Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
We love the owners and staff! Outdoor patio, short walk, hipster place.
70 locals recommend
Lemon Poppy Kitchen
3324 Verdugo RdWe love the owners and staff! Outdoor patio, short walk, hipster place.
Auntie Em's Kitchen
4616 Eagle Rock BoulevardBrunch and coffee
Great coffee shop in the heart of Atwater Village, super walkable area with shops and cafes. Yoga as well! Tell them Bobby sent you. Free wifi and a quiet work spot, far less busy than other options.
43 locals recommend
Kaldi Coffee
3147 Glendale BlvdGreat coffee shop in the heart of Atwater Village, super walkable area with shops and cafes. Yoga as well! Tell them Bobby sent you. Free wifi and a quiet work spot, far less busy than other options.
Brunch & baked goods galore! Always good for a celeb sighting in another walkable stretch of Atwater Village, our old 'hood. We lived right there on Garden Ave! Check out Potted across the street.
60 locals recommend
The Village Bakery and Cafe
3119 Los Feliz BlvdBrunch & baked goods galore! Always good for a celeb sighting in another walkable stretch of Atwater Village, our old 'hood. We lived right there on Garden Ave! Check out Potted across the street.
Hipster Ground Zero: Silverlake is where it's at! The Sunset Junction (Sunset at Santa Monica Blvd) is walkable and trendy with tons to see. Grab coffee here, the line is worth it.
510 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdHipster Ground Zero: Silverlake is where it's at! The Sunset Junction (Sunset at Santa Monica Blvd) is walkable and trendy with tons to see. Grab coffee here, the line is worth it.
After walking the lake, enjoy lunch or dinner at Sage vegan, whether you are vegan or not you will not regret this meal! The best vegan ice creams I've ever tasted. Great shops and book store here.
311 locals recommend
Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
1700 Sunset BlvdAfter walking the lake, enjoy lunch or dinner at Sage vegan, whether you are vegan or not you will not regret this meal! The best vegan ice creams I've ever tasted. Great shops and book store here.
We almost always bring people here on a nice day for outdoor dining and coffee in the heart of Los Feliz! But don't forget walkable Vermont Blvd...
310 locals recommend
Alcove
1929 Hillhurst AveWe almost always bring people here on a nice day for outdoor dining and coffee in the heart of Los Feliz! But don't forget walkable Vermont Blvd...
Great little coffee spot in a cute space on the corner! There are a couple others you can walk to on this block, too near all the shops and art galleries.
167 locals recommend
Cafe de Leche
5000 York BlvdGreat little coffee spot in a cute space on the corner! There are a couple others you can walk to on this block, too near all the shops and art galleries.
We love this down home cooking little restaurant in the heart of Silverlake.
78 locals recommend
The Kitchen
4348 Fountain AveWe love this down home cooking little restaurant in the heart of Silverlake.
5 minutes from our house is a great restaurant/bar for brunch or dinner. An awesome patio space. There's also a Los Feliz location down the street from the Alcove.
72 locals recommend
HOME Restaurant Silverlake
1760 Hillhurst Avenue5 minutes from our house is a great restaurant/bar for brunch or dinner. An awesome patio space. There's also a Los Feliz location down the street from the Alcove.
A converted firehouse in Silverlake is now a gorgeous restaurant and bar with an amazing patio! There's yoga and coffee nearby, too...
100 locals recommend
Edendale Restaurant and Bar
2838 Rowena AveA converted firehouse in Silverlake is now a gorgeous restaurant and bar with an amazing patio! There's yoga and coffee nearby, too...
Great food with tons of options, including gluten-free pizzas (the best in LA).
18 locals recommend
Barbarella Bar & Kitchen - Italian Restaurant
2609 Hyperion AveGreat food with tons of options, including gluten-free pizzas (the best in LA).
Messhall Kitchen
4500 Los Feliz BlvdAwesome seafood and mussels in Los Feliz.
Rockwell Table & Stage
1714 N Vermont AveDinner and a show - and a great walkable street.
Get your pacific northwest fix here, and get your hair cut nextdoor at Rudy's Barbershop.
