Food Scene
I like to work here mid-day. No internet. Little distraction. Grab an ice tea or coffee + hang out in the outdoor courtyard.
310 locals recommend
Alcove
1929 Hillhurst AveI like to work here mid-day. No internet. Little distraction. Grab an ice tea or coffee + hang out in the outdoor courtyard.
Really nice coffee. Nice pastries. Relaxed outdoor seating.
510 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdReally nice coffee. Nice pastries. Relaxed outdoor seating.
Cookbook Los Angeles
1549 Echo Park AveSimple elegant food. Fresh greens. Good bread.
Never-ending soup... nice wedge salad. Basic and historical. Can enjoy this spot pretty cheaply if you spend some time with the menu.
125 locals recommend
Taix French Restaurant
1911 Sunset BlvdNever-ending soup... nice wedge salad. Basic and historical. Can enjoy this spot pretty cheaply if you spend some time with the menu.
Knowledgeable staff. Pretty to walk around. Hardy air plants.
7 locals recommend
Sunset Boulevard Nursery
4368 Sunset BlvdKnowledgeable staff. Pretty to walk around. Hardy air plants.
Mixed Co.
3903 Sunset BoulevardGo for the happy hour. Nice outdoor patio. Easy walk from the house.
Parks & Nature
Bring a picnic or take a few laps around the lake and people watch. Friendly, relaxing spot.
563 locals recommend
Echo Park Lake
Bring a picnic or take a few laps around the lake and people watch. Friendly, relaxing spot.
It's on the pricier side but well worth it. Gorgeous environment, getaway. Peaceful spot.
999 locals recommend
The Huntington Library
1151 Oxford RdIt's on the pricier side but well worth it. Gorgeous environment, getaway. Peaceful spot.
Shopping
Two bookstores within a few blocks, art and everything else. Local, well curated and friendly. A nice walk from my spot.
148 locals recommend
Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont AveTwo bookstores within a few blocks, art and everything else. Local, well curated and friendly. A nice walk from my spot.
Arts & Culture
Poetic Research Bureau
2220 Beverly BoulevardHot reading series. Usually free. Check it out.