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16 vlogs from 15 channels mention 199 places in Los Angeles; 8 of them appear in at least half of the vlogs. Places are ranked by how often the vlogs mention them. Press the play button on any place to watch that exact moment.

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199 places

  1. Venice Beach

    Neighborhood · Venice

    Funky beach neighborhood, long the center of LA's counterculture, known for its promenade, where visitors rent bikes or skates and watch the sunset.

    23:34· Ken Abroadin 11 vlogs

  2. Santa Monica Pier

    Landmark · Santa Monica

    Iconic pier at the heart of Santa Monica with a Ferris wheel and food stands; free to walk, but crowded and touristy.

    32:14· Ken Abroadin 10 vlogs

  3. Hollywood Walk of Fame

    Landmark · Hollywood

    Historic sidewalk with the stars of entertainment-industry greats.

    0:37· Island Hopper TVin 9 vlogs

  4. Beverly Hills

    Neighborhood · Beverly Hills

    Upscale city of leafy boulevards, gardens and grand hillside homes, some of the most expensive in the US.

    41:44· Ken Abroadin 9 vlogs

  5. Rodeo Drive

    Shopping · Beverly Hills

    Called the world's most expensive and exclusive three blocks of shopping, in the heart of Beverly Hills.

    1:52· Island Hopper TVin 9 vlogs

  6. Griffith Observatory

    Landmark · Griffith Park

    Free-entry observatory on Mount Hollywood, built on land donated by Griffith J. Griffith, with superb views over LA by day and night.

    9:25· Trip Insightin 9 vlogs

  7. Hollywood Sign

    Landmark · Hollywood Hills

    One of the most photographed signs in the world, high in the Hollywood Hills, with hikes and drives to viewpoints for close-up photos.

    1:12· Ryan Trahanin 9 vlogs

  8. TCL Chinese Theatre

    Landmark · Hollywood

    Grauman's Chinese Theatre, described as the most famous first-run movie theater in the world, known for the stars' handprints and footprints.

    47:23· Ken Abroadin 8 vlogs

  9. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

    Museum · Miracle Mile

    Major art museum whose collection spans works from the classical periods to the edgiest street art.

    6:47· Island Hopper TVin 7 vlogs

  10. Grand Central Market

    Market · Downtown Los Angeles

    LA landmark food hall since 1917, packed with an eclectic range of food stalls from around the world.

    3:47· Matt's Travel Tipsin 7 vlogs

  11. Malibu

    Day trip · Malibu

    21 miles of coastline along the Pacific Coast Highway, with dramatic hillsides where many LA stars live.

    16:11· Trip Insightin 6 vlogs

  12. Universal Studios Hollywood

    Activity · Universal City

    Oldest continually running movie studio in America, with a theme park based on its blockbuster movies and TV shows.

    20:07· Trip Insightin 6 vlogs

  13. Getty Center

    Museum · Brentwood

    Hilltop museum in the Santa Monica Mountains housing J. Paul Getty's art collection, with free admission and water features encouraging reflection.

    13:18· Island Hopper TVin 6 vlogs

  14. Urban Light

    Landmark · Miracle Mile

    Installation of rows of vintage street lamps at LACMA, a favorite photo spot.

    8:00· Exotic Vacationin 6 vlogs

  15. Santa Monica

    Neighborhood · Santa Monica

    One of the most popular resort towns in the US, epitomizing California's sun-and-sand lifestyle.

    7:13· Trip Insightin 5 vlogs

  16. La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

    Museum · Miracle Mile

    Active fossil site and museum (formerly the George C. Page Museum) where preserved mammals, insects and plants are still being excavated.

    5:03· Island Hopper TVin 5 vlogs

  17. Muscle Beach Venice

    Landmark · Venice

    Iconic outdoor bodybuilding spot on the Venice boardwalk, made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger in his bodybuilding years.

    24:11· Ken Abroadin 5 vlogs

  18. Griffith Park

    Park · Los Feliz

    Described as the largest and wildest urban park in America, on the slopes of Mount Hollywood.

    4:08· Expediain 4 vlogs

  19. Hollywood

    Neighborhood · Hollywood

    The epicenter of the world's entertainment industry, north of Beverly Hills.

    1:39· Exotic Vacationin 4 vlogs

  20. The Original Farmers Market

    Market · Fairfax

    Historic LA market dating from 1931 with stall after stall of food vendors next to The Grove.

    22:30· Island Hopper TVin 4 vlogs

  21. Lake Hollywood Park

    Park · Hollywood Hills

    A grassy hillside park just below the Hollywood Sign. It is a relaxing spot to lounge in the sun before hiking up for a closer view.

    5:31· Ryan Trahanin 4 vlogs

  22. Echo Park Lake

    Park · Echo Park

    Lake in the middle of Echo Park, a fun spot to hang out on a warm day, with swan pedal boats for rent.

