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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

DOWNLOAD: The Great Los Angeles Walk 2023 Map and Highlights PDF

Here's this year's GREAT LOS ANGELES WALK handout! 

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Or, save the images below to your smart phone, and/or copy and paste the directions below. See below:


START AT GRIFFITH PARK


LOS FELIZ BLVD. CURVES INTO WESTERN


Fern Dell Western Stairs

American Film Institute


TURN WEST ON FRANKLIN


Immaculate Heart

>>Locali (sandwich) — 5825 Franklin Ave.

>>The Oaks Gourmet Market (grocery, prepared food) — 1915 N. Bronson

>>Schwartz & Sandy’s Lounge (Vanderpump nonsense) — 1917 N. Bronson


MILE 1: Franklin Ave. and Beachwood Drive


>>Clark Street Diner (American) — 6145 Franklin Ave.

Hollywood Tower Apartments

>>Kettle Glazed Donuts  (donuts) — 6211 Franklin Ave.

>> For The Win (burgers) — 6221 Franklin Ave.


WALK UNDER THE 101


Franklin-Ivar Park

Chateau Alto Nido Apartments

>>Solar de Cahuenga (coffee) — 1847 N. Cahuenga Blvd.

Chateau Des Fleurs Apartments

Montecito Apartments


TURN SOUTH ON HIGHLAND, THEN WEST BACK ON FRANKLIN.


MILE 2: Franklin Ave. and Highland


Hollywood United Methodist Church

Orchid Apartments

The Magic Castle

Dorothy and Benjamin Smith Park

Runyon Canyon


MILE 3: Franklin Ave. and Sierra Bonita Ave. (Wattles Farm)


WALK THROUGH THE GATE AND PASS BY WATTLES MANSION AND GARDENS PARK. WHEN YOU HIT CURSON, HEAD SOUTH TO HOLLYWOOD BLVD. HEAD WEST ON HOLLYWOOD BLVD. WHEN YOU REACH FAIRFAX AVE., HEAD SOUTH.


>> Sam’s Bagels (bagels) — 7864 Sunset Blvd.

>> The Griddle Cafe (breakfast) — 7916 Sunset Blvd.

>>Bristol Farms (grocery) — 7880 Sunset Blvd.


MILE 4: Fairfax Ave. and Fountain Ave.


St. Ambrose Catholic Church

Village Synagogue

>>Whole Foods Market (grocery) — 6350 W. 3rd St.

>> Kung Pao Bistro (Chinese) — 7853 Santa Monica Blvd.

>> Potato Chips Deli (sandwiches) — 1111 N. Fairfax Ave.

>> Flipper’s Brunch (breakfast) — 1010A N. Fairfax Ave.

>> Oki Dog (American) — 860 N. Fairfax Ave.

>> Blue Bottle Coffee (coffee) — 830 N. Fairfax

>> Pop’s Bagels (breakfast) 801 N. Fairfax

>> Coffee Commissary (coffee) 801 N. Fairfax


MILE 5: Fairfax Ave. and Melrose Ave.


Fairfax High School

Brain Dead Studios (formerly Silent Movie Theatre)

Greenway Court Theatre

>> Pearl’s Finest Teas (boba tea) — 523 N. Fairfax

>> Dave’s Hot Chicken (chicken) — 465 N. Fairfax

>> Equator Coffees (coffee) — 456 N. Fairfax

>> Prime Pizza (pizza) — 446 N. Fairfax

>> COFAX Fairfax (cafe) — 440 N. Faifax

>> Canter’s Deli (deli) — 417 N. Fairfax

>> BADMAASH Fairfax (Indian) — 418 N. Fairfax

>> Jon & Vinny’s Fairfax (pizza) — 412 N. Fairfax

>> Diamond Bakery (15% OFF FOR WALKERS!) — 335 N. Fairfax

>> Chao Krung Thai (Thai) — 111 N. Fairfax

Television City

>> Manna Cafe (coffee, sandwiches) — 101 S. Fairfax

>> Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee (coffee, dessert) — 175 S. Fairfax

The Grove

The Original Farmers Market

WGA West

>> Frank’s (Mexican) — 363 S. Fairfax

Park La Brea

Samy’s Camera

>> Lo/Cal Coffee & Market (coffee, sandwiches) — 487 S. Fairfax

>> Pho Saigon Pearl (Vietnamese) — 519 S. Fairfax

>> Molly Malone’s Irish Pub — 575 S. Fairfax


MILE 6: Fairfax Ave. and 6th Street


LACMA/ “Levitated Mass”

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

>> Fanny’s (diner) — 6067 Wilshire Blvd.

