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”