While Santa Monica may be a 30-minute drive from this Central LA neighborhood, Silver Lake’s Reservoirs provide natural escapes without having to go anywhere – except maybe along a jogging trail or staircase. A hilly neighborhood in the city of Los Angeles, Silver Lake is filled with winding paths and residential streets. The plethora of boutique cafés, trendy shops, bars and eateries located on Sunset Boulevard make Silver Lake highly walkable, while bus lines and bike rentals also make getting around easy.