Petersen Automotive Museum (visit the lobby!)

>> Meyers Manx Cafe (American, coffee, brunch) — 6060 Wilshire Blvd.

>> Tom Bergin’s (pub) — 840 S. Fairfax

>> Lalibela (Ethiopian) — 1025 S. Fairfax

>> Paradocs Coffee & Tea  (coffee) — 1032 S. Fairfax

>> Buna Ethiopian Restaurant & Market (Ethiopian) — 1034 S. Fairfax

>> Merkato (Ethiopian) — 1036 1/2 S. Fairfax

>> Messob (Ethiopian) — 1041 S. Fairfax

>> Rosalind’s (Ethiopian) — 1044 S. Fairfax

>> Rahel Vegan Cuisine (Ethiopian) — 1047 S. Fairfax

>> Meals by Genet (Ethiopian) — 1053 S. Fairfax

Hero Complex Gallery

>> Hansen’s Cakes — 1060 S. Fairfax

>> No Reservation LA  (seafood truck) — 1066 S. Fairfax

Pont des Arts Los Angeles


TURN EAST ON PICO


MILE 7: Fairfax Ave. and Pico


>> Taco Bar (tacos) — 5815 W. Pico

>> Paper or Plastik Cafe (sandwiches, salads) — 5772 W. Pico

>> Rosemary and Thyme (sandwich) — 5662 W. Pico

>> Charlie’s Fish & Chip (seafood) — 5677 W. Pico

>> Little Miss Cafe (cafe) — 5671 W. Pico

>> My 2 Cents LA (Southern) — 5583 W. Pico

>> Bloom Cafe (sandwiches, salads) — 5544 W. Pico

>> Stevie’s Creole Cafe (Creole) — 5545 W. Pico

>> Joe’s Pizza Mid-City (pizza) — 5504 W. Pico

>> Mad Lab Coffee (cafe) — 5508 W. Pico

>> C.J.’s Cafe (Mexican, brunch) — 5501 W. Pico

>> Alfredo’s Pizza (pizza) — 5450 W. Pico


MILE 8: Pico Blvd. and Hauser Blvd.


>> South Philly Experience (cheesesteaks) — 5408 W. Pico

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

>> Sky’s Gourmet Tacos (tacos) — 5303 W. Pico

>> Wi Jammin (Jamaican) — 5103 W. Pico

>> Lucy’s Drive In (American) — 1373 S. La Brea


MILE 9: Pico Blvd. and San Vicente Blvd.


>> Oki’s Dog (American) — 4601 W. Pico

>> Chef Arango Indian (Indian) — 4506 W. Pico

>> Tom’s Number 5 Chiliburgers (American) — 4497 W. Pico

>> Tacos El Compita (Mexican) — 4477 W. Pico

>> La Cocinita (Salvadoran) — 4379 W. Pico

>> Mateo’s Ice Cream & Fruit Bars (dessert) — 4234 W. Pico

>> The Grain Cafe (vegan, sandwiches) — 4222 W. Pico

>> El Baron (Salvadoran) — 4212 W. Pico

>> Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken (chicken) — 1262 Crenshaw

>> Ham Ji Park (Korean) — 4135 W. Pico

>> The Corner Slice (pizza) — 1275 S. Bronson

>> 6 Avenue Caffe (brunch, sandwiches) — 3810 W. Pico

>> La Cevicheria (seafood) — 3809 W. Pico

>> El Trebol (Salvadorean) — 3731 W. Pico

>> Nam Won Gol (Korean) — 3623 W. Pico

>> The History Coffee (coffee) — 3501 W. Pico


MILE 10: Pico Blvd. and Arlington Ave.


