Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

This is my go-to brunch and dinner spot. The food is always great, the ambiance and scene is super cute, comfortable, and lively. And even though it's casual, the service is beyond!! Pro-Tip: Really great date night spot!!! White tablecloths on the tables for dinner, but don't feel the need to get too dressed up. And you MUST get the Rice Balls!!!
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Little Dom's
2128 Hillhurst Ave
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This is my go-to brunch and dinner spot. The food is always great, the ambiance and scene is super cute, comfortable, and lively. And even though it's casual, the service is beyond!! Pro-Tip: Really great date night spot!!! White tablecloths on the tables for dinner, but don't feel the need to get too dressed up. And you MUST get the Rice Balls!!!
Cafe Los Feliz is the perfect casual breakfast/lunch spot. Order at the counter and find a spot outside or on their lovely patio. They have one of THE best Breakfast Burritos I've ever had. A great place for an easy coffee-type beverage. Definitely walkable from the apartment.
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Cafe Los Feliz
2118 Hillhurst Ave
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Cafe Los Feliz is the perfect casual breakfast/lunch spot. Order at the counter and find a spot outside or on their lovely patio. They have one of THE best Breakfast Burritos I've ever had. A great place for an easy coffee-type beverage. Definitely walkable from the apartment.
DELICIOUS fast, casual burritos, tacos and bowls. Order at the window, and get it to-go or grab a seat in their small seating, but friendly and covered eating area.
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Mixto Comida Latina
2827 Hyperion Ave
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DELICIOUS fast, casual burritos, tacos and bowls. Order at the window, and get it to-go or grab a seat in their small seating, but friendly and covered eating area.
HIPSTER CENTRAL!!! This spot is the place to see and be seen in Silverlake. Not only will you enjoy a great cup of Intelligentisa Coffee, but you can easily walk around from here, grab a bite to eat, do some shopping, or sit back and enjoy some really great people watching.
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Sunset Junction Coffee Shop
3916 Sunset Blvd
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HIPSTER CENTRAL!!! This spot is the place to see and be seen in Silverlake. Not only will you enjoy a great cup of Intelligentisa Coffee, but you can easily walk around from here, grab a bite to eat, do some shopping, or sit back and enjoy some really great people watching.
Incredible Falafel!!! Must get the Mezze plate :) Fast, casual dining and totally worth it.
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Dune
3143 Glendale Blvd
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Incredible Falafel!!! Must get the Mezze plate :) Fast, casual dining and totally worth it.
A very large menu to match a very large restaurant. There's always something for everyone, including a full bar :) Indoor and outdoor seating. Hardly ever a wait, and they're open all day. It can get loud sometimes, but it adds to the lively atmosphere. Great for large groups and families.
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Messhall Kitchen
4500 Los Feliz Blvd
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A very large menu to match a very large restaurant. There's always something for everyone, including a full bar :) Indoor and outdoor seating. Hardly ever a wait, and they're open all day. It can get loud sometimes, but it adds to the lively atmosphere. Great for large groups and families.
HOME MADE, REAL SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM!!! You can really taste the milk!!! An NYC transplant, Magpies was a very welcome addition to the neighborhood. And they have VERY generous portions and delicious home made toppings.
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Magpies Softserve
2660 Griffith Park Blvd
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HOME MADE, REAL SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM!!! You can really taste the milk!!! An NYC transplant, Magpies was a very welcome addition to the neighborhood. And they have VERY generous portions and delicious home made toppings.
Saturday: 8am - 1:30pm Tuesday: 2pm - 7:30pm Draws a lively crowd, and a great time to walk around the Sunset Junction area of Silverlake.
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Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset Blvd
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Saturday: 8am - 1:30pm Tuesday: 2pm - 7:30pm Draws a lively crowd, and a great time to walk around the Sunset Junction area of Silverlake.
Also known as "Hipster Pho", this Silverlake essential serves up some of the best Pho I've ever had.
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Pho Cafe
2841 Sunset Blvd
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Also known as "Hipster Pho", this Silverlake essential serves up some of the best Pho I've ever had.
