Guidebook for Los Angeles

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Guidebook for Los Angeles

Food Scene

FIX is a great little coffee place just one block down the hill from the house with a nice outdoor seating area. They now serve breakfast, lunch and dinner (open until 9pm most nights.)
118 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fix Coffee
2100 Echo Park Avenue
118 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
FIX is a great little coffee place just one block down the hill from the house with a nice outdoor seating area. They now serve breakfast, lunch and dinner (open until 9pm most nights.)
Chango is Echo Park's first coffee house and has a great corner location for people watching.
116 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Chango Coffee
1559 Echo Park Avenue
116 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Chango is Echo Park's first coffee house and has a great corner location for people watching.
Masa is know for it's deep dish pizza, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. It's an unpretentious neighborhood restaurant that serves fresh tasty food at decent price. Good for families.
232 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
1800 Sunset Blvd
232 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Masa is know for it's deep dish pizza, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. It's an unpretentious neighborhood restaurant that serves fresh tasty food at decent price. Good for families.
There are lots of Vegan places in the Echo Park/Silver Lake area, Sage is the closest and one of the best.
311 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
1700 Sunset Blvd
311 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
There are lots of Vegan places in the Echo Park/Silver Lake area, Sage is the closest and one of the best.
My favorite Vietnamese restaurant is just a 15 minute walk from the house. It also has a nice covered patio in front for people watching.
52 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Xoia Vietnamese Eats
1801 Sunset Boulevard
52 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
My favorite Vietnamese restaurant is just a 15 minute walk from the house. It also has a nice covered patio in front for people watching.
They specialize in "the pour over method" so it takes a little longer, put it's great. Nice selection of pastries too!
Downbeat Cafe
1202 North Alvarado Street
They specialize in "the pour over method" so it takes a little longer, put it's great. Nice selection of pastries too!
A great little place that only the locals know about. They have a wonderful brunch menu on the weekends and their dinners are top notch. Get there before 7:30 to avoid the lines.
103 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Park Restaurant
103 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A great little place that only the locals know about. They have a wonderful brunch menu on the weekends and their dinners are top notch. Get there before 7:30 to avoid the lines.
Great pizza, but order a whole pie so it will be fresh. They stay open until 2am, so great for the late night munchies!
83 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Two Boots Echo Park
1818 Sunset Boulevard
83 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great pizza, but order a whole pie so it will be fresh. They stay open until 2am, so great for the late night munchies!
Don't go to Taix expecting high cuisine, this is more like the kind of place your grand parents would go for a "fancy meal." Cute and slightly campy, it's worth a visit.
125 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Taix French Restaurant
1911 Sunset Blvd
125 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Don't go to Taix expecting high cuisine, this is more like the kind of place your grand parents would go for a "fancy meal." Cute and slightly campy, it's worth a visit.
Typical LA burrito joint, great for a quick bite on the run.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Burrito King
2109 Sunset Blvd
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Typical LA burrito joint, great for a quick bite on the run.
A nice place for a family brunch with the kids. The bar is fun and the patio is usually crowded on the weekends, but it's dead on weekdays. Close to a major freeway, so expect traffic noise.
396 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Silver Lake Reservoir
396 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A nice place for a family brunch with the kids. The bar is fun and the patio is usually crowded on the weekends, but it's dead on weekdays. Close to a major freeway, so expect traffic noise.
Their patio is one of my favorite places for brunch on a sunny day! Great food and very romantic at night. There is no sign, so just look for the parking lot with the large Indian gateway at the back.
197 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cliff's Edge
3626 Sunset Blvd
197 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Their patio is one of my favorite places for brunch on a sunny day! Great food and very romantic at night. There is no sign, so just look for the parking lot with the large Indian gateway at the back.
A nice little neighborhood place that's a mix of gay and straight; it's right next to Akbar. The sidewalk tables are a great place to hang out. Lots of bears come here for brunch.
78 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Kitchen
4348 Fountain Ave
78 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A nice little neighborhood place that's a mix of gay and straight; it's right next to Akbar. The sidewalk tables are a great place to hang out. Lots of bears come here for brunch.
Basic, but updated, diner menu with very hip interior and sidewalk seating. A good place for a simple and affordable meal.
72 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sunset Junction Coffee Shop
3916 Sunset Blvd
72 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Basic, but updated, diner menu with very hip interior and sidewalk seating. A good place for a simple and affordable meal.
Very cute and elegant decor. Great spot for hanging out with friends and having the perfect cup of coffee. Pricey, but the food and coffee are excellent.
219 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
LAMILL COFFEE Boutique
1636 Silver Lake Blvd
219 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Very cute and elegant decor. Great spot for hanging out with friends and having the perfect cup of coffee. Pricey, but the food and coffee are excellent.
A converted firehouse from the early 1900's, the place has a great feel to it. A simple, yet diverse menu and romantic atmosphere make it one of my favorite places to have dinner in the area.
100 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Edendale Restaurant and Bar
2838 Rowena Ave
100 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A converted firehouse from the early 1900's, the place has a great feel to it. A simple, yet diverse menu and romantic atmosphere make it one of my favorite places to have dinner in the area.
A nice place for brunch or dinner, very family friendly. Lots of outdoor seating for a sunny day.
72 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
HOME Restaurant Silverlake
1760 Hillhurst Avenue
72 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A nice place for brunch or dinner, very family friendly. Lots of outdoor seating for a sunny day.
My absolute favorite place for Sunday brunch! Get there before 11am, unless you want to wait in line. The food is New American/Mediterranean with a French sensibility. Great for dinner too.
41 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Canelé
41 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
My absolute favorite place for Sunday brunch! Get there before 11am, unless you want to wait in line. The food is New American/Mediterranean with a French sensibility. Great for dinner too.
Brite Spot is my favorite neighborhood diner: dimly lit, lots of over-sized booths, hipster couples, gay bears and old regulars. I dream about their Salted Caramel Pie! Love their new patio.
131 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Brite Spot
1918 Sunset Blvd
131 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Brite Spot is my favorite neighborhood diner: dimly lit, lots of over-sized booths, hipster couples, gay bears and old regulars. I dream about their Salted Caramel Pie! Love their new patio.
Delicious vegan food served up with some hipster attitude. All of their seitan is made in house.
93 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Flore Vegan
2943 Sunset Blvd
93 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Delicious vegan food served up with some hipster attitude. All of their seitan is made in house.
The best coffee in Silver Lake and the outdoor seating in front is a great place for people watching. The scene there can be a little pretentious, but who cares?
510 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset Blvd
510 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The best coffee in Silver Lake and the outdoor seating in front is a great place for people watching. The scene there can be a little pretentious, but who cares?
A nice, reasonable priced restaurant and bar with hosts local bands from time to time. Try the original Baco Peta sandwich with pork belly cooked in a brown sauce, and a cucumber salad.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lot 1 Cafe
1533 Sunset Blvd
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A nice, reasonable priced restaurant and bar with hosts local bands from time to time. Try the original Baco Peta sandwich with pork belly cooked in a brown sauce, and a cucumber salad.
Delicious confections, pastries and sandwiches served with coffee or a selection of teas. They have a nice little outdoor seating area, but unfortunately there isn't a bathroom.
117 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Valerie Echo Park
1665 Echo Park Ave
117 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Delicious confections, pastries and sandwiches served with coffee or a selection of teas. They have a nice little outdoor seating area, but unfortunately there isn't a bathroom.
Cute little place great atmosphere. The food is fantastic, even if you are coming for something other than oysters.
227 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake Blvd
227 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cute little place great atmosphere. The food is fantastic, even if you are coming for something other than oysters.
I'm not a vegetarian, but the culinary inventiveness of Chef David is impressive! The dishes have such robust flavors I forget there's no meat in them.
125 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Elf Cafe
2135 Sunset Blvd
125 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
I'm not a vegetarian, but the culinary inventiveness of Chef David is impressive! The dishes have such robust flavors I forget there's no meat in them.
This is a great little walk-up hipster food stand from the people at Cafe Stella. It's tucked inside a small alcove between a 99 Cents store and a tattoo place. Yummy food, longish lines on weekends.
78 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dinette
1608 1/2 Sunset Blvd
78 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This is a great little walk-up hipster food stand from the people at Cafe Stella. It's tucked inside a small alcove between a 99 Cents store and a tattoo place. Yummy food, longish lines on weekends.
My favorite new restaurant! Elegant white marble counters and and delicious eats for the "Foodie" crowd! Dinner can be a little pricey for the neighborhood, but brunch is a steal.
156 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ostrich Farm
1525 Sunset Blvd
156 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
My favorite new restaurant! Elegant white marble counters and and delicious eats for the "Foodie" crowd! Dinner can be a little pricey for the neighborhood, but brunch is a steal.
Authentic Taiwanese food served in a stylish storefront, delicious!
255 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pine and Crane
1521 Griffith Park Blvd
255 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Authentic Taiwanese food served in a stylish storefront, delicious!
Much raved about Thai street food restaurant. I'm no wimp about spicy food, but let me warn you, they make everything extra spicy here!
238 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset Blvd
238 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Much raved about Thai street food restaurant. I'm no wimp about spicy food, but let me warn you, they make everything extra spicy here!
Grand Central recently transformed from a generic city market hall to a collection of unique foodie restaurants and shops. This is a great place to find lunch if you are tour downtown.
968 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mercado Central de Los Ángeles
317 S Broadway
968 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Grand Central recently transformed from a generic city market hall to a collection of unique foodie restaurants and shops. This is a great place to find lunch if you are tour downtown.
Stop and have coffee and a bite to eat after walking a lap around Echo Park Lake.
49 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Square One at the Boathouse
751 Echo Park Avenue
49 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Stop and have coffee and a bite to eat after walking a lap around Echo Park Lake.
Cute coffee shop, but you have to use the library's parking lot.
76 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tierra Mia Coffee
1202 N Alvarado St
76 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cute coffee shop, but you have to use the library's parking lot.
One of the latest coffee shops to land in Echo Park. Good coffee and great WiFi!
84 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Woodcat Coffee Bar
1532 Sunset Blvd
84 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
One of the latest coffee shops to land in Echo Park. Good coffee and great WiFi!
The smallest coffee shop that I've ever seen, but the lattes are great!
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Taza
1825 Sunset Boulevard
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The smallest coffee shop that I've ever seen, but the lattes are great!
Fresh salads and juices in a plain, hole in the wall storefront, but the watermelon frescas are amazing.
Angelus Salads Plus
1620 Sunset Boulevard
Fresh salads and juices in a plain, hole in the wall storefront, but the watermelon frescas are amazing.
If you are looking for quick pizza to go or delivery.
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hard Times Pizza Co. - The Official Website - Order Online
1311 Glendale Blvd
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If you are looking for quick pizza to go or delivery.
