Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
This hidden gem does not disappoint. For a particularly good treat, try the pork Banh Mi on Fridays!
7 locals recommend
O Banh Mi
1997 Hyperion AveThis hidden gem does not disappoint. For a particularly good treat, try the pork Banh Mi on Fridays!
Delicious, homemade pasta and a great wine selection in a romantic, candlelit garden. A local favorite!
121 locals recommend
Speranza
2547 Hyperion AveDelicious, homemade pasta and a great wine selection in a romantic, candlelit garden. A local favorite!
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe
2106 Hyperion AveGrab a morning coffee or catch a show!
I don't even drink mocha lattes, but the one at Intelligentsia is so delicious it makes me rethink my coffee identity!
510 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdI don't even drink mocha lattes, but the one at Intelligentsia is so delicious it makes me rethink my coffee identity!
Forage
2764 Sunset BlvdGet the truffle mac n cheese. Just do it.
Casita Del Campo
1920 Hyperion AveGreat happy hour margaritas, everyday!
Tacos Villa Corona
3185 Glendale BlvdDelicious burritos, under 5 bucks!
Raffi's Place
211 E BroadwayMake sure to order the crispy rice!
Millie's Cafe
3524 Sunset BlvdI'm obsessed with the veggie reuben.
Sightseeing
Take a fun, neighborhood stroll through the Silver Lake Hills and take the stairs down to the reservoir!
396 locals recommend
Silver Lake Reservoir
Take a fun, neighborhood stroll through the Silver Lake Hills and take the stairs down to the reservoir!
This place has a great little astronomy museum, not to mention amazing views of the city!
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdThis place has a great little astronomy museum, not to mention amazing views of the city!
Echo Mountain (Mount Lowe Railroad Trail)
Echo Mountain (Mount Lowe Railroad Trail)Awesome and historical hike!
Escondido Falls
Escondido Canyon TrailBeautiful and rather easy Malibu Hike!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveThe best grocery store in town! :)
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveFor all the 'extras' you can't get at Trader Joe's.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great wine and a great late night happy hour, not to mention $1 oysters on Monday nights!
119 locals recommend
Barbrix
2442 Hyperion AveGreat wine and a great late night happy hour, not to mention $1 oysters on Monday nights!
Arts & Culture
In my opinion, the best theatre in LA happens here. Shows are $5 and sellout quickly! They are so worth it.
282 locals recommend
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre LA
5919 Franklin AveIn my opinion, the best theatre in LA happens here. Shows are $5 and sellout quickly! They are so worth it.
Though its storefront makes it appear small, this vintage venue is home to a full-size screen with an old school vibe and 1920s charm.
417 locals recommend
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset DrThough its storefront makes it appear small, this vintage venue is home to a full-size screen with an old school vibe and 1920s charm.
Shopping
Famous for their rosewater ice cream. If you've got a car, this one shouldn't be missed!
31 locals recommend
Mashti Malone's Ice Cream
1525 N La Brea AveFamous for their rosewater ice cream. If you've got a car, this one shouldn't be missed!
My favorite flavors are almond fig and pistachio! They make amazing gelato, with changing flavors daily.
90 locals recommend
Pazzo Gelato
3827 Sunset BlvdMy favorite flavors are almond fig and pistachio! They make amazing gelato, with changing flavors daily.