For antiquing/furniture shopping it’s a great, eclectic mix of vintage furnishings and found objects. —Alison Berger, glass artist/architect

So great for a stroll, with little bits of great design along the way. —Julie Eizenberg, Koning Eizenberg

This area has undergone a tremendous transformation into a hip furniture, restaurant, and chic living address. —Mark McVay, SmithGroup

An interesting area. —Lorcan O’Herlihy, Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects

—Hadrian Predock, Predock_Frane

—John Friedman, John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects

The second Prada Store is interesting if only to see only of the most costly projects ever created per square foot. —Mark McVay, SmithGroup

—Greg Lynn, FORM

Silverlake www.silverlakechamber.com

Because, like Los Feliz, it’s got great topography, it’s hip without being self-conscious, because it’s in L.A. but not like the rest of LA...both neighborhoods could use some more good restaurants though. —Alice Kimm, John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects

Pacific Park on the pier is a favorite. —Robin Perkins, selbert perkins design collaborative

—Alice Kimm, John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects

Hip neighborhood without being self conscious. —Alice Kimm, John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects

A Mexican market downtown. The street market is a vibrant scene. It is located between Main and Alameda Streets near Cesar Chavez. Be sure to stop at one of my favorite Mexican restaurants, La Luz del Dia, located at 1 Olvera Street. —Jon Jerde, The Jerde Partnership

Part of the spirit of L.A. —Lorcan O’Herlihy, Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects

W Third St and S Fairfax Ave

The old parts of L.A. are my favorites. —Julie Eizenberg, Koning Eizenberg

East of La Cienega. —Hadrian Predock, Predock_Frane

—John Friedman, John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects

Robertson Blvd
Between San Vicente and Beverly Blvds

Shopping mecca not to be missed, plus there are some cool interiors in a lot of the higher end stores. —Mark McVay, SmithGroup

—Greg Lynn, FORM