The Majestic Crest
Neighborhood: Westwood

1262 Westwood Blvd
Westwood, CA 90024

Brian C. writes: Went here to watch "There will be Blood" last Saturday with Nicholas N. It was an old school movie in a very cool old school movie theater.  The first thing I noticed about the place were the people in line.  Either the movie theater or the movie…

LA Derby Dolls
Neighborhood: Westlake, Silver Lake

1910 W Temple Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90026

reg t. writes: If you have never experienced Roller Derby, let LA Derby Dolls pop your cherry. Once you get  a taste of their rough stuff, you'll never look back.

I wasn't sure what to expect for my "first time". I got my VIP tickets on line and upon arrival, was…

Bordello
Neighborhood: Downtown

901 E 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

fran d. writes: BOOBS!

the great summoners. wars have been fought over them. extensive dissertations have been written. whole scores of industries based for them exist. there is no power out there that comes even close to the power of boobs .

nuclear power? nope.
the…

El Capitan Theatre
Neighborhood: Hollywood

6838 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Myko L. writes: Bunny!

My most recent experience with the El Cap was Friday night for the Nightmare Before Christmas sing-along in 3D!  Yep, 3D!  Double yep, Sing-along!  I love the movie but seeing it at the El Cap is a totally enhanced experience!  Jaychan and I…

El Rey Theatre
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

5515 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Valentina D. writes: Kudos to whoever restored the El Rey to its former splendor.  I loved seeing Wolf Parade there, me and SP and all the skinny tattooed kiddies.  Bar service was quick, and the cool bartendress poured me a nice big scotch (and after I told her I take…

Museum of Latin American Art

628 Alamitos Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802

Aimee S. writes: The thing I love about Latin American art is the bright and vibrant colors that the artists use.  So warm!

My first trip to MoLAA was great.  My momma and I headed over during my vacation and were impressed with how gorgeous this place was.  I…

open

2226 E 4th St
Long Beach, CA 90814

Teej T. writes: Were I ever to move back to L.A., or even the county, it would have to be to this funky avenue of Long Beach.  Open is one of the biggest reasons.

While cruising down 4th with a friend (Lori F.!) in a futile attempt to go to Shillelagh (it was closed,…

Lucha VaVOOM
Neighborhood: Downtown

1038 S Hill St
The Mayan
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Robyn d. writes: It was the most ridiculously entertaining night I've had in a long time!

Highlights include:
-Dirty Sanchez shitting in his pants and wiping his ass on the opponent's face
-The buxom babes of the burlesque show
-"You know it's real Mexican wrestling…

The Home Depot Center

18400 Avalon Blvd
Carson, CA 90746

Edward K. writes: Well, the 2008 soccer season has begun and the LA Galaxy & Chivas teams will be playing throughout the spring, summer and fall.  And the Home Depot Center is a great place to go and see a game.

As many people have said, there is an intimacy with this…

Bean Town

45 N Baldwin Ave
Sierra Madre, CA 91024

John C. writes: Bean town is NOT a baked bean shop nor are they supporters of the red sox...well they could be, I'm not sure.

This place has some GREAT white hot chocolate.  They sell ice cream too.  And they have other sweets.  I wanted to combine all those things…

Shrine Auditorium & Expo Center
Neighborhood: South Los Angeles

649 W Jefferson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90007

Brad F. writes: Simply marvelous is how I would describe the single largest theater in North America. Last time I counted there were 6,300 seats and an adjoining 54,000 square feet when it voltrons with the Exposition Center.

Raves like Electric Daisy Carnival…

Los Angeles County Arboretum

301 N Baldwin Ave
Arcadia, CA 91007

Shauna D. writes: Peacocks, pretty.  Peafowl, not so much.  

But I'll feed 'em either way.  I love the dispensers of food you put coinage in for pellets to feed the birdies.  

I'm on the fence whether or not I like them clipping their wings so they don't run off (though…

Descanso Gardens
Neighborhood: Glendale

1418 Descanso Dr
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011

heather g. writes: This place is really beautiful, but if you go in the dead of summer it's really hot and not a lot is blooming compared to other times of the year.