    33:51· Trip Insightin 4 vlogs

  23. Angels Flight

    Historic site · Downtown Los Angeles

    Historic downtown funicular railway and popular movie filming location; a ride costs $1.

    11:03· Island Hopper TVin 4 vlogs

  24. Venice Canals

    Neighborhood · Venice

    Residential canals crossed by small bridges, offering an unexpected walking spot in LA.

    0:52· Michael Martelloin 4 vlogs

  25. Pacific Park

    Activity · Santa Monica

    Amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier with a Ferris wheel and rides.

    45:26· Trip Insightin 4 vlogs

  26. Hollywood Boulevard

    Landmark · Hollywood

    Famous boulevard running through Hollywood, East Hollywood and Thai Town, home to the Walk of Fame and historic theatres.

    24:41· Trip Insightin 4 vlogs

  27. Union Station

    Landmark · Downtown Los Angeles

    One of the world's great railway stations, just across the road from Olvera Street.

    1:07· Expediain 3 vlogs

  28. Disneyland Park

    Activity · Anaheim

    The original Disney theme park, opened in 1955, where Disney's beloved characters come to life.

    6:50· Wolters Worldin 3 vlogs

  29. Knott's Berry Farm

    Activity · Buena Park

    Theme park that grew from a 1930s berry farm, with child-friendly rides and a taste of America's pioneer heritage.

    15:16· Watcherin 3 vlogs

  30. Catalina Island

    Day trip · Santa Catalina Island

    Island once home to otter hunters, smugglers and gold prospectors, now a getaway for day-trippers and weekenders.

    6:32· Expediain 3 vlogs

  31. Walt Disney Concert Hall

    Landmark · Downtown Los Angeles

    Stainless-steel concert hall shaped like sheet music thrown to the wind, home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

    1:47· Expediain 3 vlogs

  32. Madame Tussauds Hollywood

    Museum · Hollywood

    Wax museum with over 200 lifelike celebrity figures that visitors can pose with and touch respectfully.

    3:33· Watcherin 3 vlogs

  33. Getty Villa

    Museum · Pacific Palisades

    Getty's Malibu-area museum of Greek and Roman sculpture with a stunning central pool and immaculate gardens.

    8:13· California Through My Lensin 3 vlogs

  34. Downtown Los Angeles

    Neighborhood · Downtown Los Angeles

    LA's urban core, home to modern art museums, observation decks and food halls.

    15:24· Michael Martelloin 3 vlogs

  35. The Broad

    Museum · Downtown Los Angeles

    Downtown contemporary art museum known for its modern art collection.

    7:16· Island Hopper TVin 3 vlogs

  36. Bradbury Building

    Historic site · Downtown Los Angeles

    Historic downtown building that is a famous movie filming location.

    10:08· Island Hopper TVin 3 vlogs

  37. Pasadena

    Day trip · Pasadena

    Relaxed inland city along Colorado Boulevard, home of the Rose Bowl and charming Old Pasadena.

    47:45· Trip Insightin 3 vlogs

  38. Hermosa Beach

    Neighborhood · South Bay

    One of Southern California's best beaches, with beach volleyball, local restaurants and a pier first built in 1904.

    56:47· Trip Insightin 3 vlogs

  39. Manhattan Beach

    Neighborhood · South Bay

    South Bay beach town beside Hermosa and Redondo Beach.

    1:57· Trip Insightin 3 vlogs

  40. Redondo Beach

    Neighborhood · South Bay

    Beach town with a pier selling fresh seafood that cooks will prepare on the spot.

    11:56· Trip Insightin 3 vlogs

  41. The Grove

    Shopping · Fairfax

    Disneyland-esque outdoor shopping mall right beside the Original Farmers Market.

    22:35· Island Hopper TVin 3 vlogs

  42. Dolby Theatre

    Landmark · Hollywood

    Hollywood Boulevard theatre next to the Chinese Theatre, home of the Academy Awards ceremony.

    25:44· Trip Insightin 3 vlogs

  43. Olvera Street

    Historic site · Downtown Los Angeles

    One of the oldest surviving areas of Los Angeles and the city's birthplace, a lane lined with the colors and flavors of Old Mexico.

    3:06· California Through My Lensin 2 vlogs

  44. Long Beach

    Neighborhood · Long Beach

    City considered the birthplace of California's surf scene, now with breakwater-calmed waters ideal for families.

    17:33· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogs

  45. West Hollywood

    Neighborhood · West Hollywood

    Neighborhood known as WeHo, the wilder side of LA and a haven for artists and designers.

    8:13· Michael Martelloin 2 vlogs

  46. Sunset Strip

    Neighborhood · West Hollywood

    Nightlife stretch of Sunset Boulevard, home to iconic music clubs.

    3:49· Expediain 2 vlogs

  47. Fantasmagloria (Randyland)

    Activity · Echo Park

    Artist Randy Noble's backyard of multicoloured glass bottles arranged into kaleidoscopic murals, centred on the Virgin of Guadalupe.

