Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Locally brewed coffee, a huge selection of teas and pastries. Cute atmosphere and walking distance from the apartment.
219 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LAMILL COFFEE Boutique
1636 Silver Lake BlvdLocally brewed coffee, a huge selection of teas and pastries. Cute atmosphere and walking distance from the apartment.
Great cookies and cakes just a five minute walk from the apartment.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lark Cake Shop
3337 Sunset BlvdGreat cookies and cakes just a five minute walk from the apartment.
Delicious Seafood and a great atmosphere just a 15 minute walk from the apartment.
227 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake BlvdDelicious Seafood and a great atmosphere just a 15 minute walk from the apartment.
Local hipster institution. Great coffee and fun people watching. Seating is limited and you'll probably have to wait in line for a bit.
510 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdLocal hipster institution. Great coffee and fun people watching. Seating is limited and you'll probably have to wait in line for a bit.
Pan-Asian food at a reasonable price. Available for pick up or dining in. Ten minute drive from the apartment.
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gingergrass Silverlake
2396 Glendale BlvdPan-Asian food at a reasonable price. Available for pick up or dining in. Ten minute drive from the apartment.
Cute, tiny, cafe with fun decor and gourmet espresso drinks. They sell a small variety of healthy bites and pastries. Very limited seating so better for grabbing something to go,
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alfred Coffee Silverlake
3337 1/2 Sunset BlvdCute, tiny, cafe with fun decor and gourmet espresso drinks. They sell a small variety of healthy bites and pastries. Very limited seating so better for grabbing something to go,
This place has a great wine bar, a nice outdoor patio, and great food.
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barbrix
2442 Hyperion AveThis place has a great wine bar, a nice outdoor patio, and great food.
Warm, rustic-style cafe fixing up tacos, queso & Central Texas-inspired chow for breakfast & lunch.
188 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
HomeState
4624 Hollywood BlvdWarm, rustic-style cafe fixing up tacos, queso & Central Texas-inspired chow for breakfast & lunch.
Gourmet grocery store offering speciality foods, coffees, teas & ready-made bites amid folksy decor.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Broome St. General Store
2912 Rowena AveGourmet grocery store offering speciality foods, coffees, teas & ready-made bites amid folksy decor.
Woodland outdoor seating & simple sandwiches & pastries draw hikers to this Griffith Park stand. It's a great place to grab a snack before a hike in the park or afterwards.
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Trails
2333 Fern Dell DrWoodland outdoor seating & simple sandwiches & pastries draw hikers to this Griffith Park stand. It's a great place to grab a snack before a hike in the park or afterwards.
Very casual and delicious taco spot. They make their own tortillas. The entire menu is gluten free with the exception of occasional specials.
395 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdVery casual and delicious taco spot. They make their own tortillas. The entire menu is gluten free with the exception of occasional specials.
Gourmet soft serve with the greatest selection of inventive toppings. They always offer at least two vegan flavors. In the summer there is always a line,
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Magpies Softserve
2660 Griffith Park BlvdGourmet soft serve with the greatest selection of inventive toppings. They always offer at least two vegan flavors. In the summer there is always a line,
Delicious pizza joint. They offer a gluten free crust that is quite good.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tomato Pie Pizza Joint
2457 Hyperion AveDelicious pizza joint. They offer a gluten free crust that is quite good.
Lively restaurant and bar in a former firehouse.
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Edendale Restaurant and Bar
2838 Rowena AveLively restaurant and bar in a former firehouse.
Unassuming sushi joint with a great selection of rolls and sashimi. Everything is very fresh and delicious.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
What the Fish
2804 Hyperion AveUnassuming sushi joint with a great selection of rolls and sashimi. Everything is very fresh and delicious.
Specialty cheese shop and cafe with gourmet sandwiches & salads, plus sidewalk seating.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Say Cheese
2800 Hyperion AveSpecialty cheese shop and cafe with gourmet sandwiches & salads, plus sidewalk seating.
This place gives a portion of all it's money to pet causes. They have a lovely back patio and it's dog friendly!
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Muddy Paw Coffee Silverlake
3320 Sunset BlvdThis place gives a portion of all it's money to pet causes. They have a lovely back patio and it's dog friendly!
Classic French bistro fare served on a romantic patio or in a warm dining room with brick walls.
431 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset BlvdClassic French bistro fare served on a romantic patio or in a warm dining room with brick walls.
Everything Else
Part gift shop, part waxing studio, Stark is just a five minute walk from the apartment.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stark Waxing Studio
3335 Sunset BlvdPart gift shop, part waxing studio, Stark is just a five minute walk from the apartment.
Take a stroll around the reservoir -it's just over 2 miles around. It takes around 15-20 minutes to walk there from the apartment.
396 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Silver Lake Reservoir
Take a stroll around the reservoir -it's just over 2 miles around. It takes around 15-20 minutes to walk there from the apartment.
Meet friends and bring a picnic to the meadow. Nice grassy area with kids flying kites and people enjoying the beautiful LA weather.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Silver Lake Meadow
2300 Silver Lake BlvdMeet friends and bring a picnic to the meadow. Nice grassy area with kids flying kites and people enjoying the beautiful LA weather.
Anusara Style yoga. Nice studio and good teachers.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Still Yoga
2110 Glendale BlvdAnusara Style yoga. Nice studio and good teachers.
Every Tuesday and Saturday. Fresh produce and local eats as well as merchants selling everything from vintage clothes to jewelry.
187 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset BlvdEvery Tuesday and Saturday. Fresh produce and local eats as well as merchants selling everything from vintage clothes to jewelry.
Beautiful "vintage" style movie theater showing first run films. Tons of leg room and a very friendly staff.
417 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset DrBeautiful "vintage" style movie theater showing first run films. Tons of leg room and a very friendly staff.
Shopping
Chic handbags, wallets and accessories just a five minute walk from the apartment.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Clare V.
3339 Sunset BlvdChic handbags, wallets and accessories just a five minute walk from the apartment.
Fashion boutique carrying clothes for men & women plus jewelry, gifts & housewares.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Clover
2756 Rowena AveFashion boutique carrying clothes for men & women plus jewelry, gifts & housewares.
Yummy is the closest market to our place but isn’t a full-fledged market. Fine for essentials and they carry some gourmet brands. They also deliver and have a full list of items on their website at yummy.com.
163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yummy.com
5520 San Vicente BlvdYummy is the closest market to our place but isn’t a full-fledged market. Fine for essentials and they carry some gourmet brands. They also deliver and have a full list of items on their website at yummy.com.
Fantastic independent bookstore, check their calendar for author readings and signings.
148 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont AveFantastic independent bookstore, check their calendar for author readings and signings.
This local shop sells new and used books, has a nice cafe in the back and also hosts a bunch of great live event.
149 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stories
1716 Sunset BlvdThis local shop sells new and used books, has a nice cafe in the back and also hosts a bunch of great live event.
Charming local cheese and wine shop, carrying gourmet food items and great place for finding a hostess gift.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cheese Store of Silver Lake
3926 Sunset BoulevardCharming local cheese and wine shop, carrying gourmet food items and great place for finding a hostess gift.
All the money raised in this kooky mart goes to support the 826 tutoring center located behind it. Really fun gifts for the kids and nerds.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Echo Park Time Travel Mart
1714 Sunset BlvdAll the money raised in this kooky mart goes to support the 826 tutoring center located behind it. Really fun gifts for the kids and nerds.
Sightseeing
The Griffith Observatory is a true Art Deco Los Angeles Icon. It was featured in the movie, REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE starring James Dean. It's got a great view of the Hollywood Sign and you can stargaze too!
4367 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdThe Griffith Observatory is a true Art Deco Los Angeles Icon. It was featured in the movie, REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE starring James Dean. It's got a great view of the Hollywood Sign and you can stargaze too!
Hidden behind a sentry of towering decades-old eucalyptus trees, Richard Neutra's VDL Research House was designed as his very own experimental live-work residence in 1932. The VDL Research House I (named after the home's first benefactor, Dutch philanthropist Dr CH Van Der Leeuw) currently operates as a working/learning center for Neutra and architecture students for Cal Poly Pomona, with the main house preserved/restored in historically precise detail and open to the public for tours (details below) and the back garden house renovated as a residence for Sarah Lorenzen, the house’s current director, and her husband.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Neutra VDL Studio and Residences
2300 Silver Lake BlvdHidden behind a sentry of towering decades-old eucalyptus trees, Richard Neutra's VDL Research House was designed as his very own experimental live-work residence in 1932. The VDL Research House I (named after the home's first benefactor, Dutch philanthropist Dr CH Van Der Leeuw) currently operates as a working/learning center for Neutra and architecture students for Cal Poly Pomona, with the main house preserved/restored in historically precise detail and open to the public for tours (details below) and the back garden house renovated as a residence for Sarah Lorenzen, the house’s current director, and her husband.
Drinks & Nightlife
Upscale stop for American gastropub dining in classic tavern digs with leather booths & art.
224 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Black Cat
3909 Sunset BlvdUpscale stop for American gastropub dining in classic tavern digs with leather booths & art.
Cute, tiny, wine bar. Nice vibe. Daily wines by the glass, plus craft beer & light nibbles.
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Covell
4628 Hollywood BlvdCute, tiny, wine bar. Nice vibe. Daily wines by the glass, plus craft beer & light nibbles.
Home to the beloved husband and wife act, Marty and Elaine and featured in the movie, "Swingers," the Dresden is an LA institution. Great cocktails and a fun vibe.
210 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge
1760 N Vermont AveHome to the beloved husband and wife act, Marty and Elaine and featured in the movie, "Swingers," the Dresden is an LA institution. Great cocktails and a fun vibe.
A great place to see bands or attend a themed dance night.
305 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Echo
1822 Sunset BlvdA great place to see bands or attend a themed dance night.
Arts & Culture
The Broad houses a nearly 2,000-piece collection of contemporary art, featuring 200 artists, including works by Cindy Sherman, Jeff Koons, Ed Ruscha, Andy Warhol, and Roy Liechtenstein. Notable installations include Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room – The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away (2013), Ragnar Kjartansson’s expansive nine-screen video The Visitors (2012), Julie Mehretu’s 24-feet-wide canvas Beloved (Cairo) (2013), and Goshka Macuga’s photo-tapestry Death of Marxism, Women of All Lands Unite (2013). With currently 129 pieces, the museum owns the largest collection of Cindy Sherman works worldwide.
1555 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Broad
221 S Grand AveThe Broad houses a nearly 2,000-piece collection of contemporary art, featuring 200 artists, including works by Cindy Sherman, Jeff Koons, Ed Ruscha, Andy Warhol, and Roy Liechtenstein. Notable installations include Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room – The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away (2013), Ragnar Kjartansson’s expansive nine-screen video The Visitors (2012), Julie Mehretu’s 24-feet-wide canvas Beloved (Cairo) (2013), and Goshka Macuga’s photo-tapestry Death of Marxism, Women of All Lands Unite (2013). With currently 129 pieces, the museum owns the largest collection of Cindy Sherman works worldwide.
Hauser & Wirth was founded in 1992 in Zurich by Iwan Wirth, Manuela Wirth and Ursula Hauser, who were joined in 2000 by Partner and Vice President Marc Payot. A family business with a global outlook, Hauser & Wirth has expanded over the past 25 years to include outposts in London, New York, Los Angeles, Somerset and Gstaad. The gallery represents over 60 artists and estates who have been instrumental in shaping its identity over the past quarter century, and who are the inspiration for Hauser & Wirth’s diverse range of activities that engage with art, education, conservation and sustainability.
