Things to Do in Silver Lake

Gym with indoor basketball courts, pool, free weights, group fitness classes. Monthly from $30. Day passes sometimes available ($5-15 with promotions). Pool and basketball under one roof, which is hard to find in Silver Lake.

3746 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039 · Mon-Fri 5am-11pm, Sat-Sun 8am-8pm · indoor

Self-service laundromat on Sunset Blvd in Silver Lake. Modern machines, free Wi-Fi. Small loads from $3, triple-load from $6. Wash-and-fold drop-off available.

4446 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Daily 6am-10pm · indoor

Neighborhood dry cleaner in Silver Lake handling suits, shirts, dresses, delicates, and household items. Same-day service on items dropped off before 10am. Shirts from $3, suits from $12. No frills, just reliable cleaning and fast turnaround. A local option for the Sunset Junction area.

2701 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 · Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-5pm · indoor

Neighborhood dog grooming salon on the Hyperion Ave strip in Silver Lake. Full grooming, baths, nail trimming, and de-shedding treatments. Small dogs from $55, large dogs from $85. Walk-ins accepted but appointments recommended on weekends. Known for handling anxious dogs patiently.

1926 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Mon-Sat 9am-6pm · indoor

Third-wave pioneer. Silver Lake patio. Still one of the best espresso pulls in LA.

The Silver Lake coffeebar that helped define third-wave coffee in LA. Still one of the best espresso pulls in the city. The space is compact but the patio is nice. Direct-trade beans, in-house roasting, no flavored syrups. Opened in 2007 and the Silver Lake crowd still lines up. 15 minutes from DTLA.

3922 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029 · Mon-Thu 6am-6pm, Fri 6am-7pm, Sat-Sun 7am-7pm · 323-663-6173

Hillside terrain next to the reservoir. Your dog gets elevation changes, not just flat dirt. Walk the reservoir loop after (leash required).

Fenced off-leash dog park right on the Silver Lake Reservoir. Hillside terrain gives dogs more than flat ground to run on. Separate small-dog area. The reservoir walking path is right outside for a post-park stroll (leash required on the path).

1850 W Silver Lake Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039 · Sunrise to sunset daily · outdoor

33 beers on tap, every game on TV, and your dog on the patio. Umbrella shade, water bowls, no attitude.

Dog-friendly sports bar with a large outdoor patio and umbrella-covered tables. 33 beers on tap (hence the name), plus a full food menu. Your dog gets shade and water; you get every game on TV. Low-key Silver Lake spot.

3725 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 · Mon-Sun 11am-midnight · outdoor