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Places to go in Los Angeles

Interested in finding somewhere to go out or something to do in LA? Check out some of our favorite Leks.

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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Campanile

Campanile Restaurant and La Brea Bakery opened in 1989. Since then both Campanile and La Brea Bakery have been the recipients of numerous awards and nominations, including James Beard...

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Ruen Pair

Thai Town is always a good bet for afterhour eats, especially when a place like Ruen Pair provides good food, fair prices and a 3:30am closing time. Thai locals also like to eat here,...

Bars and Clubs

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Hinano Cafe

Hinano Cafe is one of the last bastions of the Venice dive bar scene. Serving beer and wine and a long standing menu of excellent burgers, Hinano's has become quite a popular joint...

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Brass Monkey

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

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The Edison

The Edison is a posh yet industrialized lounge that would fit well into a David Lynch or Wong Kar-Wai movie. Located inside Downtown L.A.'s first power plant, you will find retro-artifacts...

Non-Profit Organizations

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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...

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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...

Party Promoters

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The Eclectech

DISCO-DEEP-TECH-DUB Dancing!

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Comics con Carne

Comic Books and Food Trucks Join Together To Save Los Angeles From the Forces of Evil! (Well, sort of…) “Comics Con Carne” brings comic book fans and LA’s food truck...

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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...

Theater and Concert Halls

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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...

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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...

Museums and Art Galleries

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Echo Curio

[from the websit] "ECHO CURIO strives to funnel local creative energy and mix it with an international body of artists into a central venue where it can develop a regular audience...

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The Getty

The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks to further knowledge of the visual arts and to nurture critical seeing by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting works of art of the highest...

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Remy's on Temple

Remy's on Temple Art Gallery was opened in June of 2004 in the historic Filipinotown area of Los Angeles. Named in honor of Remedios V. Geaga (1916-1997), whose life was dedicated to...

Arenas and Stadiums

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The Forum

he Forum is a classic example of the city’s history and its desire to grow and prosper. The arena is a destination, primed to deliver an experience like no other. The arena generates...

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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...

Stores and Markets

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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.

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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,...

Services

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Beehive of Beverly Hills

Fantastic waxing salon in Beverly Hills!

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Bliss Dance and Wellness Center

Welcome to Bliss! Bliss Dance & Wellness Center is a soothing space that invites the exploration and expression of each individual's unique and creative gifts. We are inspired...

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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.

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...