One of the most vibrant food spots in the city. Awesome night spot with people walking the block…read moreand outdoor eating. Interesting shops. One of my favorite streets in LA. Seems safe. Save time for parking. So many choices for food and desert close together within walking. Go to dinner at one spot and desert at another.

I'm originally from Japan. When I need to buy or eat anything Japanese, I always go to Sawtelle…read moreinstead of Little Tokyo in downtown. You can find virtually anything Japanese you want in Sawtelle. It's easy to find parking and often free parking. It feels so much safer than downtown. My two most frequent businesses, Daiso and Nijiya Market, are in the same building. Right across the street from that building is another small strip mall with many restaurants. I highly recommend that you visit Sawtelle if you haven't already to experience Japan while in Southern California.

The Hobbit's House is just a cute house to see if you are in the area. It is not a must stop. The…read morehouse actually has an owner and there is an apartment there. It was built by a former artist for Disney Studios and the builder, Lawrence Joseph worked on all of it for decades. There are adorable cottages and a view from the street is super. I think some of it may be occupied, I am not sure, so I did not venture far, just the front and back yard and stopped when I saw what looked like an apartment building. It is an LA Historical Landmark and just so cute. It is near Sony pictures. It almost looks like you are walking into a movie set. There is a great garden and a pond and it really does look like a Hobbit house. We were not there long, maybe 15 minutes and did not need to be. So, if you have 15 minutes and want to see a super cool house go take a peek.

When in LA on a rainy bank holiday (dramatically less traffic) do what Angelenos do! See the…read moresights!! These are people's homes aka the Lawrence and Martha Joseph Residence and Apartments, commonly known as the "Hobbit Houses," located in Culver City, California. The structures were designed and built by Lawrence Joseph, a former artist for Walt Disney Studios, starting in the 1940s and continuing construction for decades. Now surrounded by high rises it is difficult to land a parking spot but worth it to get a closer look. For a moment imagine yourself on a walk through emerald green grass & fields of wildflowers. And then look up & see these enchanting cottages.

This was a super fun pop up experience…read more It was so informative about the history of Louis Vuitton. The iconic photos were amazing and so cool to see. To see the photos, stories and one of a kind items was such a unique experience Loved it!!

I am at a loss for words with regards to this exhibit. It was so mind blowingly awesome, unique,…read moreoutstanding, fantastic and superb! I just couldn't take it exclamation literally I went to the LV exhibit in Hollywood 3 years ago and that was amazing they outdid themselves this time! It was an incredible experience. I loved how there was just so many different exhibits there was also like the artisan part of the handcrafting of the handbags we learned about you know how it started and went through all of the iconic Louis Vuitton handbags custom made pieces, trunks, shoes, belts, scarves, it was just an amazing experience I will never forget I am so glad I went and if you have not gone you need to go! It is a MUST! A lot of people tend to think that buying an expensive handbag is about money. And yes you do have to have money to buy these pieces, however the reason why you're spending so much money is because of the process that is required to go through to get such an amazing handbag one that will last you 20+ years so it's awesome! Make sure you go and have a fully charged phone so that you can take a lot of pictures if Yelp would let me post more pictures I would have more to post...I had to pick the best out of 50 and I have about 400! bottom line is go see this!

Molhulland Drive, California…read more If you're looking for a chill, romantic drive, Mulholland Drive is a great pick!!! The views are beautiful, especially in the spring and fall when everything is green and wildflowers are blooming. The road winds through the hills, so you get nonstop scenic views. Driving with the top down and the wind in your hair makes it even better ~ super relaxing and enjoyable. It's the kind of drive where you just take it slow and enjoy the ride. There are several lookout spots where you can pull over, catch an amazing sunset, and later see Hollywood and San Fernando Valley city lights at night. Plus, there are plenty of spots perfect for Instagram ~ worthy photos. Definitely worth the drive.

Mulholland Drive is one of those famous roads built a hundred years ago just to show off the…read moreamazing views of the city and the valley. I first drove up there way back in the early 90s, and I remember being totally blown away by how big Los Angeles looked from up high. I have been back plenty of times since then, and that twisty drive along the top of the hills honestly never gets old. It is a great place to just cruise around, especially when you pull over at the dirt patches to look down at the city lights. Even though the world down below has changed a lot, driving that road still feels exactly the same as it did on my first trip.

We came here early in the afternoon to see the exhibits in the museum and stayed there the entire…read moreday. While we were already there, we decided we might as well check out the show. People started camping out over an hour before the showed started with beach towels and blankets to claim their piece of real estate near the action. Many came with their picnic baskets along with a wide variety of food items. A large bar area is setup that sells beer and wine. The atmosphere is upbeat and vibrant. Tip: Line is long and the bar closes promptly at 8:30PM. Both cash and credit cards are accepted. The live music started promptly at 7:15pm, the advertised show time. Tonight's (8/24/13) band is La Santa Cecilia, a local band in Los Angeles. They performed upbeat dance-friendly tunes in both Spanish and English. The performance is cool and the crowd is enjoying it. There is a huge presence of security, almost to the extent of being intrusive. There are security guards everywhere and you are not allowed to stand in many places. There are walkways that you are not allowed to stand and take a picture and you have to keep moving. The security is excessive in what is mostly a family-oriented event inside the complex of a museum. We were in the Montreal Rock Festival just recently which is about 100 times the size of this event and we didn't see this kind of security presence. Overall it was an above-average experience, and we attended the event since we were there in the museum already. However, we probably won't drive up there just for this event.

