Visiting LA sucks (if you don’t know where to go).

Here are recommendations for accommodations, food, and fun in some of the neighborhoods near the wedding. If it’s your first time visiting, you might want to resist the urge to stay anywhere west of central LA, at least for the night of the wedding. Unfortunately, you probably WILL need to rent a car or rely on Uber (sorry!!)

WHERE TO STAY

  • AIRBNB

    Hotel prices are getting crazier by the day, and if you book early enough, there are plenty of great and affordable places to stay in the area.

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  • SILVERLAKE POOL & INN

    If you’re looking to splurge for convenience, we recommend Silverlake Pool and Inn (it’s 2 blocks from the venue). Guests will have daytime access to the pool, and it’s SUPER walkable. There’s an Erewhon next door. Rooms start around $550.

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  • CARA HOTEL

    A 12-minute Uber from the venue, Cara is a beautiful boutique hotel in Los Feliz/ Thai Town/ East Hollywood. Rooms start at $300.

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  • THE LINE LA

    She is modern, she is central, she is reasonably priced. Towering over K-Town, The Line is a 15-minute Uber from the venue (traffic willing). Rooms start around $250.

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  • CITIZEN M

    Inexpensive and at a good location downtown. Blocks away from Grand Central Market, The Last Bookstore, galleries and museums, Angel’s Flight, Little Tokyo, and more. If you want to give LA public transit a go, Pershing Square Station is a couple blocks away. Prices sit around $180-$250.

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  • COMFORT INN

    We have never stayed here and it actually looks mildly sketchy, HOWEVER, it is $150-$200 a night, a mile away from the venue, and it’s literally on top of one of our favorite restaurants in the area, Pijja Palace.

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FOOD & COFFEE

  • PIJJA PALACE

    Indian sports bar. Don’t miss the rigatoni, mango chutney, and soft serve.

    NEIGHBORHOOD: SILVER LAKE

  • FOUND OYSTER

    Unpretentious East Coast-style seafood.

    NEIGHBORHOOD: EAST HOLLYWOOD

  • PINE & CRANE

    Taiwanese counter service. Everything is fantastic and you really can’t go wrong.

    NEIGHBORHOOD: SILVER LAKE

  • YEASTIE BOYS

    If you’re staying in Siver Lake, you might catch the Yeastie Boys truck parked outside of Intelligentsia Coffee on Sunset Blvd in the morning.

    NEIGHBORHOOD: SILVER LAKE

  • GRAND CENTRAL MARKET

    If you find yourself downtown, head to Grand Central Market. A smorgasbord of food stalls to serve everyone’s taste.

    NEIGHBORHOOD: DOWNTOWN LA

  • SOOT BULL JEEP

    Charcoal-fired Korean BBQ (near The Line).

    NEIGHBORHOOD: KOREA TOWK

  • ALL TIME

    Excellent for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you want to see a celebrity in person, this is where it’s most likely to happen.

    NEIGHBORHOOD: LOS FELIZ

  • TAM O' SHANTER

    The Tam O’Shanter is a 100-year-old Scottish steakhouse. Walt Disney and his imagineers were regulars, which makes sense because it kind of feels like Disneyland in there.

    NEIGHBORHOOD: ATWATER VILLAGE

  • INTELIGENTSIA

    Great coffee, even greater people watching. Walkable from Silver Lake Pool and Inn.

    NEIGHBORHOOD: SILVER LAKE

  • CANYON COFFEE

    Tasty coffee and snacks. Also sits on a walkable stretch of Echo Park—check out Des Pair books a few doors down.

    NEIGHBORHOOD: ECHO PARK

  • MARU COFFEE

    There will be a line but you’re guaranteed a few designer dogs to pet while you wait. Opt for something fun like a foam top or a bon bon.

    NEIGHBORHOOD: LOS FELIZ

  • CAMEL COFFEE

    This South Korean chain just opened its first outpost in LA. We actually haven’t been because the line is so big but hey, maybe that means it’s worth it.

    NIGHBORHOOD: LOS FELIZ

WHAT TO CHECK OUT

  • SKYLIGHT BOOKS

    Bookstore with a friendly cat and a tree growing up the center of it! They also have an art-specific store a couple of doors down.

    NEIGHBORHOOD: LOS FELIZ

  • VISTA THEATER

    Operating movie theater owned by Quentin Tarantino that plays classics and new movies on film.

    NEIGHBORHOOD: LOS FELIZ

  • THE OLD ZOO IN GRIFFITH PARK

    The LA Zoo is in Griffith Park, but the remnants of the old one that closed is still in the park and only requires a quick walk to get to. Just google “Old LA Zoo Directions.”

    NEIGHBORHOOD: GRIFFITH PARK ABOVE LOS FELIZ

  • HIKE THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN

    Self explanatory. Here’s the trailhead address: 3200 Canyon Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90068

    NEIGHBORHOOD: HOLLYWOOD

  • MOCA

    The Museum of Contemporary Art is always a hit and the Broad Museum is directly across the street if you’re looking to double dip.

    NEIGHBORHOOD: DOWTOWN LA

  • THE COMEDY STORE

    We won’t be offended if you skip welcome drinks to see a show.

    NEIGHBORHOOD: HOLLYWOOD

  • JUMBO'S CLOWN ROOM

    Again, will not be offended if you choose to spend Friday night on the town. Hit our favorite bar for a show (bring cash) and head to Sanamluang across the street for post-drink Thai Food (open late).

    NEIGHBORHOOD: THAI TOWN/ EAST HOLLYWOOD

  • THE HUNTINGTON LIBRARY

    It’s a 30-minute drive east of the venue but if you want to do all of your exploring in one shot, it’s a historic estate with art galleries, themed gardens, and a book museum. Adjacent to Pasadena, which has tons to do and eat.

    NEIGHBORHOOD: SAN MARINO