Boutique mid-century hotel minutes from LAX with soundproofed rooms facing the runways. The elevated pool deck runs steady with shaded cabanas, fire pits, and a Baja-style cantina pouring natural wine and small-batch spirits.
Loud, festive Oaxacan institution serving complex, family-recipe moles and a deep list of mezcals. Live music from the bandstand fills the sprawling dining room most nights.
Moody Caribbean dining room dominated by a glowing white palm tree bar. Wagyu patties and oxtail arrive in scalloped booths before the space shifts to a loud, DJ-led party.
Neighborhood whiskey bar with a log cabin theme, pouring seasonal cocktails and over 60 small-batch bourbons. The room is all wood paneling and taxidermy, with a photo booth tucked in the back.
Vast Sunday street market taking over several Hollywood blocks with live music and a hundred-plus vendor stalls. Chefs shop for seasonal produce while locals line up for pupusas and fresh-shucked oysters.
Open-air amphitheater carved into a Griffith Park hillside. Trees surround the 5,900-seat bowl, keeping the sound tight for live concerts running spring through fall.
Live music venue inside a 1920s Masonic lodge, defined by its original cherry wood paneling and Egyptian-themed murals. The 500-capacity hall is standing-room-only, with a modern sound system powering a diverse bill of touring bands.
Downtown mezcal bar pouring hundreds of agave spirits in a loud room lined with rough wood and wrought iron. Live Latin bands and DJs play late into the night while tacos cook on the back patio grill.
High-end audio showroom and record shop operating out of an unassuming downtown warehouse. Dedicated listening sessions run by appointment, pairing top-tier analog gear and vintage vinyl with a casual, communal vibe.
Second-floor downtown whiskey bar lined with heavy mahogany, leather booths, and mounted taxidermy. Bartenders pour from hundreds of bottles to mix classic Old Fashioneds while live bands play and pool games run late into the night.