56 locals recommend
Caffe Vita
4459 Sunset BlvdGet your pacific northwest fix here, and get your hair cut nextdoor at Rudy's Barbershop.
The newest addition to Glassell Park and just a few blocks away, about a 10 minute walk. Breakfast, all kinds of coffee, treats, and a great atmosphere.
77 locals recommend
Habitat Coffee
3708 N Eagle Rock BlvdThe newest addition to Glassell Park and just a few blocks away, about a 10 minute walk. Breakfast, all kinds of coffee, treats, and a great atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Outdoor patio is amazing and you can't beat the location (just at the end of our block).
81 locals recommend
Verdugo Bar
3408 Verdugo RdOutdoor patio is amazing and you can't beat the location (just at the end of our block).
We love Highland Park! Just minutes from our home in Glassell Park, this is a great, walkable hipster area with cafes and bars, as well as thrift store shopping and a ton of new art galleries.
219 locals recommend
The York
5018 York BlvdWe love Highland Park! Just minutes from our home in Glassell Park, this is a great, walkable hipster area with cafes and bars, as well as thrift store shopping and a ton of new art galleries.
Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset BlvdWe love this restaurant and bar, a converted theater in Echo Park.
A kid-friendly brewery, really! Right on the tracks but super trendy, come for food (vegan-friendly even) and brews. There's even a speakeasy in the back, and a dog porch.
81 locals recommend
Golden Road Brewing Los Angeles
5410 W San Fernando RdA kid-friendly brewery, really! Right on the tracks but super trendy, come for food (vegan-friendly even) and brews. There's even a speakeasy in the back, and a dog porch.
Biking distance from the house is this little tasting room, so good!
31 locals recommend
Eagle Rock Brewery
3056 Roswell StBiking distance from the house is this little tasting room, so good!
After dinner at the Kitchen, why not walk nextdoor to Akbar for cocktails... and maybe dancing later?
119 locals recommend
Akbar
4356 Sunset BlvdAfter dinner at the Kitchen, why not walk nextdoor to Akbar for cocktails... and maybe dancing later?
Great old-world feel in this bar along the Eagle Rock strip of restaurants.
38 locals recommend
The Old Chalet
1630 Colorado BlvdGreat old-world feel in this bar along the Eagle Rock strip of restaurants.
The Griffin
3000 Los Feliz BlvdRock walls and fireplaces, food and drinks in Atwater Village.
Bigfoot Lodge East
3172 Los Feliz BlvdA wood lodge feel and hipster bar! Wednesday is trivia night.
This was Walt Disney's favorite restaurant and the first drive-in in the country. It's a Scottish pub with amazing food and a gorgeous design.
51 locals recommend
Tam O'Shanter
2980 Los Feliz BlvdThis was Walt Disney's favorite restaurant and the first drive-in in the country. It's a Scottish pub with amazing food and a gorgeous design.
Glendale Tap
4227 San Fernando RdBeer on tap!
The Hermosillo
5125 York BlvdA great beer and wine-only bar in the heart of Highland Park.
Johnny's Bar
5006 York BlvdThe heart of York nightlife and right next to the must-see The York.
Entertainment & Activities
A few short blocks away: play fields, a lap pool that's heated year-round, tennis courts, playgrounds, and even a dog-friendly area tucked away in the back. The track is good for walking/running.
14 locals recommend
Glassell Park Recreation Center Complex
3650 Verdugo RdA few short blocks away: play fields, a lap pool that's heated year-round, tennis courts, playgrounds, and even a dog-friendly area tucked away in the back. The track is good for walking/running.
Piano, voice and performance lessons plus songwriting and composition while you're in LA! (OK, your host is also the owner). :)
Songsmith LA
4532 Fountain AvenuePiano, voice and performance lessons plus songwriting and composition while you're in LA! (OK, your host is also the owner). :)
The wonderful new park along the reservoir! Soft green grass for picnics or yoga. At the south end of the lake: playgrounds and tennis, a dog park, and community center. Head south for food & drink.
