Shopping
Vons
4520 Sunset Blvdclosest supermarket with wide assortment and good produce
Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont AveThere is a real bookstore. Support it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Akbar
4356 Sunset BlvdGay/straight hipster neighborhood bar
Eagle LA
4219 Santa Monica BlvdLeather bar for bears and otters
Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset BlvdFrench Bistro: romantic patio, pricey, service can be hit and miss.
Mexico City
2121 Hillhurst AveGreat Mexican food with huge portions.
Thirsty Crow
2939 Sunset BlvdGreat Cocktails
Sightseeing
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdGreat hike, great entertainment
Silver Lake Reservoir
Park to stroll and for jogging
Take a stroll, sit in the grass, rent a pedal boat. Come for the Lotus Festival
563 locals recommend
Echo Park Lake
Take a stroll, sit in the grass, rent a pedal boat. Come for the Lotus Festival
Essentials
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveThe essentials
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion Avethat special stuff
Food Scene
Bulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen
4114 Santa Monica Blvdclose, quiet, and vegetarian
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdSnooty overpriced hipster hang-out
Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset Blvddelicious, late night
Pazzo Gelato
3827 Sunset BlvdIt's not just ice-cream :)
Sunset Junction Coffee Shop
3916 Sunset BlvdCalifornian Brunch
Casbah Cafe
Mediterranean flair and food, cozy, relaxed
Flore Vegan
2943 Sunset BlvdTons of quite scrumptious organic vegan variety
Yai
1627 N Vermont AveThai food: authentic and yummy.
Yai Restaurant
5757 Hollywood BlvdThai: The real deal in Thai town. It's the food not the decor.
Home
1760 Hillhurst AveBreakfast Lunch and Dinner Garden
Alegria On Sunset
3510 Sunset BoulevardMexican food
Cafe Tropical
2900 Sunset BlvdThe best Cafe con leche in town. Food: meh!
Il Capriccio
1757 N Vermont AveRich Italian food in a nice atmosphere
Pho Cafe
2841 Sunset Blvdminimalist ambiente - broth is kinda average, a lil watery.
Blossom
4019 Sunset Blvdtrendy - for a rich and salty pho.
Up the street, lots of good small Thai dishes. Open late.
33 locals recommend
Wat Dong Moon Lek Noodle
4356 Fountain AveUp the street, lots of good small Thai dishes. Open late.
The Vegan Joint (Hollywood)
4718 Fountain AveEclectic Vegan, lots of tasty choices
Everything Else
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo DrIt's a zoo!
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset DrNeighborhood old school movie theater
Echoplex
1154 Glendale BlvdMusic venue, lounge, dive bar
Arts & Culture
Ultimate Southern Californian Outdoor Concert Entertainment. Pack your picnic and a bottle of wine.
1407 locals recommend
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdUltimate Southern Californian Outdoor Concert Entertainment. Pack your picnic and a bottle of wine.
The Greek Theatre
2700 N Vermont AveGreat outdoor concert venue around the corner
The Echo
1822 Sunset BlvdGreat music and club scenery