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Food Scene
High-end coffee bar serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
33 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
High-end coffee bar serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
Classic French bistro fare served on a romantic patio or in a warm dining room with brick walls.
15 locals recommend
Cafe Stella
Classic French bistro fare served on a romantic patio or in a warm dining room with brick walls.
Small, bustling stop for updates on traditional Thai street foods, plus ice cream sandwiches.
18 locals recommend
Night + Market Song
Small, bustling stop for updates on traditional Thai street foods, plus ice cream sandwiches.
Italian bistro with an extensive wine list, laid-back atmosphere & an outdoor patio
8 locals recommend
Alimento
Italian bistro with an extensive wine list, laid-back atmosphere & an outdoor patio
Casual eatery offering a seasonal menu of Chinese & Thai small plates, plus noodle & rice dishes
37 locals recommend
Pine and Crane Silverlake
Casual eatery offering a seasonal menu of Chinese & Thai small plates, plus noodle & rice dishes
Millie's Cafe
Serves homemade American breakfast & lunch with vegetarian options.
Simple-yet-intimate Japanese restaurant preparing artful sushi & cooked dishes to pair with sake.
6 locals recommend
Kombu Sushi
Simple-yet-intimate Japanese restaurant preparing artful sushi & cooked dishes to pair with sake.
Upscale stop for American gastropub dining in classic tavern digs with leather booths & art.
20 locals recommend
The Black Cat
Upscale stop for American gastropub dining in classic tavern digs with leather booths & art.
Florentine gelateria with desserts from market-fresh fruits & herbs, plus espresso & outdoor seats.
14 locals recommend
Pazzo Gelato
Florentine gelateria with desserts from market-fresh fruits & herbs, plus espresso & outdoor seats.
"Hipsters pack the patio of this cozy counter-serve bungalow famed for American eats & craft drinks."
17 locals recommend
Alcove
"Hipsters pack the patio of this cozy counter-serve bungalow famed for American eats & craft drinks."
New American cuisine, cocktails & high design are offered in an airy space next to The Broad museum
Otium
New American cuisine, cocktails & high design are offered in an airy space next to The Broad museum
Pizzas, pastas & small plates in a bright, bustling space, plus weekend brunch & macarons to-go.
36 locals recommend
Bottega Louie
Pizzas, pastas & small plates in a bright, bustling space, plus weekend brunch & macarons to-go.
Hip cafe features global-inspired breakfast & lunch fare with housemade jams in a minimalist space.
20 locals recommend
Sqirl
Hip cafe features global-inspired breakfast & lunch fare with housemade jams in a minimalist space.
They have it twice a week. Saturday 9-1:00 and Tuesday 2-7:30pm
11 locals recommend
Silver Lake Farmers Market
They have it twice a week. Saturday 9-1:00 and Tuesday 2-7:30pm
Sundays 8am-1pm Many streets full of produce, plants, cheese, nuts, deserts and great people watching.
17 locals recommend
Hollywood Farmers’ Market
Sundays 8am-1pm Many streets full of produce, plants, cheese, nuts, deserts and great people watching.
Fresh oysters, shipped in daily, plus clam chowder & small plates, in a classy, cozy setting.
19 locals recommend
L & E Oyster Bar
Fresh oysters, shipped in daily, plus clam chowder & small plates, in a classy, cozy setting.
Local fixture since 1962 serves classic Mexican fare in colorful space with indoor or patio seating.
7 locals recommend
Casita Del Campo
Local fixture since 1962 serves classic Mexican fare in colorful space with indoor or patio seating.
Lively destination offering familiar Mexican fare such as tacos & quesadillas, plus cocktails.
9 locals recommend
El Condor
Lively destination offering familiar Mexican fare such as tacos & quesadillas, plus cocktails.
Contemporary spot serving cold-pressed juices & milks crafted from unique organic ingredients.
Moon Juice
Contemporary spot serving cold-pressed juices & milks crafted from unique organic ingredients.
Neighborhood fixture providing organic, locally sourced American comfort food in a rustic setting.
