Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
High-end coffee bar serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
543 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.
445 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.
256 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
224 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
294 locals recommend
Pine and Crane Silverlake
Casual eatery offering a seasonal menu of Chinese & Thai small plates, plus noodle & rice dishes
Serves homemade American breakfast & lunch with vegetarian options.
158 locals recommend
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.
31 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.
468 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.
104 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."
327 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
41 locals recommend
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.
1189 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.
635 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
198 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.
274 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.
470 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.
65 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.
72 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.
36 locals recommend
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
49 locals recommend
Local
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.
30 locals recommend
Muddy Paw Coffee Silverlake
This easygoing, dog-themed coffee shop offers espresso drinks, pastries & patio seating.
Comfort Food classics, Unique delicious sandwiches, drinks & pasteries
20 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
66 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.
8 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.
464 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.
267 locals recommend
Venice Beach
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.
3347 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.
1596 locals recommend
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).
277 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.
2628 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 ...
1314 locals recommend
The Huntington Library
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.
946 locals recommend
Greater 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
1796 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
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.
1219 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.
17 locals recommend
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.
9 locals recommend
Dean Leather Accessories
Upscale retailer selling leather bags, watches & accessories with a vintage feel.
Cool little vinyl record store in Silver Lake right by the Sunset Junction
26 locals recommend
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
85 locals recommend
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
42 locals recommend
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.
278 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,
757 locals recommend
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.
319 locals recommend
Glendale Galleria Shopping Center
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.
Old Town Pasadena on Colorado Blvd is the main street of Pasadena, Ca. with shopping, restaurants, movies and more. Of course, there are bars and cafes
Colorado Boulevard
Old Town Pasadena on Colorado Blvd is the main street of Pasadena, Ca. with shopping, restaurants, movies and more. Of course, there are bars and cafes
High-end shopping mall features trendy retailers, restaurants & a theater amid a bustling promenade.
2861 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
428 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
Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater. Great for summer nights
1659 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater. Great for summer nights
Popular, longtime amusement park featuring many modern roller-coasters
983 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
4218 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows