Guidebook for Los Angeles
Shopping
Privately owned health food store like whole foods but more specialty
267 locals recommend
Lassens Natural Food and Vitamins
1631 Sunset BlvdPrivately owned health food store like whole foods but more specialty
Whole Foods Market 365
2520 Glendale BlvdGreat whole foods owned budget market
Tiny boutique market with high end treats and groceries. Great choice for shopping to make a special dinner for the night but not for weekly groceries.
153 locals recommend
Cookbook Los Angeles
1549 Echo Park AveTiny boutique market with high end treats and groceries. Great choice for shopping to make a special dinner for the night but not for weekly groceries.
Vons
561 N Glendale AveClosest regular grocery store
Food Scene
Pollen
Delicious food, walking distance, good ambiance.
Blue Bottle Coffee
1712 Sunset BlvdA favorite for coffee
Valerie Echo Park
1665 Echo Park AveBreakfast, bakery, coffee, lunch and pastries.
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdKnown to be some of the best coffee
Not the best ambiance but very yummy and quick breakfast, lunch, dinner and juices
78 locals recommend
Dinette
1608 1/2 Sunset BlvdNot the best ambiance but very yummy and quick breakfast, lunch, dinner and juices
Fresh juices, smoothies, elixir's and bowls. Vegan snacks and mini market. Vegan pizza too
15 locals recommend
Glowing Juices / Vegan Market
1557 Echo Park AveFresh juices, smoothies, elixir's and bowls. Vegan snacks and mini market. Vegan pizza too
One of my favorite breakfast spots. Great for big eaters, picky eaters, gluten free options, bringing dogs
144 locals recommend
Millie's Cafe
3524 Sunset BlvdOne of my favorite breakfast spots. Great for big eaters, picky eaters, gluten free options, bringing dogs
Great for brunch, especially holiday stuff like mothers day. Beautiful outdoor space. Also great for romantic dinners/date night
197 locals recommend
Cliff's Edge
3626 Sunset BlvdGreat for brunch, especially holiday stuff like mothers day. Beautiful outdoor space. Also great for romantic dinners/date night
One of my favorite dinner/date night spots. Delicious food, ambiance and great cocktails.
156 locals recommend
Ostrich Farm
1525 Sunset BlvdOne of my favorite dinner/date night spots. Delicious food, ambiance and great cocktails.
Great family spot. Chicago deep dish style pizza. Definitely a local favorite.
232 locals recommend
Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
1800 Sunset BlvdGreat family spot. Chicago deep dish style pizza. Definitely a local favorite.
The Park Restaurant
Great easy spot. Sandwiches, burgers, salads.
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdDelicious and unique style tacos.
Fabulous French restaurant, great vibe, food and great drinks. I’d recommend making a reservation here. Good place to have dinner and make a night of it at Stella Bar (very fun, delish and expensive cocktails)
432 locals recommend
Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset BlvdFabulous French restaurant, great vibe, food and great drinks. I’d recommend making a reservation here. Good place to have dinner and make a night of it at Stella Bar (very fun, delish and expensive cocktails)
El Compadre
7408 Sunset BlvdVery fun, delicious and authentic mexican food. Great family spot.
Great vibe gourmet mexican restaurant with amazing margaritas and a laid back vibe
54 locals recommend
Malo
4326 Sunset BoulevardGreat vibe gourmet mexican restaurant with amazing margaritas and a laid back vibe
Fun vibe, dog friendly in front, good food, vegan options, lots of beer and wine.
324 locals recommend
Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset BlvdFun vibe, dog friendly in front, good food, vegan options, lots of beer and wine.
Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
1700 Sunset BlvdA favorite vegan restaurant in LA
Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset BlvdIf you like Ramen- yes! Sooo good!
Tacos Zone Truck
2064 Montana StLake night favorite and one of the best taco spots in LA
Great spot, great food, outdoors so great for summer, good cocktails, great for dates
155 locals recommend
Salazar
2490 Fletcher DrGreat spot, great food, outdoors so great for summer, good cocktails, great for dates
Echo Park Farmers' Market
1146 Logan StFridays from 4-7 pm
Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset BlvdTuesdays from 2-7 pm and Saturdays from 8-2pm
Putting this under activities because it has a bunch of fun pinball and vintage game machines. Super fun place with good food.
106 locals recommend
Button Mash
1391 Sunset BlvdPutting this under activities because it has a bunch of fun pinball and vintage game machines. Super fun place with good food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Short Stop
1455 Sunset BlvdA local spot with pool tables
Little Joy
1477 Sunset Blvdalso local fav with pool tables.
The Echo
1822 Sunset BlvdBar and music venue
Actually a restaurant and bar. Local spot. Good to watch games on tv too
42 locals recommend
The Holloway
1320 Echo Park AveActually a restaurant and bar. Local spot. Good to watch games on tv too
Thirsty Crow
2939 Sunset BlvdNice late night vibe and great happy hour.
Zebulon
2478 Fletcher DrFun bar and live music venue
Sightseeing
Paddle boats, picnics, playground, walking, food trucks, neighborhood vibe, dog walking
563 locals recommend
Echo Park Lake
Paddle boats, picnics, playground, walking, food trucks, neighborhood vibe, dog walking
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully AveIconic baseball stadium and concerts
Some of the oldest victorian homes in one of the oldest neighborhoods in LA. Great street to walk and sightsee
21 locals recommend
Carroll Avenue
Carroll AvenueSome of the oldest victorian homes in one of the oldest neighborhoods in LA. Great street to walk and sightsee
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdEntertainment & Activities
Art Walk DTLA
411 S Main StVista Theater
4473 Sunset DrIconic beautiful old theater.
Arts & Culture
The Broad
221 S Grand AveParks & Nature
Elysian Park
835 Academy RdGreat hiking, views, dog walking, etc.
Great dog park, also great food and shorts around there, walking, family walks around Silver lake
15 locals recommend
Silverlake Dog Park
1893-1899 Silver Lake BlvdGreat dog park, also great food and shorts around there, walking, family walks around Silver lake