A Weekend Guide to Hollywood

This view is from my hike in Runyon Canyon but it can also be seen from Griffith Observatory

The glitz, the glam, the land of silver screens and movie stars. With a world famous reputation, a place like Hollywood needs no introduction, but it could still use a chic travel guide. I’ve been to the area several times and am always finding something new and fun to get into, but these are the standbys you can count on to leave the best of impressions.

The Pink Wall can be found on the side of the Paul Smith building on Melrose

First up: Best Places to Eat, because Los Angeles is truly a foodie city that deserves proper appreciation

The Omelet from Petit Trios is stuffed with cheese and utterly divine

Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch:

Off Vine

Salt’s Cure

Chateau Marmont

Tartine Sycamore

Sidecar Doughnuts

opt for outdoor seating at Laurel Hardware to enjoy their courtyard filled with olive trees and twinkly lights

Dinner:

Laurel Hardware

Los Balcones

Gigi’s

Petite Trois

Gwen

L’antica Pizzeria da Michele

Running Goose

grab cocktails at Bar Lis, a Parisian inspired rooftop bar

Drinks:

Big Bar (At The Alcove, which is an excellent place for cake)

The Spare Room..Somewhere Else

Bar Lis

Desert 5 Spot

Good Times and Davey Wayne’s

Grandmaster Recorders

Las Perlas

Desert 5 Spot is country/western themed rooftop bar and the staff goes all out with their outfits

Things to do:

“Thrift” shopping at Wasteland on Melrose, the ultimate place to hunt for lightly used designer looks

Griffith Observatory will have the best views of the city and also the Hollywood Sign

Runyon Canyon Park is the hike du jour

Los Angeles County Museum of Art is where you’ll find those classic white streetlights also known as “Urban Light”