Guidebook for Silver Lake

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Guidebook for Silver Lake

Arts & Culture

Local places of cultural, artistic or architectural interest.
World renowned and right here in Silver Lake! They do 2 big site-specific installations a year. Check out their website for current listings: http://www.materialsandapplications.org/
Materials & Applications
1313 Sunset Boulevard
World renowned and right here in Silver Lake! They do 2 big site-specific installations a year. Check out their website for current listings: http://www.materialsandapplications.org/
One of Neutra's classic mid-century gems where he raised his family. His son, Dion Neutra, is in his 90's and still activ over at the Neutra Museum! When he was a kid he said he could walk right down to the water in the reservoir... Tours are every Saturday from 11am-3pm. http://www.neutra-vdl.org/site/default.asp
29 locals recommend
Neutra VDL Studio and Residences
2300 Silver Lake Blvd
29 locals recommend
One of Neutra's classic mid-century gems where he raised his family. His son, Dion Neutra, is in his 90's and still activ over at the Neutra Museum! When he was a kid he said he could walk right down to the water in the reservoir... Tours are every Saturday from 11am-3pm. http://www.neutra-vdl.org/site/default.asp
Our great local library. Check for scheduled readings and activities for adults and kids as well as storytime for babies and toddlers. https://www.lapl.org/branches/silver-lake
24 locals recommend
Silver Lake Branch Library
2411 Glendale Blvd
24 locals recommend
Our great local library. Check for scheduled readings and activities for adults and kids as well as storytime for babies and toddlers. https://www.lapl.org/branches/silver-lake
Regularly has new exhibits. Come to learn more about Neutra's legacy and to see contemporary art. https://neutra.org/the-neutra-museum/
Neutra Institute Gallery & Museum
2379 Glendale Boulevard
Regularly has new exhibits. Come to learn more about Neutra's legacy and to see contemporary art. https://neutra.org/the-neutra-museum/

Parks & Nature

A great area to come and relax by the Reservoir, bring a picnic and enjoy an afternoon in the sun.
70 locals recommend
Silver Lake Meadow
2300 Silver Lake Blvd
70 locals recommend
A great area to come and relax by the Reservoir, bring a picnic and enjoy an afternoon in the sun.
play area for kids and tons of classes. http://www.laparks.org/reccenter/silver-lake
14 locals recommend
Silverlake Recreation Center
1850 W Silver Lake Dr
14 locals recommend
play area for kids and tons of classes. http://www.laparks.org/reccenter/silver-lake
great place to bring your dog to run off leash. also a separate smaller gated area for smaller dogs.
15 locals recommend
Silverlake Dog Park
1893-1899 Silver Lake Blvd
15 locals recommend
great place to bring your dog to run off leash. also a separate smaller gated area for smaller dogs.

