Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Malo
4326 Sunset BoulevardSmall plates, lively bar. Mexican food with full bar.
Cliff's Edge
3626 Sunset BlvdAwesome patio, great cocktails, good food
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdHipster haven.
the most amazing Cuban pastries and coffee without all the Hollywood
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Cafe Tropical
2900 Sunset Blvdthe most amazing Cuban pastries and coffee without all the Hollywood
Chango Coffee
1559 Echo Park Avenuethere is a little hub of cool stores on this block
L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake BlvdIf you LOVE oysters go here!
Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset Blvdfrench indoor/outdoor bar next door
Forage
2764 Sunset Blvdlunch local foods unique combinations and delicious
Lark Cake Shop
3337 Sunset BlvdAND amazing bakery
Brite Spot
1918 Sunset Blvdlocal hang, cheap good for breakfast
Local
2943 Sunset BlvdFresh and great for lunch. Mimosa brunch. Walking distance.
Some say its the best. we are still on the fence.
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Two Boots Echo Park
1818 Sunset BoulevardSome say its the best. we are still on the fence.
Walking distance. Mexican fusion tacos. Interesting menu. Board games, TV, Beer, Wine, friendly.
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Diablo
3129 Sunset BlvdWalking distance. Mexican fusion tacos. Interesting menu. Board games, TV, Beer, Wine, friendly.
Rambutan Thai
2835 Sunset BoulevardThey also deliver. We order from here quite a bit.
Cool vibe, nice menu, medium range price. Beer & wine.
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The Kitchen
4348 Fountain AveCool vibe, nice menu, medium range price. Beer & wine.
Said to be one of LA's best french restaurants but...it's also a music venue with a bar lounge. Great for kids, seniors and big parties.
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Taix French Restaurant
1911 Sunset BlvdSaid to be one of LA's best french restaurants but...it's also a music venue with a bar lounge. Great for kids, seniors and big parties.
Rockwell Table & Stage
1714 N Vermont AveAlso a bar it is very trendy and upscale.
Alcove
1929 Hillhurst AveLovely patio for lunch or dinner
Top Ten in LA this year. Spicy Thai food. Edgy decor. Favorite of Marcus Samuelson. Walking distance.
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Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset BlvdTop Ten in LA this year. Spicy Thai food. Edgy decor. Favorite of Marcus Samuelson. Walking distance.
Vegetarian, quick, cheap. Walking distance.
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Samosa House Silverlake
3200 Sunset BoulevardVegetarian, quick, cheap. Walking distance.
Walking distance* Taiwanese local organic. Great reviews.
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Pine and Crane
1521 Griffith Park BlvdWalking distance* Taiwanese local organic. Great reviews.
They charge for salsa and everything a la carte-not a favorite but the location can't be beat. Walking distance.
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El Condor
3701 Sunset BlvdThey charge for salsa and everything a la carte-not a favorite but the location can't be beat. Walking distance.
Outdoor patio only, small menu-burgers. Beer. Walking distance.
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HACHÉ LA
3319 Sunset BlvdOutdoor patio only, small menu-burgers. Beer. Walking distance.
Small tables and slightly cramped but the food is so good! SO GOOD!
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Alimento
1710 Silver Lake BlvdSmall tables and slightly cramped but the food is so good! SO GOOD!
Order early or come early. There is always a wait even for pick up. Our families favorite spot! Beer & Wine. Walking distance.
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Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset BlvdOrder early or come early. There is always a wait even for pick up. Our families favorite spot! Beer & Wine. Walking distance.
Hands down best brunch. Always a line only open from 8-4pm. Uncomfortable chairs on the sidewalk next to the street. The chefs eat here. Very memorable food. Walking distance.
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Sqirl
720 N Virgil AveHands down best brunch. Always a line only open from 8-4pm. Uncomfortable chairs on the sidewalk next to the street. The chefs eat here. Very memorable food. Walking distance.
Great place for a long drawn out brunch with a nice patio. Homemade South American/Italian food. Walking distance. Not trendy. Full bar.
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El Caserio Restaurant
401 Silver Lake BlvdGreat place for a long drawn out brunch with a nice patio. Homemade South American/Italian food. Walking distance. Not trendy. Full bar.
Tomato Pie Pizza Joint
2457 Hyperion AveWhen we order pizza it's from here.
Dinosaur Coffee
4334 Sunset BlvdSaid to be the best-
Salazar
2490 Fletcher Dr
Ostrich Farm
1525 Sunset Blvd
el vy (in the former Trois Familia space)
3510 Sunset BoulevardLudo
Sawyer
3709 Sunset BlvdSoft Shell crab
Shopping
Great selection of vintage clothes for men and women good prices.
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Squaresville
1800 N Vermont AveGreat selection of vintage clothes for men and women good prices.
Popkiller Dept.
great vintage clothing
our local bookstore has been around for years awesome selection
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Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont Aveour local bookstore has been around for years awesome selection
Stories
1716 Sunset Blvdband play here from time to time
oddball gifts and art gallery not to be missed
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Soap Plant/La Luz de Jesus
4633 Hollywood Blvdoddball gifts and art gallery not to be missed
Ozzie Dots
4637 Hollywood Blvdvintage clothes + costumes
Yolk
3910 Sunset BlvdSuper cute gifts and furnishings baby items too.
Clare V.
