Guidebook for 1680 Griffith Park Blvd.
Food Scene
SILVER LAKE - Delicious Taiwanese restaurant around the corner. Wait times can be longer during peak dinner hours, but you can always order pick-up and eat on your balcony. The Dan Dan noodles and lotus root are my personal faves.
255 locals recommend
Pine and Crane
1521 Griffith Park BlvdSILVER LAKE - Delicious Taiwanese restaurant around the corner. Wait times can be longer during peak dinner hours, but you can always order pick-up and eat on your balcony. The Dan Dan noodles and lotus root are my personal faves.
SILVER LAKE - Tuesdays (2-7 pm) & Saturdays (8 am- 1:30 pm). Amazing outdoor farmers market with incredible organic vendors.
187 locals recommend
Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset BlvdSILVER LAKE - Tuesdays (2-7 pm) & Saturdays (8 am- 1:30 pm). Amazing outdoor farmers market with incredible organic vendors.
SILVER LAKE - This is one of my favorite Italian spots in LA. Incredible FRESH pasta and a beautiful outdoor patio. After dinner, have a drink at Hyperion Public directly across the street.
121 locals recommend
Speranza
2547 Hyperion AveSILVER LAKE - This is one of my favorite Italian spots in LA. Incredible FRESH pasta and a beautiful outdoor patio. After dinner, have a drink at Hyperion Public directly across the street.
SILVER LAKE - Great spot for coffee and people watching in the heart of Sunset Junction.
510 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdSILVER LAKE - Great spot for coffee and people watching in the heart of Sunset Junction.
SILVER LAKE - Remarkable Thai restaurant for all you foodies. Prepare for extra spicy and delicious. Their crispy rice salad is my all time fave. Wait can be long during peak hours.
238 locals recommend
Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset BlvdSILVER LAKE - Remarkable Thai restaurant for all you foodies. Prepare for extra spicy and delicious. Their crispy rice salad is my all time fave. Wait can be long during peak hours.
SILVER LAKE - My favorite ramen in LA. My go-to is veggie ramen, add garlic.
278 locals recommend
Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset BlvdSILVER LAKE - My favorite ramen in LA. My go-to is veggie ramen, add garlic.
DTLA - Once of the best restaurants in LA. Make a reservation in advance. Pricey, but DELICIOUS.
322 locals recommend
Bestia
2121 E 7th PlDTLA - Once of the best restaurants in LA. Make a reservation in advance. Pricey, but DELICIOUS.
ARTS DISTRICT - Beautiful vegetarian cafe in the arts district. Nice outdoor patio. Bar Mateo (attached) has delicious cocktails too.
85 locals recommend
Zinc Cafe & Market and Bar
580 Mateo StreetARTS DISTRICT - Beautiful vegetarian cafe in the arts district. Nice outdoor patio. Bar Mateo (attached) has delicious cocktails too.
LITTLE TOKYO - My favorite LA sushi restaurant (and I LOVE sushi). Local spot. friendly service and typically never crowded. Park in Little Tokyo Marketplace garage and enter the mall. Restaurant is on third floor next door to the Korean BBQ restaurant. There's no sign.
10 locals recommend
Sushi Go 55
333 Alameda StLITTLE TOKYO - My favorite LA sushi restaurant (and I LOVE sushi). Local spot. friendly service and typically never crowded. Park in Little Tokyo Marketplace garage and enter the mall. Restaurant is on third floor next door to the Korean BBQ restaurant. There's no sign.
DTLA - Open air market with incredible foodie stalls to choose from. My go-to's: DTLA cheese, Clark St. Bread, McConnell's Ice Cream, and Wexler's Deli. There's a parking garage attached, but if you plan on staying for a while it's sometimes more cost effective to park in one of the pay lots across the street.
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayDTLA - Open air market with incredible foodie stalls to choose from. My go-to's: DTLA cheese, Clark St. Bread, McConnell's Ice Cream, and Wexler's Deli. There's a parking garage attached, but if you plan on staying for a while it's sometimes more cost effective to park in one of the pay lots across the street.
ECHO PARK- Arguably the best tacos in LA - Made with fresh corn tortillas. Fish Taco is my favorite, but I recommend getting their sampler platter if it's your first time. Also - it's BYOB (Beer/wine)!