A new ramen shop in the neighborhood, and it is certainly a welcome addition. The wait can be long, but you can write your name on the list, and go for a drink at The Thirsty Crow nearby. Just don't miss your name being called, or you'll go to the end of the line. Cheers!
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Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset Blvd
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A new ramen shop in the neighborhood, and it is certainly a welcome addition. The wait can be long, but you can write your name on the list, and go for a drink at The Thirsty Crow nearby. Just don't miss your name being called, or you'll go to the end of the line. Cheers!
Fast, Casual type of place with Farm-to-table food prepared fresh everyday!!! You'll definitely get a square meal here :)
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Forage
2764 Sunset Blvd
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Fast, Casual type of place with Farm-to-table food prepared fresh everyday!!! You'll definitely get a square meal here :)
DELICOUS coffee and really great food for breakfast and lunch. Open early! Another fast, casual spot within walking distance of my place!! My favorite are the grits!!!
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Square One Silver Lake
2630 Hyperion Ave
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DELICOUS coffee and really great food for breakfast and lunch. Open early! Another fast, casual spot within walking distance of my place!! My favorite are the grits!!!
YUMMY ice cream from Santa Barbara!!! Your typical flavors...elevated.
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McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
12073 Ventura Pl
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YUMMY ice cream from Santa Barbara!!! Your typical flavors...elevated.
A very popular breakfast and lunch eatery. They boast their Breakfast Tacos, and they should!! Because they are YUMMO!!!
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HomeState
4624 Hollywood Blvd
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A very popular breakfast and lunch eatery. They boast their Breakfast Tacos, and they should!! Because they are YUMMO!!!
A fabulous and trendy oyster bar and seafood restaurant. Open for brunch and dinner. My favorite: Sparkling Rose, Oysters and the Smoked Mackerel Salad. Outdoor seating here is perfect for a beautiful day. Then walk up and down Silver Lake Blvd for some sightseeing and people watching.
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L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake Blvd
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A fabulous and trendy oyster bar and seafood restaurant. Open for brunch and dinner. My favorite: Sparkling Rose, Oysters and the Smoked Mackerel Salad. Outdoor seating here is perfect for a beautiful day. Then walk up and down Silver Lake Blvd for some sightseeing and people watching.
The absolute best bakery in town!!! They make the most amazing croissants, savory hand pies, cinnamon rolls and caneles. And some pretty great coffee too!! Really popular place, and only open for breakfast and lunch.
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Proof Bakery
3156 Glendale Blvd
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The absolute best bakery in town!!! They make the most amazing croissants, savory hand pies, cinnamon rolls and caneles. And some pretty great coffee too!! Really popular place, and only open for breakfast and lunch.
Delicious Italian food. Cozy atmosphere. Very romantic.
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Speranza
2547 Hyperion Ave
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Delicious Italian food. Cozy atmosphere. Very romantic.
Delicious ice cream with very unique flavors. Skip dessert at Little Dom's and walk down the street to Jeni's!!!
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1954 Hillhurst Ave
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Delicious ice cream with very unique flavors. Skip dessert at Little Dom's and walk down the street to Jeni's!!!
Take a trip to France without going to France!! A local French bistro with great food and ambience.
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Figaro Bistrot
1802 N Vermont Ave
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Take a trip to France without going to France!! A local French bistro with great food and ambience.
My favorite juice place in the neighborhood. Be sure to get the Face Melter!! It's an essential.
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Naturewell Vegan Juice & Smoothies
3824 Sunset Blvd
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My favorite juice place in the neighborhood. Be sure to get the Face Melter!! It's an essential.
Delicious margaritas, Yummy tacos and a fabulous outdoor patio with great views of the LA river. Great for a sunny day!!!
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Salazar
2490 Fletcher Dr
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Delicious margaritas, Yummy tacos and a fabulous outdoor patio with great views of the LA river. Great for a sunny day!!!

