Hollywood Hills/Beachwood Canyon/Franklin Village/Los Feliz
Food Scene
The Oaks Gourmet Market
1915 N Bronson AveWalk there for a great cup of coffee
La Poubelle
5907 Franklin AveOpen late - sidewalk tables and people watching
Beachwood Cafe
2695 N Beachwood DrNeighborhood cafe
Musso & Frank Grill
6667 Hollywood BlvdThis oldie is still the goodie
Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst AveMONDAY NIGHT SUPPER - rice balls
Strip mall bistro - yet one of LA's best Prix Fixe. And a 10 minute walk from house
39 locals recommend
Papilles
6221 Franklin AveStrip mall bistro - yet one of LA's best Prix Fixe. And a 10 minute walk from house
the breakfast...the brunch...the lunch
right down the street from griffith park
24 locals recommend
All Time
2040 Hillhurst Avethe breakfast...the brunch...the lunch
right down the street from griffith park
Everything Else
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveClose by quality market
Trader Joe's
11976 Ventura BlvdEverybody loves TJs
Hollywood Reservoir
G6451 Weidlake DrGreat 3.3 mile hike around the reservoir -
Great hikes - connect to Hollywood Sign hikes and the Griffith Park Observatory
118 locals recommend
Bronson Canyon Playground
3200 Canyon DrGreat hikes - connect to Hollywood Sign hikes and the Griffith Park Observatory
The Trails
2333 Fern Dell DrBreakfast lunch under the pines
Hollywood Farmers’ Market
1600 Ivar AveSunday morning freshness
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdReserved seating - great sound and picture
The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood
6712 Hollywood BlvdA cinephile's dream
1751 Vine St
1751 Vine StreetEthel Merman's Recording Walk of Fame Star (She has two)
Lost & Found
11700 National BlvdA true curated boutique experience
Drinks & Nightlife
Messhall Kitchen
4500 Los Feliz BlvdHappy hour
MiniBar Hollywood
6141 Franklin AveMargarita Mondays all nite long- (Shhh It's A Secret)
Bar Covell
4628 Hollywood BlvdBeer and Wine
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdLocal
Hidden Local Gem - http://corita.org/visit
Corita Kent (1918–1986) was an artist, educator, and advocate for social justice. At age 18 she entered the religious order Immaculate Heart of Mary, eventually teaching in and then heading up the art department at Immaculate Heart College. Her work evolved from figurative and religious to incorporating advertising images and slogans, popular song lyrics, biblical verses, and literature. Throughout the ‘60s, her work became increasingly political, urging viewers to consider poverty, racism, and injustice. In 1968 she left the order and moved to Boston. After 1970, her work evolved into a sparser, introspective style, influenced by living in a new environment, a secular life, and her battles with cancer. She remained active in social causes until her death in 1986. At the time of her death, she had created almost 800 serigraph editions, thousands of watercolors, and innumerable public and private commissions.
Corita Art Center
5515 Franklin AveHidden Local Gem - http://corita.org/visit
Corita Kent (1918–1986) was an artist, educator, and advocate for social justice. At age 18 she entered the religious order Immaculate Heart of Mary, eventually teaching in and then heading up the art department at Immaculate Heart College. Her work evolved from figurative and religious to incorporating advertising images and slogans, popular song lyrics, biblical verses, and literature. Throughout the ‘60s, her work became increasingly political, urging viewers to consider poverty, racism, and injustice. In 1968 she left the order and moved to Boston. After 1970, her work evolved into a sparser, introspective style, influenced by living in a new environment, a secular life, and her battles with cancer. She remained active in social causes until her death in 1986. At the time of her death, she had created almost 800 serigraph editions, thousands of watercolors, and innumerable public and private commissions.
Cloistered Nuns who make the best pumpkin bread in town - a stones throw from Hollywood Blvd. Great for alone time for meditation, centering, pondering, or reflection. There's an open courtyard with the Stations of the Cross and a few benches for a nice rest stop, a little grassy garden area, a chapel, and a cute gift shop.
Monastery of the Angels
1977 Carmen AveCloistered Nuns who make the best pumpkin bread in town - a stones throw from Hollywood Blvd. Great for alone time for meditation, centering, pondering, or reflection. There's an open courtyard with the Stations of the Cross and a few benches for a nice rest stop, a little grassy garden area, a chapel, and a cute gift shop.
http://www.theeastsideagent.com/secret-stairs-beachwood-canyon-hollywoodland/
In 1923, the Crescent Sign Company erected the Hollywoodland sign to advertise its new Hollywoodland housing community in the hills above Hollywood. Concerned about walkability in the steep hillside community, the developers used granite from the nearby Bronson Quarry (now colloquially known as the Bat Cave), which was used to build much of the neighborhood (including the famed entrance gates), to construct staircases to make the community more accessible by foot. Over the years some new cement sections have been added, but that hasn’t detracted from the awesomeness of the Hollywoodland Staircases.
