As LA neighborhoods price out their tenants, formerly middle class areas like Silver Lake receive an influx of thirtysomethings with comparatively deep pockets, anti-corporate ideologies and hipster demands. This is the neighborhood of inventive cocktails, alt fashion labels and artisanal handmade artifacts. Come walk through the retro-hip boutiques, bars, cafes, homes and atmosphere that make the Silver Lake neighborhood so desirable.
LA girl, born and raised. I'm all about the sun, palm trees and the Dodgers - even if I have to put up with freeway traffic. Enthusiast of action movie sneak peeks, avocado toast, beach day and little-known clothing boutiques.
As the sign on the corner of the street says, welcome to the Silver Lake Sunset Junction, an excellent starting point for our walk through …
Bar Keeper feels like an update on an 1850's apothecary and probably carries some of the same items. This is the place to go for the profe…
Say what you will about the legitimacy of the source of this observation, but _Forbes Magazine_ named Silver Lake the "hippest neighborhood…
Speaking of the perfect cocktail, The Black Cat is known for its cocktail scene in addition to their posh, late-night, New York-style gastr…
Undefeated (also spelled without its vowels, UNDFTD) is one of the top sneaker boutiques in Los Angeles. They specialize in selling off-be…
In the spirit of farm-to-table and unique flavor combinations, Spice Station provides a wide range of seasonings that you cannot find anywh…
Secret Headquarters is the nicest comic book store you have ever been to. Secret Headquarters does away with bins of dusty back issues in …
Nestled next to a hip Taiwanese restaurant and the park that hosts the bi-weekly farmer's market (open Tuesdays and Saturdays) is an unassu…
What would a hipster neighborhood be without a cupcake store? The Lark Cake Shop has been a Silver Lake staple for nearly 10 years, baking…
Another fun example of the quirkiness of the neighborhood, here is Franky's Barber Boutique. Brian and Jesse not only produce a slick hair…
There are 705 steps from the top of the Music Box Steps to the bottom. It is a lot easier walking down than walking up... especially if yo…
The final stop of the day is at one of the favorite watering holes of the locals: perfect for excellent cocktails and people watching. Thi…