Los Angeles

This is an airy book & record store offering new & used items in a multilevel space placed beside local artwork. The beautiful interior is the perfect atmosphere for book-loving locals.

This is a retro-style drive-in theater that is open year round & features an on-site snack shack. This a perfect place for locals to go hang out on a nice night and watch movies, away from more crowded cinemas.

Descanso Gardens is a 150 acres botanical garden. It can be rented out for large events, which makes it perfect for locals, as a closeby gorgeous venue. Of course, one can simply go and visit for the day or a few hours depending on that day's adventures.

Echo Park Lake is a beautiful park in LA, with a giant lake in the middle. The quaint cafe in the park brings a lot of locals, along with the boat rides that can be taken in the lake. It is a popular destination for a stroll, or a nice day outside; perfect for locals who want somewhere to spend the day in nature.

This is a place where locals can go see movie screenings under the stars on Fairbanks Lawn. One can bring-your-own picnic, drinks & blankets to use during the movie. This is a popular destination for locals as the weather in the summer is perfect for outdoor movie screenings.

This cinema is popular among locals due to its high-tech systems and their disruption rules, which mean that the movie experience is better. Though it is on the crowded street of Sunset Blvd, it is still a quieter theater, and with their reserved seating, one does not have to worry about not getting there in time for a seat.

The Chandelier Tree is such a beautiful stop to make if you're in Silverlake or if you want to drive out to just see it. It is such a pretty thing to see especially as the evening got darker and the lights got brighter. This is on the corner of a house, and the homeowner is actually the one who created it, and luckily they allow people to stand around taking pictures. They take donations, so locals should definitely donate a couple coins to keep it up!