Staff Pick's: Los Angeles, CA
Music Roadtrip
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Description: Los Angeles isn’t just a city—it’s a soundtrack. From the neon hum of Sunset Boulevard to the late-night sessions echoing through hidden studios, this is where music history has been made and remade for decades. This route takes you through L.A.’s living lineage of sound, from crate-digging to cocktails, dive bars to legendary stages. Start your trip at Discover Los Angeles, the city’s official visitor hub, where you can find maps, neighborhood guides, and event tips for navigating L.A.’s endless creative sprawl. Then roll into Gold-Diggers, a hybrid bar, boutique hotel, and recording studio where vintage glam meets modern edge—an ideal spot to start the night or end it in style. Head down to Amoeba Music, the world’s largest independent record store, where aisles of vinyl and memorabilia turn browsing into pilgrimage. A short drive west lands you at The Troubadour, a storied West Hollywood venue that helped launch icons from Elton John to Joni Mitchell and continues to champion new voices today. Continue your journey at The Fonda Theatre, a Hollywood landmark where the marquee still glows with the names of must-see artists, and close the night at Teragram Ballroom, a downtown favorite that combines killer sound, a welcoming crowd, and a local’s-only vibe that keeps the scene alive.