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Beautiful French place right down the street. Take a nice walk down to Sunset Junction and enjoy this magical spot for dinner and feel like you stepped into Paris, or have a drink at the uber hip bar off the front. Great for people watching or meeting.
432 locals recommend
Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset BlvdBeautiful French place right down the street. Take a nice walk down to Sunset Junction and enjoy this magical spot for dinner and feel like you stepped into Paris, or have a drink at the uber hip bar off the front. Great for people watching or meeting.
The famous first Intellegencia Coffee and Tea. A must see while you are staying right up the street. Delicious coffee, tea, pastries, and a total silverlake scene.
510 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdThe famous first Intellegencia Coffee and Tea. A must see while you are staying right up the street. Delicious coffee, tea, pastries, and a total silverlake scene.
This is a delicious vegan restaurant. Walk on down to check it out. Even if you have never enjoyed vegan food, this place is sure to impress.
93 locals recommend
Flore Vegan
2943 Sunset BlvdThis is a delicious vegan restaurant. Walk on down to check it out. Even if you have never enjoyed vegan food, this place is sure to impress.
Pine and Crane
1521 Griffith Park BlvdTaiwanese-Chinese restaurant. It is OH Soooooo good!
What the Fish
2804 Hyperion AveWe love this casual sushi spot for quick delivery.
Tacos Delta
3806 Sunset BlvdLocal taco spot right down the street.
Brand new from NYC. This coffee shop is at the end of the street. Pick up a morning cup of joe and delicious pastries.
26 locals recommend
La Colombe
3900 Sunset BlvdBrand new from NYC. This coffee shop is at the end of the street. Pick up a morning cup of joe and delicious pastries.
The multi-hyphenate Botanica concept by food journalists Heather Sperling and Emily Fiffer has quickly become an essential addition to the neighborhood, with locals buying into the restaurant and marketplace’s healthy-living lifestyle that comes with a generous helping of sunny vibes.
69 locals recommend
Botanica Restaurant and Market
1620 Silver Lake BlvdThe multi-hyphenate Botanica concept by food journalists Heather Sperling and Emily Fiffer has quickly become an essential addition to the neighborhood, with locals buying into the restaurant and marketplace’s healthy-living lifestyle that comes with a generous helping of sunny vibes.
There’s a new modern Korean focus to the menu at Wolfdown, the far Silver Lake hideaway spot nestled into the hillside off Rowena Avenue. The menu swings from silken tofu to soy-cured scallops, with everything from braised beef cheeks to more classic crispy pork belly ddukbokki available as mains.
13 locals recommend
Wolfdown
2764 Rowena AvenueThere’s a new modern Korean focus to the menu at Wolfdown, the far Silver Lake hideaway spot nestled into the hillside off Rowena Avenue. The menu swings from silken tofu to soy-cured scallops, with everything from braised beef cheeks to more classic crispy pork belly ddukbokki available as mains.
What is perhaps one of the best neighborhood restaurants in LA, Alimento offers inviting Northern Italian fare that is great for sharing. It doesn’t hurt that Zach Pollack’s insanely delicious tortellini in brodo and chicken Milanese sandwich can be washed down with $9 grüner veltliner all night long.
111 locals recommend
Alimento
1710 Silver Lake BlvdWhat is perhaps one of the best neighborhood restaurants in LA, Alimento offers inviting Northern Italian fare that is great for sharing. It doesn’t hurt that Zach Pollack’s insanely delicious tortellini in brodo and chicken Milanese sandwich can be washed down with $9 grüner veltliner all night long.
Burmese food has a special place in Silver Lake now, thanks to Daw Yee Myanmar Corner, a strip mall hit right next to Same Same off Sunset Boulevard. With a menu of favorites you won’t find anywhere else within a miles-wide radius, this place is something special: a modern offering for a cuisine and culture with a long, rich history.
9 locals recommend
Daw Yee Myanmar Corner
2837 Sunset BlvdBurmese food has a special place in Silver Lake now, thanks to Daw Yee Myanmar Corner, a strip mall hit right next to Same Same off Sunset Boulevard. With a menu of favorites you won’t find anywhere else within a miles-wide radius, this place is something special: a modern offering for a cuisine and culture with a long, rich history.
Every Silver Laker has strong opinions on Millie’s, the enduringly popular breakfast option that’s been on Sunset Boulevard since before the Great Depression. This is a pancakes, bacon, and coffee sort of place — no frills, just good food.
144 locals recommend
Millie's Cafe
3524 Sunset BlvdEvery Silver Laker has strong opinions on Millie’s, the enduringly popular breakfast option that’s been on Sunset Boulevard since before the Great Depression. This is a pancakes, bacon, and coffee sort of place — no frills, just good food.
Kris Yenbamroong’s follow up to his hugely successful flagship restaurant in West Hollywood, Night + Market Song feels right at home in Silver Lake, what with its neon colors and cheerful pink exterior. Here you’re dining on blazing hot Thai street fare that is best consumed with a few frosty Singhas.
238 locals recommend
Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset BlvdKris Yenbamroong’s follow up to his hugely successful flagship restaurant in West Hollywood, Night + Market Song feels right at home in Silver Lake, what with its neon colors and cheerful pink exterior. Here you’re dining on blazing hot Thai street fare that is best consumed with a few frosty Singhas.
George Abou-Daoud’s casual modern Middle Eastern restaurant doesn’t get the love it deserves. The place has found a strong local clientele base and works a sunny summer patio like few others can in the neighborhood, all while turning out mezze plates, Istanbul-style lamb sandwiches, and plenty of beer and wine.
47 locals recommend
Bowery Bungalow
4156 Santa Monica BlvdGeorge Abou-Daoud’s casual modern Middle Eastern restaurant doesn’t get the love it deserves. The place has found a strong local clientele base and works a sunny summer patio like few others can in the neighborhood, all while turning out mezze plates, Istanbul-style lamb sandwiches, and plenty of beer and wine.
El Cochinito is one of Silver Lake’s true success stories, having been in operation at their strip mall location since 1988. The restaurant has slowly been modernizing to fit the times, and even won a coveted national award for its Cubano sandwich, but mostly it’s still about family and lots of delicious porky flavor at this longstanding hit.
16 locals recommend
El Cochinito
3508 Sunset BlvdEl Cochinito is one of Silver Lake’s true success stories, having been in operation at their strip mall location since 1988. The restaurant has slowly been modernizing to fit the times, and even won a coveted national award for its Cubano sandwich, but mostly it’s still about family and lots of delicious porky flavor at this longstanding hit.
This neighborhood market—hosted Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings at Sunset Triangle Plaza—is the place to see and be seen while you peruse produce. The shoppers here have style, as evidenced by the many (rather pricey) vintage clothing racks and jewelry stands dominating a corner of the market. There are also used books and records for sale, fresh flowers, a lot of crystals, dried sage and other hip hippie wares. Of course, there’s a ton of good food, too.
187 locals recommend
Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset BlvdThis neighborhood market—hosted Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings at Sunset Triangle Plaza—is the place to see and be seen while you peruse produce. The shoppers here have style, as evidenced by the many (rather pricey) vintage clothing racks and jewelry stands dominating a corner of the market. There are also used books and records for sale, fresh flowers, a lot of crystals, dried sage and other hip hippie wares. Of course, there’s a ton of good food, too.
What the Fish
2804 Hyperion AveSalt & Straw
delicious fancy ice cream shop
Kombu Sushi
Quick and easy, good sushi. Not your high end sushi, but delicious and great service.
El Condor
3701 Sunset BlvdMexican for the whole family.
Burgers Never Say Die
2388 Glendale Blvdone of the best burger spots to try!
The Win~Dow Silver Lake
Incredible burger spot. Must try and its a very short walk from the house.
Rápido
amazing wine selection and delicious treats and snacks. perfect stop for a picnic.
Pizzana
World famous pizza opened up 2023. You must try to get a reservation to try this!
Omakase by Osen
Omakase sushi now in Silverlake.
Kreation Juicery & Avoholic Bar - Silverlake
amazing juice spot. healthy yummy delivered
Ramen Tatsunoya
ramen!
Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset BlvdMy favorite ramen in the city.
Alfred Coffee Silverlake
3337 1/2 Sunset Blvd
Lark Cake Shop
3337 Sunset BlvdNeed a cake or cupcakes to celebrate, or just for fun, come here.
All Day Baby
3200 Sunset BlvdSpoon & Pork
3131 Sunset BlvdFrankielucy Bakeshop
3116 1/2 Sunset BlvdMIXT
Shake Shack Silverlake
sweetgreen
great place to grab a healthy, quick meal.
Tartine Silver Lake
3921 Sunset BlvdAbsolutely delicious food and they have the most amazing rotisserie delivery. Healthy, tasty, amazingly thoughtful food.
45 locals recommend
Kismet
4648 Hollywood BlvdAbsolutely delicious food and they have the most amazing rotisserie delivery. Healthy, tasty, amazingly thoughtful food.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is an adult only restaurant with great food, and also a fantastic bar. Walk on down for a cocktail and check out the town.
224 locals recommend
The Black Cat
3909 Sunset BlvdThis is an adult only restaurant with great food, and also a fantastic bar. Walk on down for a cocktail and check out the town.
This is an amazing wine and liquor store that has wine tasting most nights of the week. Be sure to stop here to stock up on delicious and unique wines.
Every customer here gets the same treatment from an enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff who excel at helping you find the perfect wine. You’ll always discover something new; the selection—smartly chosen and constantly changing—is mostly small-production domestic and French with a smattering of natural European wines. Swing by on Mondays and Thursdays for in-store tastings.
138 locals recommend
Silverlake Wine
2395 Glendale BlvdThis is an amazing wine and liquor store that has wine tasting most nights of the week. Be sure to stop here to stock up on delicious and unique wines.
Every customer here gets the same treatment from an enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff who excel at helping you find the perfect wine. You’ll always discover something new; the selection—smartly chosen and constantly changing—is mostly small-production domestic and French with a smattering of natural European wines. Swing by on Mondays and Thursdays for in-store tastings.
This is an ultra hip silverlake bar that changes into dancing later on in the evening. It can get packed! But its pretty cool to check out for a drink.
43 locals recommend
The Friend
2611 Hyperion AvenueThis is an ultra hip silverlake bar that changes into dancing later on in the evening. It can get packed! But its pretty cool to check out for a drink.
This is the very hip new club/bar in Silverlake. If you want to go out locally this is the place to go. I suggest going early to avoid not getting in.
89 locals recommend
TENANTS OF THE TREES
2810 Hyperion AveThis is the very hip new club/bar in Silverlake. If you want to go out locally this is the place to go. I suggest going early to avoid not getting in.
This sprawling dive, formerly known as Spaceland, remains the area’s leading shrine to all things indie. The sound isn’t great and parking is a combat sport, but the venue hosts great lineups as well as an upstairs lounge with a less-crowded bar and a photo booth (that actually works, on good nights!). The Monday night program, which features free monthly residencies for buzzy local bands on their way up, is always worth a look.
127 locals recommend
The Satellite
This sprawling dive, formerly known as Spaceland, remains the area’s leading shrine to all things indie. The sound isn’t great and parking is a combat sport, but the venue hosts great lineups as well as an upstairs lounge with a less-crowded bar and a photo booth (that actually works, on good nights!). The Monday night program, which features free monthly residencies for buzzy local bands on their way up, is always worth a look.
D.W. Griffith built El Cid in 1905 and, 10 years later, screened his controversial hit film Birth of a Nation here. Made over into a recreation of a 16th-century Spanish tavern in 1961, El Cid today features flamenco dance dinner theater on Saturdays, with other shows throughout the week.
65 locals recommend
El Cid
4212 Sunset BlvdD.W. Griffith built El Cid in 1905 and, 10 years later, screened his controversial hit film Birth of a Nation here. Made over into a recreation of a 16th-century Spanish tavern in 1961, El Cid today features flamenco dance dinner theater on Saturdays, with other shows throughout the week.
Drive past Tiki-Ti and you will almost always see a line out the door. Its popularity is a factor, but so is its size: Tiki-Ti is tiny. Once you’ve settled in, you may run across a mechanical bull trotting down the bar; the unofficial mascot often makes an appearance as the night wears on, walking past patron’s drinks as they cheer him on. There’s plenty of fantastic rum to be had here, including Ray’s Mistake, a must-have L.A. cocktail made with passionfruit and dark Coruba rum. Sure, Tiki-Ti’s cash-only policy can be a pain, but regulars will always return for the strong drinks topped with maraschino cherries. Newcomers stop by to experience a Los Angeles institution—and wind up becoming r
123 locals recommend
Tiki Ti
4427 Sunset BlvdDrive past Tiki-Ti and you will almost always see a line out the door. Its popularity is a factor, but so is its size: Tiki-Ti is tiny. Once you’ve settled in, you may run across a mechanical bull trotting down the bar; the unofficial mascot often makes an appearance as the night wears on, walking past patron’s drinks as they cheer him on. There’s plenty of fantastic rum to be had here, including Ray’s Mistake, a must-have L.A. cocktail made with passionfruit and dark Coruba rum. Sure, Tiki-Ti’s cash-only policy can be a pain, but regulars will always return for the strong drinks topped with maraschino cherries. Newcomers stop by to experience a Los Angeles institution—and wind up becoming r
The whiskey selection at this neighborhood mainstay is impressive: 100+ whiskeys and 60+ small-batch bourbons are on display behind a horseshoe-shaped bar. The only other view is brick walls through paned glass windows, while dim lights under sconces round out the room to give the bar a dramatic glow. At $12 a pop, cocktails here don’t run dive-bar cheap, but the happy hour (Mon-Sat 5-8pm; Sun 2-8pm) is one of the best in town, with a curated list of cocktails (Moscow mules, Manhattans, the oft-elusive dark and stormy) only $5 each. Hello, day drinking.
206 locals recommend
Thirsty Crow
2939 Sunset BlvdThe whiskey selection at this neighborhood mainstay is impressive: 100+ whiskeys and 60+ small-batch bourbons are on display behind a horseshoe-shaped bar. The only other view is brick walls through paned glass windows, while dim lights under sconces round out the room to give the bar a dramatic glow. At $12 a pop, cocktails here don’t run dive-bar cheap, but the happy hour (Mon-Sat 5-8pm; Sun 2-8pm) is one of the best in town, with a curated list of cocktails (Moscow mules, Manhattans, the oft-elusive dark and stormy) only $5 each. Hello, day drinking.
It’s all about the back patio at this Silver Lake institution, a fixture since 1959. Current owner Aidas Mattis and his family still maintain the Bavarian connection with a beer stein-shaped sign out front; imagery of the Berlin bear; a mural of old-school, beer-toasting Germans, and wall-mounted promotional tins from classic German breweries like Warsteiner and Bitburger. Schnitzel and sausage are series regulars at Red Lion, as are German pilsners, hefeweizens and lagers. Also regulars? Large groups of friends who come to down pitchers (and boots) of the good stuff for hours on end.
149 locals recommend
The Red Lion Tavern
2366 Glendale BlvdIt’s all about the back patio at this Silver Lake institution, a fixture since 1959. Current owner Aidas Mattis and his family still maintain the Bavarian connection with a beer stein-shaped sign out front; imagery of the Berlin bear; a mural of old-school, beer-toasting Germans, and wall-mounted promotional tins from classic German breweries like Warsteiner and Bitburger. Schnitzel and sausage are series regulars at Red Lion, as are German pilsners, hefeweizens and lagers. Also regulars? Large groups of friends who come to down pitchers (and boots) of the good stuff for hours on end.
Look, we know the big draw here is the fantastic Filipino food from Charles Olalia, but the cocktails are just as fun and colorful. Throw in a setting that feels like the tropics, complete with hanging plants and thatched walls, and you’ve got a recipe for transportive drinking. We always find ourselves coming back to the Manila by Night, made with Plantation pineapple rum, lemon, house-made coconut-banana shrub, orgeat and Xocolatl bitters, but it’s hard to go wrong with anything on the menu. Old World wines with local and Southeast Asian beers only add to the eclectic, something-for-everyone drink list.
9 locals recommend
Ma'am Sir
4330 Sunset BlvdLook, we know the big draw here is the fantastic Filipino food from Charles Olalia, but the cocktails are just as fun and colorful. Throw in a setting that feels like the tropics, complete with hanging plants and thatched walls, and you’ve got a recipe for transportive drinking. We always find ourselves coming back to the Manila by Night, made with Plantation pineapple rum, lemon, house-made coconut-banana shrub, orgeat and Xocolatl bitters, but it’s hard to go wrong with anything on the menu. Old World wines with local and Southeast Asian beers only add to the eclectic, something-for-everyone drink list.
The self-described “Community Pub” may seem like a typical neighborhood gastropub—unfussy cocktails and a selection of beers on tap alongside burgers and the like—but tucked away in Hyperion Public’s elevated backroom, a "hidden pub" provides the backdrop for weekly game and movie nights. Locals gather for happy hour (4-7pm daily) featuring $5 well cocktails, beer and wine, and get their Sunday brunch on with a breakfast egg sandwich and bottomless mimosas.
114 locals recommend
Hyperion Public
2538 Hyperion AveThe self-described “Community Pub” may seem like a typical neighborhood gastropub—unfussy cocktails and a selection of beers on tap alongside burgers and the like—but tucked away in Hyperion Public’s elevated backroom, a "hidden pub" provides the backdrop for weekly game and movie nights. Locals gather for happy hour (4-7pm daily) featuring $5 well cocktails, beer and wine, and get their Sunday brunch on with a breakfast egg sandwich and bottomless mimosas.
A fire station turned Silver Lake standby, Edendale draws a crowd that fills the sunny patio of this gracious, Spanish-style building. Plenty of seating both inside and outside means that it fits almost every need: a date, a group birthday party, a catch-up session between friends. A rotating list of cocktails might include a black walnut Manhattan or a black-tea and rum concotion, and there’s a decent beer and wine list to round out your drink options.
101 locals recommend
Edendale Restaurant and Bar
2838 Rowena AveA fire station turned Silver Lake standby, Edendale draws a crowd that fills the sunny patio of this gracious, Spanish-style building. Plenty of seating both inside and outside means that it fits almost every need: a date, a group birthday party, a catch-up session between friends. A rotating list of cocktails might include a black walnut Manhattan or a black-tea and rum concotion, and there’s a decent beer and wine list to round out your drink options.
Akbar’s retro-style lounge has become Silver Lake’s ultimate gay hangout. The crowd is a mix of all ages, drawing from L.A.’s pockets of cool such as Echo Park and Downtown. Drinks are strong, dancing is abundant and most nights come with a theme—like Mario Diaz’s big dance party, Full Frontal Disco, where classic and soon-to-be classic dance hits commingle with boys in bowlers and wearing fishnets and stillettos in the center of the action. An adjoining room hosts comedy nights and performances; make sure to check Akbar’s Facebook page for a full lineup of events.
119 locals recommend
Akbar
4356 Sunset BlvdAkbar’s retro-style lounge has become Silver Lake’s ultimate gay hangout. The crowd is a mix of all ages, drawing from L.A.’s pockets of cool such as Echo Park and Downtown. Drinks are strong, dancing is abundant and most nights come with a theme—like Mario Diaz’s big dance party, Full Frontal Disco, where classic and soon-to-be classic dance hits commingle with boys in bowlers and wearing fishnets and stillettos in the center of the action. An adjoining room hosts comedy nights and performances; make sure to check Akbar’s Facebook page for a full lineup of events.
33 Taps Silver Lake
3725 Sunset Blvdthe name says it all. check out your sports here too!
Bar Moruno
Awesome drinks and atmosphere.
Soft Spirits
Los Globos
3040 Sunset BlvdAmazing club scene for dancing and wild nights
Lou Wine Shop natural + unusual wine Los Angeles
1911 Hillhurst AveIncredible wine shop. Must see!
The Black Cat
3909 Sunset BlvdShopping
Beautiful shopping center and easy to get to. They have a great theater and the outdoor park and fountain are really nice.
The Americana
4412 W 3rd StBeautiful shopping center and easy to get to. They have a great theater and the outdoor park and fountain are really nice.
This is a very beautiful boutique and they have a mens side too.
94 locals recommend
Mohawk General Store
4011 Sunset BlvdThis is a very beautiful boutique and they have a mens side too.
Sunset Junction, named for the intersection of Sunset and Santa Monica Boulevards, is home to Silver Lake’s walkable, trendy shopping district. The street is lined with some of the neighborhood’s best boutiques and is anchored by Intelligentsia, where you’re sure to spot beautiful people having very important discussions on its gorgeous tiled patio.
11 locals recommend
Sunset Junction
4000 Sunset BlvdSunset Junction, named for the intersection of Sunset and Santa Monica Boulevards, is home to Silver Lake’s walkable, trendy shopping district. The street is lined with some of the neighborhood’s best boutiques and is anchored by Intelligentsia, where you’re sure to spot beautiful people having very important discussions on its gorgeous tiled patio.
Parachute Home
3436 Sunset BlvdPainted Bird
4208 Santa Monica BlvdMollusk Surf Shop
3511 Sunset Blvd
Yolk
3910 Sunset BlvdMaison Kitsuné Los Angeles
high end clothing store. French.
A.P.C.
3517 Sunset BlvdHeyday Silver Lake
Clare V.
3339 Sunset BlvdSupergoodie
Dayglow
3206 Sunset BlvdCandid Home
Yolk
3910 Sunset BlvdHappy Socks
Warby Parker Silver Lake
World famous, high end, organic and local grocery store. They have delicious prepared foods at a cost. Totally worth a visit. Very LA scene.
Erewhon
World famous, high end, organic and local grocery store. They have delicious prepared foods at a cost. Totally worth a visit. Very LA scene.
Mohawk General Store
4011 Sunset BlvdMohawk Man
Essentials
A local favorite for affordable organic groceries. This is the place to go first for your groceries, if they don't have something in particular you can go across the street to Gelson's market. Trader Joe's sells affordable alcohol too
1699 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveA local favorite for affordable organic groceries. This is the place to go first for your groceries, if they don't have something in particular you can go across the street to Gelson's market. Trader Joe's sells affordable alcohol too
Pilates Plus Silverlake
2630 Hyperion Avepilates studio
Yas Fitness Center Silverlake
1932 Hyperion AvenueSpin classes and Yoga
This is a high end grocery store very close by. Expensive, but if there is something that is hard to find, this place will have it. They have a great deli too for salads and sandwiches, Poke bowls, and soups etc.
653 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveThis is a high end grocery store very close by. Expensive, but if there is something that is hard to find, this place will have it. They have a great deli too for salads and sandwiches, Poke bowls, and soups etc.
This is your basic chain grocery store. They do have a pretty good organic section.
340 locals recommend
Vons
4520 Sunset BlvdThis is your basic chain grocery store. They do have a pretty good organic section.
Groceries delivered in less than 30 minutes. Or you can walk to pick up something you may have missed at the larger grocery. This place should have any essentials you may need as well as a fresh deli.
163 locals recommend
Yummy.com
5520 San Vicente BlvdGroceries delivered in less than 30 minutes. Or you can walk to pick up something you may have missed at the larger grocery. This place should have any essentials you may need as well as a fresh deli.
Coastal Kids Silver Lake
Pediatric doctor
Big Mac's Liquor
3735 Sunset Blvdlocal liquor store for the basics.
Sightseeing
You can hike up to the Observatory taking any trail in Griffith Park up towards the white building. Or you can drive and park and get a great view of the Hollywood sign, and all of Los Angeles. Views to the beach!
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdYou can hike up to the Observatory taking any trail in Griffith Park up towards the white building. Or you can drive and park and get a great view of the Hollywood sign, and all of Los Angeles. Views to the beach!
This is fun for kids. There is a train they can ride and pony rides too. Also a train museum up the street, a carousel, and tons of hiking.
67 locals recommend
Griffith Park Pony Ride
4400 Crystal Springs DrThis is fun for kids. There is a train they can ride and pony rides too. Also a train museum up the street, a carousel, and tons of hiking.
Though architect Richard Neutra’s original live-work space burned down in the ’60s, his son oversaw the careful reconstruction of an updated version. Today, this glass-walled paragon of modern design overlooking the Silver Lake Reservoir is an active part of L.A.’s design community and home to occasional art installations. Each Saturday, students in Cal Poly Pomona’s architecture program lead half-hour tours.
29 locals recommend
Neutra VDL Studio and Residences
2300 Silver Lake BlvdThough architect Richard Neutra’s original live-work space burned down in the ’60s, his son oversaw the careful reconstruction of an updated version. Today, this glass-walled paragon of modern design overlooking the Silver Lake Reservoir is an active part of L.A.’s design community and home to occasional art installations. Each Saturday, students in Cal Poly Pomona’s architecture program lead half-hour tours.
Parks & Nature
I love this meadow for hanging on a blanket with the family, having a picnic and playing on the grass. its an open grass field next to the reservoir. There are also dog parks, a playground, and you can walk around the lake.
70 locals recommend
Silver Lake Meadow
2300 Silver Lake BlvdI love this meadow for hanging on a blanket with the family, having a picnic and playing on the grass. its an open grass field next to the reservoir. There are also dog parks, a playground, and you can walk around the lake.
This is a huge national park with miles and miles of hiking trails. I enjoy entering on Fern Dell Drive and starting at the bottom and exploring my way up to the top.
99 locals recommend
Griffith Park Boulevard
1519 Griffith Park BlvdThis is a huge national park with miles and miles of hiking trails. I enjoy entering on Fern Dell Drive and starting at the bottom and exploring my way up to the top.
Though you can’t get inside of this man-made, decomissioned reservoir, its public perimeter has two dog parks, a basketball court, playground and field for the kiddies, along with a 2.2-mile trail around its entirety. It’s also home to Silver Lake Meadow, a soft, grassy knoll overlooking the water where visitors can lounge and picnic (though no pups are allowed here).
396 locals recommend
Silver Lake Reservoir
Though you can’t get inside of this man-made, decomissioned reservoir, its public perimeter has two dog parks, a basketball court, playground and field for the kiddies, along with a 2.2-mile trail around its entirety. It’s also home to Silver Lake Meadow, a soft, grassy knoll overlooking the water where visitors can lounge and picnic (though no pups are allowed here).
Great park to bring the kids around the corner. They have a running track and usually an ice cream truck.
19 locals recommend
Bellevue Recreation Center
826 Lucile AveGreat park to bring the kids around the corner. They have a running track and usually an ice cream truck.
Arts & Culture
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdStunning museum and a must see
This is the sister gallery to the main Moca downtown.
695 locals recommend
The Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand AveThis is the sister gallery to the main Moca downtown.
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveAwesome modern museum
The Broad
221 S Grand AveThis curious exhibit is often touted as a shrine to the man who inspired the Indiana Jones films. While stepping through this kitschy museum isn’t quite as swashbuckling as that association implies, it is a fascinating trip through Biblical ephemera from 20th-century explorer A.F. Futterer’s search for the Ark of the Covenant. Two-hour tours are offered daily by appointment only.
Holyland Exhibition
2215 Lake View AveThis curious exhibit is often touted as a shrine to the man who inspired the Indiana Jones films. While stepping through this kitschy museum isn’t quite as swashbuckling as that association implies, it is a fascinating trip through Biblical ephemera from 20th-century explorer A.F. Futterer’s search for the Ark of the Covenant. Two-hour tours are offered daily by appointment only.