northeast LA
Food Scene
Kafn Coffee
1019 E Palmer AveDelicious coffee and pastries, with a mini park across the street.
Skaf's Lebanese Cuisine
367 N Chevy Chase Dr
Din Tai Fung
1164 Caruso Ave
Mia Sushi
4741 N Eagle Rock Blvd
Magpies Softserve
2660 Griffith Park Blvd
Diddy Riese
926 Broxton Ave
Cafe Gratitude
639 N Larchmont BlvdLovely outdoor seating area and fantastic food. Call beforehand to find out about wait times. Worth a wait. Parking in the neighborhood behind.
155 locals recommend
Salazar
2490 Fletcher DrLovely outdoor seating area and fantastic food. Call beforehand to find out about wait times. Worth a wait. Parking in the neighborhood behind.
Gorgeous outdoor seating area. Good for families, larger groups, and for just a drink.
51 locals recommend
Momed Atwater Village
3245 Casitas AveGorgeous outdoor seating area. Good for families, larger groups, and for just a drink.
Joy
5100 York Blvd
Sakura Japanese Steak & Seafood House
985 Foothill Blvd
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
Constellation Coffee
468 Foothill Blvd
The Proper Restaurant & Bar
464 Foothill BlvdParks & Nature
Sturtevant Falls
Beautiful park with a playground and 2 mile walk around the perimeter.
396 locals recommend
Silver Lake Reservoir
Beautiful park with a playground and 2 mile walk around the perimeter.
Bring a picnic or have a pizza delivered! 2 mile walk around the perimeter of Silverlake Reservoir.
70 locals recommend
Silver Lake Meadow
2300 Silver Lake BlvdBring a picnic or have a pizza delivered! 2 mile walk around the perimeter of Silverlake Reservoir.
Great view of the Hollywood sign and Griffith Observatory and gorgeous sunset views. Bring a picnic and blanket, and drive to the top of the hill, and enjoy the park right near Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock house.
224 locals recommend
Barnsdall Art Park
4800 Hollywood BlvdGreat view of the Hollywood sign and Griffith Observatory and gorgeous sunset views. Bring a picnic and blanket, and drive to the top of the hill, and enjoy the park right near Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock house.
Rent a swan boat and cruise around the lake. Little cafe on site as well.
563 locals recommend
Echo Park Lake
Rent a swan boat and cruise around the lake. Little cafe on site as well.
Memorial Park
1301 Foothill BlvdShopping
Outdoor shopping mall that has a trolley, many restaurants and shops (Apple Store, Anthropologie, H&M, etc.) There's a beautiful water fountain and it's a great place to spend a couple of hours. Enjoy a meal at Din Tai Fung!
642 locals recommend
The Americana at Brand
889 Americana WayOutdoor shopping mall that has a trolley, many restaurants and shops (Apple Store, Anthropologie, H&M, etc.) There's a beautiful water fountain and it's a great place to spend a couple of hours. Enjoy a meal at Din Tai Fung!
The Grove
189 The Grove Dr
Flintridge Bookstore
Lovely local bookstore - wonderful gifts and souvenirs!
La Cañada Flintridge Farmer's Market
1300 Foothill BlvdSaturdays, 9am-1pm (walkable)
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Covell
4628 Hollywood Blvd Lovely wine bar. Valet parking.
Sightseeing
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset Blvd
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl DrArts & Culture
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
5801 Wilshire Blvd
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrMake a reservation (free) - great to visit for a couple of hours and pair with some time in Malibu.
883 locals recommend
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyMake a reservation (free) - great to visit for a couple of hours and pair with some time in Malibu.
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park DrGreat for kids!