    5:29· Watcherin 2 vlogs

  48. Langer's Delicatessen

    Restaurant · Westlake

    Historic Jewish deli and LA landmark for over 70 years, famous for its pastrami.

    5:00· Matt's Travel Tipsin 2 vlogs

  49. Animal

    Restaurant · Fairfax

    Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo's first restaurant, serving beautifully prepared, meat-centric dishes.

    11:16· Matt's Travel Tipsin 2 vlogs

  50. Jitlada

    Restaurant · East Hollywood

    Hole-in-the-wall in Thai Town serving some of the best southern Thai food outside Thailand, with a huge menu.

    0:10· Food Networkin 2 vlogs

  51. Eggslut

    Street food · Downtown Los Angeles

    Hugely popular Grand Central Market egg stall known for indulgent breakfast comfort food.

    4:45· Matt's Travel Tipsin 2 vlogs

  52. Dodger Stadium

    Activity · Elysian Park

    Home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the oldest ballpark west of the Mississippi. It has a lively game-day atmosphere and the famous Dodger Dog.

    1:20· Ryan Trahanin 2 vlogs

  53. OUE Skyspace LA

    Activity · Downtown Los Angeles

    High-rise observation deck with a glass slide on the outside of the building and sweeping city views.

    1:04· Hungry Passportin 2 vlogs

  54. Ovation Hollywood (Hollywood & Highland)

    Shopping · Hollywood

    Shopping and entertainment complex at the heart of Hollywood Boulevard, next to the Walk of Fame.

    25:44· Trip Insightin 2 vlogs

  55. Echo Park

    Neighborhood · Echo Park

    Up-and-coming neighborhood near downtown with restaurants, shops and a lake at its center.

    33:39· Trip Insightin 2 vlogs

  56. Hollywood Bowl

    Landmark · Hollywood Hills

    Famous amphitheater open since 1922 that has hosted nearly every major artist, set in a public park.

    4:18· California Through My Lensin 2 vlogs

  57. Wisdom Tree Trail

    Hike · Hollywood Hills

    Steep hiking trail with great views of LA that leads up near the Hollywood Sign.

    5:14· Exotic Vacationin 2 vlogs

  58. Point Dume

    Park · Malibu

    Malibu headland known for its sweeping coastal views.

    13:42· Exotic Vacationin 2 vlogs

  59. Beverly Hills Sign

    Landmark · Beverly Hills

    Famous sign beside a large fountain, one of the most popular photo spots in LA.

    9:28· Michael Martelloin 2 vlogs

  60. Third Street Promenade

    Shopping · Santa Monica

    Pedestrian street in Santa Monica with popular shops and restaurants.

    3:19· Michael Martelloin 2 vlogs

  61. Palos Verdes Peninsula

    Neighborhood · Rancho Palos Verdes

    Scenic peninsula of multi-million-dollar homes, upscale resorts, a lighthouse, hiking, golf and beaches below the cliffs.

    18:00· Trip Insightin 2 vlogs

  62. Mount Hollywood Trail

    Hike · Griffith Park

    Popular Hollywood Hills hike with views toward the Hollywood Sign.

    5:14· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogs

  63. Huntington Beach

    Day trip · Orange County

    Beach town in Orange County, a longer trip from central LA.

    21:21· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogs

  64. Miracle Mile

    Neighborhood · Mid-Wilshire

    Stretch of Wilshire Boulevard lined with several major museums, including LACMA, the Academy Museum and the Petersen.

    7:09· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogs

  65. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

    Museum · Miracle Mile

    Museum dedicated to the art and science behind making movies.

    2:37· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogs

  66. Petersen Automotive Museum

    Museum · Miracle Mile

    Car museum across the street from LACMA showcasing a large collection of automobiles, a must for car lovers.

    7:42· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogs

  67. Bel Air

    Neighborhood · Bel Air

    Affluent residential neighbourhood with beautiful homes near Beverly Hills.

    4:06· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogs

  68. Bunker Hill

    Neighborhood · Downtown Los Angeles

    Hilltop downtown district along Grand Avenue, home to MOCA, The Broad and the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

    6:41· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogs

  69. Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA Grand Avenue)

    Museum · Bunker Hill

    Contemporary art museum at the top of Angels Flight on Grand Avenue.

    12:25· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogs

  70. Los Angeles Zoo

    Activity · Griffith Park

    City zoo that is a good family outing, especially with kids.

    27:05· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogs

  71. Autry Museum of the American West

    Museum · Griffith Park

    Western history museum next to the LA Zoo covering the development of Los Angeles and the American West.

    8:08· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogs

  72. Descanso Gardens

    Park · La Cañada Flintridge

    Botanical garden near Pasadena with roses, gardenias and many other blooming plants.

    15:31· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogs

  73. Universal CityWalk

    Shopping · Universal City

    Free-to-enter dining and entertainment promenade next to Universal Studios Hollywood.

