Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

great for spotting stars, of the famous and infamous kind! good coffee and pastries and a good menu, too, but fairly expensive. they just raised all the prices, unfortunately!
219 recommandé par les habitants
LAMILL COFFEE Boutique
1636 Silver Lake Blvd
219 recommandé par les habitants
great for spotting stars, of the famous and infamous kind! good coffee and pastries and a good menu, too, but fairly expensive. they just raised all the prices, unfortunately!
good ice cream and shakes, usually crowded, but you don't have to deal with parking because it's steps from your home!
86 recommandé par les habitants
Milk
7290 Beverly Blvd
86 recommandé par les habitants
good ice cream and shakes, usually crowded, but you don't have to deal with parking because it's steps from your home!
227 recommandé par les habitants
L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake Blvd
227 recommandé par les habitants
some of the best pasta EVER and a fantastic staff!
111 recommandé par les habitants
Alimento
1710 Silver Lake Blvd
111 recommandé par les habitants
some of the best pasta EVER and a fantastic staff!
excellent sushi, also fairly pricey, but fun for some saki and some great rolls! staff is really friendly and helpful
23 recommandé par les habitants
Yakuza Sushi
1700 Silver Lake Blvd
23 recommandé par les habitants
excellent sushi, also fairly pricey, but fun for some saki and some great rolls! staff is really friendly and helpful
46 recommandé par les habitants
el vy (in the former Trois Familia space)
3510 Sunset Boulevard
46 recommandé par les habitants
A really great, old, classic mexican restaurant with a fantastic staff and delicious drinks, chips, big plates of food, great people watching scene... They also have a live show every week, http://www.cavernclubtheater.com/
58 recommandé par les habitants
Casita Del Campo
1920 Hyperion Ave
58 recommandé par les habitants
A really great, old, classic mexican restaurant with a fantastic staff and delicious drinks, chips, big plates of food, great people watching scene... They also have a live show every week, http://www.cavernclubtheater.com/
Great brunch! Good food. Nice staff.
103 recommandé par les habitants
The Park Restaurant
103 recommandé par les habitants
Great brunch! Good food. Nice staff.
Fun, outdoor eating scene... a total scene! But really fun and easy menu and great for families, big parties, or just two people who can squirrel away at a little table. Good nightlife, too!
197 recommandé par les habitants
Cliff's Edge
3626 Sunset Blvd
197 recommandé par les habitants
Fun, outdoor eating scene... a total scene! But really fun and easy menu and great for families, big parties, or just two people who can squirrel away at a little table. Good nightlife, too!
Another great Mexican food restaurant with a full bar.
63 recommandé par les habitants
El Condor
3701 Sunset Blvd
63 recommandé par les habitants
Another great Mexican food restaurant with a full bar.
Heralded as THE best ramen!
278 recommandé par les habitants
Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset Blvd
278 recommandé par les habitants
Heralded as THE best ramen!
Really fantastic food, a big menu of unusual choices. Again, you don't have to bother looking for parking, you could walk here if you were feeling it!
238 recommandé par les habitants
Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset Blvd
238 recommandé par les habitants
Really fantastic food, a big menu of unusual choices. Again, you don't have to bother looking for parking, you could walk here if you were feeling it!
Great food, huge menu, classic French/ American mix. Full bar. It's a fun place to meet someone for a drink and then hop into a booth for dinner. It's right along Sunset Junction, which numerous restaurants and shops to walk around.
224 recommandé par les habitants
The Black Cat
3909 Sunset Blvd
224 recommandé par les habitants
Great food, huge menu, classic French/ American mix. Full bar. It's a fun place to meet someone for a drink and then hop into a booth for dinner. It's right along Sunset Junction, which numerous restaurants and shops to walk around.
One of our favorite Italian restaurants, and definitely the best on this side of town that you can walk to. The staff is incredible, every dish is made to order, family owned and run. It's very unassuming because it's in a classic LA strip mall, but truly...the food is INCREDIBLE.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Aroma
2903 Sunset Boulevard
15 recommandé par les habitants
One of our favorite Italian restaurants, and definitely the best on this side of town that you can walk to. The staff is incredible, every dish is made to order, family owned and run. It's very unassuming because it's in a classic LA strip mall, but truly...the food is INCREDIBLE.
Great food, classically French in feel and food... great for brunch, good for families, and they have a great bar in the evenings, downstairs.
431 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset Blvd
431 recommandé par les habitants
Great food, classically French in feel and food... great for brunch, good for families, and they have a great bar in the evenings, downstairs.
Great pastries and coffee. Huge hipster scene, but a great way to start your morning in Sunset Junction!
510 recommandé par les habitants
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset Blvd
510 recommandé par les habitants
Great pastries and coffee. Huge hipster scene, but a great way to start your morning in Sunset Junction!
Really budget friendly if you do the lunch special. Great food, big menu, really sweet staff and an excellent thai iced tea! You can call ahead and order and then take a few minute walk to pick it up.
31 recommandé par les habitants
Leela Thai Restaurant
1737 Silver Lake Blvd
31 recommandé par les habitants
Really budget friendly if you do the lunch special. Great food, big menu, really sweet staff and an excellent thai iced tea! You can call ahead and order and then take a few minute walk to pick it up.
Great for brunch, also has outdoor eating
131 recommandé par les habitants
Brite Spot
1918 Sunset Blvd
131 recommandé par les habitants
Great for brunch, also has outdoor eating
Rustic-quaint spot offering lobster & crab sandwiches, grilled cheese, clam chowder & patio seating.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Knuckle & Claw
3112 Sunset Boulevard
13 recommandé par les habitants
Rustic-quaint spot offering lobster & crab sandwiches, grilled cheese, clam chowder & patio seating.
Hip cafe features global-inspired breakfast & lunch fare with housemade jams in a minimalist space. It is a scene! I recommend going early morning, when they first open. The food is delish!
307 recommandé par les habitants
Sqirl
720 N Virgil Ave
307 recommandé par les habitants
Hip cafe features global-inspired breakfast & lunch fare with housemade jams in a minimalist space. It is a scene! I recommend going early morning, when they first open. The food is delish!
HUGE fan of their pizza. You can order ahead of time and then go pick it up. Or, eat in, where it's quite a bit louder! Family-run pizzeria turns out Chicago-style, deep-dish pies with vegan options, plus bread pudding.
232 recommandé par les habitants
Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
1800 Sunset Blvd
232 recommandé par les habitants
HUGE fan of their pizza. You can order ahead of time and then go pick it up. Or, eat in, where it's quite a bit louder! Family-run pizzeria turns out Chicago-style, deep-dish pies with vegan options, plus bread pudding.
Neighborhood staple serving classic American faves in a homey space with sidewalk seating.
78 recommandé par les habitants
The Kitchen
4348 Fountain Ave
78 recommandé par les habitants
Neighborhood staple serving classic American faves in a homey space with sidewalk seating.
If you walk to the end of Westerly, you'll hit Diablo. Great place to eat and walk home or meet a friend for excellent nachos. Sit-down spot for ultra-eclectic tacos & Mexican-inspired bites in a rustic, industrial setting.
44 recommandé par les habitants
Diablo
3129 Sunset Blvd
44 recommandé par les habitants
If you walk to the end of Westerly, you'll hit Diablo. Great place to eat and walk home or meet a friend for excellent nachos. Sit-down spot for ultra-eclectic tacos & Mexican-inspired bites in a rustic, industrial setting.
Silver Lake stalwart since 1926 serves homemade American breakfast & lunch with vegetarian options.
144 recommandé par les habitants
Millie's Cafe
3524 Sunset Blvd
144 recommandé par les habitants
Silver Lake stalwart since 1926 serves homemade American breakfast & lunch with vegetarian options.
Really cool space. Vegan-friendly Indian street eats with Mexican accents served in casual quarters with a prime patio.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Cowboys & Turbans
2815 Sunset Boulevard
21 recommandé par les habitants
Really cool space. Vegan-friendly Indian street eats with Mexican accents served in casual quarters with a prime patio.
Intimate eatery with an airy patio boasts creative Mediterranean small plates & a curated wine list.
119 recommandé par les habitants
Barbrix
2442 Hyperion Ave
119 recommandé par les habitants
Intimate eatery with an airy patio boasts creative Mediterranean small plates & a curated wine list.
We love supporting these guys...great beans, great coffee drinks, outdoor seating, excellent pastries from Valerie.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Muddy Paw Coffee Silverlake
3320 Sunset Blvd
27 recommandé par les habitants
We love supporting these guys...great beans, great coffee drinks, outdoor seating, excellent pastries from Valerie.

Parks & Nature

Rent a boat to paddle around the lake, or just relax and people watch on the grass...
563 recommandé par les habitants
Echo Park Lake
563 recommandé par les habitants
Rent a boat to paddle around the lake, or just relax and people watch on the grass...
If you like a 40min-1hr long hike, it's a great trail. Especially if you're meeting friends with dogs, it's all off leash and an easy hike for all.
273 recommandé par les habitants
Elysian Park
835 Academy Rd
273 recommandé par les habitants
If you like a 40min-1hr long hike, it's a great trail. Especially if you're meeting friends with dogs, it's all off leash and an easy hike for all.
hiking, picnics, relaxing, finding secret trails... it's beautiful
898 recommandé par les habitants
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
898 recommandé par les habitants
hiking, picnics, relaxing, finding secret trails... it's beautiful
really great spot to start your trail day in the park...
133 recommandé par les habitants
The Trails
2333 Fern Dell Dr
133 recommandé par les habitants
really great spot to start your trail day in the park...

Arts & Culture

1555 recommandé par les habitants
The Broad
221 S Grand Ave
1555 recommandé par les habitants
695 recommandé par les habitants
Le Musée d'Art Contemporain
250 S Grand Ave
695 recommandé par les habitants
24 recommandé par les habitants
Silver Lake Branch Library
2411 Glendale Blvd
24 recommandé par les habitants

Sightseeing

It's just a must, either in the day or at night to see the lights. It's spectacular.
4367 recommandé par les habitants
Observatoire Griffith
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 recommandé par les habitants
It's just a must, either in the day or at night to see the lights. It's spectacular.
164 recommandé par les habitants
bradbury building
304 South Broadway
164 recommandé par les habitants

Shopping

Excellent gifts, products, LA based items, great staff
41 recommandé par les habitants
Yolk
3910 Sunset Blvd
41 recommandé par les habitants
Excellent gifts, products, LA based items, great staff
Michelle is fabulous and she has a wide selection of items to chose from
Mush
1617 Silver Lake Blvd
Michelle is fabulous and she has a wide selection of items to chose from
You can get candles and perfume and jewelry and rugs and shoes, but especially gorgeous clothing here..
11 recommandé par les habitants
Lake
1618 Silver Lake Blvd
11 recommandé par les habitants
You can get candles and perfume and jewelry and rugs and shoes, but especially gorgeous clothing here..
Where to begin? so many great items here, always worth a look-see!
13 recommandé par les habitants
Lawson-Fenning
6824 Melrose Ave
13 recommandé par les habitants
Where to begin? so many great items here, always worth a look-see!
The best cheeses and snacks around. If you really want to present a great host gift, this is your spot!
42 recommandé par les habitants
Cheese Store of Silver Lake
3926 Sunset Boulevard
42 recommandé par les habitants
The best cheeses and snacks around. If you really want to present a great host gift, this is your spot!

Essentials

crowded parking lot, but to get what you need, you gotta go here!
1699 recommandé par les habitants
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion Ave
1699 recommandé par les habitants
crowded parking lot, but to get what you need, you gotta go here!
653 recommandé par les habitants
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion Ave
653 recommandé par les habitants
Excellent produce, fantastic prices, huge shop with really friendly, helpful staff
104 recommandé par les habitants
JONS International Marketplace
1601 N Vermont Ave
104 recommandé par les habitants
Excellent produce, fantastic prices, huge shop with really friendly, helpful staff
There is also a Lassen's across the street from this grocery store, if you need bulk or otherwise "natural" items
177 recommandé par les habitants
Albertsons
2035 Hillhurst Ave
177 recommandé par les habitants
There is also a Lassen's across the street from this grocery store, if you need bulk or otherwise "natural" items
A great liquor store with lots to chose from! Including cheese, crackers and chocolates.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Silver Lake Liquor Shop
1620 Silver Lake Boulevard
12 recommandé par les habitants
A great liquor store with lots to chose from! Including cheese, crackers and chocolates.