Neighborhoodshello
visit everywherehello
Although it is possible to see LA by a combination of walking, biking and subwaying, LA is a sprawling metropolis that is hard to grasp without a motor vehicle. Be sure to visit Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Hollywood Hills, Downtown, Silverlake, Venice (especially Albert Kinney Drive), the Pacific and everything in between.
Apolis: Common Galleryhello
social responsible clothinghello
Handsome and interesting boutique “advocacy through industry.” Founded on the idea “that people can live better lives when they are given equal access to the global marketplace.”
Randy’s Donutshello
look for the giant donuthello
Serving since 1953, programmatic architecture palace producing outstanding donuts 24 hours. Last time it was two donuts and coffee for well under three bucks. Must stop to and fro LAX.
Fred Segalhello
melrose ave fixture; look for the distinctive red & blue signagehello
Founded in 1960, upscale collection of primarily apparel shops with a playful attitude. Scale and organization is delightful.
Getty Centerhello
surreal experience perched in the hillshello
Richard Meier designed modernist complex; 1.2 million square feet of travertine. Seeks to inspire curiosity about the visual arts. Board the tram and leave the real world behind. Visit the museum buildings and gardens. Destination of the J. Paul Getty Trust; words cannot being to describe the experience. Admission is free.
Cheese Store of SIlverlakehello
hand-selected by the ownerhello
Purveyor of cheeses, interesting foods and wines all carefully selected.
Little Door & Little Next Doorhello
visit the secret gardenhello
Little Door for elegant and secluded hideaway for Mediterranean cuisine. Little Next Door servers casual French fare, pastries and breads in cheerful brasserie atmosphere.