Spring and fall is the best visiting time. I like doing the official tour to learn about all the…

Zephyr
Neighborhood: Pasadena

2419 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107

Dave A. writes: The Zephyr glowed with cozy charm,
it's strung white lights like a fairy swarm,
and up the stairs our excited feet
did clatter a bit on the red concrete.

The old door swung quite gracefully,
and the doorway beckoned joyfully.

As we made our way…

Olvera Street
Neighborhood: Chinatown

845 N Alameda St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Sarah F. writes: I have memories of going here as a little chiquita, and my MOTHER has memories of going here as a little chiquita...

This place has history. Right down to its original cobblestone pedestrian-only streets. Er...street.

I go here for white cotton…

Greystone Park and Mansion

905 Loma Vista Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

ruth l. writes: Wow, did you know about this lovely park and gardens and kind of hideous mansion?

I had never even heard of the place until Robert H's review, at which point I thought "Free?  Close to where I live?  See you next weekend!"

So, Sunday afternoon found…

LearnAboutWine
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2118 Wilshire Blvd. #462
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Aunny D. writes: 5 stars.
No doubt about it.
Well deserved.

I attended the Malibu Wine Classic this weekend with some of the lovely ladies of Yelp! It was one of the most well organized events I have ever been to. Wine aside, the weather was perfect, the people were…

Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden

1250 N Bellflower Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90899

Linn H. writes: Why you should come here:

1. king-sized Koi fishes! feed them for only 25 cents, they're hungry!
2. lotus blossoms floating gently in the pond, ponder their beauty as you relax
3. sit down and let your mind float at the Zen rock garden
4. photo ops of…

La Brea Tar Pits / Page Museum
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

5801 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Rinky N. writes: I hadn't been to La Brea Tar Pits since our son was a toddler.  We used to go there once  a year when I was growing up in LA.  My childhood memories were of the stinky tar smell and the fear of falling into a tar pit and being swallowed up....glub,…

Bergamot Station
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2525 Michigan Ave
Ste B104
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Victoria C. writes: I want to talk to you LOVERS!!!!  Art lovers, that is.

Bergamot is the best place for art lovers.  It used to be a train station many moons ago and now contains 20+ galleries. It's a great place to spend an hour or two and take in all the art.  

I…

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Neighborhood: South Los Angeles

900 Exposition Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90007

Susan C. writes: I might be overrating this museum a bit because I've never been to a natural history museum, I've only seen them on TV!!!  Seriously.  

But I thoroughly enjoyed myself.  My only complaint would be that there are too many kids but I guess that's not…

Disneyland Resort

1313 S Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92802

Kristina R. writes: The Stinkiest Place on Earth.

We went on a boat ride here that made me want to sniff a skunk's ass just to smell something more appealing than what we endured on the Storybook Boat Ride.  Pure HELL.  

First, we stood in line for more than a couple…

Museum of Contemporary Art
Neighborhood: Downtown

250 S Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Anh T. writes: When you find yourself using the carcass of a half-eaten buffalo leg to club a hottie over the head to get his/her attention, you know it may be about time to get exposed to a little bit of culture.

If you're a fan of psychedelic manga/anime or j-pop…

Largo
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

432 N Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036

David P. writes: Oh, sweet, sweet Largo, how I've missed you so! Your sirens' songs and twice-baked chicken are only prelude to the glorious revelation that is a Jon Brion performance on a Friday night.

Yes, the place is no longer a secret, and you have to call in…

Fairfax Cinemas
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

7907 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Diana H. writes: $3 for a movie?  Why that's less than a smoothie!  

