Shannen’s NELA Guidebook

Shannen
Shannen’s NELA Guidebook

Bars and Restaurants

Fantastic little wine bar serving natural wine and a small food menu. They have a few outdoor tables and a great patio. 3 min drive, 15 min walk.
8 locals recommend
Holcomb
5535 York Blvd
8 locals recommend
Fantastic little wine bar serving natural wine and a small food menu. They have a few outdoor tables and a great patio. 3 min drive, 15 min walk.
My go to coffee shop in Highland Park. There are a lot of great ones but this one has a great vibe and consistently great coffee.
21 locals recommend
Kumquat Coffee Co.
4936 York Blvd
21 locals recommend
My go to coffee shop in Highland Park. There are a lot of great ones but this one has a great vibe and consistently great coffee.
Delicious grass fed smash cheeseburgers and curly fries. What else could you want? They typically deliver via Caviar as well if you're feeling like staying in.
6 locals recommend
Goldburger (for a limited time only)
5623 York Boulevard
6 locals recommend
Delicious grass fed smash cheeseburgers and curly fries. What else could you want? They typically deliver via Caviar as well if you're feeling like staying in.
The acorn squash pizza. It sounds terrible but it wins everyone over. Acorn Squash, Mozz, Cacio Di Roma Cheese, HONEY, Crushed Red Pepper. Huge outdoor patio and also delivers via Caviar (usually without a delivery fee).
82 locals recommend
Triple Beam Pizza
5918 N Figueroa St
82 locals recommend
The acorn squash pizza. It sounds terrible but it wins everyone over. Acorn Squash, Mozz, Cacio Di Roma Cheese, HONEY, Crushed Red Pepper. Huge outdoor patio and also delivers via Caviar (usually without a delivery fee).
LA's well known and loved Tex Mex. Tons of great tacos, guac, queso, margaritas. Also delivers via Caviar app.
188 locals recommend
HomeState
4624 Hollywood Blvd
188 locals recommend
LA's well known and loved Tex Mex. Tons of great tacos, guac, queso, margaritas. Also delivers via Caviar app.
At noon, they release their sandwiches and if you are not a vegetarion the salami/arugula/butter on a chewy baguette is to die for. Also, any of their pastries and baked goods are delicious.
171 locals recommend
Proof Bakery
3156 Glendale Blvd
171 locals recommend
At noon, they release their sandwiches and if you are not a vegetarion the salami/arugula/butter on a chewy baguette is to die for. Also, any of their pastries and baked goods are delicious.
Do you want a treat? Cookies, brownies, slices of cake, best pretzel roll ever. Go here and enjoy. Also good breakfast and lunch offerings.
34 locals recommend
Little Flower
1424 W Colorado Blvd
34 locals recommend
Do you want a treat? Cookies, brownies, slices of cake, best pretzel roll ever. Go here and enjoy. Also good breakfast and lunch offerings.
Great little bar on Figueroa that often has live jazz, great drinks, oysters.
51 locals recommend
ETA
5630 N Figueroa St
51 locals recommend
Great little bar on Figueroa that often has live jazz, great drinks, oysters.
Great little craftsman house turned restaurant. Reliable delicious food for a nicer restaurant close to Highland Park.
102 locals recommend
Little Beast Restaurant
1496 Colorado Blvd
102 locals recommend
Great little craftsman house turned restaurant. Reliable delicious food for a nicer restaurant close to Highland Park.
My personal favorite smash burger place in NELA, just a bit further than Goldburger (which is also great).
15 locals recommend
Burgers Never Say Die
2388 Glendale Blvd
15 locals recommend
My personal favorite smash burger place in NELA, just a bit further than Goldburger (which is also great).
Yummy place for breakfast or lunch within walking distance of the apartment. Lots of gluten free/vegan options. Great grain free chocolate chip cookie.
88 locals recommend
Amara Kitchen
519 N Avenue 64
88 locals recommend
Yummy place for breakfast or lunch within walking distance of the apartment. Lots of gluten free/vegan options. Great grain free chocolate chip cookie.
Beautiful boutique grocery on Figueroa. Good natural wine selections.
38 locals recommend
Cookbook Market - Highland Park
5611 N Figueroa St
38 locals recommend
Beautiful boutique grocery on Figueroa. Good natural wine selections.
Great little boutique store full of snacks, candy, wine/beer. Great place to pick up little munchies for throughout the stay if not needing food for meals.
Sip Snack
5003 York Blvd
Great little boutique store full of snacks, candy, wine/beer. Great place to pick up little munchies for throughout the stay if not needing food for meals.
Great casual bar for a beer and pinball/arcade.
13 locals recommend
Walt’s Bar
4680 Eagle Rock Blvd
13 locals recommend
Great casual bar for a beer and pinball/arcade.
Local long time favorite neighborhood bar. Great craft beer selection.
148 locals recommend
The Hermosillo
5125 York Blvd
148 locals recommend
Local long time favorite neighborhood bar. Great craft beer selection.
Very fun "fancy" bowling. Great local spot. Make reservations if on a weekend evening.
253 locals recommend
Highland Park Bowl
5621 N Figueroa St
253 locals recommend
Very fun "fancy" bowling. Great local spot. Make reservations if on a weekend evening.
Very fun little bar with some classic European drinks and delicious Italian small bites.
Capri Club
Very fun little bar with some classic European drinks and delicious Italian small bites.