Food Scene

Fantastic food and great atmosphere. Don't miss Monday's dollar night oysters!
119 locals recommend
Barbrix
2442 Hyperion Ave
119 locals recommend
Fantastic food and great atmosphere. Don't miss Monday's dollar night oysters!
Right next to Trader Joe's and a must stop to pick up cheese, wine or other gourmet treats. Excellent sandwiches - my absolute favorite is the vegetarian mushroom with red and green pesto. I dream about this sandwich! Say hi to Glenn the owner for me!
36 locals recommend
Say Cheese
2800 Hyperion Ave
36 locals recommend
Right next to Trader Joe's and a must stop to pick up cheese, wine or other gourmet treats. Excellent sandwiches - my absolute favorite is the vegetarian mushroom with red and green pesto. I dream about this sandwich! Say hi to Glenn the owner for me!
upscale coffee shop with breakfast 'anytime', sandwiches, soups and kids menu
31 locals recommend
Modern Eats
2590 -D Glendale Blvd
31 locals recommend
upscale coffee shop with breakfast 'anytime', sandwiches, soups and kids menu
The biggest plus is it's open 24 hours. Food is not gourmet, pretty basic, but classic diner food with all day breakfast, sandwiches, salads, etc.
28 locals recommend
Astro Family Restaurant
2300 Fletcher Dr
28 locals recommend
The biggest plus is it's open 24 hours. Food is not gourmet, pretty basic, but classic diner food with all day breakfast, sandwiches, salads, etc.
great food, atmospheric vibe. great for a late drink.
90 locals recommend
Blair's Restaurant
2901 Rowena Avenue
90 locals recommend
great food, atmospheric vibe. great for a late drink.
basic Italian food, but right down the hill and walkable.
23 locals recommend
Michelangelo Ristorante
2742 Rowena Ave
23 locals recommend
basic Italian food, but right down the hill and walkable.
fantastic food and relaxing atmosphere with great lighting. outdoor patio for dining. good for larger groups.
100 locals recommend
Edendale Restaurant and Bar
2838 Rowena Ave
100 locals recommend
fantastic food and relaxing atmosphere with great lighting. outdoor patio for dining. good for larger groups.
grab a coffee and pick up a beautiful object or special pantry items from the general store.
74 locals recommend
Broome St. General Store
2912 Rowena Ave
74 locals recommend
grab a coffee and pick up a beautiful object or special pantry items from the general store.
This is a big, lively place - very festive and fun. Great mexican food and excellent margharitas.
58 locals recommend
Casita Del Campo
1920 Hyperion Ave
58 locals recommend
This is a big, lively place - very festive and fun. Great mexican food and excellent margharitas.
american food, good quality ingredients. nice outdoor patio. great brunch spot! excellent bloody marys.
11 locals recommend
Ivanhoe Restaurant & Bar
2500 Riverside Dr
11 locals recommend
american food, good quality ingredients. nice outdoor patio. great brunch spot! excellent bloody marys.
neighborhood restaurant with upturned everyday basics for dinner and brunch. Soft-scrambled eggs with trout roe or coconut black rice and roasted sweet potato. Also beer and wine including biodynamic and natural options. http://www.smalltown.la/
Small Town
2764 Rowena Ave
neighborhood restaurant with upturned everyday basics for dinner and brunch. Soft-scrambled eggs with trout roe or coconut black rice and roasted sweet potato. Also beer and wine including biodynamic and natural options. http://www.smalltown.la/
Not only a Silver Lake destination restaurant, now considered one of the best Italian restaurants in the city. $$$ http://www.alimentola.com/
111 locals recommend
Alimento
1710 Silver Lake Blvd
111 locals recommend
Not only a Silver Lake destination restaurant, now considered one of the best Italian restaurants in the city. $$$ http://www.alimentola.com/

Shopping

Fantastic vintage finds!
Salvare Goods
2439 Riverside Dr
Fantastic vintage finds!

Groceries

The first of Whole Foods new 365 stores to open, it bridges Whole Foods and Trader Joe's in terms of selection and pricing. Join while here and download their app to take advantage of deals.
254 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market 365
2520 Glendale Blvd
254 locals recommend
The first of Whole Foods new 365 stores to open, it bridges Whole Foods and Trader Joe's in terms of selection and pricing. Join while here and download their app to take advantage of deals.
Newly remodeled, lots of good prepared foods and they added a wine bar. can be on the pricier side, but good for gourmet selections.
653 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion Ave
653 locals recommend
Newly remodeled, lots of good prepared foods and they added a wine bar. can be on the pricier side, but good for gourmet selections.
The classic. Always on trend with introducing the latest fads in food. Great prices and fun treats.
1699 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion Ave
1699 locals recommend
The classic. Always on trend with introducing the latest fads in food. Great prices and fun treats.
Saturdays from 8am - 1pm Tuesdays from 2pm - 7:30pm
187 locals recommend
Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset Blvd
187 locals recommend
Saturdays from 8am - 1pm Tuesdays from 2pm - 7:30pm
Sundays from 10am-2pm
71 locals recommend
Atwater Village Farmers’ Market
3528 Larga Ave
71 locals recommend
Sundays from 10am-2pm
Fridays from 3-7:30pm
59 locals recommend
Echo Park Farmers' Market
1146 Logan St
59 locals recommend
Fridays from 3-7:30pm
Large health food store with smoothie bar and take away meals.
267 locals recommend
Lassens Natural Food and Vitamins
1631 Sunset Blvd
267 locals recommend
Large health food store with smoothie bar and take away meals.

Yoga Studios

20 locals recommend
Silverlake Yoga
2810 Glendale Blvd
20 locals recommend
They offer yoga classes and also Thai massage that is amazing! Also, infra-red sauna with eucalyptus steam shower.
40 locals recommend
The Raven Spa
2910 Rowena Ave
40 locals recommend
They offer yoga classes and also Thai massage that is amazing! Also, infra-red sauna with eucalyptus steam shower.

Hardware and Drug store

Great old school hardware store. Pick up household items, batteries. The owner even makes his own organic hand-made soaps!
11 locals recommend
Baller Hardware
2505 Hyperion Ave
11 locals recommend
Great old school hardware store. Pick up household items, batteries. The owner even makes his own organic hand-made soaps!
closest drug store
238 locals recommend
CVS
4414 York Blvd
238 locals recommend
closest drug store