Los Feliz
“Sometimes you just have to pee in the sink.”
– Charles Bukowski, former Los Feliz resident
Hipster Hive, the Sequel
Los Feliz is quickly catching up to Silver Lake as the hipster capital of the world, with many of Los Angeles’ less washed-up bands, artists and actors calling it home. It extends from Western Ave east to the cement ditch some call the Los Angeles River, from Sunset on the south to Griffith Park on the north. The main parts people find interesting are the area around Hollywood and Western, the parts of Vermont and Hillhurst that lie between Prospect and Los Feliz Blvd, the stretch of Los Feliz Blvd that extends north past the 5, and the section of Hyperion Ave near Rowena, where both a Burrito King and a Trader Joe’s exist within 50 yards of each other (providing little incentive to ever leave). The area is full of small, chic cafes and restaurants, and the bars are all within walking distance, which is important in Los Angeles. The Los Feliz Hills also feature some of the area’s nicest homes, as well as parts of Griffith Park, the Griffith Observatory and the notorious Hollywood sign. Wandering a short distance southeast brings you to Silver Lake, where the laid-back, bohemian vibe continues.
Los Feliz Trivia
- The movie Swingers was written and filmed in locations throughout the area, including the Dresden Room, the Derby, House of Pies and the Los Feliz Golf Course
- Gavin Rossdale and Gewn Stefani have a home in the Los Feliz Hills, proving once and for all that they really are cool
Restaurants
- Tropicalia Brazilian Grill
- Home
- Green Leaves
- Simply Thai
- Electric Lotus
- Alcove Cafe
- Niko Niko Sushi
- En Sushi
- Fred 62
- Cheech’s Pizza
Bars
- Ye Rustic Inn
- The Drawing Room
- Good Luck Bar
- The Dresden Room
- The Derby
- Tangier
