The Top 10 Things To See And Do In Toluca Lake, Los Angeles

Tucked behind Hollywood, Burbank, Universal City, and North Hollywood is the cozy 1.2 square miles of Toluca Lake. While it pales in stature to many of L.A.’s neighborhoods, this tiny village packs a punch. Here are some of the best things to see and do when exploring Toluca Lake.
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Bob’s Big Boy
Cafe, Diner

Shop On Riverside
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If you’re tired of the same old shops, take a refreshing stroll down Riverside Drive. The short stretch offers a handful of niche shops and boutiques with no chain retailers in sight. Reitzhaus hones in on the details that make the house a home. Find the perfect gift at Pergolina, which has products with a modern European flare. Rose and Sage boutique curates women’s clothing to keep it on trend and high quality. For your furry friend, À la Mutt pampers paws and keeps a water bowl out front, just in case Fido gets thirsty.
Catch A Show At The Falcon Theatre

Grab A Cup Of Coffee At Priscilla’s
Cafe

Brunchin’ it?
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Toluca Lake may be small, but there’s no shortage of places to enjoy brunch. Patys and Bob’s Big Boy both serve up hearty diner breakfasts that are available all day. Aeirloom Bakery specializes in brunch and lunch. If you’re mourning the possibility of life without Roscoe’s, try Aeirloom’s Simply Southern chicken and mini waffles topped with bacon. If you want something on the healthier side, opt for Ban-Chia, made of steel cut oats, flax seeds, chia seeds, and banana served with almond milk.
Take A Stroll On A Tree Lined Street
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If you’re missing plants, or dogs for that matter, take a walk in Toluca Lake. Large trees line many of the streets and provide shade necessary for non-succulent-type plants to grow into a floral oasis. Literally stop to smell the roses on Moorpark across from Bob Hope’s former home, and fantasize what it could possibly look like (large hedges block the view). Dog walkers abound, and in the process of taking it all in you may stumble on a celeb’s house or two. Toluca Lake has been home to stars for years, and Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Steve Carrell, and Miley Cyrus have all called it home. Meanwhile, its namesake lake is only available for views via the Lakeside Golf Club and surrounding houses, so some people live in the neighborhood their entire lives and never see the lake.
Sushi Yuzu

Bottoms Up
Bar, Nightclub, American
Laugh Out Loud At Ha Ha Café Comedy Club
Cafe

Celebrate The Holidays
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It’s never hard to find parking in Toluca Lake, unless it’s Halloween. Troves of children, dressed as everything from Elsa to Spiderman, and their families bus in from around the city. The neighborhood goes all out with lights, spider webs, and pumpkins. Zombies and graveyard scenes dot some yards. And once November 1st rolls around, Halloween décor is quickly replaced with Christmas lights and snowmen. Every December, Toluca Lake holds an open house, and most of the businesses and restaurants on Riverside open their doors and give out refreshments. In addition to all of the freebies and hot chocolate you could possibly drink, a truck featuring a choir dressed as Santa Claus drives up and down the street caroling.