    17:34· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogs

  74. Old Pasadena

    Neighborhood · Pasadena

    Historic, relaxed downtown district of Pasadena along Colorado Boulevard.

    8:14· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogs

  75. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

    Museum · San Marino

    Library and botanical gardens near Pasadena with subtropical and desert zones, a Japanese garden and a historic building.

    24:56· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogs

  76. Route 66 End of the Trail Sign

    Landmark · Santa Monica

    Sign on Santa Monica Pier marking the official western end of historic Route 66, with a route map across the states nearby.

    36:44· Ken Abroadin 2 vlogs

  77. Venice Beach Skate Park

    Activity · Venice

    Oceanfront concrete skate park built in 2009 on Venice Beach, a hub of LA skateboarding culture for riders of all levels.

    4:57· Trip Insightin 2 vlogs

  78. Hermosa Beach Pier

    Landmark · Hermosa Beach

    Pier at the heart of Hermosa Beach offering views and places to eat; the first wooden pier dated to 1904.

    16:51· Michael Martelloin 2 vlogs

  79. Abbot Kinney Boulevard

    Shopping · Venice

    Trendy Venice street filled with shops, cafes and art galleries.

    0:31· Michael Martelloin 2 vlogs

  80. Melrose Avenue

    Shopping · Melrose

    Famous street of eclectic shops, vintage clothing, restaurants and street art, running from Santa Monica Boulevard toward Silver Lake.

    6:44· Exotic Vacationin 2 vlogs

  81. Gracias Madre

    Restaurant · West Hollywood

    Trendy plant-based Mexican restaurant a short walk from the Melrose shopping area.

    7:24· Exotic Vacationin 2 vlogs

  82. Marvin Braude Bike Trail

    Activity · Venice

    Coastal bike path running along the beach through Venice.

    19:36· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogs

  83. Holbox

    Restaurant · South Los Angeles

    Michelin-recognized Yucatán-style seafood counter inside Mercado La Paloma, known for creative seafood tacos and house hot sauces.

    16:03· S3in 2 vlogs

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  1. Little Tokyo

    Neighborhood · Downtown Los Angeles

    Japanese-American district, known locally as J-Town, with Buddhist temples, galleries and museums.

    1:27· Expedia1 vlog

  2. The Viper Room

    Bar · West Hollywood

    Iconic music club on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood.

    3:55· Expedia1 vlog

  3. Whisky a Go Go

    Bar · West Hollywood

    Iconic music club on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood.

    3:57· Expedia1 vlog

  4. USS Iowa

    Museum · San Pedro

    World War II battleship turned museum ship at the Port of Los Angeles on San Pedro Bay.

    5:41· Expedia1 vlog

  5. Aquarium of the Pacific

    Museum · Long Beach

    Large aquarium with 500 marine species from Pacific ecosystems ranging from Baja to the Arctic.

    6:02· Expedia1 vlog

  6. Starline Tours

    Activity · Hollywood

    Long-running open-top bus sightseeing tours past celebrity homes and Hollywood landmarks.

    1:47· Watcher1 vlog

  7. Laugh Factory

    Activity · West Hollywood

    Well-known comedy club on Sunset Boulevard.

    3:14· Watcher1 vlog

  8. Pink's Hot Dogs

    Restaurant · Hollywood

    Famous hot dog stand serving loaded dogs since 1939.

    8:52· Watcher1 vlog

  9. Highland Park Bowl

    Bar · Highland Park

    Restored 1927 Prohibition-era bowling alley and bar with vintage hardwood lanes.

    11:11· Watcher1 vlog

  10. Mariscos Jalisco

    Street food · Boyle Heights

    Acclaimed seafood taco truck praised by critic Jonathan Gold, serving fried shrimp tacos, aguachile and ceviche.

    19:37· Watcher1 vlog

  11. Koreatown

    Neighborhood · Koreatown

    Central LA neighbourhood known as a foodie paradise.

    8:29· Matt's Travel Tips1 vlog

  12. Guerrilla Tacos

    Restaurant · Arts District

    Creative modern taco spot that puts inventive twists on traditional tacos with a regularly changing menu.

    1:21· Matt's Travel Tips1 vlog

  13. El Chato Taco Truck

    Street food · Mid-City

    Late-night taco truck institution at Olympic and La Brea serving simple, perfectly cooked tacos.

    2:11· Matt's Travel Tips1 vlog

  14. Guelaguetza

    Restaurant · Koreatown

    Celebrated Oaxacan restaurant just outside Koreatown known for its rich, traditional moles.

    2:45· Matt's Travel Tips1 vlog

  15. Sarita's Pupuseria

    Street food · Downtown Los Angeles

    Salvadoran pupusa stall inside Grand Central Market.

    4:20· Matt's Travel Tips1 vlog

  16. Berlin Currywurst

    Street food · Downtown Los Angeles

    German currywurst stall serving Berlin-style sausages with curry ketchup.