Stairs
Stairshttp://www.theeastsideagent.com/secret-stairs-beachwood-canyon-hollywoodland/
In 1923, the Crescent Sign Company erected the Hollywoodland sign to advertise its new Hollywoodland housing community in the hills above Hollywood. Concerned about walkability in the steep hillside community, the developers used granite from the nearby Bronson Quarry (now colloquially known as the Bat Cave), which was used to build much of the neighborhood (including the famed entrance gates), to construct staircases to make the community more accessible by foot. Over the years some new cement sections have been added, but that hasn’t detracted from the awesomeness of the Hollywoodland Staircases.
Horse Rides near the Hollywood Sign or to Dinner in Burbank
62 locals recommend
Sunset Ranch Hollywood
3400 N Beachwood DrHorse Rides near the Hollywood Sign or to Dinner in Burbank
Total Steps: 249
Just south of the Hollywood Bowl, take Camrose Drive west, turn right on High Tower Drive and you’ll find a five-story tower. Right before the tower, take a left on Los Altos Place, go up 23 stairs and down a shady cacti- and fence-lined alley. At a T, take a left down 49 Broadview Terrace stairs with green railings to reach Yeager Place. We suggest turning right up 37 stairs to reach a plateau with huge cacti and Hollywood views. Continue up 52 stairs and find the tower’s entrance. Take the next right down a path. After a long descent past a series of colorful home fences, descend 18 steps and hang a right. Four steps down, take a left past more homes, navigating tiers that total 66 steps. Take a left in the Highland Camrose Park lot. Pass south through the park, past dozens of picnic tables, to reach Camrose. Take a right to return back to your starting point.
High Tower Drive
High Tower DriveTotal Steps: 249
Just south of the Hollywood Bowl, take Camrose Drive west, turn right on High Tower Drive and you’ll find a five-story tower. Right before the tower, take a left on Los Altos Place, go up 23 stairs and down a shady cacti- and fence-lined alley. At a T, take a left down 49 Broadview Terrace stairs with green railings to reach Yeager Place. We suggest turning right up 37 stairs to reach a plateau with huge cacti and Hollywood views. Continue up 52 stairs and find the tower’s entrance. Take the next right down a path. After a long descent past a series of colorful home fences, descend 18 steps and hang a right. Four steps down, take a left past more homes, navigating tiers that total 66 steps. Take a left in the Highland Camrose Park lot. Pass south through the park, past dozens of picnic tables, to reach Camrose. Take a right to return back to your starting point.
Vedanta Temple
1946 Vedanta PlaceLocal Meditation Temple Open to Public
https://vedanta.org/hollywood-temple/
History of the Neighborhood - Theosophy
https://la.curbed.com/2014/5/22/10099768/the-creation-of-beachwood-canyons-theosophist-dreamland-1
There are still vestiges of the national headquarters of the Theosophical Society in the neighborhood
142 locals recommend
Beachwood Cafe
2695 N Beachwood DrHistory of the Neighborhood - Theosophy
https://la.curbed.com/2014/5/22/10099768/the-creation-of-beachwood-canyons-theosophist-dreamland-1
There are still vestiges of the national headquarters of the Theosophical Society in the neighborhood
The Hollywood Bowl's Grounds are a Public Park - you can explore during the day and sometimes catch a rehearsal or soundcheck
https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/visit/when-youre-here/hollywood-bowl-museum
https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/things-to-do/the-hollywood-bowl-is-secretly-one-of-las-best-public-parks
Hollywood Bowl Museum
2301 N Highland AveThe Hollywood Bowl's Grounds are a Public Park - you can explore during the day and sometimes catch a rehearsal or soundcheck
https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/visit/when-youre-here/hollywood-bowl-museum
https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/things-to-do/the-hollywood-bowl-is-secretly-one-of-las-best-public-parks
One absolutely must spend some time in the wonderful natural world in our "backyard"
https://www.laparks.org/griffithpark/griffith-park-home-page
898 locals recommend
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveOne absolutely must spend some time in the wonderful natural world in our "backyard"
https://www.laparks.org/griffithpark/griffith-park-home-page
Sightseeing
Above the Reservoir Hike -
From the Wolf's Lair http://www.dupontcastle.com/castles/wolfslai.htm
to Castillo Del Lago
http://historicplacesla.org/reports/5899f674-e979-4973-ae52-93dfbb9568fe
2869 Durand Dr
2869 Durand DriveAbove the Reservoir Hike -
From the Wolf's Lair http://www.dupontcastle.com/castles/wolfslai.htm
to Castillo Del Lago
http://historicplacesla.org/reports/5899f674-e979-4973-ae52-93dfbb9568fe
Health
Hopefully you won't need it, but if you do-
Close by Walk in Clinic with Great Docs and Great Service
12 locals recommend
Hollywood Walk-In Clinic
6430 Selma AveHopefully you won't need it, but if you do-
Close by Walk in Clinic with Great Docs and Great Service