Here are some of our favorite things to do, places to see, adventures to be had in our favorite city.

Hollywood/LA Area

-LACMA museum- lots of great pieces from Picasso and Warhol, installations and more

-Griffith Observatory- go at night to see a beautiful view of the city- check their site for closing times etc. It's free.

-Getty museum- free museum that you can oversee the whole city and coast

-Amoeba Music Store

-Comedy show at The Comedy Store

-Chinese Theater/Walk of Fame

-Melrose Avenue shops and cafes, Flea Market on Sundays

-Universal Studios & stdio tour

-drive up Muholland drive for views of the city

Restaurants:

Pace (peaceinthecanyon.com)

Pizzeria Mozza

El Compadre (mexican food)

Night Market Thai Food

The Griddle (best breakfast spot)

Murakami Sushi for lunch

Taco trucks: they are all over LA, serving amazing Mexican food. Great late night food

Santa Monica/Venice/Malibu

-Wine tasting/picnic at Malibu Wines

-Abbot Kinney in Venice (restaurants, shops, bars)

-Rent a bike in Venice and ride up the bike path on the beach into Santa Monica - rent a bike lock so you can stop for beer/lunch

-Ride the ferris wheel on the Santa Monica pier

-Hiking in Santa Monica Mountains (Los Liones Canyon)

-Getty Villa Museum (free but you need to reserve online)

-Cocktails and watch the sunset at the High Rooftop Lounge at Hotel Erwin (get there early)

Restaurants:

Mao's (bring your own alcohol)

Milo & Olive

Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine

Bay Cities Deli (place order online for pick up)

Father's Office (lots of craft beer, apparently the best burger in LA)

The Tasting Kitchen

Wurstkuche

Library Alehouse

Tatsu Ramen