    4:32· Matt's Travel Tips1 vlog

  17. Sticky Rice

    Street food · Downtown Los Angeles

    Thai food stall inside Grand Central Market.

    4:36· Matt's Travel Tips1 vlog

  18. Porto's Bakery & Cafe

    Restaurant · Burbank

    Beloved Cuban bakery and café known for pastries and marinated meat dishes, ranked at the top of Yelp's top 100 list.

    5:40· Matt's Travel Tips1 vlog

  19. Natas Pastries

    Cafe · Sherman Oaks

    Small hole-in-the-wall Portuguese bakery and restaurant serving authentic Portuguese food.

    6:09· Matt's Travel Tips1 vlog

  20. Singapore's Banana Leaf

    Street food · Fairfax

    Farmers Market stall serving Singaporean and Malaysian dishes.

    7:16· Matt's Travel Tips1 vlog

  21. Loteria! Grill

    Street food · Fairfax

    Farmers Market stall serving flavourful Mexican food.

    7:27· Matt's Travel Tips1 vlog

  22. Night + Market Song

    Restaurant · Silver Lake

    Authentic, affordable Thai joint in the heart of hipster Silver Lake.

    7:38· Matt's Travel Tips1 vlog

  23. Corner Place

    Restaurant · Koreatown

    Long-running Koreatown Korean restaurant.

    8:43· Matt's Travel Tips1 vlog

  24. Kang Hodong Baekjeong

    Restaurant · Koreatown

    Always-busy Korean barbecue restaurant in Koreatown.

    8:46· Matt's Travel Tips1 vlog

  25. Park's BBQ

    Restaurant · Koreatown

    Acclaimed Koreatown Korean barbecue restaurant.

    8:48· Matt's Travel Tips1 vlog

  26. Soot Bull Jeep

    Restaurant · Koreatown

    Old-school Koreatown barbecue spot grilling marinated meats over open charcoal flames.

    8:53· Matt's Travel Tips1 vlog

  27. Thai Town

    Neighborhood · East Hollywood

    Small East Hollywood district home to many Thai restaurants and businesses.

    9:22· Matt's Travel Tips1 vlog

  28. Petit Trois

    Restaurant · Hollywood

    Tiny French café from Ludo Lefebvre with Jon & Vinny, serving classic French bistro fare.

    12:04· Matt's Travel Tips1 vlog

  29. Bestia

    Restaurant · Arts District

    Stylish Italian restaurant in the Arts District with meticulously sourced ingredients and divine pasta.

    13:03· Matt's Travel Tips1 vlog

  30. Tacos 1986

    Restaurant · Santa Monica

    A Tijuana-style taco spot near the Santa Monica Pier, known for its al pastor tacos.

    4:30· Ryan Trahan1 vlog

  31. California Science Center

    Museum · Exposition Park

    Free science museum with three floors of exhibits, home to the Space Shuttle Endeavour since 2012.

    2:34· California Through My Lens1 vlog

  32. Exposition Park

    Park · Exposition Park

    Park complex south of downtown housing the Coliseum and the California Science Center.

    2:36· California Through My Lens1 vlog

  33. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

    Landmark · Exposition Park

    Historic stadium in Exposition Park that hosts football games and concerts.

    2:39· California Through My Lens1 vlog

  34. Time Travel Mart

    Shopping · Echo Park

    Quirky Echo Park store themed as a shop for time travelers.

    4:04· California Through My Lens1 vlog

  35. Masa of Echo Park

    Restaurant · Echo Park

    Echo Park restaurant known for its pizza.

    4:09· California Through My Lens1 vlog

  36. Paramount Pictures Studio Tour

    Activity · Hollywood

    Tour of a working Hollywood studio showing props, sets and possibly a soundstage.

    6:06· California Through My Lens1 vlog

  37. Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

    Activity · Burbank

    Studio tour revealing how movies are made through props, sets and soundstages.

    6:08· California Through My Lens1 vlog

  38. Sony Pictures Studio Tour

    Activity · Culver City

    Guided tour of the historic Sony Pictures studio lot.

    6:09· California Through My Lens1 vlog

  39. Randy's Donuts

    Cafe · Inglewood

    Famous donut shop and movie filming location.

    8:46· California Through My Lens1 vlog

  40. El Matador State Beach

    Park · Malibu

    State beach on the Malibu coast, visited for its scenery.

    10:30· California Through My Lens1 vlog

  41. Escondido Falls

    Hike · Malibu

    Hiking trail in the Malibu area that leads to a waterfall.

    10:35· California Through My Lens1 vlog

  42. Sandstone Peak

    Hike · Santa Monica Mountains

    Hike to a summit in the Santa Monica Mountains near Malibu.

    10:37· California Through My Lens1 vlog

  43. Philippe the Original

    Restaurant · Chinatown

    Historic LA deli known for its French dip sandwiches.

