A Local Guide — Hand-Picked by Our Team

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. A bittersweet dance between fun and the subconscious awareness of the responsibilities ahead. Planning to hit the road this weekend or maybe just enjoying a little staycation? We compiled our team’s favorite local spots you should totally check out after restocking your candle stash. Visit one of our shops and explore our new seasonal scents + goods from our favorite makers, then hit up some of the best spots in the ‘hood.

Echo Park– Flagship

Shop:

• Cosmic Vinyl — A vegan cafe and vinyl shop serving delicious coffee and a wide selection of records.
• Big Bud Press Shop — Locally made unisex clothing and accessories in fun colors and prints.

Do:

• Echo Park Lake — Rent a swan boat and chill on the lake while enjoying a unique view of the Downtown LA skyline.
• The Echo / Echoplex —This live music venue opened back in 2001, featuring shows by a variety of artists.

Eat & Drink:

• Bar Flores — This cozy cantina features delicious margaritas, all with a view of Sunset Blvd.
• Bar Caló — A top-notch mezcaleria and restaurant.
• Andante Coffee Roasters — Understated decor brewing excellent cups of house-roasted coffee.
• Bloom & Plume Coffee — Colorful ambiance with a well-rounded offering of coffee, tea, and pastries.

CULVER CITY

Eat & Drink:

• Highly Likely — A casual eatery with a delicious menu and a great selection of beer and wine.
• Bar & Garden — Our go-to for a great selection of natural wines and beer + plants and unique goods.
• Cognoscenti Coffee — Local coffee roaster with a clean and modern aesthetic serving up excellent cups of coffee.
• Helms Bakery District — Originally opened in 1931, this L.A. institution continues to serve up delicious freshly-baked bread and pastries.

Shop:

• Platform — A modern complex of independent designer shops, unique culinary experiences, and cool pop-ups.
• Hi-Lo Liquor — An incredible selection of beer, wine, and spirits with all the fixings you need for a laid-back night in.

SAN FRANCISCO

Shop:

• Little Vine — This specialty shop carries a delicious variety of wine and cheeses, and it’s our go-to for creating the perfect charcuterie board.
• AB Fits — Our destination when looking for great quality denim and accessories.

Eat & Drink:

• Family Cafe — When we’re craving Japanese curry or chicken katsu, we hit up this local spot.
• Golden Boy Pizza — Focaccia pizza? Yep, it’s a thing, and it’s freaking delicious from this spot.
• Reveille — Incredible coffee and light fare to pair.
• Specs’ Twelve Adler Museum Cafe — A long-standing watering hole with a great atmosphere.
• Vesuvio’s — A historic bar once frequented by famous Beat Generation poets, writers, and figures.

Do:

• Washington Square Park — One of SF’s first parks near Little Italy, bordered by restaurants and cafes, where you can enjoy a laid-back weekend.
• Coit Tower — An architectural point of interest that gives an insightful look back to a difficult time, The Great Depression, in American history. Book a guided tour and learn more about our incredible city.