Things to do…

For our family and friends from out of town, we want you to enjoy the city as locals. Here are some of our favorite spots to eat, drink, and explore.

Outdoor

Go on a hike!

Runyon Canyon

Griffith Observatory

Museums and Galleries

The West Hollywood area of Los Angeles is close to many leading museums and art galleries in the city.
Here are some of our favorites:

LosAngeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Located on the Pacific Rim, LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection of more than 150,000 objects that illuminate 6,000 years of artistic expression across the globe. Committed to showcasing a multitude of art histories, LACMA exhibits and interprets works of art from new and unexpected points of view that are informed by the region’s rich cultural heritage and diverse population. LACMA’s spirit of experimentation is reflected in its work with artists, technologists, and thought leaders as well as in its regional, national, and global partnerships to share collections and programs, create pioneering initiatives, and engage new audiences.

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is the largest museum in the world devoted to the arts, sciences, and artists of moviemaking. Global in outlook and grounded in the unparalleled collections and expertise of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Academy Museum offers exceptional exhibitions and programs that illuminate the world of cinema. They are immersive and dynamic and tell the many stories of the movies—their art, technology, artists, history, and social impact—through a variety of diverse and engaging voices. The Academy Museum tells complete stories of moviemaking.


The La Brea Tar Pits
5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
La Brea Tar Pits comprise an active paleontological research site in urban Los Angeles. Hancock Park was formed around a group of tar pits where natural asphalt (also called asphaltum, bitumen, or pitch; brea in Spanish) has seeped up from the ground for tens of thousands of years. Over many centuries, the bones of trapped animals have been preserved. The George C. Page Museum is dedicated to researching the tar pits and displaying specimens from the animals that died there. "La Brea Tar Pits" is a registered National Natural Landmark.

Food and drink

Breakfast and Lunch

Urth Cafe
8565 Melrose Ave
Bustling cafe known for organic coffee, American eats, and people-watching from its lively patio.

Joan’s on Third
8350 W 3rd St
Buzzy gourmet marketplace offering specialty goods & homemade cafe fare in a sophisticated interior.

Gracias Madre
8905 Melrose Ave
Meatless Mexican fare, all vegan & organic, plus a big tequila & drink menu, in a chic space.

Chateau Marmont
8221 Sunset Blvd
**Must e-mail or call for a reservation**

Dinner

Pace
2100 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Cozy, romantic Italian eatery whose pizzas & pastas feature locally sourced & organic ingredients.

Jones Hollywood
7205 Santa Monica Blvd
Hip hangout serving Italian & American plates & house cocktails till late in retro supper-club digs.

Formosa Cafe
7156 Santa Monica Blvd
Old celeb photos decorate this watering hole built in 1939 & serving Asian eats alongside nostalgia.

Night + Market
9043 Sunset Blvd West
Bustling, brightly decorated stop for contemporary twists on traditional Thai fare with beer.

Marvin
8114 Beverly Blvd
Bar & brasserie serving classic French fare with an extensive wine list amid a modernist setting.

Dan Tana’s
9071 Santa Monica Blvd
This landmark, clubby eatery serves Italian staples amid familiar red-&-white decor.