Hidden in the forest of Griffith Park, Trails is the perfect place to stop for your pre-hike or post-hike coffee and snack! This place is a hidden gem, super tasty sandwiches, pies, coffee.
133 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Trails
2333 Fern Dell Dr
133 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hidden in the forest of Griffith Park, Trails is the perfect place to stop for your pre-hike or post-hike coffee and snack! This place is a hidden gem, super tasty sandwiches, pies, coffee.
British Style Pub food; think fish and chips, sausages and welsh rabbit.
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Lost Knight
1538 Sunset Boulevard
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
British Style Pub food; think fish and chips, sausages and welsh rabbit.
Sandwiches and burgers, traditional American food.
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Trencher
1305 Portia St
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sandwiches and burgers, traditional American food.
The newest coffee shop to move into Echo Park, Blue Bottle has beautiful new space and excellent coffee (even if it's a chain.)
82 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard
82 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The newest coffee shop to move into Echo Park, Blue Bottle has beautiful new space and excellent coffee (even if it's a chain.)
The best damn tacos in LA! There's a reason people are waiting in line! Try the mole taco.
395 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Guisados
1261 Sunset Blvd
395 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The best damn tacos in LA! There's a reason people are waiting in line! Try the mole taco.
Moby's new restaurant. Vegan Mediterranean inspired California Cuisine featuring 100% organic plant-based produce and ingredients. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, and weekend brunch.
82 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Little Pine
2870 Rowena Ave
82 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Moby's new restaurant. Vegan Mediterranean inspired California Cuisine featuring 100% organic plant-based produce and ingredients. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, and weekend brunch.
Bright and airy coffee shop just 2 blocks north of Echo Park Lake. Great coffee served without an attitude.
70 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Blue Bottle Coffee
1712 Sunset Blvd
70 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bright and airy coffee shop just 2 blocks north of Echo Park Lake. Great coffee served without an attitude.
Echo Parks newest craft beer and casual fare joint. Coffee and pastry with easygoing lunch menu midday that rotates into heartier bistro options at night. Cute place, but parking can be difficult.
92 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Semi-Tropic
1412 Glendale Blvd
92 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Echo Parks newest craft beer and casual fare joint. Coffee and pastry with easygoing lunch menu midday that rotates into heartier bistro options at night. Cute place, but parking can be difficult.
The interior is cute, the crowd is young, the Mexican food is really good and the front patio is nice on warm evenings.
63 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
El Condor
3701 Sunset Blvd
63 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The interior is cute, the crowd is young, the Mexican food is really good and the front patio is nice on warm evenings.
Stylish new bar featuring vintage arcade machines, simple bites, craft beer and wine. Open until midnight.
106 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Button Mash
1391 Sunset Blvd
106 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Stylish new bar featuring vintage arcade machines, simple bites, craft beer and wine. Open until midnight.
Silver Lake's hottest new restaurant. French-Mexican fusion may sound kind of ridiculous, but the long lines are there because the food is great. For brunch, try the Churro French Toast!
46 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
el vy (in the former Trois Familia space)
3510 Sunset Boulevard
46 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Silver Lake's hottest new restaurant. French-Mexican fusion may sound kind of ridiculous, but the long lines are there because the food is great. For brunch, try the Churro French Toast!
Located in the eastern frontier of Echo Park, Eightfold exclusively uses Heart Roasters from Portland and a La Marzocco espresso machine. Nice space and not far from Guisados: best tacos in LA: !
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Eightfold Coffee
1294 Sunset Blvd
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Located in the eastern frontier of Echo Park, Eightfold exclusively uses Heart Roasters from Portland and a La Marzocco espresso machine. Nice space and not far from Guisados: best tacos in LA: !

Everything Else

If you need a good work out while you are in Echo Park, check out Pilates & Arts Echo Park, just a few blocks from the house.
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pilates & Arts Echo Park
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If you need a good work out while you are in Echo Park, check out Pilates & Arts Echo Park, just a few blocks from the house.
Part pharmacy, part general store, you can find most of what you need right here.
87 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Walgreens
105 E Glenoaks Blvd
87 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Part pharmacy, part general store, you can find most of what you need right here.
The best recording studio in Los Angeles is walking distance from the house.
Bedrock.LA
1623 Allesandro St
The best recording studio in Los Angeles is walking distance from the house.
A local non-profit space that shows underground films and offers film and video classes.
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Echo Park Film Center
1200 N Alvarado St
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A local non-profit space that shows underground films and offers film and video classes.
Shepard Fairey's graphic art studio, founded in 2003.
Studio Number One
1331 Sunset Blvd
Shepard Fairey's graphic art studio, founded in 2003.
My favorite place to buy booze, only because of their great 1930's neon sign!
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
House of Spirits
1314 Echo Park Ave
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
My favorite place to buy booze, only because of their great 1930's neon sign!
Need a trim or a trendy new do?
Rock Paper Salon
2125 Sunset Blvd
Need a trim or a trendy new do?
Need a serious workout? CrossFit Sunset is a torture chamber of PE! Not for beginners; you won't ever see me there!
Depot CrossFit Echo Park
1016 N Alvarado St
Need a serious workout? CrossFit Sunset is a torture chamber of PE! Not for beginners; you won't ever see me there!
I'm not a big baseball fan, but if it's your cup of tea, the stadium isn't far away.
877 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Estadio Dodger
1000 Vin Scully Ave
877 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
I'm not a big baseball fan, but if it's your cup of tea, the stadium isn't far away.
A small hole in the wall place that spins records on turn tables; pretty cool and unique. The crowd here is mixed but more hipsters. It's a good place to meet friends for drinks to avoid the crowds.
138 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
el prado
1805 Sunset Blvd
138 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A small hole in the wall place that spins records on turn tables; pretty cool and unique. The crowd here is mixed but more hipsters. It's a good place to meet friends for drinks to avoid the crowds.
Don't worry, it's a salon, not a sex club :)
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Don't worry, it's a salon, not a sex club :)
Full service bank and 24 hour ATMs.
41 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bank of America Financial Center
5515 N Figueroa St
41 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Full service bank and 24 hour ATMs.
My favorite dry cleaners, probably because it's the closest to the house. They are always friendly and willing to do over night cleaning (for a price) if you are in a big hurry.
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Regency Cleaners
1411 Echo Park Ave
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
My favorite dry cleaners, probably because it's the closest to the house. They are always friendly and willing to do over night cleaning (for a price) if you are in a big hurry.
Trendy Echo Park hair salon.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lucas Salon
2828 Newell St
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Trendy Echo Park hair salon.
Besides books, this branch has an excellent collection of movies on DVD.
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Silver Lake Branch Library
2411 Glendale Blvd
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Besides books, this branch has an excellent collection of movies on DVD.
Old school cuts, with your own twist in a stylish shop!
Manly and Sons Barber Co.
1200 N Alvarado St
Old school cuts, with your own twist in a stylish shop!
Great location with a vintage 70s California decor and friendly barbers. They also cut women's hair unlike most traditional barber shops.
The New California Barbershop
2203 Sunset Blvd
Great location with a vintage 70s California decor and friendly barbers. They also cut women's hair unlike most traditional barber shops.
Interesting shows of contemporary art.
401 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central Ave
401 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Interesting shows of contemporary art.
The Hollyhock House was originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as a residence for oil heiress Aline Barnsdal. It has recently reopened for tours after a multi-million dollar restoration. $7 tours!
67 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hollyhock House
4800 Hollywood Blvd
67 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Hollyhock House was originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as a residence for oil heiress Aline Barnsdal. It has recently reopened for tours after a multi-million dollar restoration. $7 tours!
The best view in LA! I highly recommend driving or hiking up to the observatory on a weekday; it is way to crowded on weekends. James Dean's "Rebel Without a Cause" was filmed here!
4367 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Observatorio Griffith
2800 E Observatory Rd
4367 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The best view in LA! I highly recommend driving or hiking up to the observatory on a weekday; it is way to crowded on weekends. James Dean's "Rebel Without a Cause" was filmed here!
The Ennis house is the largest of Frank Lloyd Wright's textile block designs, constructed of sculpted concrete blocks. It looms over Los Feliz like a Mayan Temple! Not open for tours, but drive by!
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ennis House
2607 Glendower Ave
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Ennis house is the largest of Frank Lloyd Wright's textile block designs, constructed of sculpted concrete blocks. It looms over Los Feliz like a Mayan Temple! Not open for tours, but drive by!
236 steps makes this the longest staircase street in Los Angeles. Your reward (if you don't have a heart attack) is a beautiful view of Elysian Park with the skyscrapers of Downtown in the background.
Baxter Steps
Baxter Steps
236 steps makes this the longest staircase street in Los Angeles. Your reward (if you don't have a heart attack) is a beautiful view of Elysian Park with the skyscrapers of Downtown in the background.
For all of your pharmaceutical needs plus some groceries and booze. Open late.
48 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rite Aid
1433 Glendale Blvd
48 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
For all of your pharmaceutical needs plus some groceries and booze. Open late.
A hip neighborhood bar that specializes in funky natural wines that are all the rage. The craft beers aren't neglected, with 12 taps of unique brews. Parking can be difficult, so use Uber.
60 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bar Bandini
2150 Sunset Blvd
60 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A hip neighborhood bar that specializes in funky natural wines that are all the rage. The craft beers aren't neglected, with 12 taps of unique brews. Parking can be difficult, so use Uber.
This is where a lot of the huge acts perform when in town. Great space, but take an Uber, parking is awful.
38 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Novo
800 W Olympic Blvd
38 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This is where a lot of the huge acts perform when in town. Great space, but take an Uber, parking is awful.
Super modernist building holds LA's largest collection of contemporary art. It's FREE, but you need to reserve tickets online, usually several weeks in advance.
1555 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Broad
221 S Grand Ave
1555 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Super modernist building holds LA's largest collection of contemporary art. It's FREE, but you need to reserve tickets online, usually several weeks in advance.

