Welcome to Silver Lake
Where outdoor recreation and big-city amenities create a tranquil and exciting environment.
Enjoy the seamless blend of stunning nature and a chic, stylish community at the Silver Lake neighborhood on Los Angeles's Eastside. It embodies the hipster lifestyle with its trendy cafes, boutique shops, and upscale homes showcasing modernist architecture. Silver Lake has been compared to the Williamsburg district in New York City, dubbed the "Williamsburg of the West."
One of the defining features of Silver Lake is its stunning natural setting, especially Silver Lake Reservoir. Aside from the reservoir, Silver Lake is home to plenty of picturesque lakes and is surrounded by hills and parks offering breathtaking views of the city and opportunities for outdoor recreation. The neighborhood of Silver Lake is luxurious and sophisticated, bringing together the best of both worlds in a serene and natural setting mixed with a chic metropolitan atmosphere.
What to Love
- Surrounded by nature, away from Los Angeles traffic
- Strong artistic community with countless performance venues and galleries
- Filming location for lots of TV shows and movies
Local Lifestyle
Living in Silver Lake, Los Angeles combines natural beauty with city sophistication. The neighborhood also has a strong artistic and creative community, with the indie rock scene dating back to the 1990s. Silver Lake is also conveniently located within the city, so on those days when you want to venture out to downtown Los Angeles or even West Hollywood, it is easy.
The neighborhood's numerous picturesque lakes create a serene atmosphere unique to the Silver Lake area. Anyone wanting to maintain an active lifestyle can enjoy the almost three miles of walking and biking paths along Silver Lake Reservoir. Silver Lake is conveniently located close enough to the city where residents can enjoy city life while also being able to escape the bustle when needed.
Dining, Entertainment, & Shopping
When looking for a fun, trendy place to have a meal, Silver Lake provides plenty of options. One local favorite is
Bacari Silverlake + Bar Bacari, an upscale lounge with a unique patio decorated with large leafy trees to create a peaceful, forest-like environment. The restaurant typically serves small plates, especially personal pizzas, and has an extensive list of cocktails to enjoy.
Another option is
The Kitchen, with a menu full of classic American cuisine served in a homey, comfortable dining room and featuring brightly colored murals on the building exterior.
Although there are plenty of wonderful places in Silver Lake, the neighborhood is near many of Los Angeles' high-end shopping districts. The famed upscale
Rodeo Drive is only 30 minutes from Silver Lake, while Sunset Boulevard and Melrose's Shopping District are only about 20 minutes away. Sunset Boulevard is home to luxury retailers such as
Maison Kitsuné Los Angeles, while Melrose boasts high-quality establishments such as
ASTR The Label.
Things to Do
The neighborhood's natural beauty provides opportunities for anyone looking to maintain an active lifestyle or spend a lovely sunny day outside. Along with
Silver Lake Reservoir and all of its walking and biking paths, right next door is the
Silver Lake Dog Park, a fenced, off-leash dog park perfect for dog lovers to take their beloved pets.
Anyone looking to take yoga classes at
Silverlake Yoga can partake in various classes, from Hatha and restorative yoga to classes for kids and parents. Griffith Observatory is a famous landmark near Silver Lake, with views of Los Angeles, a planetarium, and telescopes in this Art-Deco-style building.
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