We all love LA and the most well-known spots in this world-famous city, but there comes a time and place that we wanna do as the locals do.
Bring in the Hidden Gems of Los Angeles—we here at Stuff in LA know that the places off the beaten path are often the best. We've gathered a bunch of awesome hidden gems in all the different parts of Los Angeles.
Hidden Gems of Hollywood
Hollywood High School Celebrates Diversity with New Mural led by the Israeli Consulate in LA
LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles is known for its impressive wall art scene, and entering the fray is a new mural that not only seeks to be an awesome photo op, but also an opportunity to spread the ideals of promoting diversity and peace. Representatives of Hollywood High School, the Israeli Consulate in […]
Wisdome LA: Arts District’s immersive art and musical experience all housed in 5 huge domes
LOS ANGELES, CA — The LA Arts District has a new kid on the block: Wisdome LA, which is an impressive 35,000 square feet space filled with 5 huge immersive domes featured at the likes of Coachella, Burning Man, and Lightning in a Bottle. What’s inside? It’s tough to explain in words, but we’ll do […]
Larchmont Village: The Coolest Small LA Neighborhood You’ve Never Heard Of
One of the most gratifying feelings is being in such a large, well-known city such as Los Angeles and discovering a hidden location well-known to those in the immediate area, but virtually unknown outside of it. Larchmont Village is one of those. Only about a half-mile long, Larchmont Village (fittingly, on Larchmont Boulevard) is quaint, […]
LA Cultural Monuments – Carroll Ave Victorian Houses and Mansions: Home of Charmed, Mad Men, Thriller, and more
The Carroll Avenue Victorian-style houses and mansions are uniquely striking and a cultural treat. By Aesthetic Andie Now this is a hidden gem that we’re proud to know about. Do you know the Painted Ladies houses in San Francisco? Of course you do—it’s one of the most iconic views in all of SF. Well, it […]
Hidden Exercise in the Neighborhood: Los Feliz Heights Steps
A perfect hidden gem in Los Feliz to get your cardio in. By Shopping Syndra Where do you go to exercise in LA? You can go all over! It’s actually super fun to jog in nicer areas, but heaven forbid you jog in the more dangerous areas of LA. Los Feliz Heights Steps is a […]
Los Feliz / Silverlake Hidden Architecture Gem: Shakespeare Bridge
Shakespeare Bridge is a cute little bridge named after William Shakespeare that is a surefire hidden gem. “Shakespeare Bridge” by PunkToad is licensed under CC BY ND-2.0. Want a cool little hidden gem of LA that not many people know about? Shakespeare Bridge, named after the awesome man who wrote Romeo and Juliet and many more! So […]
The Amazing Views of Los Angeles on Mulholland Drive: Scenic Overlook
Mulholland Drive Scenic Overlook: windy curvy roads with an awesome view of the LA skyline and lights. By Aesthetic Andie Mulholland Drive is a BEAUTIFUL stretch of road between the 405 and the 101. It’s a long windy road with tons of beautiful houses along it, and it has amazing views of Los Angeles in general. […]
Hidden Gems of Pasadena/SGV
The Hidden Pasadena Gem with a Rock Spiral Maze: Arlington Garden
Who knew such a cute garden existed in Pasadena? By Aesthetic Andie Serenity. Tough to find that in LA, IMO. Come into a random Pasadena neighborhood, and you’ll find Arlington Garden. Lot of street parking around, which is serenity in and of itself. Oh, and it’s free–what more peace can you even want? Tons […]
Best Ice Cream in Alhambra?: Fosselman’s Ice Cream
Best ice cream in Alhambra and maybe the San Gabriel Valley. Disagree? Prove it with free scoops. By Foodie Freddie I ALWAYS WANTED TO BE AN ARCHAEOLOGIST That’s why FOSSELman’s Ice Cream was so alluring to me. … Hold on…My boss is telling me over my earpiece…Oh…Oh. Apparently “fossil” and “fossel” are two […]