Drinks & Nightlife

It's only a 15 minute walk to the best place in Los Angeles to see alternative bands!
305 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Echo
1822 Sunset Blvd
305 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
It's only a 15 minute walk to the best place in Los Angeles to see alternative bands!
A very popular gastro-pub, long lines on the weekends.
323 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset Blvd
323 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A very popular gastro-pub, long lines on the weekends.
Once a dive bar, now The Gold Room is a "Hipster Dive Bar" that's packed on the weekends.
62 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gold Room
1558 Sunset Blvd
62 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Once a dive bar, now The Gold Room is a "Hipster Dive Bar" that's packed on the weekends.
Where the gay boys have tattoos instead of Botox, fedoras instead of trucker caps and friendly smiles instead of bitchy glares. Gay, lesbian and straight all having a good time together. If you want to go dancing, this is the place!
119 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Akbar
4356 Sunset Blvd
119 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Where the gay boys have tattoos instead of Botox, fedoras instead of trucker caps and friendly smiles instead of bitchy glares. Gay, lesbian and straight all having a good time together. If you want to go dancing, this is the place!
It's a historic old dive where you could find, cops, cholos, hipsters, and sports fans all hanging out. Long lines on the weekends, I have no idea why anyone would wait in line for this place?
152 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Short Stop
1455 Sunset Blvd
152 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
It's a historic old dive where you could find, cops, cholos, hipsters, and sports fans all hanging out. Long lines on the weekends, I have no idea why anyone would wait in line for this place?
You can order from the tap or choose one of the hundreds of refrigerated beers and drink in their lounge area. They have board games and an outside area.
138 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sunset Beer Company
1498 Sunset Blvd
138 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
You can order from the tap or choose one of the hundreds of refrigerated beers and drink in their lounge area. They have board games and an outside area.
Is it a bar with food or a restaurant with bar? If you want to watch sports, have a beer and each some traditional American food, then this is the place.
42 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Holloway
1320 Echo Park Ave
42 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Is it a bar with food or a restaurant with bar? If you want to watch sports, have a beer and each some traditional American food, then this is the place.

Shopping

All of the proceeds from Out of the Closet thrift stores go to help people living with AIDS.
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Out of the Closet - Echo Park
1724 Sunset Boulevard
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
All of the proceeds from Out of the Closet thrift stores go to help people living with AIDS.
A time travel themed store with odd things to buy; all of the proceeds go towards funding local art classes. If you need a can of Woolly Mammoth blubber or a bottle of Robot Milk, this is where you'll find it.
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Echo Park Time Travel Mart
1714 Sunset Blvd
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A time travel themed store with odd things to buy; all of the proceeds go towards funding local art classes. If you need a can of Woolly Mammoth blubber or a bottle of Robot Milk, this is where you'll find it.
Part bookshop and part cafe, a fun little neighborhood hangout.
149 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Stories
1716 Sunset Blvd
149 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Part bookshop and part cafe, a fun little neighborhood hangout.
This is what a vintage store should look like! While the store is small, they have tons of cute and definitely vintage-y clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, etc. Super nice owner, lots of deals,
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lemon Frog Shop Vintage Bazaar
1202 N Alvarado St
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This is what a vintage store should look like! While the store is small, they have tons of cute and definitely vintage-y clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, etc. Super nice owner, lots of deals,
The owner, Erin Tavin brings her 12+ years as a costume designer/stylist to her boutique. A nice little vintage and vintage-inspired shop.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
TAVIN Boutique
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The owner, Erin Tavin brings her 12+ years as a costume designer/stylist to her boutique. A nice little vintage and vintage-inspired shop.
An amazing little vintage store that has been around for years. Great selection of vintage clothes and the customer service is great, they are super friendly.
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Luxe De Ville
2157 Sunset Blvd
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
An amazing little vintage store that has been around for years. Great selection of vintage clothes and the customer service is great, they are super friendly.
GBVE has an awesome selection of shades that fit tons of different styles. Nice shades that aren't crazy expensive.
Gentlemen's Breakfast
1101 Mohawk St
GBVE has an awesome selection of shades that fit tons of different styles. Nice shades that aren't crazy expensive.
High end Australian skin care, body care, and hair care made with all natural products.
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Aesop Silver Lake
3513 Sunset Blvd
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
High end Australian skin care, body care, and hair care made with all natural products.
Beautifully designed watches, leather goods etc from Detroit.
70 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Silver Lake Meadow
2300 Silver Lake Blvd
70 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Beautifully designed watches, leather goods etc from Detroit.
A beautiful collection of boards and a slew of other surf related goodies - sunglasses, clothes, hats, shoes, bathing and wet suits, waxes, kid's clothes, you name it.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mollusk Surf Shop
3511 Sunset Blvd
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A beautiful collection of boards and a slew of other surf related goodies - sunglasses, clothes, hats, shoes, bathing and wet suits, waxes, kid's clothes, you name it.
Great little vintage shop with clothing from 1920s through 1970s.
Ragg Mopp Vintage
3816 Sunset Blvd
Great little vintage shop with clothing from 1920s through 1970s.
Its small, but carries an incredible selection of classic rock, jazz and soul records.
MONO RECORDS
Its small, but carries an incredible selection of classic rock, jazz and soul records.
A touch of Provence in a gritty industrial area! The place is filled with antique linens and textiles, natural balms, sachets, pillows and vintage notions. Odd hours, call ahead.
French General Store
2009 Riverside Dr
A touch of Provence in a gritty industrial area! The place is filled with antique linens and textiles, natural balms, sachets, pillows and vintage notions. Odd hours, call ahead.
A tiny little shop full of rare cacti and succulents. It's been written up in all the LA papers and has been featured on NPR.
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Cactus Store
1505 Echo Park Avenue
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A tiny little shop full of rare cacti and succulents. It's been written up in all the LA papers and has been featured on NPR.
An amazing collection of Arts and Crafts Period pottery, Mission Furniture and Architectural Salvage.
Wells Antiques
1540 W 6th St
An amazing collection of Arts and Crafts Period pottery, Mission Furniture and Architectural Salvage.
Part art installation, part retail shop and maybe part performance art: this one of a kind shop created by Seth Bogart should definitely be on your must see list! Check out the interesting fashions and gifts covered in prints inspired by the underground scene of 80s NYC meets Pee Wee's Playhouse.
Wacky wacko
Part art installation, part retail shop and maybe part performance art: this one of a kind shop created by Seth Bogart should definitely be on your must see list! Check out the interesting fashions and gifts covered in prints inspired by the underground scene of 80s NYC meets Pee Wee's Playhouse.

