Acresite Retreat Los Angeles Guidebook
Food scene
Fast-casual counter-service joint with incredible falafel, hummus & other Mediterranean eats.
91 locals recommend
Dune
3143 Glendale BlvdFast-casual counter-service joint with incredible falafel, hummus & other Mediterranean eats.
Fast casual gourmet with fabulous breakfast sandwiches. Also known for its signature dish "The Slut", a coddled egg on pureed potatoes. We love their Fairfax sandwich.
11 locals recommend
Eggslut
252 S Brand BlvdFast casual gourmet with fabulous breakfast sandwiches. Also known for its signature dish "The Slut", a coddled egg on pureed potatoes. We love their Fairfax sandwich.
A great walk along the river to get to this coffee roaster with a great space. We love their Black and Tan.
21 locals recommend
La Colombe Frogtown Cafe and Roastery
2828 Newell StA great walk along the river to get to this coffee roaster with a great space. We love their Black and Tan.
Amazing local bakery and neighborhood hotspot. Always a line out the door. Get there before 2 PM.
171 locals recommend
Proof Bakery
3156 Glendale BlvdAmazing local bakery and neighborhood hotspot. Always a line out the door. Get there before 2 PM.
Open-air market on Sunday mornings. We love Delmy's pupusas.
71 locals recommend
Atwater Village Farmers’ Market
3528 Larga AveOpen-air market on Sunday mornings. We love Delmy's pupusas.
Lovely outdoor dining space with great mediterranean food within walking distance.
51 locals recommend
Momed Atwater Village
3245 Casitas AveLovely outdoor dining space with great mediterranean food within walking distance.
Excellent brisket tacos, breakfast tacos, salsa, & drinks! Our favorite breakfast stop!
188 locals recommend
HomeState
4624 Hollywood BlvdExcellent brisket tacos, breakfast tacos, salsa, & drinks! Our favorite breakfast stop!
Black Elephant Coffee
3195 Glendale BlvdNearby coffee shop with good cold brew.
Solid Indian and Pakistani food within walking distance. We like their Chicken Korma curry.
7 locals recommend
Curry King
2830 Fletcher DrSolid Indian and Pakistani food within walking distance. We like their Chicken Korma curry.
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayGreat food options in a historic building.
Vince's Market
3250 Silver Lake BlvdSmall nearby grocer with great deli sandwiches.
One of our favorite restaurants. Great date spot with delicious pasta.
276 locals recommend
Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst AveOne of our favorite restaurants. Great date spot with delicious pasta.
Hip & delicious breakfast, lunch, coffee, wine, market, and dinner. Great patio seating.
24 locals recommend
All Time
2040 Hillhurst AveHip & delicious breakfast, lunch, coffee, wine, market, and dinner. Great patio seating.
Sightseeing
Well curated local bookstore with a small children's nook in the front window.
20 locals recommend
Alias Books East
3163 Glendale BlvdWell curated local bookstore with a small children's nook in the front window.
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Hermosa Beach Pier
1 Pier AveOur favorite, laid-back beach.
Temescal Canyon Trail
Temescal Canyon TrailExcellent hike with views of Santa Monica and the ocean.
No thrill rides - just an intimate behind the scenes studio tour with knowledgeable guides. Walk on an actual set, see the famous Forrest Gump bench, walk past Lucille Ball's offices, view the huge parking lot that gets filled with water for iconic water scenes like the parting of the Red Sea in The Ten Commandments.
267 locals recommend
Paramount Pictures Studio Tour
5515 Melrose AveNo thrill rides - just an intimate behind the scenes studio tour with knowledgeable guides. Walk on an actual set, see the famous Forrest Gump bench, walk past Lucille Ball's offices, view the huge parking lot that gets filled with water for iconic water scenes like the parting of the Red Sea in The Ten Commandments.
We're steps away from the LA River bike and walking path. A great way to get out and see the city. Cross to the other side of the river and visit Frogtown for breweries, coffee, etc.
8 locals recommend
Los Angeles River
We're steps away from the LA River bike and walking path. A great way to get out and see the city. Cross to the other side of the river and visit Frogtown for breweries, coffee, etc.
Our favorite hike in LA. Amazing views of Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood sign, the mountains, downtown, and even the ocean when visibility is good. Moderately difficult 3.6 mile hike. Parking is available in the lot across the street from the trailhead. Please be aware that mobile phone connection is not good in the area, so you will want to load any information needed for the hike on your phone before arriving. For more information and a trail map, visit https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/glendale-peak-trail.
6 locals recommend
Glendale Peak Trail Head
2715 N Vermont Canyon RdOur favorite hike in LA. Amazing views of Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood sign, the mountains, downtown, and even the ocean when visibility is good. Moderately difficult 3.6 mile hike. Parking is available in the lot across the street from the trailhead. Please be aware that mobile phone connection is not good in the area, so you will want to load any information needed for the hike on your phone before arriving. For more information and a trail map, visit https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/glendale-peak-trail.
Kids
Griffith Park Recreation Center
3401 Riverside DrGreat playground for kids with a fun zip line.
Amazing historic carousel. $2/ride. Open Saturdays and Sundays only.
81 locals recommend
Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round
4730 Crystal Springs DrAmazing historic carousel. $2/ride. Open Saturdays and Sundays only.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
3400 Warner BlvdBob Baker Marionette Theater has enchanted familieswith delightful marionette performances since 1963. You must visit this magical place, especially if you are visiting LA with kids. The theater has a historic theater organ and a house organist who opens most shows. Fun for children and adults.
24 locals recommend
Bob Baker Marionette Theater
4949 York BoulevardBob Baker Marionette Theater has enchanted familieswith delightful marionette performances since 1963. You must visit this magical place, especially if you are visiting LA with kids. The theater has a historic theater organ and a house organist who opens most shows. Fun for children and adults.