Sightseeing

Beautiful gardens in La Canada Flintridge about 15 minutes away. Great place to relax and take a stroll. Their holiday events are really fun (Carved near Halloween and Enchanted during Christmas time).
238 locals recommend
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Dr
238 locals recommend
Beautiful gardens in La Canada Flintridge about 15 minutes away. Great place to relax and take a stroll. Their holiday events are really fun (Carved near Halloween and Enchanted during Christmas time).
A great hike about 30 minutes away to a waterfall. If the lower parking lot is open you need a Forest Adventure pass to park there. It's only $5 and can be bought at many places nearby: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/r5/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=STELPRDB5181410&width=full If you park up at the top along the highway in the upper lots you don't have to pay but it's an additional 3/4 mile down a steep hill.
10 locals recommend
Switzer Falls Trail
701 Angeles Crest Hwy
10 locals recommend
A great hike about 30 minutes away to a waterfall. If the lower parking lot is open you need a Forest Adventure pass to park there. It's only $5 and can be bought at many places nearby: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/r5/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=STELPRDB5181410&width=full If you park up at the top along the highway in the upper lots you don't have to pay but it's an additional 3/4 mile down a steep hill.
Great place to go hiking! My favorite easy place to park is on Commonwealth, put Commonwealth and Dundee in your GPS.
898 locals recommend
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
898 locals recommend
Great place to go hiking! My favorite easy place to park is on Commonwealth, put Commonwealth and Dundee in your GPS.
Great little 2.2 mile loop walk with nice views of Silverlake.
396 locals recommend
Silver Lake Reservoir
396 locals recommend
Great little 2.2 mile loop walk with nice views of Silverlake.
Grab some food, bring a blanket and have a picnic here. It's a great spot on a nice LA day.
70 locals recommend
Silver Lake Meadow
2300 Silver Lake Blvd
70 locals recommend
Grab some food, bring a blanket and have a picnic here. It's a great spot on a nice LA day.
Great 3 mile walk that surrounds the stadium and the golf course behind it. Park in any of the lots and follow the people getting their steps in.
575 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl Dr
575 locals recommend
Great 3 mile walk that surrounds the stadium and the golf course behind it. Park in any of the lots and follow the people getting their steps in.
Fun and huge flea market every 2nd Sunday of the month.
99 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Flea Market
1001 Rose Bowl Dr
99 locals recommend
Fun and huge flea market every 2nd Sunday of the month.
Tour a gorgeous house built by Richard Neutra, right next to the Silverlake Reservoir.
29 locals recommend
Neutra VDL Studio and Residences
2300 Silver Lake Blvd
29 locals recommend
Tour a gorgeous house built by Richard Neutra, right next to the Silverlake Reservoir.