Elle’s guidebook

Elle
Elle’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Lots of trails with plenty of great vistas along the way to the Griffith Observatory. Also, public tennis courts, public golf course and driving range, and the Greek Theater (concerts, etc.).
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Griffith PARK TRAILS
2715 N Vermont Canyon Rd
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Lots of trails with plenty of great vistas along the way to the Griffith Observatory. Also, public tennis courts, public golf course and driving range, and the Greek Theater (concerts, etc.).
paddle boats and picnicing
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Echo Park Lake
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paddle boats and picnicing
Gorgeous Mediterranean views; lovely hills to stroll around
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Silver Lake
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Gorgeous Mediterranean views; lovely hills to stroll around
You are here.
Franklin Hills
You are here.
photo opp on the swing at the peak
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Elysian Park
835 Academy Rd
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photo opp on the swing at the peak

Food -- Fast Casual & Cafés

"backyard Californian": good quality and fresh food; baked goods, cafe, brunch, and nice dinners
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All Time
2040 Hillhurst Ave
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"backyard Californian": good quality and fresh food; baked goods, cafe, brunch, and nice dinners
a hipster favorite for breakfast + lunch; vegan- and GF-friendly
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Sqirl
720 N Virgil Ave
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a hipster favorite for breakfast + lunch; vegan- and GF-friendly
Thai food
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Sticky Rice Echo Park
1801 Sunset Blvd
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Thai food
Amazingly hipster; good quality, fresh, many options for alternative diets
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Honey Hi
1620 Sunset Blvd
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Amazingly hipster; good quality, fresh, many options for alternative diets
Good quality Mediterranean fast-casual food that the neighborhood is obsessed with. E.g., best falafel in town. Also, lamb, fried chicken, good fries, toum, hummus, typical platters, sandwiches, etc.
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Dune
3143 Glendale Blvd
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Good quality Mediterranean fast-casual food that the neighborhood is obsessed with. E.g., best falafel in town. Also, lamb, fried chicken, good fries, toum, hummus, typical platters, sandwiches, etc.
The best bakery around; croissants, cakes, cookies, etc. Employee-owned :)
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Proof Bakery
3156 Glendale Blvd
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The best bakery around; croissants, cakes, cookies, etc. Employee-owned :)
Solid bakery; big selection
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Clark Street Echo Park
331 Glendale Blvd
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Solid bakery; big selection
my friend's favorite bagels
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Courage Bagels
777 N Virgil Ave
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my friend's favorite bagels
controversial but amazing grocery store with plenty of fast casual food as well; lots of solid options for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets. It is an experience!
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Erewhon Market
7660 Beverly Blvd
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controversial but amazing grocery store with plenty of fast casual food as well; lots of solid options for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets. It is an experience!
Never been here, but the line is always super long (but moves fast), and people rave about it
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Maru Coffee
1936 Hillhurst Ave
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Never been here, but the line is always super long (but moves fast), and people rave about it
Lovely and fascinating coffee/café for laptop work
CAFE NIDO: Coffee & Books
Lovely and fascinating coffee/café for laptop work

Kids

There are also ponies along the way. And, various playgrounds in this vicinity. (Also see various Griffith playgrounds by the Griffith entrances on the far West side as well as south of Los Feliz Blvd). The zoo is this direction as well.
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Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round
4730 Crystal Springs Dr
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There are also ponies along the way. And, various playgrounds in this vicinity. (Also see various Griffith playgrounds by the Griffith entrances on the far West side as well as south of Los Feliz Blvd). The zoo is this direction as well.

Fit

book online through LA Parks
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Vermont Canyon Tennis Courts
2715 N Vermont Canyon Rd
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book online through LA Parks
heated yoga; has tons of showers + a locker room
Modo Yoga LA- East
1755 Glendale Blvd
heated yoga; has tons of showers + a locker room
fake yoga; it's energy is a mix between a spin class and a beginner yoga class; has showers
Y7 Studio Silver Lake
4300 Sunset Blvd
fake yoga; it's energy is a mix between a spin class and a beginner yoga class; has showers

night-life

Epic bar experience; an oddity
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TENANTS OF THE TREES
2810 Hyperion Ave
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Epic bar experience; an oddity

Food -- dining

Top dining in Echo Park. Excellent and fresh pasta, tons of wine, pizza, famous focaccia, broccolini, proper Italian dishes, and general Italian-ness. Can be hard to get a reservation but also has wine bar attached next door.
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Bacetti
1509 Echo Park Avenue
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Top dining in Echo Park. Excellent and fresh pasta, tons of wine, pizza, famous focaccia, broccolini, proper Italian dishes, and general Italian-ness. Can be hard to get a reservation but also has wine bar attached next door.