Hmm... possibly the worst start for a review EVER, but I'm gonna go with it because I like to listen to my instincts.  I've got a good gut.  Especially when she's full or eating.  Course not during…

The Cinema Bar
Neighborhood: Culver City

3967 Sepulveda Blvd
Culver City, CA 90230

Lisa G. writes: I admit it...I'm still hungover. I've never been to this bar which is surprising since I have grown up in LA my whole life! I went last night to see a friend's band play (Devastating Karate) and loved the place. It's pretty darn small, like think…

Griffith Observatory Planetarium Theatre and Laserium
Neighborhood: Griffith Park/Los Feliz

2800 E Observatory Road
Los Angeles, CA 90027

frank L. writes: When I was a kid, I enjoyed playing in boxes.  I also enjoyed visiting the Griffith Observatory.  Nowadays, after the complete dissipation of the little imagination I had, I've decided that eh, maybe this place ain't so great after all.

I was hyped…

House of Blues
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8430 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Cidne W. writes: "...If I needed you to replenish my faith in brothaz,
Could you do it?
If I needed you to be, cool with my strength,
Could you do it?..." Jill Scott

Nuf said. Goddamnit

The fat lady might be singing, but it ain't noways ovah!  Yep, Jill Scott is the…

Grand Performances
Neighborhood: Downtown

350 S Grand Ave, Suite A-4
Los Angeles, CA 90071

Nancy Y. writes: The free summer concert series has been going on for many years, during lunch time for the office workers and on the weekends, including night time performances.  Live music from asian, latin, mexican, and modern to hip hop, KCRW, orchestra, dance…

Aero Theatre
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1328 Montana Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Ken N. writes: I'm stunned and more than slightly embarrassed to admit that I've never been to the Aero before.  In Seattle, there were a half-dozen art houses I used to go to, in SF, there were three or four, but since moving to LA, what with kids, the advent of…

Alex Theatre
Neighborhood: Glendale

216 N Brand Blvd
Glendale, CA 91203

Abby A. writes: Since 1925, the Alex Theatre has been a fixture on Brand Boulevard in Glendale and 82 years later is still going strong.  It initially first opened its doors as part Vaudeville Theater and part motion picture theater.  During the late 20s through to…

Skirball Cultural Center

2701 N Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Trisha L. writes: The Skirball is the best museum in LA for learning about Jewish history and culture. There are many rare items on display and all of the artifacts are meticulously preserved. The exhibits about the Jewish diaspora and migration to the United States…

Laemmle Monica 4-Plex
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1332 2nd St
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Mike L. writes: When I was alot younger, Jackie Chan's Hong Kong movie was hard to come by unless you can get it from the local *ahem* Video Store of the Chinese variety type.

One of the movie came by was his movie "Cityhunter" where it based off from the popular…

Venice Beach Boardwalk

1800 Ocean Front Walk
Venice, CA 90291

heather g. writes: I like walking pretty much anywhere sunny by the beach. There's plenty of people watching to do, and lots of stuff to look at, and when I'm feeling lonely there are plenty of bums to ask me for change or offer me drugs and sex... doesn't get better…

Henry Fonda Theatre
Neighborhood: Hollywood

6126 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028

stephy s. writes: Thank you and damn you Henry Fonda, for it is because of you and your bottom level bar that I am now hooked on Belvedere and soda with a lime as opposed to my muuuuch cheaper Kettle and soda with lime.

That is all you had.

"Belvedere for the lady?"…

Ahmanson Theatre
Neighborhood: Downtown

135 N Grand Ave
Ste 201
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Kaz S. writes: Just saw a great broadway show with my family last Saturday - Sweeney Todd.  I had not seen the movie but my kids and my mom had. I might get protests from female yelpers but the reason I didn't see the movie was because I don't like Johnny Depp.…

AMC Burbank 16 Theatres
Neighborhood: Burbank

140 E Palm Ave
# 14
Burbank, CA 91502

ericka L. writes: Let's say, hypothetically, that you and a friend arrive to see a 3:25 showing of Knocked Up, which everyone else in America has seen except the two of you.

Let's say, hypothetically, that after you buy drinks at the concession stand, you notice that…

Pacific Theaters Vineland Drive-In

443 N Vineland Ave
Industry, CA 91746

Kealoha V. writes: It had been years since I have been to a drive-in. The last time had to be a year or too before Highway 39 was torn down so that they could build stupid Wal-Mart in it's place. A waste I tell you. There are not many of them left as it is and it was…