>> La Mayordomia 2 (bakery) — 3315 W. Pico

>> Expresion Oaxaquena Restaurante (Oaxaquan) — 3301 W. Pico

>> Panderia Santo Domingo (bakery) — 3180 W. Pico


TURN NORTH ON WESTERN


>> Road to Seoul Korean BBQ (Korean) — 1230 S. Western

>> El Cholo — The Original (Mexican) — 1121 S. Western

>> Cafe De Mama (coffee) — 1102 S. Western

>> Seoul Soul BBQ (Korean) — 1040 S. Western

Koreatown Galleria shopping mall


MILE 11: Western Ave. and Olympic Blvd.


>> KTown Pho (Vietnamese) — 974 S. Western

Koreatown Plaza shoppiing mall

>> BCD Tofu House (Korean) — 869 S. Western

>> Flour Premium Donut (dessert) — 833 S. Western

>> IKI Ramen (Japanese) — 740 S. Western

>> Southland Beer (pub) — 740 S. Western

>> Sun Nong Dang (Korean) — 710 S. Western

>> Boba Story (boba tea) — 701 S. Western

Wiltern Theatre

>> Sushi Ippo — 3800 Wilshire

>> Gangnam Station Korean BBQ (Korean) — 3785 Wilshire

>> Shake Shack Koreatown (burgers) — 3785 Wilshire

Madang Courtyard (621 S. Western)

>> Paris Baguette (dessert) — 621 S. Western

>> Heuk Hwa Dang (tea house) — 621 S. Western

>> Mo’s House of Axe Restaurant, Bar and Axe Throwing (pub) — 611 S. Western

>> TPO Coffee (cafe) — 537 S. Western

>> Bumsan Organic Milk Bar (ice cream) — 534 S. Western

>> Monty’s Good Burger (vegan, burgers) — 516 S. Western


MILE 12: Western Ave. and 5th Street


>> Two Hands Seoul Fresh Corn Dogs (Korean) — 450 S. Western

>> Ye Stage & Tea (tea house) — 450 S. Western

>> Boba Bear (boba tea) — 414 S. Western

>> Taqueria Juquilita (Mexican) — Wilshire Center

>> Prime K BBQ (Korean) — 400 S. Western

>> SongHak Korean BBQ (Korean) — 356 S. Western

>> Mr. Bossam K-town (Korean) — 338 S. Western

>> The Dolly Llama (ice cream) — 273 S. Western

>> Farina Pizza (pizza) — 119 S. Western

>> It’s Boba Time (boba tea) — 125 N. Western

>> Paris Baguette (dessert) — 125 N. Western

>> Coin De Rue dessert cafe (bakery) — 125 N. Western

>> Burritos Sahuayo (Mexican) — Western and 1st

>> Wool Um Ma (Korean) — 124 N. Western

>> Balcony Coffee and Tea (cafe) — 314 N. Western

The modernist KFC building — 340 N. Western

>> Lab Coffee and Roasters (coffee) — 429 N. Western

>> Mesón Cafe (coffee) — 459 N. Western


MILE 13: Western Ave. and Melrose Ave.


>> Ggiata Delicatessen (sandwiches) — 5009 Melrose

>> Kuya Lord (Filipino) — 5003 Melrose

>> Organico (juice, smoothies) — 5001 Melrose

>> Le Coupe (chicken) — 709 N. Western

>> Cafe Telegrama (coffee, brunch) — 737 N. Western

>> Mesa Thai Cuisine (Thai) — 820 N. Western

>> El Jocoreño (Salvadoran) — 910 N. Western

>> Boba ZZing (boba tea) — 954 N. Western

>> Dave’s Hot Chicken (chicken) — 970 N. Western

>> La Monarca Bakery & Cafe (bakery) — 1096 N. Western


WALK UNDER THE 101 FREEWAY


MILE 14: Western Ave. and Fountain Ave.


>> The Happy Tacos (tacos) — 1300 N. Western

>> Leo’s Taco Truck — 5525 Sunset Blvd.

Hollywood & Western building

>> Cara (California cuisine) — 1740 N. Western

>> Baskin-Robbins (ice cream) — 1832 N. Western

>> Lazy Acres Market (grocery) — 1841 N. Western


MILE 14.92: END, BACK AT GRIFFITH PARK





And here, courtesy @WalkingLA, is a Google Maps embed with all the attractions and eats on the route!

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