70 locals recommend
Silver Lake Meadow
2300 Silver Lake BlvdThe wonderful new park along the reservoir! Soft green grass for picnics or yoga. At the south end of the lake: playgrounds and tennis, a dog park, and community center. Head south for food & drink.
The newly redone Echo Park Lake is a gorgeous walk! Enjoy paddle boats and views and wildlife, plus the lotuses and cafe.
563 locals recommend
Echo Park Lake
The newly redone Echo Park Lake is a gorgeous walk! Enjoy paddle boats and views and wildlife, plus the lotuses and cafe.
Want to picnic practically right under the Hollywood sign? A super green (yet dog-friendly) meadow with small playground is right under Mulholland Drive; let everyone else fight traffic up the hill.
129 locals recommend
Lake Hollywood Park
3160 Canyon Lake DrWant to picnic practically right under the Hollywood sign? A super green (yet dog-friendly) meadow with small playground is right under Mulholland Drive; let everyone else fight traffic up the hill.
Sightseeing
GLASSELLLAND
The Glassellland Sign!
This gorgeous, free 75-year old public works project can be seen from our house. Best views of LA and the Hollywood sign, stunning architecture; a must-see in LA (day AND night). Tons of hiking here!
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdThis gorgeous, free 75-year old public works project can be seen from our house. Best views of LA and the Hollywood sign, stunning architecture; a must-see in LA (day AND night). Tons of hiking here!
The biggest urban park in the US with dozens of miles of hiking and biking trails (some with steep climbs). Watch out for horses and other wild creatures and don't forget to see the Observatory!
898 locals recommend
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveThe biggest urban park in the US with dozens of miles of hiking and biking trails (some with steep climbs). Watch out for horses and other wild creatures and don't forget to see the Observatory!
Amazing water and mountain views and a wonderful place to walk or run! The houses around the lake are stunning.
396 locals recommend
Silver Lake Reservoir
Amazing water and mountain views and a wonderful place to walk or run! The houses around the lake are stunning.
Elysian Park Trail
Elysian Park TrailLovely hiking and dog-friendly with downtown views.
Parks & Nature
A beautiful garden center near the river. The LA river is being revitalized with plans to turn it into one enormous, long park. Near our house it's green: trees, cranes and ducks (and skunks!) abound.
Friends of The Los Angeles River
570 W Ave 26A beautiful garden center near the river. The LA river is being revitalized with plans to turn it into one enormous, long park. Near our house it's green: trees, cranes and ducks (and skunks!) abound.
This incredible national forest is so close to it all! Hiking and waterfalls and views, you're in the mountains just minutes outside LA.
51 locals recommend
Angeles National Forest
12371 Little Tujunga Canyon RdThis incredible national forest is so close to it all! Hiking and waterfalls and views, you're in the mountains just minutes outside LA.
Shopping
Great little bookstore and cafe in a very walkable area with lots to see. Don't forget the lake nearby!
149 locals recommend
Stories
1716 Sunset BlvdGreat little bookstore and cafe in a very walkable area with lots to see. Don't forget the lake nearby!
Everything Else
Pacific Martial Arts of Los Angeles, Inc.
2614 Arthur StBefore brunch at Lemon Poppy, why not some yoga here?
The best access to northeast LA and our house - a small airport that's quick in-and-out (versus LAX). You can be at our place in 15 minutes from here, versus 30-90 minutes from LAX!
160 locals recommend
Hollywood Burbank Airport
2627 N Hollywood WayThe best access to northeast LA and our house - a small airport that's quick in-and-out (versus LAX). You can be at our place in 15 minutes from here, versus 30-90 minutes from LAX!
Beautiful brick buildings and tons of shopping and restaurants in this walkable area.
480 locals recommend
Old Pasadena
23 E Colorado BlvdBeautiful brick buildings and tons of shopping and restaurants in this walkable area.