    10:59· California Through My Lens1 vlog

  44. Daikokuya

    Restaurant · Little Tokyo

    Popular ramen shop in Little Tokyo, recommended for its ramen.

    11:01· California Through My Lens1 vlog

  45. Guisados

    Restaurant · Boyle Heights

    Taco spot known for its braised-stew tacos.

    11:01· California Through My Lens1 vlog

  46. Bottega Louie

    Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles

    Popular downtown restaurant and patisserie.

    11:12· California Through My Lens1 vlog

  47. Howlin' Ray's

    Restaurant · Chinatown

    Popular Chinatown restaurant serving Nashville hot chicken.

    11:12· California Through My Lens1 vlog

  48. Ventura Harbor

    Day trip · Ventura

    Harbor north of LA with a classic Southern California vibe, beaches, historic landmarks and nearby hiking.

    16:15· Island Hopper TV1 vlog

  49. Pine Avenue Pier

    Landmark · Long Beach

    Waterfront pier off Pine Avenue near Long Beach's shopping and convention center.

    17:53· Island Hopper TV1 vlog

  50. Queen Mary

    Historic site · Long Beach

    Historic ocean liner docked in Long Beach that also operates as a hotel.

    18:04· Island Hopper TV1 vlog

  51. Newport Beach

    Day trip · Orange County

    Orange County beach destination farther from LA's centre.

    21:21· Island Hopper TV1 vlog

  52. Six Flags Magic Mountain

    Activity · Valencia

    Thrill-ride theme park north of LA in Santa Clarita.

    21:51· Island Hopper TV1 vlog

  53. Crafts by Andy

    Shopping · Santa Monica

    Family-run stall on Santa Monica Pier writing names on a single grain of rice set in a small glass pendant, operating for over 30 years.

    37:50· Ken Abroad1 vlog

  54. Elysian Park

    Park · Elysian Park

    600-acre park, one of LA's largest, with groves, hiking trails and skyline views, once dismissed as worthless land.

    27:08· Trip Insight1 vlog

  55. Angels Point

    Landmark · Elysian Park

    Viewpoint in Elysian Park with a bold metal sculpture by Peter Shire and a sweeping view of the LA skyline.

    28:14· Trip Insight1 vlog

  56. Calabasas

    Day trip · Calabasas

    Hillside city between the Santa Monica and Santa Susana mountains, about 30 miles from downtown, with scenic landscapes for outdoor adventures.

    28:52· Trip Insight1 vlog

  57. Leonis Adobe

    Historic site · Calabasas

    Adobe built in 1844 that still stands, offering a glimpse into early California history.

    30:06· Trip Insight1 vlog

  58. Glendale

    Day trip · Glendale

    City at the foot of the Verdugo Mountains, 10 miles north of downtown, known for its architecture and historic theatres.

    31:19· Trip Insight1 vlog

  59. Hollywood Reservoir (Lake Hollywood)

    Hike · Hollywood Hills

    1924 reservoir behind Mulholland Dam, circled by a paved trail for walking, jogging and biking with Hollywood Sign views.

    35:57· Trip Insight1 vlog

  60. Royce Hall

    Landmark · Westwood

    UCLA's 1929 Lombard Romanesque landmark with twin towers inspired by a Milan church, now a major concert and lecture venue.

    38:22· Trip Insight1 vlog

  61. Marina del Rey

    Neighborhood · Marina del Rey

    Seaside community with North America's largest man-made small-craft harbour, offering paddleboarding, kayaking, yacht cruises and waterfront dining.

    40:39· Trip Insight1 vlog

  62. Hollywood Hills

    Neighborhood · Hollywood Hills

    Hillside neighbourhood in the Santa Monica Mountains with city views, star mansions, hiking trails, the Hollywood Bowl and the Hollywood Sign.

    42:40· Trip Insight1 vlog

  63. Pershing Square

    Park · Downtown Los Angeles

    Historic downtown park since 1866, named after General John J. Pershing and surrounded by historic buildings.

    49:38· Trip Insight1 vlog

  64. Mother's Beach (Marine Park)

    Park · Long Beach

    Calm-water beach inside Alamitos Bay with a playground, ideal for young kids and popular with dragon boat and outrigger clubs.

    55:13· Trip Insight1 vlog

  65. Pasadena City Hall

    Landmark · Pasadena

    1927 domed city hall blending Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial styles, considered one of the most beautiful in the US.

    1:01:49· Trip Insight1 vlog

  66. Studio City

    Neighborhood · Studio City

    San Fernando Valley neighbourhood named after Mack Sennett's 1927 studio, with streets recognisable from films and TV shows.

    1:04:02· Trip Insight1 vlog

  67. Trails Cafe

    Cafe · Griffith Park

    Charming cafe tucked inside Griffith Park, ideal for breakfast before heading up to the observatory.

    3:37· Exotic Vacation1 vlog

  68. Brush Canyon Trail

    Hike · Hollywood Hills

    Moderately challenging hike from Canyon Drive to the Hollywood Sign, passing the Batcave along the way.

