LA was definitely something special. There are so many places to see. There’s Santa Monica Beach, Venice Beach and Hollywood with its walk of fame, of course. Besides mentioned I also visited Beverly Hills, Melrose Avenue, and Little Tokyo. Each part of it has its own character and soul. 5 days went by quickly. I was lucky enough to see a taping Will & Grace and it was an amazing experience! One of the most impressive moments was definitely the sunset at Santa Monica Beach.
For hip things and street art a visit to Melrose Avenue is a must.
In addition to street art like graffiti, there is also the Hollywood Walk of Fame. You can try to find your favorite artists there.
Cruising with a bike through Venice Beach definitely made me feel like a local there. It was like a movie scene.
I also did the popular Runyon Canyon Park walk with some friends I made at the hostel. It is located in the heart of West Hollywood. There are some nice panoramic views of the city.
To get some nice views of the Hollywood sign we went up to the Griffith Observatory. It is also a good spot to wait for sunset.
LA is a place where you can eat anything you want. It has a big influence from Latino America, but also a lot of Asian influence. So it is like a whole world in one city.
I adore markets. And usually they are the best spot to eat cheaper and better. The same applies to Grand Central Market, Downtown LA. I had this huge taco for only 4 $ and it was delicious. If you’re not used to American Coke, then I recommend you take the Mexican one, it’s not as sweet. They sell it in a half a litter bottle. There is plenty of different types of cuisine for everyone’s taste.
When in Rome … It is mandatory to have a cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory, Santa Monica. Until now I couldn’t even imagine that so many kinds of cheesecakes can exist. It was very hard to choose only one. One cost around 9 $, but it is more like a meal. There are around 200 spots around the US, so if you see one, go and have that cheesecake!
Blue Plate Taco, Santa Monica is located just on the Ocean Ave. It has a nice view and a very Mexican touch of interior. I was craving for lobster for a while, so I decided for lobster tacos, which are also the most expensive. With it I got delicious rice and beans. For the dish you see in the photo, I paid 24 $ and plus tax and tip of course. Tortillas were crunchy, which I prefer and the sauce was delicious and not spicy, which I like as well. When waiting for the food, I received tortilla chips and some spicy sauce.
Right next to my HI LA Santa Monica Hostel, where I also found out about it, is HiHo. I loved their menu and interior, all in a keep-it-simple style. I had their double cheeseburger with fries and it was yummy! Fries were crunchy and full of flavour. Their 100% grass fed wagyu beef was tender and delicious. Also their fountain drink is not a regular one, but filled with crafted drinks only.
This one was discovered basically the same way as before. When I got back from Universal Studios, watching the taping of Will & Grace, it was pretty late. I was looking for some spots around the hostel, that were still open and I found KazuNori. Since I adore sushi the decision wasn’t hard. I found this hand roll bar, which was very nice. The staff were very friendly and service was quick. Just as it says on their website: crispy nori and warm rice, making these rolls mouthwatering good.
My obsession with dim sum started probably in Vancouver, when I actually first tried it. My friend from San Diego took me to ixlb – DimSum eats, LA. Too bad I wasn’t that hungry at the time, because I would’ve eaten more for sure. The menu sounded fantastic and everything looked delicious.
Pink’s Hot Dogs are famous hot dogs in LA, which started back in the 30’s. Paul and Betty Pink definitely made their way from a pushcart to a successful hot dog stand. People are stacking up in line to try one of the famous hot dogs. The variety of the hot dogs is crazy. I tried the La La Land hot dog with fries. The serving is American big, although in the photo may not seem so.
Salt’s Cure, LA is one of more trendy, hip spots with a modern style of cuisine. They have different lunch, dinner or brunch menus. It’s more on the pricy side and the portions are not really American big. The dishes were plated nicely and both were very delicious, especially the salmon.
LA is definitely a place to find some good food spots. The variety is immense. I had a short but sweet stay there and met some nice people. My next destination after LA was Hawaii, so I was not too sad about leaving anyway.
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