Oh my God. As a random guy walking by said to us "  this is the worst band I've ever seen. Did you…read moreenter hear of The Emperor's New Clothes? Why is everyone going along with it? "  Thank you Aco for speaking the truth. Pick better bands.

I love modern family. It's a great show. You haven't seen that you should watch it and when I came…read moreacross the house that Mitch and cam lived in how to get out and go visit take some photos. Have a good time.

This is someone's home. Please don't disturb them. Be kind and leave quietly after taking your…read morepicture. Thank you for visiting the great city of Los Angeles!

I went on May 3 and it was a beautiful surprise while on my run. It isn't a real zoo, just a home…read morewith magical animals on the yard. Sad to see they have been removed.

This is now mostly empty. I suspect that as part of the sale they needed to be removed or the old…read moreowners took them with them. There's two sheep and a baby tiger left. And one of those weird angels that used to dot the city.

Local flavor intersection and one I frequent when passing through West LA or Sawtelle in all modes…read moreof transit. Its near the connection for the the Expo E (Gold) line at Expo & Sepulveda with connection to the Culver CityBus, LA Metro Transit Busses and LADOT. On foot you'll have pretty wide open sidewalk space, access to scooter rentals (such as Lime), spot some delivery robots and be near two strip malls/plazas (donuts/coffee, breakfast burritos, haircuts, cell phone stores, etcs - more active in the day time) as well as newer apartment, built up office spaces and a Anawalt Lumber Company location. Sepulveda Blvd & Pico Blvd is at its most active during the rush hour stretch or at least from 4PM to 630PM - a most LA-ers know Sepulveda runs along the 405 and is an alternative to hoping on it. Sepulveda & Pico has being renovated and revamped over the last few years and really come up - pass through to enjoy some scenic city views. Q Tips: Near Best Buy, Michael's (arts & crafts) and Marshalls (off Sawtelle Blvd). Wine House + Smart & Final (Cotner Avenue/Pico). Lots of local food & sip spots (El Super Taco, Big Tommys, Sorry Not Sorry bar and more). Plus some essentials like USPS, Best Western Inn (for traveling or staycation).

I'm a fan of this intersection. It's a lot less sketch compared to Sepulveda and Sawtelle, which is…read morethe next larger intersection. You can catch the 6 around here, and watch bumper to bumper traffic around 5-6pm. Wouldn't walk alone past dark though (goes for just about pretty much any intersection in LA)..

A beautiful city in the heart of Los Angeles. I'm here plenty of time for work as well as having…read morefriends in the neighborhood. A few miles from beach but just like anywhere in LA, that can take a while to get to. Also it's just off the freeway. I do spent a lot of time in the village which isn't what it used to be. Stores aren't the same as they have closed down. You still have some which has stand the time with everything going on. There's a good amount of restaurants that's still open. Of course it's home to the fame UCLA. You would think that the village would be lively with business but, it's not as it used to be. They also have a nice decent farmers market during the weekday. Everything is pretty much in town with Target, Trader Joes, Ralph's and Whole Food. Everything is walking distance from each other. Downfall, the theaters are closed. Gone are the days when the streets are blocked off and people are all lined up waiting to see the celebrities walking the carpet for premieres. The good old days of Westwood. The city is alway going to be lively. A beautiful wealthy suburb of LA. Home to UCLA, Los Angeles National Cemetery, Hammer Museum, Marilyn Monroe Memorial Site, Geffen Playhouse and more. Heads up, traffic along Wilshire is a bitch with all the construction that's been going on for years with the subway system.

We are here often because of our visits to UCLA. Great places to eat and shop. Traffic is insane…read morewith the crazy drivers. 4/30/26

I got a chance to check this place out one day! It is…read moreGoogle's LA office. It is on the smaller side compared to other Google locations. There are two Google buildings and this is one of them. There is a parking garage when you go under the binoculars. You can only get in if you know someone who works at Google. Once inside the building, you check-in and receive a badge. You have to be with your host at all times because host's badge is needed to enter in/out of some places within this facility. Also, you can take pictures inside the building with your host's permission. Honestly, I was really looking forward to free lunch at Google LA because that is the main reason why I drove all the way to Venice, CA. I was very disappointed when I found out that I could not get free lunch (not even snacks) because of the holidays! The place was completely emptied out. This place has a game room, fitness center, shower, bike rentals, mini basketball court, conference rooms, quiet rooms, kitchens, and a nice outdoor space. I hope I can come back to try their free lunch one day! I can't wait to visit other Google locations.

This is definitely not my favorite Frank Gehry building, but it's still architecturally interesting…read moreand famous. And if you're in Venice, absolutely drive down Main street and see this. It's stunning. As it is now a Google building, if you're taking pictures of this wonder of architecture, security WILL come out to question you. Because, you know, Google cares about privacy. Theirs.