Guidebook for Los Angeles
Shopping
Excellent selection of wines, beer, and liquor. Always something new and interesting. Staff couldn't be more knowledgeable or helpful. Wine tastings 3 evenings a week. Love this place.
138 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Silverlake Wine
2395 Glendale BlvdExcellent selection of wines, beer, and liquor. Always something new and interesting. Staff couldn't be more knowledgeable or helpful. Wine tastings 3 evenings a week. Love this place.
Food Scene
Laid back place to have a cup and relax or spend all day on your laptop.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Silverlake Coffee
2388 Glendale BlvdLaid back place to have a cup and relax or spend all day on your laptop.
Across the street and damn good. They go crazy with avocados.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mayas' Tacos Restaurant
1600 N Alvarado StAcross the street and damn good. They go crazy with avocados.
"Rustic urban" dining - Local seasonal delicious. Open for dinner and their renowned weekend brunch.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canelé
"Rustic urban" dining - Local seasonal delicious. Open for dinner and their renowned weekend brunch.
Ricky's Fish Tacos
Best Ensenada style tacos
The Original Carnitas Michoacan
1901 N BroadwayBest tripa!
Best Bread
Also have pastries, sandwiches, coffee, etc
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bread Lounge
700 S Santa Fe AveBest Bread
Also have pastries, sandwiches, coffee, etc
Neapolitan style pizza made from naturally leavened dough.
The crust has a nice sour quality that is nicely balanced by the char from the 850°F oven and the meticulously chosen toppings.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mother Dough
4648 Hollywood BoulevardNeapolitan style pizza made from naturally leavened dough.
The crust has a nice sour quality that is nicely balanced by the char from the 850°F oven and the meticulously chosen toppings.
Homey neighborhood restaurant serving traditional American fare. Known for their Chicago deep dish pizza and croissant bread pudding.
232 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
1800 Sunset BlvdHomey neighborhood restaurant serving traditional American fare. Known for their Chicago deep dish pizza and croissant bread pudding.
Best local bakery!
Great coffee and almond croissants - I'm in love with their sandwiches on fresh baked ficelle.
171 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Proof Bakery
3156 Glendale BlvdBest local bakery!
Great coffee and almond croissants - I'm in love with their sandwiches on fresh baked ficelle.
Hidden Italian spot equally suited to a romantic evenings or dinner with the family. Go for the great wines, outdoor dining patio, and delicious homemade pastas.
121 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Speranza
2547 Hyperion AveHidden Italian spot equally suited to a romantic evenings or dinner with the family. Go for the great wines, outdoor dining patio, and delicious homemade pastas.
A little piece of old Silverlake. Cuban hangout known for their cafe con leche, midianoche/cubano sandwich, guava cheese pies, and colorful decor.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Tropical
2900 Sunset BlvdA little piece of old Silverlake. Cuban hangout known for their cafe con leche, midianoche/cubano sandwich, guava cheese pies, and colorful decor.
Fine place to live up the street from, and a great, cheap lunch or dinner option for Vietnamese pho and bun. Completely unmarked, so look for the white awning a few doors down from Rambutan Thai.
147 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pho Cafe
2841 Sunset BlvdFine place to live up the street from, and a great, cheap lunch or dinner option for Vietnamese pho and bun. Completely unmarked, so look for the white awning a few doors down from Rambutan Thai.
Locally sourced market-driven dishes served daily at this cafeteria style restaurant (choose from assembled specials, sandwiches, or make a selection from their proteins + sides). Dine in or Take out.
151 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Forage
2764 Sunset BlvdLocally sourced market-driven dishes served daily at this cafeteria style restaurant (choose from assembled specials, sandwiches, or make a selection from their proteins + sides). Dine in or Take out.
Yes, Daikokuya in Little Tokyo is not too far, but why sit in traffic when there is great ramen right here?
278 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset BlvdYes, Daikokuya in Little Tokyo is not too far, but why sit in traffic when there is great ramen right here?
Real good thin crust pizza in walking distance.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hard Times Pizza Co. - The Official Website - Order Online
1311 Glendale BlvdReal good thin crust pizza in walking distance.
Blue corn masa tortillas, cooked to order with 1 or more fillings of your choosing, such as Chicharron, Flor de Calabasa, Papa con Chorizo, or Huitlacoche - just $3 each. Enjoy by Echo Park Lake!
1246 Echo Park Ave
1246 Echo Park AvenueBlue corn masa tortillas, cooked to order with 1 or more fillings of your choosing, such as Chicharron, Flor de Calabasa, Papa con Chorizo, or Huitlacoche - just $3 each. Enjoy by Echo Park Lake!
Good place to get great coffee and socialize!
Popular items include the Cubano, Horchata Frappe, or fresh baked Tres Leches Muffin.
There's no wifi here so it's a good place to talk to new people.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tierra Mia Coffee
1202 N Alvarado StGood place to get great coffee and socialize!
Popular items include the Cubano, Horchata Frappe, or fresh baked Tres Leches Muffin.
There's no wifi here so it's a good place to talk to new people.
