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Juston Payne: One of the most distinct places in LA, and also one of the best to stroll for a few hours. The houses' architecture is fascinating. Beware of marauding flocks of geese. They will snarl at you.
Juston Payne: A hilariously terrible karaoke bar that distinguishes itself by offering NO private rooms. You get up on that stage and serenade every single person in the bar.
Mexikanisches Restaurant · Pico Union · 114 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: This a good burrito, maybe the best of the burritos. Eat this burrito. Also, for those looking for a bit of that fabled "local flavor," you'll get it here.
2000 N Fuller Ave (at Hillside Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Park · 357 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: Miles of well-traffic trails with great views of the city and the Hollywood sign. And, if you're one of those people who recognizes b-list celebrities, you'll enjoy it here.
Juston Payne: The whole place is spectacular, but I'm particularly partial to the cactus garden, which looks like it's a set from a low-budget sci-fi movie.
Bauernmarkt · Mid-City West · 320 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: Visit at sunset, grab a table, get a beer, and grab some food. Life will be good.Pro-tip: park in the lot on the left as you're driving in. Just don't forget to get your parking validated.
Juston Payne: Did you know that driving 60 MPH in a shifter kart feels like driving 200 MPH in a regular car? Well, this is the place to prove it. It's awesome.
2301 N Highland Ave (at Hollywood Bowl Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Musikhalle · 446 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: Pick a warm evening and go see a show. It doesn't really matter if you're into the music; the setting itself is more than enough to make it a great night.
Historische und geschützte Stätte · Mid-City West · 117 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: This is more of a curiosity than a phenomenal destination, but it's worth stopping by to witness the tragic scene of a baby wooly mammoth watch its mother sink into a pit of tar.
7916 W Sunset Blvd (at Fairfax Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Frühstücksplatz · 448 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: Whole wheat pancake with brown sugar. Get it. No human can eat the stack of 3; 1 is typically sufficient. The french press coffee will make your head-a-splode.
Mexikanisches Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 9 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: Yeah, yeah, yeah, it's a chain. Deal with it. The baja burrito is totally tasty and they use a nice, firm tortilla that actually holds all the stuffings together.
6360 W Sunset Blvd (btwn Ivar & Vine), Los Angeles, CA
Kino · Central Hollywood · 298 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: Great screens with reserved seats. They validate parking for the lot next door, too. In other words, this is a totally hassle-free movie going experience.
5900 Hollywood Blvd Ste B (at N Bronson Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Thailändisches Restaurant · 114 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: Yeah, they have that weird Elvis thing going. But they also make a killer penang curry and great pad kee mao. If you want real spice, ask for "Thai Person Spicy."
Juston Payne: Splurge on the fast catamaran, rent a bike on the island, and spend the day poking around this island. Bonus points if you find the herd of buffalo, which were brought here in the 1920's for a movie.
Juston Payne: I'm partial to The Gas Lite. However, Dimples does offer costumes to singers, so if you've ever wanted to dress up as a football singer while singing Britney, go here.
Bekleidungsgeschäft · Mid-City West · 4 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: The other side of the Rodeo Dr. coin: a freaky, funky, and young string of shops. The only challenge is finding a parking spot where you won't get ticketed (lots of permit-only streets).
8221 W Sunset Blvd (at Marmont Ln), West Hollywood, CA
Hotel · 127 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: If you want to have an "I sat next to [celebrity]" moment, go into the hotel and go to the bar. This is different than the main bar, which is frequented by, well, not celebrities.
Einkaufszentrum · Mid-City West · 664 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: Don't think of it as a mall. Think of it as a lovely street crafted to evoke Parisian promenades... with an awesome Apple Store in the middle.
5905 Wilshire Blvd (at S Ogden Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Kunstmuseum · Mid-City West · 444 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: A completely worthwhile museum made all the more worthwhile by the insanely photogenic lamp posts installation in front of the main entrance.
Plattenladen · Central Hollywood · 288 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: Arguably the best nostalgia shop in Los Angeles. You can buy "CDs" here! Additionally, live acts cruise through and play short, free sets.
8687 Melrose Ave (at San Vicente Blvd), West Hollywood, CA
Design Studio · 32 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: If you like interior design, this is kinda the greatest place on earth. Be warned: you can't just walk into all the showrooms and buy stuff; that privilege is reserved for interior designers.
Juston Payne: Take that rental car and drive along this highway. If you're lucky enough to not hit traffic, don't get too excited. Cops thoroughly enjoy giving tickets here.
10250 Santa Monica Blvd (at Century Park West), Los Angeles, CA
Einkaufszentrum · Century City · 165 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: Totally normal mall with a twist that will delight anyone from parts of the world that don't have LA's lovely weather: it's entirely open-air. Like, no roof. Yeah, that's how confident LA is.
Juston Payne: Is it the second Tuesday of the month? If so, git yerself downtown between 12:00pm and 9:00pm cuz there's some arting going down. Go earlier if you want lighter crowds. And you don't have a job.
Juston Payne: It's easy to walk past this place, but the interior is an extraordinary example of 1920's Moroccan design. Stop in for a coffee or a drink, or just look around. Make sure you visit the courtyard.
4656 Franklin Ave (N Vermont Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Indisches Restaurant · Los Feliz · 9 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: My wife and I went on our first date here. Sorta. We didn't know it was a date at the time. Point being, you'll marry anyone with whom you dine.
7000 Hollywood Blvd (at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel), Los Angeles, CA
Hotelbar · Central Hollywood · 60 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: Come here for bonafide cocktails. Then, if you're feeling feisty, wander to the Tropicana Bar. Thom Yorke showed up there once, you know.
Spielhalle · Sherman Oaks · 37 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: Remember being 16? You had a car, but the only wholesome activities available were minigolf, an arcade, or batting cages? This place has all 3, so you can revisit being 16 very efficiently.
Juston Payne: It's crowded, touristy, and often filled with screaming children, but it's a lovely structure with fantastic views. I suggest parking on the street below and taking the slightly strenuous walk up.
Rodeo Dr (btwn Wilshire and Santa Monica Blvd), Beverly Hills, CA
Straße · 141 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: Use Rodeo as the launching point for a stroll around Beverly Hills. It's an easy way to prove that, true to its reputation, Beverly Hills is filled with rich people driving fancy cars.
Taco-Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 91 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: It doesn't have curb appeal, but pour that green salsa on carnitas tacos and you'll be good to go. Oh, and they sell the oft-forgotten 1980's soda Cactus Cooler.
Hot Dog Imbiss · West Los Angeles · 68 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: I'm not on board (see what I did there?) with the food. However, sitting outside with a burger and beer on a nice day during happy hour is good stuff. Bonussauce: free parking in the back.
5536 Melrose Ave (btwn Vine & Wilton), Los Angeles, CA
Mexikanisches Restaurant · Larchmont · 31 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: Lucy's is perfect if you want totally good (but not absolutely excellent) Mexican food in an Old Guard of Los Angeles setting. Get the enchiladas or burrito and try to sit on the patio.
6333 West 3rd Street (at Farmers Market), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Mid-City West · 27 Tipps und Bewertungen
Juston Payne: This tip applies to all Coffee Beans: chai drinks are made with -- get this -- REAL tea. I know, crazy. No syrup at all. Also: this Coffee Bean validates parking for the Farmer's Market lots.