Guidebook for Los Angeles
Drinks & Nightlife
Thirsty Crow
2939 Sunset Blvd
Akbar
4356 Sunset BlvdOnly lesbian bar in Los Angeles.
Sunset Beer Company
1498 Sunset BlvdGreat selection of beer and you can drink inside.
The Echo
1822 Sunset Blvd33 Taps Silver Lake
3725 Sunset Blvd4100 Sunset Blvd
4100 Sunset BoulevardA good dive bar.
The Satellite
The Virgil
4519 Santa Monica Blvd
Harvard and Stone
5221 Hollywood Blvd
Gold Room
1558 Sunset BlvdDive bar
Bigfoot Lodge East
3172 Los Feliz BlvdParks & Nature
Pedal boats available to rent. The lake is filled with lotus flowers. Beautiful grassy areas for picnics. Try to catch the Oaxacan Quesadilla Cart lady. Amazing quesadillas for $4.
563 locals recommend
Echo Park Lake
Pedal boats available to rent. The lake is filled with lotus flowers. Beautiful grassy areas for picnics. Try to catch the Oaxacan Quesadilla Cart lady. Amazing quesadillas for $4.
Great views of downtown LA.
63 locals recommend
Vista Hermosa Natural Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
100 N Toluca StGreat views of downtown LA.
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Silver Lake Meadow
2300 Silver Lake Blvd
Bellevue Recreation Center
826 Lucile AveLos Angeles River Bike Path
Los Angeles River Bike Path
Sunset Triangle Plaza
3700 Sunset Blvd
Silver Lake Reservoir
Arts & Culture
The Broad
221 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdWalt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand Ave
Barnsdall Art Park
4800 Hollywood BlvdOutdoor movies and wine tastings.
Public Art "Urban Light"
5905 Wilshire BlvdShopping
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring Street
Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont AveSpice Station Silverlake
Soap Plant/La Luz de Jesus
4633 Hollywood BlvdUnique knick knacks
Los Angeles County Store
4333 Sunset BlvdLocal souvenirs.
Berda Paradise Thrift Store
3506 Sunset BlvdSecret Headquarters
3137 Sunset BlvdComic books
Silverlake Wine
2395 Glendale BlvdFOXHOLE LA Make an Appointment at FoxholeLA.com
1340 East 6th Street Used, Vintage & Consignment, Sewing & Alterations
Undefeated Silver Lake
3827 Sunset BlvdFamous shoe/ streetwear store.
Shinola LA Silver Lake Store
3515 Sunset BlvdReForm School
3902 Sunset BoulevardHandmade goodness. Local artists.
Cosmic Vinyl
2149 Sunset BlvdSunset Bazaar
2508 Sunset Blvd
Virgil Normal
4157 Normal Ave
Permanent Records
1906 Cypress Avenue
Sunset Junction Coffee Shop
3916 Sunset BlvdDream Collective
Essentials
Yummy.com
5520 San Vicente BlvdThey deliver.
Vons
4520 Sunset Blvd99 Cents Only Stores
5270 Sunset BlvdWhole Foods Market 365
2520 Glendale BlvdTrader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveParking is not great.
Big Mac's Liquor
3735 Sunset BlvdBest Value
Sunset Laundry
3812 Sunset BlvdWash House
625 Silver Lake BlvdEntertainment & Activities
The Vista
The VistaUpright Citizens Brigade Theatre LA
5919 Franklin AveSunday nights are free.
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaFood Scene
Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset BlvdChicken sandwich is great!
Amazing ramen and sushi. There is usually a wait. You can order takeout or on Postmates.
278 locals recommend
Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset Blvd Amazing ramen and sushi. There is usually a wait. You can order takeout or on Postmates.
Lark Cake Shop
3337 Sunset BlvdThe icebox cupcake is great.
Trois Familia is the third restaurant collaboration between chefs Ludo Lefebvre, Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo. It is a convergence of partnership, family, friendship and good food that is inspired by French, Mexican & California cooking. Ludo, Jon & Vinny strive to create a neighborhood cafe that serves breakfast and lunch daily from 9am–2pm. No alcohol.
46 locals recommend
el vy (in the former Trois Familia space)
3510 Sunset BoulevardTrois Familia is the third restaurant collaboration between chefs Ludo Lefebvre, Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo. It is a convergence of partnership, family, friendship and good food that is inspired by French, Mexican & California cooking. Ludo, Jon & Vinny strive to create a neighborhood cafe that serves breakfast and lunch daily from 9am–2pm. No alcohol.
Pazzo Gelato
3827 Sunset BlvdCheese Store of Silver Lake
3926 Sunset BoulevardGreat cheese and wine.
On Thursday and Sunday they have great food trucks outside.
47 locals recommend
Alfred Coffee Silverlake
3337 1/2 Sunset BlvdOn Thursday and Sunday they have great food trucks outside.
El Cochinito
3508 Sunset BlvdGreat Cuban sandwich and sangria
Millie's Cafe
3524 Sunset BlvdHuge menu.
Dinosaur Coffee
4334 Sunset BlvdGreat coffee and right next to the Elliott Smith wall.
Oysters, chowder, bread, great wine selection and bar upstairs. Semi upscale. Great for a date night. Walking distance from apartment which is recommended because parking is difficult.
227 locals recommend
L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake BlvdOysters, chowder, bread, great wine selection and bar upstairs. Semi upscale. Great for a date night. Walking distance from apartment which is recommended because parking is difficult.
Tacos Delta
3806 Sunset BlvdGreat breakfast burritos
The Black Cat
3909 Sunset BlvdGreat brunch and great happy hour.
Sqirl
720 N Virgil AveProbably the most popular brunch spot in LA. Gets busy.
Cliff's Edge
3626 Sunset Blvd
Barbrix
2442 Hyperion Ave
Diablo
3129 Sunset BlvdEl Condor
3701 Sunset Blvd
Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset BlvdVegan friendly
El Cid
4212 Sunset BlvdBands, comedians and Flamenco dancers regularly perform here.
Alimento
1710 Silver Lake BlvdHandmade Tortellini.
Two Boots Echo Park
1818 Sunset Boulevard
Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset BlvdEvery Tuesday and Saturday
Brite Spot
1918 Sunset Blvd
In-N-Out Burger
119 S Brand Blvd
Shake Shack
8520 Santa Monica Blvd
Eastside Italian Deli
1013 Alpine StThe Red Lion Tavern
2366 Glendale Blvd