Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA

Places to go in Los Angeles

13 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Broken Shaker at Freehand Los Angeles

Nightlife

Broken Shaker at Freehand Los Angeles

A South Beach vibe exudes on this rooftop bar with vintage flourishes & inventive cocktails.

416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA

Desert 5 Spot

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Desert 5 Spot

6516 Selma Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA

Home Restaurant

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Home Restaurant

Hipsters fill up on heaping plates of homestyle comfort grub plus cocktails on the big heated patio.

1760 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA

Rhythm Room L.A.

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Rhythm Room L.A.

A subterranean bar rich with history, offering regular live jazz, occasional dancing & billiards.

206 W 6th St BSMT, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA

Spire 73

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Spire 73

An open-air bar on the 73rd story of the InterContinental hotel, with craft cocktails.

900 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA

The Echo

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The Echo

Intimate room spotlighting up-and-coming indie bands, with a sister club downstairs, the Echoplex.

1822 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA

The Mayan

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The Mayan

Lavish Mayan decor, pulsing eclectic beats & lucha libre matches at this tri-level dance club.

1038 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA

The Rooftop

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The Rooftop

Rooftop bar draws a high-energy crowd with a heated pool, waterbed pods, DJs & panoramic city views.

550 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA

The Rooftop

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The Rooftop

Contemporary rooftop restaurant serving global snacks, meals & cocktails, plus weekend brunch.

Located in Wayfarer Downtown LA, 813 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA

The Teragram Ballroom

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The Teragram Ballroom

General admission–only live-music venue with multiple bars presenting big-name rock & indie bands.

1234 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA

The Vermont Hollywood

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The Vermont Hollywood

1020 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029, USA

The Wiltern

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The Wiltern

Historic theater featuring mostly pop & rock bands in a sizable yet intimate art deco space.

3790 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA

Zebulon

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Zebulon

2478 Fletcher Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA