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Sightseeing
Lots of trails with plenty of great vistas along the way to the Griffith Observatory. Also, public tennis courts, public golf course and driving range, and the Greek Theater (concerts, etc.).
59 locals recommend
Griffith PARK TRAILS
2715 N Vermont Canyon RdLots of trails with plenty of great vistas along the way to the Griffith Observatory. Also, public tennis courts, public golf course and driving range, and the Greek Theater (concerts, etc.).
Echo Park Lake
paddle boats and picnicing
Silver Lake
Gorgeous Mediterranean views; lovely hills to stroll around
Franklin Hills
You are here.
Elysian Park
835 Academy Rdphoto opp on the swing at the peak
Food -- Fast Casual & Cafés
"backyard Californian": good quality and fresh food; baked goods, cafe, brunch, and nice dinners
24 locals recommend
All Time
2040 Hillhurst Ave"backyard Californian": good quality and fresh food; baked goods, cafe, brunch, and nice dinners
Sqirl
720 N Virgil Avea hipster favorite for breakfast + lunch; vegan- and GF-friendly
Sticky Rice Echo Park
1801 Sunset BlvdThai food
Amazingly hipster; good quality, fresh, many options for alternative diets
49 locals recommend
Honey Hi
1620 Sunset BlvdAmazingly hipster; good quality, fresh, many options for alternative diets
Good quality Mediterranean fast-casual food that the neighborhood is obsessed with.
E.g., best falafel in town. Also, lamb, fried chicken, good fries, toum, hummus, typical platters, sandwiches, etc.
91 locals recommend
Dune
3143 Glendale BlvdGood quality Mediterranean fast-casual food that the neighborhood is obsessed with.
E.g., best falafel in town. Also, lamb, fried chicken, good fries, toum, hummus, typical platters, sandwiches, etc.
The best bakery around; croissants, cakes, cookies, etc. Employee-owned :)
171 locals recommend
Proof Bakery
3156 Glendale BlvdThe best bakery around; croissants, cakes, cookies, etc. Employee-owned :)
Clark Street Echo Park
331 Glendale BlvdSolid bakery; big selection
Courage Bagels
777 N Virgil Avemy friend's favorite bagels
controversial but amazing grocery store with plenty of fast casual food as well; lots of solid options for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets. It is an experience!
215 locals recommend
Erewhon Market
7660 Beverly Blvdcontroversial but amazing grocery store with plenty of fast casual food as well; lots of solid options for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets. It is an experience!
Never been here, but the line is always super long (but moves fast), and people rave about it
37 locals recommend
Maru Coffee
1936 Hillhurst AveNever been here, but the line is always super long (but moves fast), and people rave about it
CAFE NIDO: Coffee & Books
Lovely and fascinating coffee/café for laptop work
Kids
There are also ponies along the way. And, various playgrounds in this vicinity. (Also see various Griffith playgrounds by the Griffith entrances on the far West side as well as south of Los Feliz Blvd).
The zoo is this direction as well.
81 locals recommend
Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round
4730 Crystal Springs DrThere are also ponies along the way. And, various playgrounds in this vicinity. (Also see various Griffith playgrounds by the Griffith entrances on the far West side as well as south of Los Feliz Blvd).
The zoo is this direction as well.
Fit
Vermont Canyon Tennis Courts
2715 N Vermont Canyon Rdbook online through LA Parks
Modo Yoga LA- East
1755 Glendale Blvdheated yoga; has tons of showers + a locker room
fake yoga; it's energy is a mix between a spin class and a beginner yoga class; has showers
Y7 Studio Silver Lake
4300 Sunset Blvdfake yoga; it's energy is a mix between a spin class and a beginner yoga class; has showers
night-life
TENANTS OF THE TREES
2810 Hyperion AveEpic bar experience; an oddity
Food -- dining
Top dining in Echo Park. Excellent and fresh pasta, tons of wine, pizza, famous focaccia, broccolini, proper Italian dishes, and general Italian-ness. Can be hard to get a reservation but also has wine bar attached next door.
6 locals recommend
Bacetti
1509 Echo Park AvenueTop dining in Echo Park. Excellent and fresh pasta, tons of wine, pizza, famous focaccia, broccolini, proper Italian dishes, and general Italian-ness. Can be hard to get a reservation but also has wine bar attached next door.