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Carroll Ave - Carroll Ave has the Most Victorian Homes on 1 Street in LA. The Picturesque Street includes The Thriller & Charmed TV Show Houses Oct. 2023

Carroll Ave

4.8(70 reviews)
0.6 mi•Echo Park

Iconic along the Avenue in every way…read more Carroll Ave is a place filled with lots of scenic as well as historic history. This dazzling slice of Victorian homes in Echo Park, Los Angeles' Angelino Heights area encompasses the 1300s block and tip of the 1400s. Cinema, Music Entertainment & Television and various digital mediums have been capture on this landmark Avenue from Teen Witch and Grandma's Boy to the original Charmed television series and Michael Jackson's Thriller music video film. You can park on this street, stroll and even photo op (just be mindful of properties as they belong to actual home owners who help preserve their homes that are apart of the National Register of Historic Places with several official Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments listed among these homes. It's a 10 to 15 minute walk from Echo Park Lake if close by. Definitely a great place to be a local tourist, show your tourists and enjoy as an LA native/native Angelino.

Beautiful Victorian homes. I enjoyed strolling down the street. Definitely worth visiting and…read moretaking in the beautiful architecture.

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Carroll Ave - Carroll Ave has the Most Victorian Homes on 1 Street in LA. The Picturesque Street includes The Thriller & Charmed TV Show Houses Oct. 2023

Carroll Ave has the Most Victorian Homes on 1 Street in LA. The Picturesque Street includes The Thriller & Charmed TV Show Houses Oct. 2023

Carroll Ave - Carroll Avenue is a Historic Section of LA with Beautiful Victorian Houses. Several have been in the Movies & on TV.

Carroll Avenue is a Historic Section of LA with Beautiful Victorian Houses. Several have been in the Movies & on TV.

Carroll Ave - Carroll Ave has the Most Victorian Homes on 1 Street in LA. The Picturesque Street includes The Thriller & Charmed TV Show Houses Oct. 2023

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Carroll Ave has the Most Victorian Homes on 1 Street in LA. The Picturesque Street includes The Thriller & Charmed TV Show Houses Oct. 2023

Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room - May 2016 - my obligatory, albeit blurry, pic :)

Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room

4.2(85 reviews)
1.7 mi•Downtown

Visited Infinity Mirror Room and let me just say... yes, it's stunning. The lights, reflections,…read morethe whole illusion makes you feel like you stepped into another dimension. No complaints about the actual experience itself, it's beautiful and definitely Instagram-worthy. BUT. That wait vs. payoff ratio? Wild. You're standing there forever, building up the moment, just to get ushered in and out in what feels like 60 seconds flat. By the time you're adjusting your camera and telling your family where to stand, it's already "okay time's up." Like... we just got here?? Honestly, I'd rather they charge more and give people a few extra minutes. Let us actually take it in, enjoy it, and get decent photos without feeling rushed like we're on some kind of aesthetic speed run. That said, it is a must-see at least once. Just go in knowing it's more of a quick visual experience than something you can really sit with.

On Friday afternoon, my family and I reserved tickets for the Infinity Room next to The Broad…read moremuseum in Downtown LA. Just a heads up, you'll need to book in advance if you want to secure a time slot to see the infinity room. We picked the 3:45 PM slot and waited about 5-10 minutes before entering. There's no food, drinks, or flash photography allowed (which makes sense). To be honest, I was a little surprised by how small the Infinity Room actually is. It's just a tiny platform you stand on surrounded by mirrors so be careful not to get too close to the edges. I think the photos online made it seem much bigger and more "galaxy-like," so I had different expectations going in You're only inside for about five minutes before it's time to exit for the next group. Still, it was a cool experience to check off the list and afterward we walked around The Broad, which made it a fun afternoon overall. I'm very grateful for the memories my family and I got to make together! Quick Note: If you get hungry, Grand Central Market is close by and has a great variety of food spots to choose from! Your welcome!!

