We are walking distance from the Sunset Junction that features such destinations as Cafe Intelligentsia, Cafe Stella (French Bistro), Bulan Vegan Thai, Blossom Vietnamese, The Black Cat, (American Bistro and Bar) Cafe Flore (vegan), Nature Well, Colombo coffee roasters, Sawyer (American seafood) Kombu Sushi, Kettle Black (nouveau Italian) Mhzh (Israeli Food), Millies (classic American Breakfast)
El Cid (for live music) the LA Eagle (best leather bar in Los Angeles). The Akbar, (gay bar) etc.
We're also very short cab ride to The Faultline (gay bar) Slammer (******** club) and Flex Complex (bath house). And were about 2.5 miles from the Echo Park neighborhood where there are lots more restaurants and venues to see live music For great hiking and views, visit Griffith Park, about 2 miles from the house. Hollywood is about 5 miles from the house. (Chinese Theatre, El Capitan, Hollywood & Highland Complex)
And Downtown Los Angeles is about 5 miles. You can take Uber/Lyft, or the Red Line Subway to Metro Center or Pershing Square. There are many things to do Downtown. Disney Concert Hall, The Broad Museum, MOCA, Little Tokyo, The Arts District. LA Live, etc. I recommend doing some research on Downtown LA.
We're about 8 miles from West Hollywood (Boys Town) and lastly we're about 15 miles from the beach. (Santa Monica and Venice)