticulously restored Art Deco masterpiece. Fountains,...
- Michael Levine IncGarment DistrictA huge warehouse of a fabric store with a selection of difficult-to-find fine fabrics such as suede and fake fur as well as high-quality dressmaking fabrics. An excellent and...
- Museum of Neon ArtDowntownExhibition of neon, electric and kinetic art. A must for neon sign lovers. Museum also arranges tours of L.A.s greatest neons...
- Musso and Frank GrillHollywoodTinseltown's oldest dining establishment, celebrating its 86th year in 2004. Everyone from Bogart and Bacall to The Rolling Stones have eaten here. Extensive menu of simple,...
- Pantages TheatreHollywoodThe interior of this 1930s art deco masterpiece is worth the ticket price alone, regardless of what's happening onstage. Buy tickets for the mezzanine or balcony seating - the...
- The Knitters Studio3rd Street, L.A.Quality yarn store promoting the "arts" of knitting and crochet, with helpful staff on hand for advice. Many classes available, and they even hold knitting parties for kids,...