Sightseeing

The crown jewel of Echo Park! It has just undergone a 38 million dollar restoration. There is a nice coffee shop in the original boathouse so you'll see lots of locals hanging out during the day.
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Echo Park Lake
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The crown jewel of Echo Park! It has just undergone a 38 million dollar restoration. There is a nice coffee shop in the original boathouse so you'll see lots of locals hanging out during the day.
The second largest park in LA is just a few blocks from the house!
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Elysian Park
835 Academy Rd
273 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The second largest park in LA is just a few blocks from the house!
The largest park in Los Angeles and only a 10 minute drive from the house. Home to the Griffith Observatory and dozens of wonderful hiking trails, don't miss it.
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Parque Griffith
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
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The largest park in Los Angeles and only a 10 minute drive from the house. Home to the Griffith Observatory and dozens of wonderful hiking trails, don't miss it.

Essentials

The biggest grocery store in the area, so if you can't find what you're looking for at the corner shop, they will probably have it here.
274 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Vons
561 N Glendale Ave
274 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The biggest grocery store in the area, so if you can't find what you're looking for at the corner shop, they will probably have it here.
A tiny "foodie" store that provides the staples... and high quality versions of those staples (the fresh bread is great!). Their steaks have better pedigree than I do. The staff are known for their bad attitude, so don't take it personally.
153 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cookbook Los Angeles
1549 Echo Park Ave
153 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A tiny "foodie" store that provides the staples... and high quality versions of those staples (the fresh bread is great!). Their steaks have better pedigree than I do. The staff are known for their bad attitude, so don't take it personally.
If you are looking for gourmet food or just love paying too much for your groceries, then Gelson's is the place for you. (Trader Joe's and Just Say Cheese are just across the street.)
653 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion Ave
653 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
If you are looking for gourmet food or just love paying too much for your groceries, then Gelson's is the place for you. (Trader Joe's and Just Say Cheese are just across the street.)
A great selection of affordable and healthy food. They also have a very nice selection of wines and liquor. (Keep you eyes peeled for TV and Movie Stars, this is where I always see them shopping.)
1699 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion Ave
1699 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A great selection of affordable and healthy food. They also have a very nice selection of wines and liquor. (Keep you eyes peeled for TV and Movie Stars, this is where I always see them shopping.)
Lots of great natural foods and vegan products as well as a decent selection of fresh salads and foods. Their snack food selection is amazing!
267 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lassens Natural Food and Vitamins
1631 Sunset Blvd
267 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lots of great natural foods and vegan products as well as a decent selection of fresh salads and foods. Their snack food selection is amazing!
Walk down to the Farmer's Market on Friday evening for the best in fresh California produce!
59 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Echo Park Farmers' Market
1146 Logan St
59 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Walk down to the Farmer's Market on Friday evening for the best in fresh California produce!

Arts & Culture

Once a Latino dance club, now a hipster music venue. Very popular on the weekends, so don't try to find parking anywhere nearby.
84 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Los Globos
3040 Sunset Blvd
84 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Once a Latino dance club, now a hipster music venue. Very popular on the weekends, so don't try to find parking anywhere nearby.
The Vista is a beautiful, old Hollywood 1920's Egyptian Deco theater with a Spanish Revival facade. People who frequent it are either industry people or real cinema lovers. Discount matinees!
417 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset Dr
417 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Vista is a beautiful, old Hollywood 1920's Egyptian Deco theater with a Spanish Revival facade. People who frequent it are either industry people or real cinema lovers. Discount matinees!
Designed by internationally known architect Frank Gehry, Disney Hall is a must see!
1063 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sala de Conciertos Walt Disney
111 S Grand Ave
1063 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Designed by internationally known architect Frank Gehry, Disney Hall is a must see!