Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Maximiliano
5930 York BlvdDelicious Pizza, fun decor.
Artsy neighborhood cafe. Great coffee. Wifi, indoor and outdoor seating & kids play area.
167 locals recommend
Cafe de Leche
5000 York BlvdArtsy neighborhood cafe. Great coffee. Wifi, indoor and outdoor seating & kids play area.
Organic food, Vegan options, walking distance. Has odd hours, so double check that they're open before walking over
88 locals recommend
Amara Kitchen
519 N Avenue 64Organic food, Vegan options, walking distance. Has odd hours, so double check that they're open before walking over
Looks can be deceiving. When we first moved in, we avoided this place, but oh boy are their carne asada fries delicious!!
25 locals recommend
My Taco
6300 York BlvdLooks can be deceiving. When we first moved in, we avoided this place, but oh boy are their carne asada fries delicious!!
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
1040 Mission Stbuild your own Froyo. Yum
Doesn't look like much but this authentic French restaurant is great. Waiters all speak French. Food is amazing. We have spent many special occasions here including our engagement.
43 locals recommend
Cafe Beaujolais
1712 Colorado BlvdDoesn't look like much but this authentic French restaurant is great. Waiters all speak French. Food is amazing. We have spent many special occasions here including our engagement.
Auntie Em's Kitchen
4616 Eagle Rock BoulevardDelicious Breakfast place.
La Estrella Restaurant
320 Orange Grove BlvdOur go-to Mexican food spot.
Variety of foods, something for everyone. Near Stone tasting room. Free cookies!
56 locals recommend
La Grande Orange Cafe
260 S Raymond AveVariety of foods, something for everyone. Near Stone tasting room. Free cookies!
Everything Else
If you're into skateboarding, there are several ramps. Always busy. Fun to watch even if you're not a skater.
Garvanza Skatepark
6240 Meridian StIf you're into skateboarding, there are several ramps. Always busy. Fun to watch even if you're not a skater.
A nice walk down the hill where children play & families hangout. There's a small area with limited workout equipment. Weekends feature little league games. Least steep walk back: Lewis or Fisher
Garvanza Park
6240 Meridian StA nice walk down the hill where children play & families hangout. There's a small area with limited workout equipment. Weekends feature little league games. Least steep walk back: Lewis or Fisher
We grocery shop here most often. Good selection, reasonable prices. Good deli counter & produce selection. includes: florist, Wells Fargo, Starbucks, Dry cleaner & appliance rental.
274 locals recommend
Vons
561 N Glendale AveWe grocery shop here most often. Good selection, reasonable prices. Good deli counter & produce selection. includes: florist, Wells Fargo, Starbucks, Dry cleaner & appliance rental.
York Square Liquor
6312 York BlvdGood selection of local beers.
Hipster hair salon run by a friendly neighborhood hairstylist. She always has good recommendations of places to go.
Crop Salon
515 Avenue 64Hipster hair salon run by a friendly neighborhood hairstylist. She always has good recommendations of places to go.
Arroyo Seco Bike Path
Arroyo Seco Bike Pathgood biking/walking
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library
6145 N Figueroa StLocal Library.
Gold Line Metro station. Take the train downtown or to Hollywood or Pasadena.
101 locals recommend
Highland Park Station
203 N Ave 58Gold Line Metro station. Take the train downtown or to Hollywood or Pasadena.
Free events here throughout the summer. www.eaglerockchamberofcommerce.com for more info on events here.
13 locals recommend
Eagle Rock Recreation Center
1100 Eagle Vista DrFree events here throughout the summer. www.eaglerockchamberofcommerce.com for more info on events here.
Drinks & Nightlife
La Cuevita
5922 N Figueroa StBar with a "Dia de Los Muertos" feel.
Recently re-done and re-named "Off-Beat Bar". Very cute decor. Grand re-opening July 3, 2014. Looking forward to it being our neighborhood watering hole. Close enough to stumble home up the hill ;)
Dusty's Bar & Grill
6316 York BlvdRecently re-done and re-named "Off-Beat Bar". Very cute decor. Grand re-opening July 3, 2014. Looking forward to it being our neighborhood watering hole. Close enough to stumble home up the hill ;)
Stone Brewing Tap Room - Pasadena
220 S Raymond AveTasting local brews
Essentials
Good food at affordable prices. Parking can sometimes be limited at this location.
202 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
345 S Lake AveGood food at affordable prices. Parking can sometimes be limited at this location.
Shopping
Yogurt Haven
2256 Colorado BlvdBuild your own Froyo. Yum
Entertainment & Activities
The Awesome Playground
5158 York BlvdIndoor play place for kids.
Sightseeing
Beautiful gardens & Library. Worth the trip if you're into pretty plants!
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdBeautiful gardens & Library. Worth the trip if you're into pretty plants!
Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl DrLegendary Rose Bowl Stadium.
We love going to the Griffith. Great hiking, great views. Telescopes set up on the lawn most evenings for public to see the night sky. Free!
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdWe love going to the Griffith. Great hiking, great views. Telescopes set up on the lawn most evenings for public to see the night sky. Free!