395 locals recommend
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdECHO PARK- Arguably the best tacos in LA - Made with fresh corn tortillas. Fish Taco is my favorite, but I recommend getting their sampler platter if it's your first time. Also - it's BYOB (Beer/wine)!
Favorite outdoor dining space in LA, with a delicious menu. Find them on Tock for delivery.
52 locals recommend
Manuela
907 E 3rd StFavorite outdoor dining space in LA, with a delicious menu. Find them on Tock for delivery.
Incredible seafood spot - I love their lobster roll. Find them on Tock for delivery.
7 locals recommend
Found Oyster
4880 Fountain AvenueIncredible seafood spot - I love their lobster roll. Find them on Tock for delivery.
If you're looking for a beautiful outdoor ambience, this patio is tops. Plus, its right down the street.
22 locals recommend
Bacari Silver Lake
3626 Sunset BoulevardIf you're looking for a beautiful outdoor ambience, this patio is tops. Plus, its right down the street.
Drinks & Nightlife
SILVER LAKE - This Mexican restaurant has the best margaritas and great mezcal selection. I love their fish tacos too.
63 locals recommend
El Condor
3701 Sunset BlvdSILVER LAKE - This Mexican restaurant has the best margaritas and great mezcal selection. I love their fish tacos too.
SILVER LAKE - After you have dinner at Speranza, grab drink here in their bar in the back.
114 locals recommend
Hyperion Public
2538 Hyperion AveSILVER LAKE - After you have dinner at Speranza, grab drink here in their bar in the back.
Silverlake Wine
2395 Glendale BlvdSILVER LAKE - $15 Thursday night flights!
Bar Covell
4628 Hollywood BlvdLOS FELIZ - Favorite wine bar. Great ambiance and hip scene.
ECHO PARK - Popular local music venue. Funky Sole Saturdays is great night for dancing.
305 locals recommend
The Echo
1822 Sunset BlvdECHO PARK - Popular local music venue. Funky Sole Saturdays is great night for dancing.
LOS FELIZ- A true classic bar in LA with great history. Check out Marty & Elayne Jazz duo - They've been performing there for over 35 years.
210 locals recommend
The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge
1760 N Vermont AveLOS FELIZ- A true classic bar in LA with great history. Check out Marty & Elayne Jazz duo - They've been performing there for over 35 years.
Parks & Nature
LOS FELIZ - Beautiful hike with one of the best hilltop vantage points in the city.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdLOS FELIZ - Beautiful hike with one of the best hilltop vantage points in the city.
ECHO PARK - Great for people watching, paddle boating and picnics.
563 locals recommend
Echo Park Lake
ECHO PARK - Great for people watching, paddle boating and picnics.
SILVER LAKE - I love this walking path that surrounds the entire reservoir.
396 locals recommend
Silver Lake Reservoir
SILVER LAKE - I love this walking path that surrounds the entire reservoir.
TOPANGA - My favorite beach in LA because it's, clean, small and never crowded. Easy parking and Locals only. You must go across the street to The Reel Inn for the best fresh seafood and bloody mary's in Town.
106 locals recommend
Topanga Beach
TOPANGA - My favorite beach in LA because it's, clean, small and never crowded. Easy parking and Locals only. You must go across the street to The Reel Inn for the best fresh seafood and bloody mary's in Town.
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE - Stunning botanical garden. 150 acres. Great for kids.
238 locals recommend
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso DrLA CANADA FLINTRIDGE - Stunning botanical garden. 150 acres. Great for kids.
The loveliest botanical garden with an epic arts and research gallery. Home of the famous Blue Boy painting. Over 200 acres, with over a dozen different gardens.
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdThe loveliest botanical garden with an epic arts and research gallery. Home of the famous Blue Boy painting. Over 200 acres, with over a dozen different gardens.
Arts & Culture
DTLA - Free Contemporary art museum in DTLA. Make sure you make a reservation though!
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand AveDTLA - Free Contemporary art museum in DTLA. Make sure you make a reservation though!
MIRACLE MILE - Great exhibits. Free on Fridays 3-8 pm.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdMIRACLE MILE - Great exhibits. Free on Fridays 3-8 pm.
The Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand AveDTLA - Free Thursday 5-8 pm.
