Wildlife refuge · Lake Balboa
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Paddle the city’s rewilded waterway with the local nonprofit that helped open the river to the public. Tours run during the 2025 recreation season, pairing urban nature with storytelling about restoration and ecology.
Middle Eastern restaurant · Westwood
Tender lamb mandi, chicken haneeth, and flavorful rice platters.
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Building · Fairfax District
Wine bar with cheese fondue, rosé tasting kits, and happy hour
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Mexican restaurant · Beverly Grove
Wood-fired Mexican steakhouse with unique charred cabbage Caesar salad
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Hamburger restaurant · Westlake
Signature chili burgers, fries, and hot dogs since 1946
Food and drink · Hancock Park
Culinary artistry with global spice, high desert inspiration, and elegant tablescapes.
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Restaurant · Canoga Park
Authentic New York-style pizza with sourdough crust
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Korean restaurant · Pico-Union
Famous Korean Pork Feet (JokBal) Restaurant since 2009
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Bakery · Historic Core
Family-owned confectioner since 1903, known for fresh mochi & Japanese treats
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Restaurant · Hollywood Studio District
Rotating global cuisines from refugee chefs; proceeds support community.
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Hamburger restaurant · Silver Lake
Burgers, fries, beer, and soft-serve ice cream cones