Hancock Park was once LA’s most desirable neighborhood, and now that it’s surrounded by the best of the city (Koreatown, the calmer side of Hollywood), it may well be again. The houses are magnificent enough to warrant a stroll through the neighborhood, and on Sunday the Larchmont Farmers Market is the place to be for newly minted stroller pushers.

Landmarks

• Getty House • 605 S Irving Blvd
323-930-6430
The home that LA’s mayors use to par-tay.

• Los Altos Apartments • 4121 Wilshire Blvd
There is a waiting list for apartments in this historic Spanish-style building.

• Wilshire Ebell Theatre • 4401 W 8th St
323-939-0126
Renaissance-style buildings used mainly for private events.

• Wiltern Theater • 3780 Wilshire Blvd
213-380-5005
Cool Art Deco building attracts equally cool, eclectic musical acts.

Nightlife

• Jewel’s Catch One • 4067 W Pico Blvd
323-734-8849
Think Madonna’s “Material Girl” days.

Restaurants

• Girasole • 225 N Larchmont Blvd
323-464-6978 • $$
Tiny, cozy, delicious osso buco.

• Kiku Sushi • 246 N Larchmont Blvd
323-464-1323 • $$
All-you-can-eat sushi.

• Le Petit Greek • 127 N Larchmont Blvd
323-464-5160 • $$$
How about a nice dollop of whipped caviar?!

• Noah’s New York Bagels • 250 N Larchmont Blvd
323-466-2924 • $
Bagels and schmear with an NYC theme.

• Prado • 244 N Larchmont Blvd
323-467-3871 • $$$
Spicy Latin-Caribbean.

• Village Pizzeria • 131 N Larchmont Blvd
323-465-5566 • $
Might be LA’s best NY-style pizza.

• Z Pizza • 123 N Larchmont Blvd
323-466-6969 • $$
Thin-crust deliciousness. A handful of sidewalk and indoor tables.

Shopping

• Above the Fold • 226 N Larchmont Blvd
323-464-6397
Good selection of newspapers and magazines.

• Absolute Tickets • 144 N Larchmont Blvd
323-957-6699
Tickets to just about everything, if you’ve got a few bucks to spend.

• Center for Yoga • 230 N Larchmont Blvd
323-464-1276
Classes, clothing, books, incense, sticky mats, and deep breaths.

• Chevalier’s Books • 126 N Larchmont Blvd
323-465-1334
Great children’s section.

• Hans Custom Optik • 212 N Larchmont Blvd
323-462-5195
Great selection of frames.

• Kicks Sole Provider • 141 N Larchmont Blvd
323-468-9794
Lots of stylin’ sneaks.

• Landis Gifts & Stationary • 138 N Larchmont Blvd
323-465-7003
A little bit of EVERTHING. The stationery department is especially good.

• Larchmont Beauty Center • 208 N Larchmont Blvd
323-461-0162
Arguably the best beauty supply store in the city.

• Larchmont Village Wine, Spirits, & Cheese •
223 N Larchmont Blvd
323-856-8699
When Two-Buck Chuck just won’t do. Amateurs are just as welcome as oenophiles.

• Picket Fences • 214 N Larchmont Blvd
323-467-2140
Juicy Couture, Cosa Bella undies, Kaminski hats, cute gifts.