Drinks & Nightlife

Very trendy craft cocktail bar. Most nights they have a DJ, and they've never disappointed. Great food too!!
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The Friend
2611 Hyperion Avenue
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Very trendy craft cocktail bar. Most nights they have a DJ, and they've never disappointed. Great food too!!
Your typical neighborhood Biergarten! Not only do they serve your typical German faire and delicious beer, but the cocktail servers also wear German inspired outfits!! There's a fabulous outdoor patio in the back, in true Biergarten style, with a never ending lively crowd. You can even order a beer in a huge glass boot!!!
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The Red Lion Tavern
2366 Glendale Blvd
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Your typical neighborhood Biergarten! Not only do they serve your typical German faire and delicious beer, but the cocktail servers also wear German inspired outfits!! There's a fabulous outdoor patio in the back, in true Biergarten style, with a never ending lively crowd. You can even order a beer in a huge glass boot!!!
Local watering hole for Silver Lake residents. Festive decor and fooze ball tables too!!
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Cha Cha Lounge
2375 Glendale Blvd
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Local watering hole for Silver Lake residents. Festive decor and fooze ball tables too!!
Silverlake's neighborhood gay bar. Everyone is welcome!!!
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Akbar
4356 Sunset Blvd
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Silverlake's neighborhood gay bar. Everyone is welcome!!!
Neighborhood wine bar...with a FABULOUS wine selection. And some snacks too if you're peckish. Really great scene. Makes for a great date night too!
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Bar Covell
4628 Hollywood Blvd
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Neighborhood wine bar...with a FABULOUS wine selection. And some snacks too if you're peckish. Really great scene. Makes for a great date night too!
A wonderful local brewery with a huge biergarten area. Great for families (kids allowed and welcomed!) and large groups. They serve a full menu too!!
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Golden Road Brewing Los Angeles
5410 W San Fernando Rd
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A wonderful local brewery with a huge biergarten area. Great for families (kids allowed and welcomed!) and large groups. They serve a full menu too!!
Your neighborhood tiki bar! Very small and cash only...and worth it!!! Just be careful...they don't keep regular hours.
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Tiki Ti
4427 Sunset Blvd
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Your neighborhood tiki bar! Very small and cash only...and worth it!!! Just be careful...they don't keep regular hours.

Sightseeing

The iconic Griffith Observatory!!! Free and Open to the Public. Not only will you experience sensational views, but you can tour the Observatory and learn a thing or two about the stars and outer space!! I suggest going at sunset, so you can see views during the day, and then the glitter of the night lights. On some nights, the Observatory has Astronomy enthusiasts out on the lawn with powerful telescopes that allow you to see planets and stars in ways you never imagined - check out their website for scheduling. You an also buy tickets to see an astounding show in the Planetarium. Be sure to pack a lunch or snack, as the Cafe onsite has odd hours and can be a bit pricey.
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مرصد غريفيث
2800 E Observatory Rd
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The iconic Griffith Observatory!!! Free and Open to the Public. Not only will you experience sensational views, but you can tour the Observatory and learn a thing or two about the stars and outer space!! I suggest going at sunset, so you can see views during the day, and then the glitter of the night lights. On some nights, the Observatory has Astronomy enthusiasts out on the lawn with powerful telescopes that allow you to see planets and stars in ways you never imagined - check out their website for scheduling. You an also buy tickets to see an astounding show in the Planetarium. Be sure to pack a lunch or snack, as the Cafe onsite has odd hours and can be a bit pricey.
Take a hike to see the Hollywood Sign!! Bring lots of water and a hat. It's a long hike.
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Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood Boulevard
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Take a hike to see the Hollywood Sign!! Bring lots of water and a hat. It's a long hike.

Essentials

Within walking distance. Affordable grocery store that has everything!!
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Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion Ave
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Within walking distance. Affordable grocery store that has everything!!
Your typical grocery store with a pharmacy. You can get all the essentials here.
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Albertsons
2035 Hillhurst Ave
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Your typical grocery store with a pharmacy. You can get all the essentials here.
Small, neighborhood gym with a very affordable day rate! Within walking distance of my place.
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Body Builders Gym
2516 Hyperion Ave
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Small, neighborhood gym with a very affordable day rate! Within walking distance of my place.
Friendliest Hardware store in the neighborhood!
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Baller Hardware
2505 Hyperion Ave
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Friendliest Hardware store in the neighborhood!