Great Breakfast/Lunch Neighborhood favorite
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Neighborhood fixture providing organic, locally sourced American comfort food in a rustic setting.
Great Breakfast/Lunch Neighborhood favorite
This easygoing, dog-themed coffee shop offers espresso drinks, pastries & patio seating.
Muddy Paw Coffee Silverlake
This easygoing, dog-themed coffee shop offers espresso drinks, pastries & patio seating.
Comfort Food classics, Unique delicious sandwiches, drinks & pasteries
13 locals recommend
All Day Baby
Comfort Food classics, Unique delicious sandwiches, drinks & pasteries
Reservations recommended 3625 Sunset Blvd Bacari Silverlake is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel
44 locals recommend
Bacari Silverlake
Reservations recommended 3625 Sunset Blvd Bacari Silverlake is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel
Bar Moruno brings its' unique interpretation of Spanish dining to this bustling space along a dynamic stretch of Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake. Chef Chris Feldmeier's menu features plenty of live fire cooking, tins of the finest fish and the vibrant spices of Southern Spain and North Africa.
6 locals recommend
Bar Moruno
Bar Moruno brings its' unique interpretation of Spanish dining to this bustling space along a dynamic stretch of Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake. Chef Chris Feldmeier's menu features plenty of live fire cooking, tins of the finest fish and the vibrant spices of Southern Spain and North Africa.
De Buena Planta, a hidden patio playa breezing into Silver Lake with palm fronds, cocktails, and a meatless, vegetarian, gluten-free menu of Mexican-inspired staples
De Buena Planta - Plant-Based Mexican (Silver Lake)
De Buena Planta, a hidden patio playa breezing into Silver Lake with palm fronds, cocktails, and a meatless, vegetarian, gluten-free menu of Mexican-inspired staples
Outpost of a hip local chain supplying organic juices & a menu of health-focused eats
Kreation Juicery & Avoholic Bar - Silverlake
Outpost of a hip local chain supplying organic juices & a menu of health-focused eats
Salt & Straw
Great Ice Cream
Mashti Malone’s
Exotic Ice Creams
MidEast Tacos
Fantastic MidEast meets Mexican Fusion - Must try Homemade PaPas
Sightseeing
Griffith Observatory
Visitors come here often in search of culture, history, fun events, and great Chinese food.
64 locals recommend
Chinatown
Visitors come here often in search of culture, history, fun events, and great Chinese food.
Small little Historical Landmark in the heart of Downtown. A must visit,to enjoy the Mexican Heritage.
Olvera Street
Small little Historical Landmark in the heart of Downtown. A must visit,to enjoy the Mexican Heritage.
The World famous Venice Beach Boardwalk is not to be missed. If you are visiting the Los Angeles area, you owe it to yourself to come to Southern California’s number one visitor attraction.
Venice Beach Paddle Tennis Courts
The World famous Venice Beach Boardwalk is not to be missed. If you are visiting the Los Angeles area, you owe it to yourself to come to Southern California’s number one visitor attraction.
The Santa Monica Pier is a large double-jointed pier at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California. With an iconic entrance, the pier is popular with residents and visitors as a landmark that is over 100 years old.
588 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
The Santa Monica Pier is a large double-jointed pier at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California. With an iconic entrance, the pier is popular with residents and visitors as a landmark that is over 100 years old.
a pedestrian-only, outdoor shopping district full of clothing stores, boutique shops, book stores, gift shops
Parkings in tough however you can take the Expo Line light rail to the beach. Its almost an hour ride however you don't have to deal with the traffic and parking.
Apple Third Street Promenade
a pedestrian-only, outdoor shopping district full of clothing stores, boutique shops, book stores, gift shops
Parkings in tough however you can take the Expo Line light rail to the beach. Its almost an hour ride however you don't have to deal with the traffic and parking.
Essentials
Yummy.com
Grocery Delivery Service right down the street Delivery is very fast
Eco-minded store with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
22 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
Eco-minded store with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
Trader Joe's
Parks & Nature
The Runyon Canyon hike is unique - it's a patch of wilderness right in the middle of Hollywood. Often visited by celebs, this hike's won a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, and is worth a visit.