Eaton Canyon Waterfall Hike in Pasadena / Altadena: Eaton Canyon Natural Area
Eaton Canyon Falls hike: there’s a waterfall you can hike to in Pasadena, Los Angeles. No, we’re serious. By Aesthetic Andie “Eaton Canyon Falls” by Person-with-No Name is licensed under CC BY 2.0 You want to do something fun. …Like maybe with your girlfriend or boyfriend or spouse or close friend or dog or whatever. You […]
The Weird and Wacky Pasadena Hidden Gem: Fork in the Road
When you’re at a fork in the road in life, what better thing to do than visit a statue of one? View this post on Instagram A post shared by REMY🐾 (@sf_schnauzer) WHERE: 200 Bellefontaine St, Pasadena, CA 91105 WHAT: It’s literally a huge statue of a fork in the […]
Hidden Gems of Santa Monica
SEAS Cafe at UCLA Boelter Hall is Every Student’s Dream Spot
UCLA hidden gem, student-run, super cheap snacks and coffee and ramen, study spot in Westwood. Oh SEAS Cafe, is there anything you don’t have, that you don’t provide? The short answer is no. The long answer is nooooooooo. WHERE: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Boelter Hall, 5th Floor, in the back WHAT: Student-run quick […]
Sunny Blue: Japanese Onigiri and Omusubi Rice Balls in Santa Monica
Fresh, filling, and light Japanese onigiri (also known as omusubi or rice balls with filling) in a hip joint in Santa Monica. Definitely a nice place to go to if you like Japanese food, if you’re a foodie in general, or if you just want a nice snack while you’re walking down the fun Main […]
Sawtelle Blvd: West LA’s Asian Food Mecca
Whether you’re craving sushi, tofu soup, ramen, dumplings, cream puffs, smoothies, and…well, everything else, Sawtelle is the place to be if you’re looking for amazing Asian food in West LA. Tsujita LA Artisan Noodles, a staple of Sawtelle Blvd. (Daily Bruin) Where: Sawtelle Japantown, Los Angeles, CA What: Food, dessert, date spot, shopping When: Year-round […]
Holmby Park and Armand Hammer Golf Course (Pony / Par 3)
A little casual neighborhood golf in a nice little Beverly Hills park. By Golfing Grey Armand Hammer, an infamous entrepreneur, has his name all over Los Angeles, and it so happens he has his own “golf course” in Holmby Park. I really love this little hidden gem in a nice little Beverly Hills neighborhood […]
Atticus Creamery & Pies: Complete Flavor Review of Ice Cream and Pies
Awesome pies and awesome flavors of ice cream all in West LA and with great service to boot, Atticus Creamery and Pies knocks it out of the park. WHERE: 10893 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064 WHAT: Fun flavors of ice cream, awesome pies, dessert place, date spot WHEN: Year-round HOW MUCH: Expect to […]
Old School Pharmacy Ice Cream Shop at Rite Aid in Westwood: Thrifty Ice Cream
The best ice cream in Westwood could be in RITE AID! It’s called Thrifty Ice Cream, and it’s no joke. By Foodie Freddie Best ice cream in Westwood? Maybe you’re thinking of Diddy Riese. Or maybe you’re thinking of Saffron & Rose. Well, those are definitely very good contenders for this title. However, there’s a […]
A Beautiful Photo Op at the Beverly Hills Sign and Gardens
The Beverly Hills Sign is the 90210 like you’ve never seen before–actually, you’ve probably seen this place in the movies or something before. Whatever. By Sophisticated Symon Beverly Hills…That’s where I wanna be…Beverly Hills…Rollin’ like a celebrity. Ah, if only I could begin every review with a Weezer song. Anyways, if you’ve seen basically any […]
Marina Del Rey Holiday Boat Parade
Marina Del Rey has an amazing Christmas light boat and yacht parade every year—and it’s completely free. ALSO, fireworks! WHERE: 13755 Fiji Way Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 WHAT: Boat parade, Christmas, holiday cheer, fun, family, photo op, fireworks WHEN: December every year HOW MUCH: Free!! PARKING: Lots, ALSO FREE!!!!! It’s the Most Wonderful Time […]