Your neighbourhood coffee haven. Bring your little ones, the day's paper or a good book to this little spot where your guaranteed to get a killer cup of coffee. 

Barnsdall Art Park is perhaps the cultural heart of Los Angeles. Home to the first modern architectural building listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, LAMAG, a theatre, and an abundance of green space: you can easily spend a whole day at this spot. You can even book in for a wine tasting come the summer. 

Renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright masterminded Hollyhock House in 1921 for oil heiress Aline Barnsdall – his first LA commission and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Named for Barnsdall’s favourite flower, whose abstract form appears throughout the design, the house sits atop a gentle hill in Barnsdall Park with wide views over Hollywood. Guided tours run regularly; booking ahead is recommended. 

Your LA staple. If every grocery store was like this then we'd be thrilled. Freshness is key here; so grab some pantry staples, some lunchtime pick-me-ups, and the ripest fruits and veggies and you won't be disappointed.