Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
The most famous coffee spot in LA. Hipster heaven.
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Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdThe most famous coffee spot in LA. Hipster heaven.
Quick, beautiful, delicious, healthy, casual, affordable lunch and dinner.
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Forage
2764 Sunset BlvdQuick, beautiful, delicious, healthy, casual, affordable lunch and dinner.
L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake BlvdFab food, great, neighborhoody environment.
Cafe Stella
3932 Sunset BlvdElegant bar, delicious food, friendly folks.
Cliff's Edge
3626 Sunset BlvdBeautiful patio with heat lamps, movies on the wall inside.
Don't forget to ask for the soft chips--they're not on the menu, and they're the bomb.
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Malo
4326 Sunset BoulevardDon't forget to ask for the soft chips--they're not on the menu, and they're the bomb.
A secret local's treasure. And hit the grocery store next door.
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Beachwood Cafe
2695 N Beachwood DrA secret local's treasure. And hit the grocery store next door.
Silverlake Ramen
2927 Sunset BlvdLines always. Wait a minute or ten and you'll know why.
Nicest family run Thai place on earth. Outdoor seating and really great, cheap food.
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Leela Thai Restaurant
1737 Silver Lake BlvdNicest family run Thai place on earth. Outdoor seating and really great, cheap food.
Everything Else
Music Box Steps
Music Box StepsLaurel & Hardy made a movie here, and it's a great workout.
Millie's Cafe
3524 Sunset BlvdPeople come from all over town to have breakfast here.
Drive to it or hike to it--the views are magnificent.
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I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdDrive to it or hike to it--the views are magnificent.
Fantastic programs, beautiful, reserve-able seating, wonderful employees, and there's a really good restaurant/bar in the lobby.
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Pacific Cinerama Dome
6360 Sunset BlvdFantastic programs, beautiful, reserve-able seating, wonderful employees, and there's a really good restaurant/bar in the lobby.
No need to go without your Saturday market just 'cuz you're away from home. This one rocks, and it's 3 blocks from Bungalita Escritora.
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Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset BlvdNo need to go without your Saturday market just 'cuz you're away from home. This one rocks, and it's 3 blocks from Bungalita Escritora.
Bar Keeper
614 N Hoover StA booze boutique!
Circus of Books
Want the NY Times? They've got it. And a whole lot more.
If you've ever seen people hiking in Los Angeles on a TV show or in a movie, this is probably where they were filmed. Amazing views and people-and-dog watching.
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Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveIf you've ever seen people hiking in Los Angeles on a TV show or in a movie, this is probably where they were filmed. Amazing views and people-and-dog watching.
At the very top of Beachwood is a trailhead to the Hollywood sign and on and on and on.
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North Beachwood Drive
Beachwood DriveAt the very top of Beachwood is a trailhead to the Hollywood sign and on and on and on.
Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont AveWonderful indie, nearby and neighborhood-y.
Crossroads Trading
4470 Sunset BlvdOne of the best in LA. Hipster cast-offs with style!
Best souvenir of your LA visit: a piece of mid-century modernism. Family owned, sweet folks, great treasures.
Danish Modern L.A.
5448 E Olympic BlvdBest souvenir of your LA visit: a piece of mid-century modernism. Family owned, sweet folks, great treasures.
A mile or so from the Bungalito, and a great place to take a flat, pretty walk.
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Silver Lake Reservoir
A mile or so from the Bungalito, and a great place to take a flat, pretty walk.
If you miss your dog, spend a few minutes here.
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Low Cost Pet Vaccines Silver Lake Dog Park
1850 W Silver Lake DrIf you miss your dog, spend a few minutes here.
Silverlake Wine
2395 Glendale BlvdA true local treasure. They'll actually seriously help you.
Nice relatively flat jogging trail, basketball courts, picnic tables 1 block from your Casita.
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Bellevue Recreation Center
826 Lucile AveNice relatively flat jogging trail, basketball courts, picnic tables 1 block from your Casita.
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset DrSee a new movie old-style, a mile from the Bungalita.
Shopping
My son and daughter-in-law own the place, but that's not why I say it's the best shopping/eating/coffee drinking experience in Silver Lake.
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Broome St. General Store
2912 Rowena AveMy son and daughter-in-law own the place, but that's not why I say it's the best shopping/eating/coffee drinking experience in Silver Lake.
You'd be surprised what you can find for under a dollar, and it's right down the hill from the Bungalita.
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99 Cents Only Stores
3600 Sunset BlvdYou'd be surprised what you can find for under a dollar, and it's right down the hill from the Bungalita.
Drinks & Nightlife
Where the locals go for relatively cheap, relatively good food. An Echo Park institution.
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Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset BlvdWhere the locals go for relatively cheap, relatively good food. An Echo Park institution.