Guidebook for Los Angeles
Local spots
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveOrganic Groceries!
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveOpen late - Groceries / household items
Yummy.com
5520 San Vicente BlvdGroceries delivery in 15 minutes!
Pilates Plus Silverlake
2630 Hyperion AvePilates!
Ryan Heffington's The Sweat Spot
3327 Sunset BlvdDance class with Ryan Heffington!
Silverlake Yoga
2810 Glendale BlvdGentle & Vigorous Yoga
CVS
4414 York Blvdopen 24 hours!
Silver Lake Branch Library
2411 Glendale BlvdClean Building / Great books!
The Establishment
2894 Rowena AveGreat haircuts!
The Hive Los Angeles
5670 York BlvdGreat haircuts at the bottom of our hill!
The NOW Massage Boutique
3329 Sunset BlvdRelaxing massage, clean and beautiful design
Food Scene
Alimento
1710 Silver Lake BlvdThe BEST italian food -
Speranza
2547 Hyperion AveAnother Italian favorite - esp. fresh pasta!
Blair's Restaurant
2901 Rowena AvenueWine & brussel sprouts by candel light
Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset BlvdAuthentic thai food + decor!
Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset BlvdVery good authentic ramen!
Flore Vegan
2943 Sunset Blvd'egg' omelettes - so good + gluten free options
Gingergrass Silverlake
2396 Glendale BlvdVietnamese cooking + pho
Blossom
4019 Sunset Blvdmy favorite Vietnamese spot - eat downstairs!
Pho Cafe
2841 Sunset BlvdThis is actually the best pho
Forage
2764 Sunset Blvdlocally sourced, family owned comfort food - dine in or take out
Yakuza Sushi
1700 Silver Lake Blvdsushi fix -- and other Japanese foods
The Trails
2333 Fern Dell DrIn the middle of Griffith Park - take a hike beforehand.
Sqirl
720 N Virgil AveHip, organic dining - fresh dishes, cool shops nearby
Moon Juice
2839 Sunset BlvdCrystal healing vibes and moon dust strawberry shake
Cliff's Edge
3626 Sunset Blvdthe huge tree on the back patio - ambiance!
Drinks & Nightlife
Barbrix
2442 Hyperion AveMediterranean bites! Atmosphere!
L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake BlvdSo good + upstairs bar
Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset BlvdSceney - French cuisine + best bar
outdoor dining around a huge tree -- loud / entertaining ppl watching
197 locals recommend
Cliff's Edge
3626 Sunset Blvdoutdoor dining around a huge tree -- loud / entertaining ppl watching
Hyperion Public
2538 Hyperion AveAmerican Fare + cocktail bar
The Black Cat
3909 Sunset BlvdUpscale gastropub dining - leather seats!
Shopping
Sqirl
720 N Virgil AveBrunch + housemade jams, hip space
Milk
7290 Beverly BlvdLate night IceCream & other treats!
Pazzo Gelato
3827 Sunset BlvdGelato!
Entertainment & Activities
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdThe views! Historic site
Zumba - and other dance classes in Atwater village - cool shops and cafes around
18 locals recommend
Heartbeat House
3191 Glendale BlvdZumba - and other dance classes in Atwater village - cool shops and cafes around
Claytivity Pottery Studio
3028 Sunset Blvdmake a pot - playful, clayful fun
Parks & Nature
3.5 miles from the house around the reservoir! Perfect walking exercise
396 locals recommend
Silver Lake Reservoir
3.5 miles from the house around the reservoir! Perfect walking exercise
Gorgeous, huge park in our backyard - hike, playgrounds, Greek Theatre, Griffith Observatory, pony rides, merry go round, community activities
898 locals recommend
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveGorgeous, huge park in our backyard - hike, playgrounds, Greek Theatre, Griffith Observatory, pony rides, merry go round, community activities
Arts & Culture
The gardens are absolutely breathtaking with museums to boot
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdThe gardens are absolutely breathtaking with museums to boot
Perfect little museum in Pasadena with gardens and a cafe by the duck pond
485 locals recommend
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdPerfect little museum in Pasadena with gardens and a cafe by the duck pond