176 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
The Runyon Canyon hike is unique - it's a patch of wilderness right in the middle of Hollywood. Often visited by celebs, this hike's won a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, and is worth a visit.
The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens is a collections-based educational and research institution established by Henry E. Huntington and located in Los Angeles County in San ...
295 locals recommend
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens is a collections-based educational and research institution established by Henry E. Huntington and located in Los Angeles County in San ...
Malibu is a city west of Los Angeles, California. It’s known for its celebrity homes and beaches, including wide and sandy Zuma Beach
Malibu
Malibu is a city west of Los Angeles, California. It’s known for its celebrity homes and beaches, including wide and sandy Zuma Beach
Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo.
44 locals recommend
Griffith Park
Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo.
Arts & Culture
The Broad is a contemporary art museum in Downtown Los Angeles. Its free and best to make online reservation however there is an onsite standby line. They are closed on Monday
233 locals recommend
The Broad
The Broad is a contemporary art museum in Downtown Los Angeles. Its free and best to make online reservation however there is an onsite standby line. They are closed on Monday
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
Close to the Broad Museum.
Walt Disney Concert Hall is the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, presenting the best in classical music, contemporary music, world music and jazz. Great Architecture by Frank Geary... Amazing acoustics.
131 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Walt Disney Concert Hall is the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, presenting the best in classical music, contemporary music, world music and jazz. Great Architecture by Frank Geary... Amazing acoustics.
Shopping
Cozy shop specializing in high-quality spirits & bitters, vintage glasses & other bar supplies.
Bar Keeper
Cozy shop specializing in high-quality spirits & bitters, vintage glasses & other bar supplies.
Upscale retailer selling leather bags, watches & accessories with a vintage feel.
Dean Leather Accessories
Upscale retailer selling leather bags, watches & accessories with a vintage feel.
Vacation Vinyl
Cool little vinyl record store in Silver Lake right by the Sunset Junction
Large offbeat shop offers an eclectic range of pop-culture ephemera, novelties, housewares & gifts
Soap Plant / Wacko
Large offbeat shop offers an eclectic range of pop-culture ephemera, novelties, housewares & gifts
Fine cheese & wine shop also carrying gourmet food items; personalized gift baskets are available
Cheese Store of Silver Lake
Fine cheese & wine shop also carrying gourmet food items; personalized gift baskets are available
Music fans head to this bustling shop for its huge selection of vinyl, video & CDs, plus live shows.
6 locals recommend
Amoeba Music
Music fans head to this bustling shop for its huge selection of vinyl, video & CDs, plus live shows.
The Americana at Brand is a large outdoor shopping, dining, entertainment in Glendale,
113 locals recommend
The Americana at Brand
The Americana at Brand is a large outdoor shopping, dining, entertainment in Glendale,
The Glendale Galleria is a large three-story regional shopping mall located in downtown Glendale. It is the fourth largest mall in Los Angeles County. Right next door to the Americana.
55 locals recommend
Glendale Galleria
The Glendale Galleria is a large three-story regional shopping mall located in downtown Glendale. It is the fourth largest mall in Los Angeles County. Right next door to the Americana.
High-end shopping mall features trendy retailers, restaurants & a theater amid a bustling promenade.
270 locals recommend
The Grove
High-end shopping mall features trendy retailers, restaurants & a theater amid a bustling promenade.
Entertainment & Activities
Vista Theatre is a historic single-screen movie theater in Los Angeles, Vintage movie theatre great leg room. Catch a matinee for only $6.50
9 locals recommend
Vista Theatre
Vista Theatre is a historic single-screen movie theater in Los Angeles, Vintage movie theatre great leg room. Catch a matinee for only $6.50
Popular, longtime amusement park featuring many modern roller-coasters
262 locals recommend
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Popular, longtime amusement park featuring many modern roller-coasters
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows
863 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows