West San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles

Well not all the best places on Colorado Blvd. are down by Eagle Rock Blvd.. As a matter of fact there are some legendary establishments higher up on Colorado, none more popular than the famous Casa Bianca Pizza Pie restaurant. Every night the line begins before opening and people wait patiently for their chance to sample this local pizzeria until close. It's not that the food is earth shattering, it's just simple and good.
A bit down the street is a great Vietnamese fusion cafe called the Blue Hen. It is small simple yet modern and inviting. They have wonderful takes on Vietnamese standards like Pho, porridge, spring rolls and more. I for one love Grandma's noodle salad.
Across the street is an Italian Bakery that has been in the same location for generations. They do baked goods better than anyone in LA. No joke. They also make amazing sandwiches and pizza dough. Their daily special breads are so good. Friday Semolina bread is my personal favorite.
There is also Cafe Beaujolais for French fare and Fatty's fancy and delicious vegetarian food. Tommy's burger is a popular spot although I would rather have 10 other burger joints down the street.
The Chalet is the best bar on the strip and has a ski chalet theme that makes it a fun escape. Things spread out but there is also Trader Joes, Larkin's Cajun restaurant, Cindy's Diner and the Cardio Barre exercise studio which does bar exercise classes which my wife absolutely loves.

This street is very popular as it takes through many cities. It changes its personaility, feel and the nature of its safety as you drive on it and go through all the cities. In Los Angeles, there are mostly industrial type buildings and offices with a few places to eat here and there. There are a ton of mexican food stands and many street vendors selling fresh fruit. Overall, its an easy street to drive down.