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Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room - Illusion room

Illusion room

Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room - Not being shady... just respecting my bf's privacy :)

Not being shady... just respecting my bf's privacy :)

Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room - Infinity room

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Infinity room

Silver Lake

Silver Lake

4.0(4 reviews)
0.8 mi•Silver Lake

Parking is god awful, I'm gonna be real, but mostly is free if you can find street parking or in…read morelimited lots so it's not the biggest evil in all of LA. Lots of culture, history, and art on these streets. Love the painted stairs all around and the artwork for the local school and other various buildings. Nice to see hills and the palm trees lining them and the main road as well. Eclectic and "hipster-y" vibes and community, so you get lots of interesting community shops, businesses, and eateries, but also some really high end ones as well. I really liked the super friendly cats that came out to say hi and get some pets at a local hookah lounge and that the local school there has a community garden and chickens. Can't say it's a place I'd regularly seek out and visit, but nice to stop by here and there.

"I've been waiting…read more.. I've been waiting for this moment all my life..." Reflecting on the history of Silver Lake over the last several decades it's amazing to learn and have seen it evolve with time from days of activism in the 60s advocating for equality across the board to present with much more inclusivity. I was born in LA near LAX, but didn't truly start exploring this side of the bustling streets of Los Angeles until about 12 years ago and even in that short span. Neighborhoods have changed, new businesses have popped up and a few great long-standing ones shut their doors. If you're visiting or local walking around this little big neighborhood can be quite fun with a little of everything from cuisine to cocktails. Clothing to cars and even the occasional local events like Off Sunset recently-ish (usually early Springtime each year), a collection of vendors and businesses supporting each other as well as the city of Silver Lake... Open to all and for all much like the city itself!! Transportation of the public variety isn't too bad as local city orange Metro busses such as the 2 or 4 (which run frequently and connect to the Metro B Line aka the Red at Vermont /Santa Monica and/or Vermont/Sunset). Some streets and areas are inclined with certain residences (homes, apartments, condos, and so on) being oddly placed out of the natural foundation, but it's part of the charm much like the Micheltorena Stairs off Micheltorena Street & Sunset Blvd, which does have a metro stop of course. The education system is primarily preschool, elementary, and middle school within the area with a private school going up to 12th just beyond Los Feliz. LACC or Los Angeles City College isn't too far outside Silver Lake for high education, but I'm not sure of too many other trade, career, or college-level schooling facilities within close proximity, but we do have plenty beyond that. Silver Lake has one of the best Los Angeles Public Libraries out of any you might visit, plus it's near the Silver Lake Reservoir and other hidden gems. Some of my favorite haunts in this city are definitely Intelligentsia, Akbar, El Cid, 4100 Bar, My Vegan Gold, The Black Cat, yes... that Del Taco!, Big Mac Liquor, and the Eagle bar to name a few. The best thing/upside about Silverlake is that it's very all-inclusive and welcoming, but the down thing besides the parking is the cost of living. It's creative, artistic, and very trendy.

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Silver Lake
Silver Lake
Silver Lake

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Olvera Street - Fabulous Margaritas!

Olvera Street

4.2(632 reviews)
1.9 mi•Downtown

Olvera Street is in Downtown Los Angeles, right across from the train station. It is open year…read moreround but many of the shops close when it rains and many of the outdoor shops close at dusk in the winter. It is about 3 blocks of fun. Kids love it and it is fun for the whole family. Parking is for a fee. It is just fun. All of the eateries are great, are favorite being La Luz Dia. It is not the oldest restaurant there, but it is great. The shops are fun and have cool gifts from Mexico. This is an historic district and should remind you of when all of California was part of Mexico. It is safe and you will have a great time. Have fun. Any place you choose to eat will be good. They have fine dinning and street tacos. Most of the places serve alcohol.

