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Mel’s Drive-In wasn’t exactly on our radar, but when we saw it on the iconic Sunset Strip, we decided it was our kind of place. We’d spent the morning checking out Hollywood, and now we were ready to explore other areas nearby that we’d seen on TV and at the movies. So while we were in the vicinity, we needed to find some great food so we could refuel for the rest of the day’s adventures. And that’s exactly what we did.
Mel’s Drive-In
If you’re looking for nostalgia, this place has plenty! It’s like taking a step back in time. We were seated at a booth, and we loved taking in all the details, including watching the cooks behind the counter.
After we placed our drink orders, it was time to find some tunes on the tableside jukebox.
We went with music from the Grease soundtrack. It wasn’t long when Kristin’s made-to-order cookies and cream shake was ready. Yum!
In fact, all of the food was ready quickly. Jeff went for a plain hamburger with fries. Perfect!
I stepped a little outside the box and had a chicken taco salad. So good! And no, I couldn’t finish it. Not even close.
Kristin got a kids’ meal with chicken strips. It came in an adorable convertible!
Exploring the Sunset Strip
After we stuffed ourselves at Mel’s Drive-In, we set out to find some historic places. How can you not take a picture of the Whisky a Go Go? I had chills just thinking about the acts that have played there.
We also saw The Viper Room. Again, chills for this Midwest girl who’d never been to Los Angeles.
How about The Comedy Store?
Since our nine-year-old was with us, we didn’t see any shows at these venues. Maybe we can come back when she’s older.
We had fun just seeing the sights and enjoying the vibe on Sunset Boulevard, even if it was early afternoon. Here is Amoeba Music, the world’s largest independent music store.
Here’s Capital Records.
They sure make billboards huge in Los Angeles!
Disney fans will appreciate this sight.
And no, we didn’t stop to take the elevator.
We spent a fun couple of hours exploring the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. From here we went to Griffith Observatory to see the Hollywood Sign. You can read more about that here. If you find yourself in Los Angeles, set aside some time to check out the sights along the Sunset Strip!
If you’d like to read about where we stayed in West Hollywood, click on the link below:
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I love historic places…especially those that serve food. That salad looks awesome as does the rest of the food.
Oh I wish I knew you guys were here! I would have loved to have met up with yoU!!!
That little convertible!!
My children would love the jukebox and those kids meals. Awesome!
We have never been to L.A. I would love to wander the Sunset Strip someday!
It was pretty cool to see all those iconic places that I’ve only read about or seen in movies!
Looks like you had an amazing time! I love your pictures and the smiles! Thank you for sharing your journey!
What a cool and fun place to visit! I love the decor.
Looks like some awesome food. Thank you for sharing
Oh my gosh, the food looks so good and the Sunset Strip looks so fun!! Glad I could at least live through your photos! ?
Now this would be a great place to visit! What a blast into the past!
I love love to visit places like this. It felt like a Blast from the Past!
Love the kids meal car box! So cute! The food looks amazing!
We love Mel’s! Gotta get a shake!
I’ve walked down Sunset Strip. And, stood outside the Viper Room.
Mel’s looks so cute and fun! The convertible was a nice touch. The Sunset Strip is a place I would love to explore.
Great pictures! My favorite was Mel’s Diner. That car meal was too cute! I wonder if they’d let me order a kids’ meal… 🙂
I love visiting diners whenever we are traveling if we happen to come across one. There is something about the nostalgia and the history and the look! Thank you for sharing!
Oh fun! That kids meal is adorable!
How fun and yummy! I’d definitely stop in there too! That kids meal in the convertible car is so cool!
What a great trip! I think the food makes the memories and you guys captured it all!
What a neat place. I would love to check it out.
The kids’ meals at Mel’s looks so cute!
Love diner food! We enjoy quite a few here in NE that are pretty historical.
The diner reminds me of one we visited in Hannibal, MO! We love visiting places like this!
What a cute gem Mels looks like. I love a diner!
Definitely a must-do in Hollywood! So fun.
Such a fun dining experience, sunset strip is a blast! We’ll be sure to check out Mel’s next time we pass through, thanks for sharing 🙂
What a fun place to visit!
What a cool, fun trip!! I bet your daughter had a great time!!