Shannen’s NELA Guidebook
Bars and Restaurants
Fantastic little wine bar serving natural wine and a small food menu. They have a few outdoor tables and a great patio. 3 min drive, 15 min walk.
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Holcomb
5535 York BlvdFantastic little wine bar serving natural wine and a small food menu. They have a few outdoor tables and a great patio. 3 min drive, 15 min walk.
My go to coffee shop in Highland Park. There are a lot of great ones but this one has a great vibe and consistently great coffee.
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Kumquat Coffee Co.
4936 York BlvdMy go to coffee shop in Highland Park. There are a lot of great ones but this one has a great vibe and consistently great coffee.
Delicious grass fed smash cheeseburgers and curly fries. What else could you want? They typically deliver via Caviar as well if you're feeling like staying in.
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Goldburger (for a limited time only)
5623 York BoulevardDelicious grass fed smash cheeseburgers and curly fries. What else could you want? They typically deliver via Caviar as well if you're feeling like staying in.
The acorn squash pizza. It sounds terrible but it wins everyone over. Acorn Squash, Mozz, Cacio Di Roma Cheese, HONEY, Crushed Red Pepper. Huge outdoor patio and also delivers via Caviar (usually without a delivery fee).
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Triple Beam Pizza
5918 N Figueroa StThe acorn squash pizza. It sounds terrible but it wins everyone over. Acorn Squash, Mozz, Cacio Di Roma Cheese, HONEY, Crushed Red Pepper. Huge outdoor patio and also delivers via Caviar (usually without a delivery fee).
LA's well known and loved Tex Mex. Tons of great tacos, guac, queso, margaritas. Also delivers via Caviar app.
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HomeState
4624 Hollywood BlvdLA's well known and loved Tex Mex. Tons of great tacos, guac, queso, margaritas. Also delivers via Caviar app.
At noon, they release their sandwiches and if you are not a vegetarion the salami/arugula/butter on a chewy baguette is to die for. Also, any of their pastries and baked goods are delicious.
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Proof Bakery
3156 Glendale BlvdAt noon, they release their sandwiches and if you are not a vegetarion the salami/arugula/butter on a chewy baguette is to die for. Also, any of their pastries and baked goods are delicious.
Do you want a treat? Cookies, brownies, slices of cake, best pretzel roll ever. Go here and enjoy. Also good breakfast and lunch offerings.
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Little Flower
1424 W Colorado BlvdDo you want a treat? Cookies, brownies, slices of cake, best pretzel roll ever. Go here and enjoy. Also good breakfast and lunch offerings.
Great little bar on Figueroa that often has live jazz, great drinks, oysters.
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ETA
5630 N Figueroa StGreat little bar on Figueroa that often has live jazz, great drinks, oysters.
Great little craftsman house turned restaurant. Reliable delicious food for a nicer restaurant close to Highland Park.
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Little Beast Restaurant
1496 Colorado BlvdGreat little craftsman house turned restaurant. Reliable delicious food for a nicer restaurant close to Highland Park.
My personal favorite smash burger place in NELA, just a bit further than Goldburger (which is also great).
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Burgers Never Say Die
2388 Glendale BlvdMy personal favorite smash burger place in NELA, just a bit further than Goldburger (which is also great).
Yummy place for breakfast or lunch within walking distance of the apartment. Lots of gluten free/vegan options. Great grain free chocolate chip cookie.
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Amara Kitchen
519 N Avenue 64Yummy place for breakfast or lunch within walking distance of the apartment. Lots of gluten free/vegan options. Great grain free chocolate chip cookie.
Beautiful boutique grocery on Figueroa. Good natural wine selections.
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Cookbook Market - Highland Park
5611 N Figueroa StBeautiful boutique grocery on Figueroa. Good natural wine selections.
Great little boutique store full of snacks, candy, wine/beer. Great place to pick up little munchies for throughout the stay if not needing food for meals.
Sip Snack
5003 York BlvdGreat little boutique store full of snacks, candy, wine/beer. Great place to pick up little munchies for throughout the stay if not needing food for meals.
Walt’s Bar
4680 Eagle Rock BlvdGreat casual bar for a beer and pinball/arcade.
Local long time favorite neighborhood bar. Great craft beer selection.
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The Hermosillo
5125 York BlvdLocal long time favorite neighborhood bar. Great craft beer selection.
Very fun "fancy" bowling. Great local spot. Make reservations if on a weekend evening.
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Highland Park Bowl
5621 N Figueroa StVery fun "fancy" bowling. Great local spot. Make reservations if on a weekend evening.
Capri Club
Very fun little bar with some classic European drinks and delicious Italian small bites.
Sightseeing
Beautiful gardens in La Canada Flintridge about 15 minutes away. Great place to relax and take a stroll. Their holiday events are really fun (Carved near Halloween and Enchanted during Christmas time).
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Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso DrBeautiful gardens in La Canada Flintridge about 15 minutes away. Great place to relax and take a stroll. Their holiday events are really fun (Carved near Halloween and Enchanted during Christmas time).
A great hike about 30 minutes away to a waterfall. If the lower parking lot is open you need a Forest Adventure pass to park there. It's only $5 and can be bought at many places nearby: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/r5/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=STELPRDB5181410&width=full
If you park up at the top along the highway in the upper lots you don't have to pay but it's an additional 3/4 mile down a steep hill.
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Switzer Falls Trail
701 Angeles Crest HwyA great hike about 30 minutes away to a waterfall. If the lower parking lot is open you need a Forest Adventure pass to park there. It's only $5 and can be bought at many places nearby: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/r5/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=STELPRDB5181410&width=full
If you park up at the top along the highway in the upper lots you don't have to pay but it's an additional 3/4 mile down a steep hill.
Great place to go hiking! My favorite easy place to park is on Commonwealth, put Commonwealth and Dundee in your GPS.
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Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveGreat place to go hiking! My favorite easy place to park is on Commonwealth, put Commonwealth and Dundee in your GPS.
Great little 2.2 mile loop walk with nice views of Silverlake.
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Silver Lake Reservoir
Great little 2.2 mile loop walk with nice views of Silverlake.
Grab some food, bring a blanket and have a picnic here. It's a great spot on a nice LA day.
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Silver Lake Meadow
2300 Silver Lake BlvdGrab some food, bring a blanket and have a picnic here. It's a great spot on a nice LA day.
Great 3 mile walk that surrounds the stadium and the golf course behind it. Park in any of the lots and follow the people getting their steps in.
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Rose Bowl
1001 Rose Bowl DrGreat 3 mile walk that surrounds the stadium and the golf course behind it. Park in any of the lots and follow the people getting their steps in.
Fun and huge flea market every 2nd Sunday of the month.
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Rose Bowl Flea Market
1001 Rose Bowl DrFun and huge flea market every 2nd Sunday of the month.
Tour a gorgeous house built by Richard Neutra, right next to the Silverlake Reservoir.
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Neutra VDL Studio and Residences
2300 Silver Lake BlvdTour a gorgeous house built by Richard Neutra, right next to the Silverlake Reservoir.