Alexis & Patrick

November 1, 2025 • Los Angeles, CA
187 Days To Go!

Alexis & Patrick

November 1, 2025 • Los Angeles, CA
187 Days To Go!

Things to Do

Universal Studios Hollywood

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100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, USA
(800) 864-8377

Universal Studios is a 6 minute drive from The Garland Hotel. You can find lots of kid and adult fun including Harry Potter World, Universal City Walk, Super Nintendo World, or the after-hours thrills at Halloween Horror Night!


https://www.visitcalifornia.com/things-to-do/universal-studios-hollywood/




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Casa Vega

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13301 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423, USA
(818) 788-4868

This 65-year-old vibrantly decorated Mexican staple is located just 10 minutes from the Garland Hotel. Eater LA named it "one of Los Angeles's most beloved restaurants." Book your dinner reservation on Open Table.

Sushi Yuzu

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10118 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake, CA 91602, USA
(818) 763-8355

As Patrick always says, "the best sushi in LA can be found in the Valley." Sushi Yuzu and its equally-as-good sister restaurant Kabosu are both a 6 minute drive from the Garland Hotel. Reservations can be made by calling the restaurants directly.


Sushi Yuzu - (818) 763-8355

Sushi Kabosu - (818) 623-4425


Some of our other favorite sushi restaurants:


Asanebo (Studio City)

The Original Katsuya (Studio City)

Matsuhisa (Beverly Hills)

Hama Sushi (Little Toyko / Downtown LA)

Teru Sushi (Studio City)

hiking

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Easy Nearby Hikes:

-Runyon Canyon

-Fryman Trail

-Lake Hollywood Loop


Intermediate Nearby Hikes:

-Wisdom Tree Hike

-Griffith Park Hike

Coffee / Brunch Spots

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Our favorite nearby coffee shops:

-Aroma Cafe

-Cafe Commissary

-Priscilla's


Our favorite nearby brunch spots:

-Jumpin' Java

-The Front Yard (located in the Garland Hotel)

-The Chateau Marmont (reservation only)

-Great White (West Hollywood)

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

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3400 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505, USA
(818) 977-8687

Just 3 miles from the Garland Hotel, you can take a backlot tour to see where Hollywood's most iconic shows and movies were made. You'll may even see a celebrity roaming around at their workplace!

The Shops at Sportsmen’s Lodge

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12833 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA
(818) 769-4700

A new shopping and dining area in Studio City located 3 miles from the Garland Hotel. If you want to check out Erewhon, this would be the closest location! Yes, the $20 smoothie is worth it :)