Guidebook LA.: Local specialties for you from Cooper.
Food Scene- WALKABLE
If you're reading this as our The Silver Lake Bungalow Next to the Lake! Airbnb guest, or potential guest, you realize the value of being OUT OF THE CAR FOR AN HOUR in your whirlwind visit of America's most exhausting vacation city. Los Angeles can be cruel on the driving temperament. Take a short saunter for some sustenance and saunter back lakeside, feeling smart. And well fed.
Premium cup of joe. My fav: Creme Brule latte. Walk down and sit at one of the outdoor tables to catch a slice of the neighborhood. You never know who'll you'll recognize...
219 locals recommend
LAMILL COFFEE Boutique
1636 Silver Lake BlvdPremium cup of joe. My fav: Creme Brule latte. Walk down and sit at one of the outdoor tables to catch a slice of the neighborhood. You never know who'll you'll recognize...
Cuban sandwich. Cafe Latte to go. Slice of Guava-Cream Cheese pie. I never get tired of it. As LA as it gets.
102 locals recommend
Cafe Tropical
2900 Sunset BlvdCuban sandwich. Cafe Latte to go. Slice of Guava-Cream Cheese pie. I never get tired of it. As LA as it gets.
Great sushi, great prices, great atmosphere and layout. Walking distance is a huge plus
23 locals recommend
Yakuza Sushi
1700 Silver Lake BlvdGreat sushi, great prices, great atmosphere and layout. Walking distance is a huge plus
Walk down for ice cream, kik ass specialty shakes, cookies and stuff, just like when you walked to ice cream as a kid. Maybe. Well if you didn't, now you can. And you can eat it in the park on a swing on your way back.
86 locals recommend
Milk
7290 Beverly BlvdWalk down for ice cream, kik ass specialty shakes, cookies and stuff, just like when you walked to ice cream as a kid. Maybe. Well if you didn't, now you can. And you can eat it in the park on a swing on your way back.
This little place is welllll worth the wait for a table. Vietnamese high end cuisine.
109 locals recommend
Gingergrass Silverlake
2396 Glendale BlvdThis little place is welllll worth the wait for a table. Vietnamese high end cuisine.
Authentic German snausages. I recommend the sampler plate. Sauerkraut, pickles, Leiderhosen... I hear there's a beer garden upstairs. How can you go wrong? By not looking when you're crossing the street to visit the popular Cha Cha Lounge. I'm telling you this because it's the only thing that'll get in your way of having an awesome night and the beautiful lakeside walk back here. :)
149 locals recommend
The Red Lion Tavern
2366 Glendale BlvdAuthentic German snausages. I recommend the sampler plate. Sauerkraut, pickles, Leiderhosen... I hear there's a beer garden upstairs. How can you go wrong? By not looking when you're crossing the street to visit the popular Cha Cha Lounge. I'm telling you this because it's the only thing that'll get in your way of having an awesome night and the beautiful lakeside walk back here. :)
Astro Family Restaurant
2300 Fletcher Dr24\7.
L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake BlvdAlways packed.
Alimento
1710 Silver Lake BlvdItalian. Famous Beverly Hills chef.
Botanica Restaurant and Market
1620 Silver Lake BlvdFresh
This glamorous night shot of 7-11 taken from across the street doesn't really depict the glory of the lifeblood* of the Silver Lake Res neighborhood. Whether we want to admit it or not.
Say hi to Harry if he's working. Chat him up. He knows where all the winning lottery tickets are buried.
*Grab some milk for cereal in the morning. Or for that PopTart on the shelf in the kitchen that's calllllling your name. ;)
18 locals recommend
7-Eleven
1647 Silver Lake BlvdThis glamorous night shot of 7-11 taken from across the street doesn't really depict the glory of the lifeblood* of the Silver Lake Res neighborhood. Whether we want to admit it or not.
Say hi to Harry if he's working. Chat him up. He knows where all the winning lottery tickets are buried.
