At Franklin Plaza you are just blocks from some of the hottest places to eat in Hollywood. Wallpaper magazine describes Katasuya Hollywood as “being engulfed in a sensual Japanese fairy tale,” so sip a cocktail chaser as you sample some salmon sashimi with caviar. When you need to venture out, jog with the celebrities in nearby Runyon Canyon Park. Or for a more ambitious hike head to Griffith Park. With 4,210 acres it is one of the larger urban parks in North America.

If traditional Hollywood is your passion, head to Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and Hollywood Boulevard or sip a Cosmo in the classic Hollywood retreat Frank’s Grill. If low-key is more your style check out Malo on Sunset Blvd. If you like to go with the “in” crowd check out Osteria Mozza on Melrose Ave, “It’s worth the hype!” says one happy customer. It was voted one of the best restaurants by Los Angeles Magazine.

Franklin Plaza is one of America's most walkable neighborhoods