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LGBTQ nightlife in Los Angeles is incredibly diverse and offers something for everyone, whether you check out the hot spots in West Hollywood, explore the historic Silver Lake area, or feel the energy of Downtown L.A. Discover these can't-miss, LGBTQ-friendly favorites and tell your friends back home that there's no place like LGBTQ Los Angeles.
From Downtown L.A. to the coast, parks across the city invite you to enjoy the great outdoors any time of year. Whether you're casually strolling through an urban oasis or getting some exercise on a scenic hike, gorgeous weather and beautiful natural surroundings will be your constant companion.
From its history as a center for early film studios such as Walt Disney, Silver Lake has developed into a trendsetting, multicultural neighborhood filled with unique shops and nightlife. The Silver Lake dining scene is vibrant, varied and one of the most interesting in the city. Read on for some of the best spots in Silver Lake.
Art Deco was one of the most popular design styles of the early 20th century. Following on the heels of the Art Nouveau movement, it flourished in the period between WWI and WWII, and in many ways went hand-in-hand with the joie de vivre of the Jazz Age. Art Deco buildings are sleek in style, often painted in bright colors, with dramatic expressions and geometric motifs. Los Angeles is home to many fine examples of Art Deco, among them these five historic hotels.
The East Coast clam shack, oyster house, and fish house trend keeps growing which means the lobster roll is here to stay. Today you can find lobster rolls in Los Angeles in every venue from food trucks to fine dining. And while the purist debate rages on how much mayo should be in a cold lobster roll, or how buttery a Connecticut-style hot lobster roll should be, and whether to seek out split buns from the East Coast or find a local roll, Angelenos are tearing through a ton of lobsters each day without a care. Here are great spots around L.A. to get a lobster roll.
It wouldn’t be a stretch to declare Los Angeles as the best place to enjoy ramen in the United States. Long gone are notions of the dehydrated, college room staple; here to stay are tender noodles and trade secret broths full of life and richness. No matter where you are in our huge city, there is always a very good ramen bowl within reach - a remarkable feat considering how many hours of simmering love each soup takes to make. Read on to find out where to find comfort in this noodle-broth dynamo of a city.
Here’s our list of the best Ramen in L.A.
Whether it's the Hills, Estate, Knolls or Village of Los Feliz, this neighborhood is proudly inhabited by a diverse cultures, ages and incomes. Along with Griffith Park to the north, Los Feliz made up one of the first land grants in California, to Corporal José Vicente Feliz.
With Hollywood to the west, Silver Lake to the south and Atwater village to the east, the hillside neighborhood is home to some of the most outstanding architecture in Los Angeles County, but also the birthplace of many a motion picture and TV studio. Read on and discover the must-see, hidden gems of Los Feliz, from an architectural landmark to a red-hot dining destination.
Pho has been around for a century and is indisputably the national dish of Vietnam. A good pho takes hours to make; beef bones and parts are simmered under low heat to obtain a rich, complex flavor. Pho is typically divided into two camps. Southern pho is the more common one, with an abundant use of spices and flavorings (fish sauce, hoisin, etc.) and versatile cuts of meat like tripe and brisket. Northern pho is much more simplistic - the noodles are flatter and wider, and the focus is on its pure beef broth. The main ingredients are rice noodles and thinly sliced raw beef. In the north, accoutrements are not necessary. Here are some of the best places to get your pho fix in Los Angeles.
When it comes to bites and drinks at discounted prices in Los Angeles, you might have to skip the clock. But you certainly don't have to compromise on quality, thanks to the wide range of top-notch restaurants with happy hour bargains. Here are the best places in L.A. to score some delicious fare at great values.
The 21st FIFA World Cup is taking place in 11 cities across Russia from June 14 to July 15, 2018. Los Angeles is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, so bars and restaurants throughout the city have hosted World Cup viewing parties throughout the tournament. The 2018 World Cup Final with France vs. Croatia is taking place at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Sunday, July 15. No matter which country you're rooting for, our handy guide features restaurants and bars across Los Angeles where you'll feel right at home.