FRANKLIN VILLAGE - Best spot for comedy/improv shows. Inexpensive and always a good time. Stop by La Poubelle, Franklin Tavern or Birds for a pre or post drink and/or dinner. Lively scene.
282 locals recommend
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre LA
5919 Franklin AveFRANKLIN VILLAGE - Best spot for comedy/improv shows. Inexpensive and always a good time. Stop by La Poubelle, Franklin Tavern or Birds for a pre or post drink and/or dinner. Lively scene.
Entertainment & Activities
HOLLYWOOD - One of my all time favorite summertime LA events. You can bring booze, food and blankets and enjoy a pre-movie picnic. They also have a great movie-themed Photo Booth. Get tickets beforehand online, as they tend to sell out. Parking: buy a pass to park inside the cemetery or lyft/uber there to avoid parking mayhem.
18 locals recommend
Cinespia Movie
6000 Santa Monica BlvdHOLLYWOOD - One of my all time favorite summertime LA events. You can bring booze, food and blankets and enjoy a pre-movie picnic. They also have a great movie-themed Photo Booth. Get tickets beforehand online, as they tend to sell out. Parking: buy a pass to park inside the cemetery or lyft/uber there to avoid parking mayhem.
HIGHLAND PARK - Beautifully restored old bowling alley. Hip scene.
253 locals recommend
Highland Park Bowl
5621 N Figueroa StHIGHLAND PARK - Beautifully restored old bowling alley. Hip scene.
LOS FELIZ - Lovely park that has a summertime wine tasting event on Fridays called Barnsdall Fridays. Pack a picnic (no outside alcohol though) and enjoy KCRW DJ'S while sipping great wine and watching the sunset. Tour the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright House as well.
224 locals recommend
Barnsdall Art Park
4800 Hollywood BlvdLOS FELIZ - Lovely park that has a summertime wine tasting event on Fridays called Barnsdall Fridays. Pack a picnic (no outside alcohol though) and enjoy KCRW DJ'S while sipping great wine and watching the sunset. Tour the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright House as well.
Essentials
ATWATER VILLAGE - My favorite, small day spa with incredible massages and facials. Janette is my go-to for facials.
7 locals recommend
Dtox Day Spa
3206 Los Feliz BlvdATWATER VILLAGE - My favorite, small day spa with incredible massages and facials. Janette is my go-to for facials.
SILVER LAKE - Great selection of budget friendly groceries. My favorite inexpensive choice for fresh cut flowers as well.
1699 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveSILVER LAKE - Great selection of budget friendly groceries. My favorite inexpensive choice for fresh cut flowers as well.
SILVER LAKE - My go-to for fresh fish. They have a wine bar inside the market as well.
653 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveSILVER LAKE - My go-to for fresh fish. They have a wine bar inside the market as well.
SILVER LAKE - A smaller, more budget conscious Whole Foods. Love their fresh lunch bar for a budget friendly, on-the-go meal.
254 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market 365
2520 Glendale BlvdSILVER LAKE - A smaller, more budget conscious Whole Foods. Love their fresh lunch bar for a budget friendly, on-the-go meal.
EAGLE ROCK - This is my go-to Target. It's never crowded, easy parking and directly of the 2 fwy so there's never any traffic getting there.
190 locals recommend
Target
2626 Colorado BlvdEAGLE ROCK - This is my go-to Target. It's never crowded, easy parking and directly of the 2 fwy so there's never any traffic getting there.
Kure Spa
2378 Glendale BlvdGreat spot for a local mani/pedi.
If you’re looking for fluff n’ fold, this a great family owned spot that’s right around the corner.
10 locals recommend
Sunset Laundry
3812 Sunset BlvdIf you’re looking for fluff n’ fold, this a great family owned spot that’s right around the corner.
Getting Around
DTLA - This is the public transportion hub for the LA Metro, Metrolink, and Amtrak. The Metro's expo line can drop you off in Santa Monica, the Amtrak Surfliner can take you all the way to San Diego, or you can take the amtrak/metrolink to Anaheim for sporting games or Disneyland.
341 locals recommend
Union Station
800 N Alameda StDTLA - This is the public transportion hub for the LA Metro, Metrolink, and Amtrak. The Metro's expo line can drop you off in Santa Monica, the Amtrak Surfliner can take you all the way to San Diego, or you can take the amtrak/metrolink to Anaheim for sporting games or Disneyland.