You
know you´re addicted to Pokémon GO when you stop caring about what people think
and just randomly twirl in circles on the corner of a street looking for a
Bulbasaur to catch. There´s also that delightful feeling when you lock eyes
with another person who´s also swiping on their phone—you both give each other
a knowing smile, as if you´re in a secret club.
We
feel the same way and we´re here to help you find the best Pokémon GO
goldmines—areas chock full of adorable (yet fierce) creatures to catch and
Pokéstops to stock up on Poké balls. You might even land at a Pokémon gym or
two for some epic battles. Are you Team Mystic, Valor or Instinct?
While
there are some hotspots like downtown L.A. and a miles-long stretch of
Hollywood Boulevard (even our beloved Jumbo´s Clown Room made the cut as a
Pokéstop), we know it´s easy to lose yourself in the game and forget about the
traffic-heavy surroundings. Our list of must-go locations is a special one.
They´re areas that aren´t inundated with cars—like parks and beaches—and most
importantly, they´re beautiful and fun parts of L.A. (for when you actually
look up from the screen). We´ve even included some spots to grab a bite just in
case you need to revive yourself. Think of these outposts as your Pokémon
playgrounds. Happy hunting.
The Grove and Pan
Pacific Park
If
you want be among your fellow Pokémon trainers, The Grove and neighboring Pan
Pacific Park are full of them. You can hit up both spots in the same day since
they´re just a short walk away from each other. When we were at the park, we
noticed dozens of people playing the game, and found that folks installed lure
modules at a couple of the Pokéstops in the area, and we got the good fortune
of catching a Pikachu and Paras in the process. And just take our word for it,
if you haven´t been to Moruno yet, you should definitely make a stop at the Original
Farmers Market so you can try some out-of-this-world Mediterranean food and
also charge yourself up for some more Pokémon-hunting.