Franklin Hills guidebook
Sightseeing
Shakespeare Bridge
Shakespeare BridgeWalking to the bridge is a great way to see the neighborhood!
The Observatory is a must when visiting LA for fantastic views. Combine it with a hike and brunch for a very LA day.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdThe Observatory is a must when visiting LA for fantastic views. Combine it with a hike and brunch for a very LA day.
Use the Franklin Hills Stairway Walk map to hike through the neighborhood and its hidden public stairways! Use a search engine to search 'FHRA stairway walk' to find the map.
Franklin Hills
Use the Franklin Hills Stairway Walk map to hike through the neighborhood and its hidden public stairways! Use a search engine to search 'FHRA stairway walk' to find the map.
Food scene
Happy hour at Figaro is a Los Feliz institution. Get there early to snag a table outside. Enjoy a kir and some frites!
189 locals recommend
Figaro Bistrot
1802 N Vermont AveHappy hour at Figaro is a Los Feliz institution. Get there early to snag a table outside. Enjoy a kir and some frites!
Get banh mi and Vietnamese coffee at this small neighborhood gem. It's just down the public stairs, right on Hyperion, and about 1.5 blocks away (a 5-7 minute walk).
7 locals recommend
O Banh Mi
1997 Hyperion AveGet banh mi and Vietnamese coffee at this small neighborhood gem. It's just down the public stairs, right on Hyperion, and about 1.5 blocks away (a 5-7 minute walk).
This small local resto opened just before the pandemic and has persevered thanks to its super-fresh seafood. Just walk down the public stairs, go left on Hyperion, and it's across the street just after Tracy.
Ceviche Project
2524 1/2 Hyperion AveThis small local resto opened just before the pandemic and has persevered thanks to its super-fresh seafood. Just walk down the public stairs, go left on Hyperion, and it's across the street just after Tracy.
This neighborhood Italian spot is great for secluded al fresco dining and simple fare. It's usually buzzing with locals and has a European vibe. The wine is spot on, as well. In our opinion, it's the best place within walking distance for an easygoing meal. Just walk down the public stairs, go left on Hyperion, and it's about 2 big blocks away.
121 locals recommend
Speranza
2547 Hyperion AveThis neighborhood Italian spot is great for secluded al fresco dining and simple fare. It's usually buzzing with locals and has a European vibe. The wine is spot on, as well. In our opinion, it's the best place within walking distance for an easygoing meal. Just walk down the public stairs, go left on Hyperion, and it's about 2 big blocks away.
The soft serve ice cream at Magpies is legendary. It's a 8 minute walk from the studio, just down the stairs, left on Hyperion, and across Griffith Park Blvd in a small strip mall. They have two dairy flavors and six vegan flavors on tap every day.
24 locals recommend
Magpies Softserve
2660 Griffith Park BlvdThe soft serve ice cream at Magpies is legendary. It's a 8 minute walk from the studio, just down the stairs, left on Hyperion, and across Griffith Park Blvd in a small strip mall. They have two dairy flavors and six vegan flavors on tap every day.
Coffee
Try walking past the Shakespeare bridge to Maru for morning coffee. It’s a Los Feliz favorite with a cult following. Don't be shocked if you see a line! If you don't want to wait, walk up Hillhurst to Blue Bottle or Starbucks instead!
37 locals recommend
Maru Coffee
1936 Hillhurst AveTry walking past the Shakespeare bridge to Maru for morning coffee. It’s a Los Feliz favorite with a cult following. Don't be shocked if you see a line! If you don't want to wait, walk up Hillhurst to Blue Bottle or Starbucks instead!
This is the closest coffee shop to the studio; just walk down the public stairs, turn left, and walk approximately 5-6 minutes to the corner of Hyperion and Griffith Park Blvd
Starbucks
This is the closest coffee shop to the studio; just walk down the public stairs, turn left, and walk approximately 5-6 minutes to the corner of Hyperion and Griffith Park Blvd
Cocktails
In a land of $15, $18, even $20 cocktails, it’s nice to go to no-frills Jay’s Bar for super friendly staff and reasonably priced drinks!
Jay's Bar
4321 Sunset BlvdEssentials
About a 10-12 minute walk down Hyperion. Great option for some microwave meals and soups to use in your kitchenette!
1699 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveAbout a 10-12 minute walk down Hyperion. Great option for some microwave meals and soups to use in your kitchenette!
For dry cleaning and fluff and fold laundry service. A 6-8 minute walk down Hyperion before Griffith Park Blvd.
Griffith Park Cleaners & Alterations
For dry cleaning and fluff and fold laundry service. A 6-8 minute walk down Hyperion before Griffith Park Blvd.
Gelson's is a full service grocery store with a subpar bakery and deli. Beware it is highly overpriced. That said, it is only a 5-6 minute walk away, down Hyperion.
653 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveGelson's is a full service grocery store with a subpar bakery and deli. Beware it is highly overpriced. That said, it is only a 5-6 minute walk away, down Hyperion.
This is the only pharmacy walkable from the studio. It is in the small strip mall adjacent to Gelson's Market. Walk down the public stairs, turn left, and walk down Hyperion for 5-6 minutes.
Discount Medical Pharmacy
2716 Griffith Park BlvdThis is the only pharmacy walkable from the studio. It is in the small strip mall adjacent to Gelson's Market. Walk down the public stairs, turn left, and walk down Hyperion for 5-6 minutes.