Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
Barbrix
2442 Hyperion AveGreat place to get a glass of wine and good food. Another short walk.
$14 bottomless mimosas on the weekend. Good bar and pub food. Another safe walk from the place.
114 locals recommend
Hyperion Public
2538 Hyperion Ave$14 bottomless mimosas on the weekend. Good bar and pub food. Another safe walk from the place.
Everything Else
Have no idea why you'd need a hardware store, but this is our favorite local hardware store. A rarity in the time of Home Depots and Lowes. For true ballers only. I kid, I kid. Seriously, though.
11 locals recommend
Baller Hardware
2505 Hyperion AveHave no idea why you'd need a hardware store, but this is our favorite local hardware store. A rarity in the time of Home Depots and Lowes. For true ballers only. I kid, I kid. Seriously, though.
Body Builders Gym
2516 Hyperion AveLocal gym for those in need. Close walk again.
This is the closest place to do laundry. 3 minute drive. You can also do your grocery shopping while doing your wash. Great video store above it as well. Video Journeys.
Thrifty Wash
This is the closest place to do laundry. 3 minute drive. You can also do your grocery shopping while doing your wash. Great video store above it as well. Video Journeys.
Very convenient dry cleaner by Trader Joe's and Gelsons. Do your laundry, grocery shopping, and dry cleaning in one place. Done, done, and done.
Hyperion Cleaners Inc
2730 Hyperion AveVery convenient dry cleaner by Trader Joe's and Gelsons. Do your laundry, grocery shopping, and dry cleaning in one place. Done, done, and done.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveGourmets on a budget? Go here.
Didn't find what you need at Trader Joe's? Go here. Across the street.
653 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveDidn't find what you need at Trader Joe's? Go here. Across the street.
Every Saturday and Tuesday. Organic, community, all good, no bad.
187 locals recommend
Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset BlvdEvery Saturday and Tuesday. Organic, community, all good, no bad.
Yes, there's 7-eleven nearby, but if you want a cut above(that includes prices), awesome sandwiches, and alcohol delivered to your door at any hour this is the place. You can walk in, also.
163 locals recommend
Yummy.com
5520 San Vicente BlvdYes, there's 7-eleven nearby, but if you want a cut above(that includes prices), awesome sandwiches, and alcohol delivered to your door at any hour this is the place. You can walk in, also.
Our friend's mom works there in the vitamin section. This is the go-to place for you health nuts. What are you looking for? It's a safe bet that it will be here. Location in Echo Park, too.
202 locals recommend
Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins
2080 Hillhurst AveOur friend's mom works there in the vitamin section. This is the go-to place for you health nuts. What are you looking for? It's a safe bet that it will be here. Location in Echo Park, too.
Food Scene
5 minute walk to a great Italian spot. Casual, low key, cool. My wife's favorite place.
121 locals recommend
Speranza
2547 Hyperion Ave5 minute walk to a great Italian spot. Casual, low key, cool. My wife's favorite place.
This is the place. Take our word for it. Deliver or better yet walk or drive to pick up fast!
102 locals recommend
Tomato Pie Pizza Joint
2457 Hyperion AveThis is the place. Take our word for it. Deliver or better yet walk or drive to pick up fast!
Our friend's place. Family-owned since the 60s. Quintessential L.A. Mexican food and margaritas. Walk there or valet. 5-10 minute walk down the road.
58 locals recommend
Casita Del Campo
1920 Hyperion AveOur friend's place. Family-owned since the 60s. Quintessential L.A. Mexican food and margaritas. Walk there or valet. 5-10 minute walk down the road.
Good place to start your Sunset Junction exploration. Get your coffee and check out the shops and restaurants. Short drive or 10 minute walk.
510 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdGood place to start your Sunset Junction exploration. Get your coffee and check out the shops and restaurants. Short drive or 10 minute walk.
Great place for coffee, alcohol, and a decent meal on the patio or inside.
310 locals recommend
Alcove
1929 Hillhurst AveGreat place for coffee, alcohol, and a decent meal on the patio or inside.
Fresh, fried and oh so good. Simple, affordable food that's tasty. You're not in Ensenada, though.
55 locals recommend
Best Fish Taco In Ensenada
1650 Hillhurst AveFresh, fried and oh so good. Simple, affordable food that's tasty. You're not in Ensenada, though.
When you're done with Intelligentsia, this is the place down the road that some would argue is just as good, if not better. Whole other vibe and worth it.
153 locals recommend
Cafecito Organico
29169 Heathercliff RdWhen you're done with Intelligentsia, this is the place down the road that some would argue is just as good, if not better. Whole other vibe and worth it.
A little higher-priced than the former taco/burrito joint located there, the dearly departed Burrito King, but really high quality ingredients. You'll feel good and guilt-free eating this stuff.
66 locals recommend
Mixto Comida Latina
2827 Hyperion AveA little higher-priced than the former taco/burrito joint located there, the dearly departed Burrito King, but really high quality ingredients. You'll feel good and guilt-free eating this stuff.
