Like a dream. Devour the decor. Friendly staff and great drinks ambiance and buffalo.read more

This place oversold tickets for the Mexico vs Ecuador game and they're not even giving us refunds…read more They want us to call our bank and dispute it. Some shady ass business practice. Why sell tickets if you're not going to let your PAYING customers inside?

My in laws were in town for the weekend, and one part of LA they hadn't seen yet was downtown. We…read morefigured this would be a good way to see DTLA, try a variety of tasty food, and learn a bit of history while we were at it. Check, check, and another big check! Our tour guide, Scarlet, was awesome. A local Angeleno, it was clear she really knows her stuff. She shared a ton of history with us, about downtown and Los Angeles in general. My favorite morsel was when the city was removing a bunch of trees from Pershing Square, Walt Disney took a bunch of them off the city's hands and used them for the Jungle Cruise! We started with an almond croissant from Pitchoun, then got pork belly skewers from Sari Sari Store at Grand Central Market, then we were on to Maccheroni Republic for some pumpkin ravioli, then tacos at Guisados, and finally donuts at Donut Friend. We walked 2 miles total, and enjoyed every step and every bite. Highly recommend!!

Our company scheduled the Venice Food Tour as a group bonding activity on our company retreat. We…read morewere told the tour would go on rain or shine, and sure enough, it was raining. Totally not the guide's fault, but there was a bit of huddling under awnings and leaping over puddles throughout the evening. Also, there were times we wished that the guides waited to tell stories when we were inside, instead of standing in the weather. We were a big group and they split us into two - we started in different places and met up halfway through. Several members of our group had food allergies. The best part of the evening was the diligence our guide took making sure he accommodated the special diet needs, including some bizarre allergies. There were no slip ups or mix ups, and there was a couple of things everyone could eat at each place. The stories we did hear were very interesting, although it was really limited to a couple of anecdotes here and there. There was more socializing and sampling than touring and learning the area's culinary history, which was fine. We felt like the delivery could have been more engaging and the tour more interactive but overall it was really enjoyable. Good variety of different restaurants, and this was one of the only tours we could find that could do an evening slot instead of just daytime. Food was pre-ordered, and all the choices were really good. A great way to learn about the area and try a lot of different things, while spending quality time with groupmates.

The last building of the first Chinatown , the museum shows the real and deep history of the…read moreChinese immigrants in Los Angeles. The exhibit of the herbal pharmacy is really cool, Free! Until 3pm. You should go there!

The Chinese Historical Society is a small museum on the corner of Bernard and Broadway in LA's…read moreChinatown. The exterior looks like a small house, but it's actually a museum inside. You can park, free of charge, in their gravel parking lot. Space is limited, so definitely carpool there. They open on Sundays for public visitations. The down side is that the museum itself is very small, for I wish there was more historical artifacts to check out. You and your group can also ask for a political tour of Chinatown and learn its historical developments from a tour guide named Eugene. He's a very friendly man, who is very tenacious and earnest to show you around and teach about how Chinatown came out to be what it is today. Eugene will take you into meeting rooms of exclusive Chinese societal support groups, various temples, and even good eats. All the museum suggest is a $3 donation to help keep their efforts of sharing Chinese history alive. Although this museum isn't as lavish and grandeur as the more well known ones, such as LACMA and The Getty, it serves a meaningful purpose. That is--to upkeep and manifest knowledge of Chinese American history and heritage. If you're an undergraduate or graduate student, they offer $1,000 scholarships and provide connections for doing research.

We booked a tour with David for our family of four. The booking was easy - we called the number on…read morethe site and David picked up on his mobile. The tour was outstanding! David drives a large SUV, which makes it easy to get places the large busses can't. He knows a lot about the Hollywood/Beverly Hills area and allowed us to customize the tour to include the things we wanted to see. David is extremely personable and showed us lots of homes and points of interest along the way. Thanks for making our vacation so memorable, David!

We decided to search out tours of Hollywood and were lucky enough to find David of LAdventure Tour…read more I was skeptical of the converted vans driving around and have been on inaccurate tours in the past. David is very knowledgeable and well researched so he doesn't need to make things up. Plus, touring the homes and neighborhoods of Beverly Hills and Hollywood seemed much more convincing with the smell of his leather seats in his clean vehicle. Yes, this tour was a bit more expensive than some but well worth it. We have many good memories and a lot more knowledge than when we arrived in LA. His rates are well laid out and upfront. Also, I was specific that we wanted to buy three hours of touring but we were too far out to make it back in time. David not only didn't charge us for the extra time, he even showed us more on our way home. I highly recommend hiring David to customize your tour, he's very accommodating so don't be afraid to specify.

I have always wanted to go on a walking tour of Old Hollywood historic sites. Earlier tonight, I…read moreparticipated in the Haunted Hollywood walking tour led by April Clemmer. It was such a thrill because we visited several locations that have fascinated me for many years. These locations included the Hillview Apartments (now the Hudson Apartments), the Hollywood Pacific Theatre, the Knickerbocker, and Boardner's. In keeping with the haunted theme, the tour takes place at night with a start time of 7pm. At each location, April briefly describes the history, and then relates a macabre story that she has learned about either from reading literature or from conversations with neighborhood experts. She seeks the truth and is very careful to differentiate between historical facts and rumors. The spooky stories are as diverse as the Hollywood landscape itself. The highlight of the tour was being able to go inside The Hollywood Building. We took an elevator ride up to the 4th floor of this historic property. It was like stepping into a classic film noir picture from the 1940s. One could imagine private eye Philip Marlowe walking through the hallway. Memorable details included the functioning dial above the elevator in the lobby, as well as the vintage radiator heaters in the rooms upstairs. If you like the history of Hollywood and the Golden Age of movies, then I highly recommend the Old Hollywood walking tour. You will learn about silent film stars, vintage movie theatres, and legendary restaurants. April freely gives out her knowledge of the subject matter and is happy to answer questions. I am looking forward to going on the day-time version of her Old Hollywood walking tour.

I went on a private vintage shopping tour with April, and WOW! I work in fashion (I've been a…read morestylist for 16 years). I've always admired vintage clothing, but I wasn't familiar with the older brands or their history. April knew EVERYTHING! She was so knowledgeable and was able to pick out gems I would have otherwise overlooked. I want to do one of her group tours next. Such a unique and fun experience for fashion lovers.

Mark is wonderful! The tour covered so many places and his expertise with information went beyond…read moreexpectations. Please book this tour it is outstanding in every aspect!!

We had a great tour today with Mark. So informative and fun. Mark is a great guide and…read morephotographer. His media presentation really makes this tour better than any other tour. His tour vehicle is clean and comfortable. Do yourself a favor and take this super fun tour! Highly recommended.

Great tour of the Los Angeles Times building on 1st Street in DTLA. It's a great Art…read moreDeco/Streamline Modern building dating back to the 1930's by architect, Gordon Kaufmann. The main lobby is like a museum dedicated to the Los Angeles Times with huge murals by Hugo Ballin, busts of the founder, H. G. Otis & H. Chandler, son-in-law, an old school printing machine, photos depicting the different times in LA Times history. D. Kunitomi, a 38 year veteran and one of the 'last of the Mohicans", was a great guide since he knows so much of the history & ways of the LA times personally. The hallways, unseen by the general public, is lined with famous pictures captured by past LA Times reporters, and they became a focus of attention & discussion. We also saw different sections of the Times dedicated to general news. sports, food which has its own test kitchen to standardize & quantify recipes requested by readers from famous restaurants for the readers to try out as well as Hoy which is a Spanish language publication in association with the LA Times. We also got a chance to meet Ruben Vives walking by who was one of the reporters who got on the ground floor of the corruption scandal in the City of Bell. Newpapers are vital in informing the public on what is going on with our governments and exposing illegal activities, payola, nepotism,etc. They are another check & balance essential to the workings of our democracy since transparency is so important to ward off the evil influences of corruption. So far internet sources can not do the important job that newspapers do so well since there is no system of verification & professionalism. The tour takes a little over 1 hour, and it is a great way to get to know another facet of our sprawling city. Mr. Kunitomi has an interesting mixture of a very wry sense of humour and also humility. He helps create an intelligent, thought provoking tour that is unique unto himself. He'd make an excellent late night host especially if the theme leans toward the intellectual inn a tongue-in-cheek way. I highly recommend this tour and since Little Tokyo is so close, lunch or dinner afterwards would be a great way to kill two Teriyaki chickens with one stone. 4+ Yelp stars. www.latimes.com/about/la-building-tour-story.html (213) 237-5757 Free public tours of the iconic Times Building and the newspaper's printing facility in downtown Los Angeles are available a few times a month.

When's the last time you went on a walking tour that was accompanied by comedic songbirds and a…read moremelodica? A few weekends ago, I had the pleasure of taking Mojo Maps Expedition Co.'s interactive walking tour of Venice Beach. Two knowledgable and talented tour guides took us on an adventure through Venice Beach's historical landscape -- through Muscle Beach, the Dogtown skaters, and the Beat Poets, all the way back to the neighborhood's birth era of Abbot Kinney and his "Venice of America". I was impressed by founder Chris Eng's passion for Los Angeles and his desire to provide Angelenos with an immersive adventure and the opportunity to step out of their comfort zone, right in their own city. (LA's newcomers and tourists are welcome to join in the fun too, of course!) Chris and his crew are invested in creating an evocative, visceral experience for people that goes far beyond historical dates and events. During the Venice Land tour, we walked leisurely for about 2.5 hours as the tour guides regaled us with stories from every period in Venice Beach's history through comedy, music, and improvisation. Participants were constantly engaged through activities like spray painting (yay for public defacement!), sing-alongs, and an even impromptu "bathing beauty" pageant as a shout-out to Venice Beach of the Roaring 20s. It might be a tour more suitable for extroverts but this semi-introvert was thoroughly entertained. If you have kids, I would say the tour would be great for 10-year-olds and older. There's nothing overtly racy or inappropriate -- I just think the tour would be better appreciated by slightly older kiddos.

I picked the Venice-Land tour as a fun activity to do with my mom who was visiting from out of…read moretown. We had a BLAST! The tour immediately starts off with a song, dance and music which sets the tone for the rest of the day. Kristen and Kimberly were great! They are true performers. Their quirky voices and superb acting combined with a live harmonica player, quickly transforms you back to historic 1920's Venice. As we walked through out the various parts of Venice (canals, muscle beach, and boardwalk) the tour guides pointed out murals, statues, and hidden artifacts that I've seen a dozen times but never gave much thought to, but now know the entire history behind each item. What really set this tour apart from other walking tours I've done before are the group improv games played to bring to life some of the history. Normally I'm a pretty shy person but Kristen did a great job encouraging everyone to participate where there are no right answers! From performing our own impromptu 1920 Beauty Contest to becoming Arnold Schwarzenegger's product development team.... I don't think I have ever laughed so much! This was a great experience and I would highly recommend the tour to anyone looking for a fun afternoon in Venice!