Amazing fresh Taiwanese food and teas open for lunch and dinner 6 days a week. Dan dan noodles, beef roll, scallion pancake, taro milk tea, minced pork on rice, loose leaf teas... Check it out!
255 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pine and Crane
1521 Griffith Park BlvdAmazing fresh Taiwanese food and teas open for lunch and dinner 6 days a week. Dan dan noodles, beef roll, scallion pancake, taro milk tea, minced pork on rice, loose leaf teas... Check it out!
Arts & Culture
Bedrock.LA
1623 Allesandro StPins and Needles Pinball Arcade
open late, right nextdoor, free!
Free Jazz on Friday evenings
3162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte del Condado de Los Ángeles
5905 Wilshire BlvdFree Jazz on Friday evenings
Echoplex
1154 Glendale BlvdPopular music venue
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe
2106 Hyperion AveLive theatre
Live Flamenco shows & dinner Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Cid
4212 Sunset BlvdLive Flamenco shows & dinner Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Blue Whale
123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka StGreat live jazz + whiskey bar in Little Tokyo
Estadio de los Dodgers
1000 Vin Scully AveBaseball!
Sightseeing
Silver Lake Reservoir
A nice walk
Newly renovated, they did a gorgeous job. Go paddle boating, take a walk, see the lily pads, ducks, and giant geese.
563 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Echo Park Lake
Newly renovated, they did a gorgeous job. Go paddle boating, take a walk, see the lily pads, ducks, and giant geese.
Historic observatory, great architecture, great view
4367 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdHistoric observatory, great architecture, great view
Elysian Park
835 Academy RdNice park, trails, great views of downtown
Essentials
aka Galco's Soda Pop Stop
hundreds of different sodas
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galco's Old World Grocery
5702 York Blvdaka Galco's Soda Pop Stop
hundreds of different sodas
Thursdays 4pm - 8pm
One of the best and somewhat nearby
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Pasadena Farmers' Market
920 Meridian AveThursdays 4pm - 8pm
One of the best and somewhat nearby
Tuesdays 2 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm
Fresh produce, get to know the area
187 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset BlvdTuesdays 2 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm
Fresh produce, get to know the area
Fridays 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
mingle.. taste.. explore
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Echo Park Farmers' Market
1146 Logan StFridays 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
mingle.. taste.. explore
Sunday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cute, close.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Atwater Village Farmers’ Market
3528 Larga AveSunday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cute, close.
Vons
561 N Glendale AveClosest grocery store 0.4 miles away
Ralphs
2520 Glendale BoulevardIt's a Ralphs!
Farmers market produce, groceries, and prepared foods available everyday from 8am - 8pm.
153 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cookbook Los Angeles
1549 Echo Park AveFarmers market produce, groceries, and prepared foods available everyday from 8am - 8pm.
Super cheap and huge selection of produce, etc including a deli and butcher shop.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Super King Market 02
2716 N San Fernando RdSuper cheap and huge selection of produce, etc including a deli and butcher shop.
Whole Foods Market
465 S Arroyo PkwyNearest Whole Foods.
Marukai Market
123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka StJapanese Groceries.
Japanese groceries with an emphasis on organic and local products.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nijiya Market
2130 Sawtelle BlvdJapanese groceries with an emphasis on organic and local products.
Natural foods store with bulk bins and juice bar.
202 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins
2080 Hillhurst AveNatural foods store with bulk bins and juice bar.
Good prices for good quality food. My go-to grocery store.
1699 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveGood prices for good quality food. My go-to grocery store.
Everything Else
United States Postal Service
1825 N Vermont AveJust so you know
Easy transport to and from LAX. Train station and historical landmark.
341 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Union Station
800 N Alameda StEasy transport to and from LAX. Train station and historical landmark.
The LA River has gone under major changes over the past decade in order to restore native habitat and wildlife to the area. Take a ride along the bike-only path or go closer to the water on foot.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Los Angeles River Bike Path
Los Angeles River Bike PathThe LA River has gone under major changes over the past decade in order to restore native habitat and wildlife to the area. Take a ride along the bike-only path or go closer to the water on foot.
Go birding with a tour group, join a kayaking expedition, fish, see the railroad tracks, public art, historic bridges, and more.
Figueroa Street
Go birding with a tour group, join a kayaking expedition, fish, see the railroad tracks, public art, historic bridges, and more.
Drinks & Nightlife
Classy wine and beer bar. Listen to some vinyl.
138 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
el prado
1805 Sunset BlvdClassy wine and beer bar. Listen to some vinyl.
Large selection of fresh oysters and good wines
227 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake BlvdLarge selection of fresh oysters and good wines
Beautiful space with unusual and high quality wines and beer on tap - some selections changing daily. Small food menu as well.
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Covell
4628 Hollywood BlvdBeautiful space with unusual and high quality wines and beer on tap - some selections changing daily. Small food menu as well.
Speak-easy themed whiskey bar with (that's right) craft cocktails and a high-end liquor selection. Great Old fashioned. Cheap drinks as well!
206 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thirsty Crow
2939 Sunset BlvdSpeak-easy themed whiskey bar with (that's right) craft cocktails and a high-end liquor selection. Great Old fashioned. Cheap drinks as well!