*Grab some milk for cereal in the morning. Or for that PopTart on the shelf in the kitchen that's calllllling your name. ;)
Parks & Nature
The most popular dogpark in the city. Your dog will always have other dogs to play with and dog lovers love talking to other dog lovers. The dp is a great way to meet people. And dogs. : )
15 locals recommend
Silverlake Dog Park
1893-1899 Silver Lake BlvdThe most popular dogpark in the city. Your dog will always have other dogs to play with and dog lovers love talking to other dog lovers. The dp is a great way to meet people. And dogs. : )
Mount Baldy
Silver Lake Reservoir
Large grassy area on the lakeside. No dogs (WHAT?! WHY!?!!) allowed. Great for an enclosed natural space to do Yoga and contemplate a world without dogs. Just across from the beautiful architecture of the Noitre houses.
70 locals recommend
Silver Lake Meadow
2300 Silver Lake BlvdLarge grassy area on the lakeside. No dogs (WHAT?! WHY!?!!) allowed. Great for an enclosed natural space to do Yoga and contemplate a world without dogs. Just across from the beautiful architecture of the Noitre houses.
The USA's largest national park located in a city. You know it. You've heard about it. It's got the Planetarium, the Observatory, the amazing views of LA. Go there.
898 locals recommend
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveThe USA's largest national park located in a city. You know it. You've heard about it. It's got the Planetarium, the Observatory, the amazing views of LA. Go there.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveThis is the first 365 in the country, and it's gotten really good.
254 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market 365
2520 Glendale BlvdThis is the first 365 in the country, and it's gotten really good.
Don't get your fruits and veggies anywhere else. The Deli counter also rules. Meat counter is fresh. Bakery has those 4\$1 fresh baked sandwich rolls. It makes the long lines worth it. Pro Tip: Don't go on Wednesday.
48 locals recommend
Super King Market 02
2716 N San Fernando RdDon't get your fruits and veggies anywhere else. The Deli counter also rules. Meat counter is fresh. Bakery has those 4\$1 fresh baked sandwich rolls. It makes the long lines worth it. Pro Tip: Don't go on Wednesday.
Pet food stores are everywhere. This one watches out for what gets called "pet food" and doesn't sell it if it sucks.
Pet Express
2590 Glendale BlvdPet food stores are everywhere. This one watches out for what gets called "pet food" and doesn't sell it if it sucks.
24 hour. Clean, safe, jammed with stuff. Pharmacy always open. Decent sale prices on what you need. Good food selection if everything else is closed! Not overly bright and loud, not grubby. Night manager is very cool. Kodak picture machines work. Laid back employees. It's nice. No clue why there’s a pic of someone’s behind here. Ignore it. This is a nice CVS.
238 locals recommend
CVS
4414 York Blvd24 hour. Clean, safe, jammed with stuff. Pharmacy always open. Decent sale prices on what you need. Good food selection if everything else is closed! Not overly bright and loud, not grubby. Night manager is very cool. Kodak picture machines work. Laid back employees. It's nice. No clue why there’s a pic of someone’s behind here. Ignore it. This is a nice CVS.
Taking half a day to crawl through the best used record shoppe in the world is nothing but Essential.
12 locals recommend
Rockaway Records
2395 Glendale BlvdTaking half a day to crawl through the best used record shoppe in the world is nothing but Essential.
Clean Coin Launderland
This one.
You Are Here. There's literally a MILLION things to do. It doesn't stop. Pace yourself. Plan carefully and proceed casually. It's all good. As long as you don't end up in the Valley. Boundaries, people! Ok HAVE FUN!!!
234 locals recommend
Los Angeles
You Are Here. There's literally a MILLION things to do. It doesn't stop. Pace yourself. Plan carefully and proceed casually. It's all good. As long as you don't end up in the Valley. Boundaries, people! Ok HAVE FUN!!!
Metropolitan Animal Specialty Hospital
6565 Santa Monica Blvd24/7 911 ER for pets, about 10 min. from home.
Entertainment & Activities
An LA classic. Great sound, spacious aisles and seats, latest movies. One big killer beautiful vintage theatre.
418 locals recommend
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset DrAn LA classic. Great sound, spacious aisles and seats, latest movies. One big killer beautiful vintage theatre.
Fancy pants name for a straight up 24\7 coin game arcade. No ticket games for the kiddies. This is real time hard core fun for those who grew up with arcades. Parking lot around the side. Sign your car in at the change booth. All the games work. HAVE FUN.