Parks & Nature

Being one of the largest parks in Los Angeles, the park can be accessed so many different ways. If you're looking for a hike, go to the top of Commonwealth Ave - just a few blocks away from my place. There's a very clearly marked trail here, and goes in a loop back down to Los Feliz Blvd.
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غريفيث بارك
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
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Being one of the largest parks in Los Angeles, the park can be accessed so many different ways. If you're looking for a hike, go to the top of Commonwealth Ave - just a few blocks away from my place. There's a very clearly marked trail here, and goes in a loop back down to Los Feliz Blvd.
While this is no longer an operational Reservoir, this is a great spot for a walk or run. Lot's of people exercising around here. Or head to "The Meadow" and layout or have a picnic. And no dogs allowed here, so you can take your shoes off and enjoy the grass underneath your toes.
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Silver Lake Reservoir
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While this is no longer an operational Reservoir, this is a great spot for a walk or run. Lot's of people exercising around here. Or head to "The Meadow" and layout or have a picnic. And no dogs allowed here, so you can take your shoes off and enjoy the grass underneath your toes.
SO many things to do at Echo Park Lake!! Visit the boathouse for a coffee or a snack. Or rent a paddle boat and enjoy a lovely ride in the lake - don't forget a hat! Or go for a relaxing stroll around the newly landscaped park, and make sure to visit the Lady of the Lake!!
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Echo Park Lake
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SO many things to do at Echo Park Lake!! Visit the boathouse for a coffee or a snack. Or rent a paddle boat and enjoy a lovely ride in the lake - don't forget a hat! Or go for a relaxing stroll around the newly landscaped park, and make sure to visit the Lady of the Lake!!

Entertainment & Activities

This theater is FAMOUS for the pristine condition it's in and how they've kept the integrity of it's design and architecture alive after so many years. Only one theater, so you're subject to whatever they may be playing, but it is WORTH it. Very budget-friendly matinees, if you're in the mood.
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Vista Theater
4473 Sunset Dr
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This theater is FAMOUS for the pristine condition it's in and how they've kept the integrity of it's design and architecture alive after so many years. Only one theater, so you're subject to whatever they may be playing, but it is WORTH it. Very budget-friendly matinees, if you're in the mood.
Your quintessential LA comedy-improv theater. You can't go wrong with any of the shows here. All SUPER funny.
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Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre LA
5919 Franklin Ave
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Your quintessential LA comedy-improv theater. You can't go wrong with any of the shows here. All SUPER funny.
The LA Zoo!!! Great for families or makes for a unique date spot.
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Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Dr
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The LA Zoo!!! Great for families or makes for a unique date spot.

Shopping

A fabulous and very well curated vintage clothing store. Reasonably priced items, and all in great quality. This is one of those vintage stores where you might come across a vintage Hermes scarf or Burberry trench coat for a fraction of the cost and in perfect condition.
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Squaresville
1800 N Vermont Ave
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A fabulous and very well curated vintage clothing store. Reasonably priced items, and all in great quality. This is one of those vintage stores where you might come across a vintage Hermes scarf or Burberry trench coat for a fraction of the cost and in perfect condition.
Looking for a mall? Well, you can't beat the Americana!!! It's very "Main Street USA", but it is a lovely shopping experience. They have all the department stores you would ever need, along with a Target!! And across the street is the Glendale Galleria...with even more shopping.
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The Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way
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Looking for a mall? Well, you can't beat the Americana!!! It's very "Main Street USA", but it is a lovely shopping experience. They have all the department stores you would ever need, along with a Target!! And across the street is the Glendale Galleria...with even more shopping.
Fantastic bookstore in the heart of Los Feliz
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Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont Ave
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Fantastic bookstore in the heart of Los Feliz