    4:58· Exotic Vacation1 vlog

  69. Bronson Caves

    Historic site · Griffith Park

    Cave known as the Batcave from the 1960s Batman TV series, located on the Brush Canyon Trail.

    5:07· Exotic Vacation1 vlog

  70. Paul Smith Pink Wall

    Landmark · Melrose

    Bright pink wall of the Paul Smith store on Melrose Avenue, one of LA's most photographed walls.

    6:56· Exotic Vacation1 vlog

  71. Decades

    Shopping · Melrose

    Popular luxury vintage boutique on Melrose Avenue.

    7:20· Exotic Vacation1 vlog

  72. Fred Segal

    Shopping · West Hollywood

    Iconic LA fashion boutique and a popular shopping spot near Melrose.

    7:20· Exotic Vacation1 vlog

  73. Spago Beverly Hills

    Restaurant · Beverly Hills

    Iconic restaurant by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, a short walk from Rodeo Drive.

    10:05· Exotic Vacation1 vlog

  74. Malibu Pier

    Landmark · Malibu

    Historic pier next to Surfrider Beach, perfect for a leisurely stroll with scenic views.

    14:05· Exotic Vacation1 vlog

  75. Surfrider Beach

    Park · Malibu

    Famous Malibu surf beach right next to Malibu Pier.

    14:07· Exotic Vacation1 vlog

  76. Adamson House Museum

    Museum · Malibu

    Historic house museum in Malibu, worth a visit with extra time.

    14:14· Exotic Vacation1 vlog

  77. Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe

    Restaurant · Malibu

    Laid-back seafood spot with a patio overlooking the ocean.

    14:21· Exotic Vacation1 vlog

  78. The Albright

    Restaurant · Santa Monica

    Popular seafood restaurant right on Santa Monica Pier, with outdoor seating and ocean views.

    15:37· Exotic Vacation1 vlog

  79. North End Caffé

    Restaurant · Manhattan Beach

    Tiny, quaint corner Italian spot with ocean views, serving scratch-made pasta and inventive sandwiches for about 20 years.

    3:25· Food Network1 vlog

  80. Bludso's BBQ

    Restaurant · La Brea Avenue

    Texas-style barbecue that started in Compton and now has LA locations, built on a pitmaster's grandmother's recipes.

    9:46· Food Network1 vlog

  81. Marouch Restaurant

    Restaurant · East Hollywood

    Lebanese-Armenian restaurant near Little Armenia, open since 1982 and loved for its falafel, shawarma and hummus.

    13:41· Food Network1 vlog

  82. Black Market Liquor Bar

    Bar · Studio City

    Chef Antonia Lofaso's casual-upscale bar and restaurant with globally inspired small plates and strong cocktails.

    16:35· Food Network1 vlog

  83. Harold & Belle's

    Restaurant · Jefferson Park

    Family-run Creole restaurant founded in 1969 by Louisiana transplants, serving New Orleans classics like gumbo and po'boys.

    20:33· Food Network1 vlog

  84. Biergarten

    Restaurant · Koreatown

    Korean-German fusion grill and craft beer joint with about 25 beers on tap, plus kimchi pancakes and German sausage.

    23:24· Food Network1 vlog

  85. Daybird

    Restaurant · Silver Lake

    Chef Mei Lin's lunch-focused Sichuan-style hot chicken spot, marked by a small neon chicken sign, with adjustable spice levels.

    26:40· Food Network1 vlog

  86. Tacos y Birria La Unica

    Street food · Mid-City

    Venice Boulevard taco truck specializing in goat birria on handmade tortillas with consommé for dipping.

    32:32· Food Network1 vlog

  87. La Tostaderia

    Street food · Downtown Los Angeles

    Seafood counter in Grand Central Market serving elevated Mexican ceviches, tostadas and tacos with very fresh ingredients.

    35:32· Food Network1 vlog

  88. Li's Cafe

    Cafe · Koreatown

    Michelin-listed Hong Kong and Taiwanese-style cafe serving braised pork over rice, chicken rice bowls, Hong Kong milk tea and creative pastries.

    0:45· Strictly Dumpling1 vlog

  89. Pollo a la Brasa

    Restaurant · Koreatown

    Peruvian rotisserie chicken spot whose spice-rubbed birds roast in a giant oven, with an aroma that carries a block away.

    7:07· Strictly Dumpling1 vlog

  90. Zhengyalov Hatz

    Restaurant · East Hollywood

    Michelin-listed Armenian spot serving one dish: paper-thin griddled flatbread stuffed with 12 kinds of greens and herbs.

    14:14· Strictly Dumpling1 vlog

  91. Villa's Tacos

    Restaurant · Highland Park

    Michelin-listed taco spot grilling smoky meats over fire, served on signature blue maize tortillas with crispy cheese skirts.