Strong margs and delicious tacos. The soyrizo with zucchini ain't bad either.
54 locals recommend
Malo
4326 Sunset BoulevardStrong margs and delicious tacos. The soyrizo with zucchini ain't bad either.
Be patient if there's a line. Extremely delicious, if not a little too salty at times. But we love salt, right? Add the gyoza to start. Hearty helpings. You will not leave hungry. Lively.
278 locals recommend
Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset BlvdBe patient if there's a line. Extremely delicious, if not a little too salty at times. But we love salt, right? Add the gyoza to start. Hearty helpings. You will not leave hungry. Lively.
Before or after your hike in Griffith Park, stop off here for a coffee and their famous apple pie. Quaint, but beware of the line sometimes. Be patient. There are few secrets in L.A.
133 locals recommend
The Trails
2333 Fern Dell DrBefore or after your hike in Griffith Park, stop off here for a coffee and their famous apple pie. Quaint, but beware of the line sometimes. Be patient. There are few secrets in L.A.
This is now our favorite place for pizza. Worth every last bit of it. Eat it there. Hot is always better.
50 locals recommend
DeSano Pizza Bakery
4959 Santa Monica BlvdThis is now our favorite place for pizza. Worth every last bit of it. Eat it there. Hot is always better.
This is less than 10 minutes from our place and it is incredible Chinese food. So good it should be in San Gabriel Valley where all the best Chinese food is located.
255 locals recommend
Pine and Crane
1521 Griffith Park BlvdThis is less than 10 minutes from our place and it is incredible Chinese food. So good it should be in San Gabriel Valley where all the best Chinese food is located.
Open fairly late for the ice cream jones. Usually a line, but be patient. The wait is truly worth the wait. I don't wait for much.
59 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1954 Hillhurst AveOpen fairly late for the ice cream jones. Usually a line, but be patient. The wait is truly worth the wait. I don't wait for much.
Mediterranean food on another level with a beautiful outdoor patio and great service. Be ready for the train that blows by on the 1/2 hour. Great brunch, too. No waiting. Off the usual path.
51 locals recommend
Momed Atwater Village
3245 Casitas AveMediterranean food on another level with a beautiful outdoor patio and great service. Be ready for the train that blows by on the 1/2 hour. Great brunch, too. No waiting. Off the usual path.
Long time diner in the area. Solid food with some nice dinner specials.
Not hip whatsoever and that's good.
28 locals recommend
Astro Family Restaurant
2300 Fletcher DrLong time diner in the area. Solid food with some nice dinner specials.
Not hip whatsoever and that's good.
We are in love with the seared ahi tuna salad here. The've got a wrap, but the salad is a meal. An American diner with a twist. Above the norm.
155 locals recommend
Fred 62
1850 N Vermont AveWe are in love with the seared ahi tuna salad here. The've got a wrap, but the salad is a meal. An American diner with a twist. Above the norm.
Sightseeing
One of the best views in L.A., not to mention top landmark for L.A. besides the Hollywood Sign. BTW, Hollywood Sign is 10-15 minutes drive away.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdOne of the best views in L.A., not to mention top landmark for L.A. besides the Hollywood Sign. BTW, Hollywood Sign is 10-15 minutes drive away.
Located in Griffith Park. Add this one to the list along with Autry Museum. 3 in 1. Definitely 1 day if you're in a rush.
328 locals recommend
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo DrLocated in Griffith Park. Add this one to the list along with Autry Museum. 3 in 1. Definitely 1 day if you're in a rush.
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveThis is on your list already, right? Our Central Park.
Arts & Culture
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully AveBaseball. What more to say? Newly remodeled.
The pride of Los Angeles architecture. Frank Gehry, architect. Oh, and one of the world's best orchestras.
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveThe pride of Los Angeles architecture. Frank Gehry, architect. Oh, and one of the world's best orchestras.
More adventurous arts programs right on the other side of Walt Disney Concert Hall.
30 locals recommend
REDCAT ROY AND EDNA DISNEY/CALARTS THEATER
631 W 2nd StMore adventurous arts programs right on the other side of Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Beautiful Egyptian-themed old move theater. Always the top movie that week. The manager usually dresses up as one of the characters in the movie. Funny.
417 locals recommend
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset DrBeautiful Egyptian-themed old move theater. Always the top movie that week. The manager usually dresses up as one of the characters in the movie. Funny.
Shopping
There is no other place to go for the best ice cream for miles. 31 Flavors is down the street, but spend the extra dough and soothe your sweet tooth here. Trust us.
90 locals recommend
Pazzo Gelato
3827 Sunset BlvdThere is no other place to go for the best ice cream for miles. 31 Flavors is down the street, but spend the extra dough and soothe your sweet tooth here. Trust us.
This is the ultimate video rental store for this side of town. If you're really into film, this place will be an oasis for you.
Video Journeys Inc
2730 Griffith Park BlvdThis is the ultimate video rental store for this side of town. If you're really into film, this place will be an oasis for you.