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hauser & Wirth
901 E 3rd StHauser & Wirth was founded in 1992 in Zurich by Iwan Wirth, Manuela Wirth and Ursula Hauser, who were joined in 2000 by Partner and Vice President Marc Payot. A family business with a global outlook, Hauser & Wirth has expanded over the past 25 years to include outposts in London, New York, Los Angeles, Somerset and Gstaad. The gallery represents over 60 artists and estates who have been instrumental in shaping its identity over the past quarter century, and who are the inspiration for Hauser & Wirth’s diverse range of activities that engage with art, education, conservation and sustainability.
This unique park, which offers breathtaking views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign, is also home to the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, Junior Arts Center and the famous Hollyhock House that was designed in the 1920's by the internationally acclaimed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Barnsdall Art Park officially reopened on June 4, 2003, after a 3-year remodel, with brand new visual and design art exhibits.
224 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de Arte Barnsdall
4800 Hollywood BlvdThis unique park, which offers breathtaking views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign, is also home to the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, Junior Arts Center and the famous Hollyhock House that was designed in the 1920's by the internationally acclaimed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Barnsdall Art Park officially reopened on June 4, 2003, after a 3-year remodel, with brand new visual and design art exhibits.
The Aline Barnsdall Hollyhock House is a building in the East Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as a residence for oil heiress Aline Barnsdall, built in 1919–1921.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hollyhock House
4800 Hollywood BlvdThe Aline Barnsdall Hollyhock House is a building in the East Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as a residence for oil heiress Aline Barnsdall, built in 1919–1921.
Travel Town, the Los Angeles City Recreation and Park Department’s unique display of vehicles representing many modes and eras of conveyances. Located on a 9-acre site at 5200 Hollingsworth Drive in Griffith Park, Travel Town is open to the public daily from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no admission charge. Displaying everything from a 104-ton locomotive to a one-horse shay, Travel Town offers its visitors what for most of them is the only opportunity they ever have to see and examine at close hand many different types of vehicles.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Travel Town
5200 Zoo DriveTravel Town, the Los Angeles City Recreation and Park Department’s unique display of vehicles representing many modes and eras of conveyances. Located on a 9-acre site at 5200 Hollingsworth Drive in Griffith Park, Travel Town is open to the public daily from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no admission charge. Displaying everything from a 104-ton locomotive to a one-horse shay, Travel Town offers its visitors what for most of them is the only opportunity they ever have to see and examine at close hand many different types of vehicles.
Located in beautiful Griffith Park, the Autry features world-class galleries filled with Native American art and artifacts, film memorabilia, historic firearms, paintings, and more.
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Autry del Oeste Americano
4700 Western Heritage WayLocated in beautiful Griffith Park, the Autry features world-class galleries filled with Native American art and artifacts, film memorabilia, historic firearms, paintings, and more.
Entertainment & Activities
This karaoke studio features an extensive selection of songs, from which you can choose to sing and record. Private rooms for rent, you can sing to your heart's content.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Max Karaoke Studio
333 S Alameda StThis karaoke studio features an extensive selection of songs, from which you can choose to sing and record. Private rooms for rent, you can sing to your heart's content.
Estadio de los Dodgers
1000 Vin Scully AveBecause . . .The Dodgers.
Celebrated outdoor equestrian arena offering year-round pony & wagon rides for children of all ages.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Griffith Park Pony Ride
4400 Crystal Springs DrCelebrated outdoor equestrian arena offering year-round pony & wagon rides for children of all ages.
Communal & convivial bar for Starry Kitchen eats, craft beer & vintage arcade games.
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Button Mash
1391 Sunset BlvdCommunal & convivial bar for Starry Kitchen eats, craft beer & vintage arcade games.
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater, founded by Bob Baker and Alton Wood in 1963, is the oldest children's theater company in Los Angeles. In June 2009, the theater was designated as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. It's a great place to see wonderfully kitschy and retro marionette shows.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bob Baker Marionette Theater
4949 York BoulevardThe Bob Baker Marionette Theater, founded by Bob Baker and Alton Wood in 1963, is the oldest children's theater company in Los Angeles. In June 2009, the theater was designated as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. It's a great place to see wonderfully kitschy and retro marionette shows.