Top Things to Do in L.A.

By Rachel B. Levin
October 04, 2013
Courtesy of KOSS Real Estate Investments
Even though fall in Los Angeles can be even warmer than summer, the mood turns (slightly) more serious. Get into the “back to school” spirit with a new autumn wardrobe or a fun history lesson, gear up for Halloween/Oktoberfest, celebrate some seriously good cinema, or just simply savor the outdoors.
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Bar: Beer Belly

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This beer-focused Koreatown gastropub offers a sudsy sip of Los Angeles with a menu of locally produced craft brews from all over the region. Pair your selection with hearty ale-inspired fare like beer and chipotle-braised short ribs or house-made beer and cheese brats.

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Museum: Natural History Museum

Courtesy of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

This grand museum showcasing history, science, and art celebrates its 100th anniversary this year with the opening of a new permanent exhibit, “Becoming L.A.,” which chronicles the city’s history with iconic artifacts: everything from a 19th-century monk’s sandal to 1930s Charlie Chaplin costume pieces to a 1950s Eames chair.

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Nature: Lake Hollywood Reservoir

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The pedestrian trail around this picturesque reservoir in the Hollywood Hills reopened this year after a seven-year closure. It’s lovely for a late summer or fall stroll beneath the oak, pine, and eucalyptus trees and affords fabulous views of the Hollywood Sign, which turned 90 this year.

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Neighborhood: Angelino Heights

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With its concentration of charming Victorian homes, this hilly neighborhood between Echo Park and Downtown is especially inviting in the run-up to Halloween, when the 19th-century façades make for a spooky backdrop to decorations (you’ll find homes used in the filming of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video and the TV show.

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Performance: “For the Record” at Rockwell Table & Stage

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Film soundtracks are the inspiration for the cabaret show at this spirited supper club, where the songbook is music used in movies by famed directors including Quentin Tarantino, John Hughes, and Martin Scorsese. Seasoned stage and screen performers fill out the cast (Rumer Willis appears in this fall’s Baz Luhrmann installment).

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Shop: Malibu Country Mart

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Stock up on distinctive fall fashions at this seaside outdoor mall chock-full of upscale designer boutiques. Recent additions include Babakul, Michael Stars, and a warehouse-size Urban Outfitters, which join standbys like Vince and 7 For All Mankind. Keep your eyes peeled for celebs “on the shop.”

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