Marisa's home is literally outside of the park. You can go hiking, running, see the view from the Observatory, eat at the Trails Cafe all within a few steps. The surrounding neighborhoods are Los Feliz/ Silverlake which is comprable to Carroll Gardens, Forte Greene, and bits of Williamsburg. It's exactly the type of weekend retreat I needed before power shopping with my Buyers for the next 3 days straight.
She's renting her place out, if you're ever in town: http://www.airbnb.com/rooms/401663
How time flies: (left) May 2012 LA, CA (right) December 2002 Brooklyn, NY.
Places to visit in Los Feliz/Silver Lake area: whiskey bar, Thirsty Crow ---brunch spot Mohawk Bend---- shopping along Hillhurst Avenue: lingerie Panty Raid, vintage clothing Meowdy, shoes Vamp.