Olvera Street is a charming area. It is not too large and easily accessible. They have some…read moreauthentic Mexican goods such as dresses, cups and saucers, dolls, etc. There are some elevated kiosks and stores. There are also some authentic Mexican restaurants. One had a great Taco Tuesday special. The people working in this area are friendly. They are not pushy trying to sell goods. I enjoyed my walk through here but it is a little small. I would have liked to see even more stores. I did hear it is a great place to be on the weekends with lots of singing and dancing. I would recommend going on one of those days for an elevated experience.

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Olvera Street - History of Olvera Street.

History of Olvera Street.

Olvera Street - Shops

Shops

Olvera Street - Hello Kitty Dodgers

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Hello Kitty Dodgers

Ceci's Gastronomia - Focaccia Party!

Ceci's Gastronomia

4.7(147 reviews)
0.7 mi•Silver Lake
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tl;dr the foccacia sandwiches are simply satisfying, but the modest portions, subtle flavors, and…read morepremium prices are outclassed by other Italian sandos on the same block There are plenty of fast-casual sandwich options along Sunset, but few feel as heartfelt as Ceci's Gastronomia. This "nonna-approved" marketplace debuted behind the minds of Italian couple Francesco Lucatorto and Francesca Pistorio. Armed with experience across multiple standout LA restaurants as well as their own pasta pop-up operation (Ceci's Oven), the couple returned to Los Angeles after the pandemic to channel family recipes into their Italian specialty grocer. Now, the focaccia sandwiches have eclipsed the lasagna as the go-to order. Towering umbrellas obscure the minimalist cursive font on the facaded storefront. Mustard-yellow metal patio furniture is readily available along the shaded sidewalk. Inside, the tiny shop toes the line between cozy and cramped. Appliances and coffee fixings are balanced on tables straight out of a country kitchen. Every foot of the wall space is decorated with framed photos, news articles, and homey tchotchkes. The top-lit suppli-and-bakery display is fully encased, while the rainbow of focaccia varieties is left open to the air. A trim merch shelf features focaccia-themed snapbacks and Italian coffee beans. Modern acoustic music plays around the room. I've visited a few times to sample Ceci's focaccia sandwiches. The bread is finger-thick, crisp-skinned, and moderately oily -- expect greasy fingers when handling the sandwiches. The toppings are modest-to-moderate in portion; don't be surprised to feel peckish afterward. I preferred the salty, lemon-forward Crudo & Ricotta combination, although the hamburger-style tomato slices felt superfluous. Meanwhile, on the Il Mortazza, the rich mortadella and burrata mostly outperformed the delicate arugula and bland eggplant. The fried Suppli croquette was memorably odd, between the fish stick-esque battering and the arroz rojo-like flavor. The service was memorably friendly, and a focaccia sando will set you back $20. Ultimately, I probably won't be a repeat player at Ceci's. Although I don't have any major criticisms about the flavor and execution of the focaccia sandwiches, they aren't even the best on the block (that honor belongs to LaSorted's, where Italian sandos are cheaper, heartier, and tastier).

Ceci's is one of my favorite places in Silverlake.. although there usually is very limited street…read moreparking, Ceci's is definitely worth the stop. They're a very yellow and pretty cafe located street side between a pink building that is a Taco restaurant and a really delicious cafe called 6XS Studio. I ordered the Crudo&Ricotta sandwich with their freshly made focaccia which is flavorful, soft, and light which is mid-day, lunch time approved. The prosciutto and ricotta is flavorful and absolutely delicious... I also had the opportunity to order a slice of the Tora Della Nonna which was the perfect amount of sweet, flaky, and crunchy all in one slice of dessert. We got our food in a reasonable amount of time considering it was time for the lunch rush. The surrounding area is also very nice, but can be pretty busy traffic-wise. Everything about this meal was perfect. I will be back to try more items on the menu

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Ceci's Gastronomia - Inside

Inside

Ceci's Gastronomia - WE CATER!!!

WE CATER!!!

Ceci's Gastronomia - Focaccia Cipolle

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Focaccia Cipolle

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