3339 Sunset Blvdbeautiful leather items
Matrushka Construction
2209 Sunset Boulevardwomen's clothing
Lawson-Fenning
6824 Melrose AveFinely curated gifts and furnishings
My first stop for gifts for the person who loves art etc. and baby gifts.
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Ok Silver Lake
1716 Silver Lake BlvdMy first stop for gifts for the person who loves art etc. and baby gifts.
Clover
2756 Rowena Avecute gifts and home furnishings baby items too
Great for menswear, so so for womenswear. Excellent accessories.
High end.
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Mohawk General Store
4011 Sunset BlvdGreat for menswear, so so for womenswear. Excellent accessories.
High end.
Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Thirsty Crow
2939 Sunset Blvdgreat cocktails, walking distance
Hyperion Public
2538 Hyperion Avecool spot
City Sip Wine Bar
2150 Sunset Blvdwine bar
Little Joy
1477 Sunset Blvdbilliard table dive bar, local crowd
music venue one of our finest in Silver lake has been around since the 1990's formerly known as "Spaceland"
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The Satellite
music venue one of our finest in Silver lake has been around since the 1990's formerly known as "Spaceland"
The Echo
1822 Sunset Blvdmusic venue local indie
Iconic dive bar and music venue been around for years.
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Silverlake Lounge
2906 Sunset BlvdIconic dive bar and music venue been around for years.
Los Globos
3040 Sunset BlvdDance club, music venue.
I've always gone here for the bar very glamorous Hollywood vintage piano bar with legend performers Marty & Elaine.
They serve dinner also.
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The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge
1760 N Vermont AveI've always gone here for the bar very glamorous Hollywood vintage piano bar with legend performers Marty & Elaine.
They serve dinner also.
The Black Cat
3909 Sunset BlvdHappy Hour & brunch, no kids. Elegant.
The Friend
2611 Hyperion AvenueThe Red Lion Tavern
2366 Glendale BlvdArts & Culture
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset DrVintage movie theatre nice seats current films.
Music venue local indie and cool bands. Challenging parking, but the Rolling Stones played here in 2014.
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Echoplex
1154 Glendale BlvdMusic venue local indie and cool bands. Challenging parking, but the Rolling Stones played here in 2014.
Iconic music venue at night and on weekends brunch on the patio and Flamenco dancers.
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El Cid
4212 Sunset BlvdIconic music venue at night and on weekends brunch on the patio and Flamenco dancers.
The Broad
221 S Grand Avemake reservations a month or two before coming
I-Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdIncredible collection of art.
IGetty
1200 Getty Center DrEssentials
it's where everybody goes and they have lots of easy meal items and snacks
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Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion Aveit's where everybody goes and they have lots of easy meal items and snacks
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion Avehigh end groceries
couple of blocks from our place a few grocery items beer and wine
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Mikron Liquor
631 Silver Lake Blvdcouple of blocks from our place a few grocery items beer and wine
Vons
4520 Sunset Blvdextensive selection of groceries
I love their sandwiches. Get produce and groceries, beer, wine delivered.
Walking distance.
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Yummy.com
5520 San Vicente BlvdI love their sandwiches. Get produce and groceries, beer, wine delivered.
Walking distance.
Sightseeing
2.2 mile path around for running walking and biking. Currently under construction.
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Silver Lake Reservoir
2.2 mile path around for running walking and biking. Currently under construction.
One of Frank Lloyd Wright's premiere buildings surrounded by a public park + they have a farmers market in the parking lot on Wednesday afternoon
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Barnsdall Art Park
4800 Hollywood BlvdOne of Frank Lloyd Wright's premiere buildings surrounded by a public park + they have a farmers market in the parking lot on Wednesday afternoon
Extensive bike path. Rent bikes at Coco's on Riverside and ride to the path-they will show you the way. Go north for a long ride. LA's newest most talked about place, Frank Geary will revitalize!
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Los Angeles River
Extensive bike path. Rent bikes at Coco's on Riverside and ride to the path-they will show you the way. Go north for a long ride. LA's newest most talked about place, Frank Geary will revitalize!
This is where Laurel and Hardy filmed, "The Music Box" back in the 1920's.
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Music Box Steps
Music Box StepsThis is where Laurel and Hardy filmed, "The Music Box" back in the 1920's.
Entertainment & Activities
The Raven Spa
2910 Rowena Avemassages, facials etc
Somewhat under the radar Thai spa. Close by, not too expensive.
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Pho Siam Thai Spa
1670 Hillhurst AvenueSomewhat under the radar Thai spa. Close by, not too expensive.
never been there but have heard it's amazing
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Beverly Hot Springs Spa
308 N Oxford Avenever been there but have heard it's amazing
1926 Merry Go Round. Costs a couple of bucks to ride. No entry fee.
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Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round
4730 Crystal Springs Dr1926 Merry Go Round. Costs a couple of bucks to ride. No entry fee.
Highland Park Bowl
5621 N Figueroa StRenovated 1920's Bowling alley/bar