    23:36· Strictly Dumpling1 vlog

  92. Funke

    Restaurant · Beverly Hills

    Evan Funke's Italian restaurant with an open kitchen and wood-fired grill, known for handmade pasta shapes learned from Italian pasta makers and a long-perfected ragù.

    0:54· S31 vlog

  93. Santa Monica Farmers Market

    Market · Santa Monica

    Farmers market in Santa Monica that top LA chefs rely on for seasonal California produce.

    5:16· S31 vlog

  94. Pizzeria Bianco

    Restaurant · Arts District

    Chris Bianco's acclaimed pizzeria in a quiet complex downtown, with carefully sourced ingredients and a bar salvaged from an old upstate New York restaurant.

    9:00· S31 vlog

  95. Mercado La Paloma

    Market · South Los Angeles

    Community-led food hall in South LA with stalls that give small businesses, artists and artisans a start, home to Holbox and Komal.

    15:52· S31 vlog

  96. Komal

    Restaurant · South Los Angeles

    Mercado La Paloma stall making Mexican street food on heirloom-corn masa nixtamalized in-house; it also supplies masa to many LA restaurants.

    16:11· S31 vlog

  97. Kato

    Restaurant · Arts District

    Michelin-starred Taiwanese-American tasting-menu restaurant at The Row DTLA, cooking with local produce, with a hearth and an award-winning cocktail program.

    21:29· S31 vlog

  98. The Row DTLA

    Shopping · Arts District

    Downtown complex on the edge of the Arts District, home to restaurants including Kato and Pizzeria Bianco.

    21:35· S31 vlog

  99. Selene

    Restaurant · Santa Monica

    Dave Beran's Santa Monica tasting-menu restaurant where seasonality meets surrealism, with many dishes served in two parts and some eaten without silverware.

    26:16· S31 vlog

  100. RVR

    Restaurant · Venice

    Travis Lett's Japanese-inspired restaurant on the Westside, built around farmers-market produce, with sake, raw oysters and delicate tempura.

    31:22· S31 vlog

  101. Original Muscle Beach

    Landmark · Santa Monica

    Birthplace of the Muscle Beach fitness craze, once famous for gymnasts and still equipped with parallel bars, rings and ropes.

    2:00· Michael Martello1 vlog

  102. Palisades Park

    Park · Santa Monica

    Clifftop park above Highway 1 with views of the pier, palm trees, the ocean and the mountains.

    3:02· Michael Martello1 vlog

  103. Runyon Canyon Park

    Hike · Hollywood Hills

    Popular, moderately challenging loop of almost three miles with views of Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood Sign, downtown and the Pacific.

    6:18· Michael Martello1 vlog

  104. The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker

    Restaurant · West Hollywood

    Trendy West Hollywood brunch spot.

    8:22· Michael Martello1 vlog

  105. The Comedy Store

    Activity · West Hollywood

    Legendary Sunset Strip comedy club with live stand-up shows.

    8:30· Michael Martello1 vlog

  106. Pink Taco

    Restaurant · West Hollywood

    Trendy Mexican restaurant on the Sunset Strip, popular with social-media creators.

    8:35· Michael Martello1 vlog

  107. Saddle Ranch Chop House

    Restaurant · West Hollywood

    Lively Western-themed restaurant on the Sunset Strip, popular with influencers.

    8:35· Michael Martello1 vlog

  108. Alfred Coffee

    Cafe · Melrose

    LA coffee shop where the 'But first, coffee' slogan originated.

    9:00· Michael Martello1 vlog

  109. Craig's

    Restaurant · West Hollywood

    Upscale restaurant known as a celebrity and paparazzi hotspot.

    9:16· Michael Martello1 vlog

  110. Beverly Drive

    Landmark · Beverly Hills

    Palm-tree-lined Beverly Hills street often seen in movies and on Instagram.

    9:35· Michael Martello1 vlog

  111. Two Rodeo

    Shopping · Beverly Hills

    Cobblestone luxury shopping lane off Rodeo Drive, a favourite photo spot.

    10:25· Michael Martello1 vlog

  112. The Last Bookstore

    Shopping · Downtown Los Angeles

    Downtown bookstore selling new and used books and antiques.

    15:39· Michael Martello1 vlog

  113. Rodeo Collection

    Shopping · Beverly Hills

    Shopping complex on Rodeo Drive with restaurants and a more relaxed atmosphere.

    3:02· Island Hopper TV1 vlog

  114. Rose Bowl Stadium

    Landmark · Pasadena

    Pasadena's famous stadium, the city's biggest draw.

    8:24· Island Hopper TV1 vlog

  115. Broadway (Historic Core)

    Neighborhood · Downtown Los Angeles

    LA's original downtown thoroughfare, lined with old theaters and historic buildings like the Bradbury Building.

    9:48· Island Hopper TV1 vlog

  116. NBC Sports Grill & Brew

    Restaurant · Universal City

    Sports-themed restaurant at Universal CityWalk serving steaks, sandwiches and American fare.

    18:26· Island Hopper TV1 vlog