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Places to go in LA

LA's hidden gems await you in every corner.

Below is a list of some of the Leks that Lekkers have marked as their favorites.


Restaurants and Cafes

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Barney's Beanery

Barney's Beanery opened its West Hollywood doors in 1920 as a stop for travelers heading out on the now infamous Route 66. Over the years regulars at Barney's have included rock gods...

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Ronin Izakaya Bistro

Located 1 block north of the Beverly Center the new RONIN Izakaya Bistro is proud to serve an eclectic small plates menu inspired by French cooking tweaked with international flavors....

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The Counter

Step into The Counter and you’re greeted with a clipboard and an extensive list of mouth-watering ingredients that allow you to build your own gourmet burger. Over 312,120 different...

Bars and Clubs

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ZANZIBAR

ZANZIBAR has built a solid reputation as one of LA's premiere night spots. Known for its cool crowd, exceptional music and comfortable amenities set in a sexy, stylish, Indian/African...

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Blue Goose Lounge

good stuff

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Brass Monkey

Old time London pub style, Caffe Brass Monkey plays host to karaoke every night at 9.

Non-Profit Organizations

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TreePeople

TreePeople is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the Los Angeles area for over three decades. Simply put, our work is about helping nature heal our cities. We offer sustainable...

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Wheels for Humanity

UCP Wheels for Humanity's mission is to provide increased self-sufficiency, mobility and education to people with disabilities throughout the world, without regard to political affiliation,...

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Heal the Bay

Not so long ago, Santa Monica Bay was treated as a sewage dump site. But a small group of concerned people took it upon themselves to heal this troubled part of the world. They did...

Party Promoters

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The Eclectech

DISCO-DEEP-TECH-DUB Dancing!

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ArtShowLA

Join ArtShowLA and DJ Randy Watson, Matt Respect & Guest DJ’s for an evening of Reggae, Hip Hop, Funk and Rare Grooves. Great art, spoken word poetry & live painting upstairs. Open...

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DEEP

What is DEEP? DEEP is nothing short of a phenomenon in the dance music scene in Los Angeles and beyond. It is a Sunday night place of worship for house music that brings its many...

Theater and Concert Halls

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The Cine Family

The Cinefamily is an organization of movie lovers devoted to finding and presenting interesting and unusual programs of exceptional, distinctive, weird and wonderful films. The Cinefamily’s...

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Cal Plaza

Grand Performances presents free performing arts that reflect the best of global culture and inspire community among the diverse peoples of Los Angeles. Grand Performances (GP) is...

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Hollywood Bowl

Musical Magic Under The Stars In July 11, 1922, with the audience seated on simple wooden benches placed on the natural hillsides of Bolton Canyon, conductor Alfred Hertz and the...

Museums and Art Galleries

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LACMA

With 100,000 objects dating from ancient times to the present, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is the largest art museum in the western United States. A museum of international...

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Annenberg Space for Photography

The Annenberg Space for Photography is located in Century Park at 2000 Avenue of the Stars in Century City - on the former site of the Shubert Theatre. Most visitors find an hour...

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Gallery 1988

One of the funkiest art galleries in Los Angeles featuring contemporary artists with a unique pop culture vision. Gallery Openings here are always a blast and never the normal boring...

Arenas and Stadiums

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Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

Parking: General Parking $8 Premier Parking $20 For All Day Shows General Parking Is $10 Box Office Numbers: (949)855-8096 Box Office Hours: Please call (949)855-8096 for more...

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Help Rabbit Kinney Recycle by Bringing Old Crayon Stubs to the Eco Gift Show

Rabbit Kinney, the adorable bunny featured as part of a sustainable clothing line for children and women needs your help. Rabbit Kinney will be conducting a crayon drive to collect...

Stores and Markets

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American Boutiques

Call it a fashion incubator. Call it retail collective. Call it something new and different. American Boutiques welcomes boutiques, designers, sales reps, wholesalers, retailers,...

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The CheeseStore of Silverlake

The Cheese Store of Silverlake is a purveyor of fine cheeses, wines and gourmet products all carefully selected by its proprietor Chris Pollan.

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Whole Foods Market

I could live here.

Services

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Beehive of Beverly Hills

Fantastic waxing salon in Beverly Hills!

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Santa Monica Green taxi :-: Metro Cab Co

Metro Cab is an eco-friendly Green taxi serving santa monica,CA with the largest fleet of toyota hybrid taxis both camry & prius.THINK GREEN...THINK METRO CAB.

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Capoeira UCA in LA

Capoeira originated in Brasil, and is a dynamic expression of Afro-Brazilian culture. Today it can be found in many countries throughout the entire world. Capoeira is an art form that...

Sports and Recreation

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Annenberg Community Beach House

A brand, spanking new 5-acre beach facility open to the public. Includes a pool, volleyball, paddle tennis courts, spaces for events public art and more all on the historic guest house...

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Temescal Gateway Park

Located in Pacific Palisades, Temescal Gateway Park is one of the most popular parks in the Santa Monica Mountains. The park encompasses 141 acres of oak and sycamore canyons, ridgetop...

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Capoeira Batuque

LA's first and most respected Capoeira Academy, established by the legendary Capoeira master Mestre Amen. The mission of the Brasil Brasil Cultural Center (BBCC) is to foster cultural...

Hotels and Spas

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The Alexandria

Built in 1906, The Alexandria has been a historic landmark in Los Angeles for over a century. Now, after undergoing major renovations, it offers charming, low income apartments to another...

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Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa

WE'RE READY FOR OUR CLOSE-UP The ultra-stylish Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa has quickly become the premier luxury property in the movie-making capital of the world. Boasting...

Websites

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Kogi BBQ

Kogi : An idea born from late night hunger. We take the taste of Korean BBQ and fuse it with select spices to create some of the most unique and savory bites in LA. We’re always...

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SingleTease

SingleTease designs and sells products that break the ice between singles. Starting a conversation with an adorable stranger isn’t easy. Where do you begin? Dating experts agree that...

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The RunDown

Your daily guide to all the good stuff happening in Los Angeles.

Events

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First Fridays

The First Friday of every month, Venice's cool commercial strip known simply as Abbot Kinney, open's its doors to all with free cocktails, product samples, music and food. A good night...

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Meatballs of Comedy

Come see the funniest Italian comedians working today!! See The Meatballs of Comedy live on stage every Thursday night 8:00 PM in Hollywood at Capitol City Sports Grille 1615 N. Cahuenga...