6 locals recommend
Family Amusement Corporation
876 N Vermont AveFancy pants name for a straight up 24\7 coin game arcade. No ticket games for the kiddies. This is real time hard core fun for those who grew up with arcades. Parking lot around the side. Sign your car in at the change booth. All the games work. HAVE FUN.
CINERAMADOME IN THE MIDDLE OF HOLLYWOOD. It's the movie theatre with the MEGA screen. Don't see (Disney's) Fantasia here from the third row. omg they told me not to and i did it anyway and they were right and to this day i'm still scared of Magician Mickey.
Sit in the middle, 3\4 of the way toward the back like the adult that you are. ENJOY the movies that ARE better WAYYYY BIGGER!
773 locals recommend
Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdCINERAMADOME IN THE MIDDLE OF HOLLYWOOD. It's the movie theatre with the MEGA screen. Don't see (Disney's) Fantasia here from the third row. omg they told me not to and i did it anyway and they were right and to this day i'm still scared of Magician Mickey.
Sit in the middle, 3\4 of the way toward the back like the adult that you are. ENJOY the movies that ARE better WAYYYY BIGGER!
STAPLES Center
1111 South Figueroa StreetAAA
Sightseeing
Jane's Addiction fans? Check out the storefronts on Madison just south of Santa Monica blvd. This row of Artist and Musician studios in the late 80's- 90's had some pretty famous residents creating Classics, 24\7 in this east Hollywood ghettatway. Nothing's shocking.
North Madison Avenue
North Madison AvenueJane's Addiction fans? Check out the storefronts on Madison just south of Santa Monica blvd. This row of Artist and Musician studios in the late 80's- 90's had some pretty famous residents creating Classics, 24\7 in this east Hollywood ghettatway. Nothing's shocking.
Who DOESN'T want to go to the coolest music school ever? Go visit and ask for a tour because you might enroll. I did. And a year later, I graduated with Honors.
18 locals recommend
Musicians Institute
6752 Hollywood BlvdWho DOESN'T want to go to the coolest music school ever? Go visit and ask for a tour because you might enroll. I did. And a year later, I graduated with Honors.
Listen weary traveller, go here. At night, by car. You'll see why.
47 locals recommend
Mulholland Scenic Overlook
8591 Mulholland DrListen weary traveller, go here. At night, by car. You'll see why.
Well yeah, of course. Don't be embarrassed, it's awesome. Have a slice of Greco's pizza. Buy 25 t-shirts for $3. Park in the lot at Hollywood and Highland. And for Marilyn's sake, go put your hands in the cement prints of the World's brightest movie stars at the Chinese (whatever they call it now. you know the place) theater.
Please, find your favorite star and TAKE THE PICTURE. The one with your face next to the star. Yes, on the ground (don't actually touch it - ew!) Take that picture and make it your Facebook profile photo. It is worthy.
1913 locals recommend
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdWell yeah, of course. Don't be embarrassed, it's awesome. Have a slice of Greco's pizza. Buy 25 t-shirts for $3. Park in the lot at Hollywood and Highland. And for Marilyn's sake, go put your hands in the cement prints of the World's brightest movie stars at the Chinese (whatever they call it now. you know the place) theater.
Please, find your favorite star and TAKE THE PICTURE. The one with your face next to the star. Yes, on the ground (don't actually touch it - ew!) Take that picture and make it your Facebook profile photo. It is worthy.
Shopping
Echo Park Time Travel Mart
1714 Sunset BlvdHeath and Sanity
The AT Center 1773 Griffith Park Blvd, Silver Lake 90026
Friends of Bill W.'s and other groups collect here all through the day and night. Excellent clubhouse open to LGBTQ and ALL who want to explore, celebrate or commiserate 12 or more steps. ;)
(323) 663-8882
AA Meetings Los Angeles Alcoholics Anonymous
4311 Wilshire BoulevardThe AT Center 1773 Griffith Park Blvd, Silver Lake 90026
Friends of Bill W.'s and other groups collect here all through the day and night. Excellent clubhouse open to LGBTQ and ALL who want to explore, celebrate or commiserate 12 or more steps. ;)
(323) 663-8882