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Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler’s Megan Spurrell<\/p>\n
I was born, raised, and went to college in Los Angeles County<\/a>\u2014and if we’ve met even once you know that, since I say “the” before every freeway name, have an obnoxious In-N-Out order, and wear a Dodgers hat on every trip (it always gets a conversation going). I may live in New York City<\/a> now, but I continue to carry a California ID as proof of my Angeleno roots. I\u00a0visit home enough to know when my favorite taco trucks have changed locations, and feel a pang of nostalgia when I see landmarks that only mean something to those who have spent years staring at them (usually while stuck in traffic), like the LA Chamber Orchestra mural over the 110, or the neon Felix sign near downtown. LA isn’t the easiest place to navigate as a visitor\u2014if you don’t have a car, forget it\u2014but with a strategic itinerary and a set of wheels, there is so much to love. This is a city of dreamers and strivers, so come, bask in their glow, and enjoy a few days of that golden life for yourself. \u2014Megan Spurrell, senior features editor at Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler<\/p>\n Jump to:<\/p>\n AccordionItemContainerButton<\/p>\n Where to stay<\/p>\n Day 1: Downtown LA<\/p>\n Breakfast spot: Graze at Grand Central Market<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grand Central Market<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n This iconic market opens at 8:00 am, with options ranging from chilaquiles to egg sandwiches to pastries. Walk around and grab whatever looks good, then ride the Angel\u2019s Flight while you digest.<\/p>\n Read Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n You’ll be glad you did.<\/p>\n Morning activity: Walk the galleries at The Broad Museum<\/p>\n Lunch spot: The original French dip<\/p>\n Afternoon activity: Chinatown shopping and a glass of wine at Cafe Triste<\/p>\n Dinner: Pies at Quarter Sheets<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Quarter Sheets<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n A gorgina pizza parlor in Echo Park where the scene is as good as the food\u2014and you\u2019ll want to save room for dessert.<\/p>\n Read Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n Evening activity: Tiki-Ti, then a show<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tiki-Ti<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Go to Sunset Boulevard\u2019s beloved little tiki bar before finding a party or show on the Dice app.<\/p>\n Read Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n Day 2: East Hollywood, Los Feliz, and Silver Lake<\/p>\n Breakfast spot: Burritos at Tacos Villa Corona<\/p>\n Don’t judge a restaurant by its strip-mall location.<\/p>\n Actually, it’s a good sign.<\/p>\n Morning activity: Walk through Griffith Park<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Griffith Park<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n This recently refreshed diner is Hollywood-worthy in atmosphere; request a table in the converted train car for some dim sum before strolling down Melrose.<\/p>\n Read Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n Lunch spot: Diner fare at The Formosa Cafe<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Formosa Cafe<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n This recently refreshed diner is Hollywood-worthy in atmosphere; request a table in the converted train car for some dim sum before strolling down Melrose.<\/p>\n Read Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n Afternoon activity: Portraits at Tom\u2019s One Hour Photo<\/p>\n Dinner: Dig in at Dan Sung Sa<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dan Sung Sa<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The most delightfully chaotic spot in Koreatown, where the soju arrives as quickly as the kimchi pancakes and meat skewers. Get there early, as there\u2019s sometimes a wait.<\/p>\n Read Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n Evening activity: Sing it out at Pharaoh Karaoke<\/p>\n Day 3: Venice, Westside, Hollywood, and Mid-City<\/p>\n Breakfast spot: Greet the day at Gjusta<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Gjusta<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n This is what you hoped the West Side would be. Sit on the sunny patio and enjoy a smoked fish plate with coffee before walking along Abbott Kinney.<\/p>\n Read Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n Morning activity: Surf Venice Beach<\/p>\n