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 BoulevardWorld 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 residents recomanen
Neutra VDL Studio and Residences
2300 Silver Lake BlvdOne 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 residents recomanen
Silver Lake Branch Library
2411 Glendale BlvdOur 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 BoulevardRegularly 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 residents recomanen
Silver Lake Meadow
2300 Silver Lake BlvdA 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 residents recomanen
Silverlake Recreation Center
1850 W Silver Lake Drplay 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 residents recomanen
Silverlake Dog Park
1893-1899 Silver Lake Blvdgreat 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 residents recomanen
Barbrix
2442 Hyperion AveFantastic 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 residents recomanen
Say Cheese
2800 Hyperion AveRight 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 residents recomanen
Modern Eats
2590 -D Glendale Blvdupscale 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 residents recomanen
Astro Family Restaurant
2300 Fletcher DrThe 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.
Blair's Restaurant
2901 Rowena Avenuegreat food, atmospheric vibe. great for a late drink.
basic Italian food, but right down the hill and walkable.
23 residents recomanen
Michelangelo Ristorante
2742 Rowena Avebasic 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 residents recomanen
Edendale Restaurant and Bar
2838 Rowena Avefantastic 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 residents recomanen
Broome St. General Store
2912 Rowena Avegrab 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 residents recomanen
Casita Del Campo
1920 Hyperion AveThis 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 residents recomanen
Ivanhoe Restaurant & Bar
2500 Riverside Dramerican 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 Aveneighborhood 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.
$$$
http://www.alimentola.com/
111 residents recomanen
Alimento
1710 Silver Lake BlvdNot only a Silver Lake destination restaurant, now considered one of the best Italian restaurants in the city.
$$$
http://www.alimentola.com/
Shopping
Salvare Goods
2439 Riverside DrFantastic 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 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market 365
2520 Glendale BlvdThe 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 residents recomanen
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveNewly 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 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveThe 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 residents recomanen
Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset BlvdSaturdays from 8am - 1pm
Tuesdays from 2pm - 7:30pm
Atwater Village Farmers’ Market
3528 Larga AveSundays from 10am-2pm
Echo Park Farmers' Market
1146 Logan StFridays from 3-7:30pm
Large health food store with smoothie bar and take away meals.
267 residents recomanen
Lassens Natural Food and Vitamins
1631 Sunset BlvdLarge health food store with smoothie bar and take away meals.
Yoga Studios
Silverlake Yoga
2810 Glendale BlvdThey offer yoga classes and also Thai massage that is amazing! Also, infra-red sauna with eucalyptus steam shower.
40 residents recomanen
The Raven Spa
2910 Rowena AveThey 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 residents recomanen
Baller Hardware
2505 Hyperion AveGreat old school hardware store. Pick up household items, batteries. The owner even makes his own organic hand-made soaps!
CVS
4414 York Blvdclosest drug store