A Perfect Sunday in Studio City
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A local's guide to the perfect Sunday in Studio City, from a Fryman Canyon hike to a candlelit glass of wine.
A perfect Sunday in Studio City
A perfect Sunday in Studio City runs from morning coffee at Aroma and a Fryman Canyon hike, through the Studio City Farmers Market and lunch on Laurel Canyon Place, to an afternoon at the Shops at Sportsmen's Lodge and dinner at Firefly or Sushi Katsu-ya. The pace is local, walkable, and unhurried.
Studio City may be home to A-listers and canyon estates, but on Sundays it slows down in all the right ways. The pace is local. The coffee is strong. And the whole day stretches out ahead of you like a well-made brunch reservation. Here is how Debbie Pisaro spends a perfect Sunday in Studio City, from canyon air to a candlelit last glass of wine.
Morning: coffee and canyon air
Start at Aroma Coffee and Tea. The shady patio is packed with regulars and their dogs, the pastries are dangerously good, and it works less like a coffee stop than the neighborhood's unofficial meeting place. From there it is five minutes up Laurel Canyon to Fryman Canyon, where a three-mile loop is light on effort and big on views, quiet and shady and full of hikers who know better than to fight the crowds at Runyon. If you would rather stay flat, Wilacre Park connects into the same trail system.
Late morning: the farmers market
Every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ventura Place turns into a full neighborhood event. Grab strawberries, a breakfast burrito, or just walk the stalls with a coffee in hand. Local citrus and greens, handmade pasta and sourdough, kids' face painting and live music, and a very good chance you run into someone you know. It is the kind of morning that tells you more about the Studio City neighborhoods, from the flats near the Riverwalk development to the hills, than any listing photo.
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Join the list or call (310) 362-6429Midday: lunch and a bookstore on Laurel Canyon Place
After the market, walk a few blocks to Laurel Canyon Place, a short stretch with lunch and treats built in. The Artisan Cheese Gallery does pressed sandwiches, rotating cheese boards, and a quiet glass of wine among regulars. McConnell's Fine Ice Creams is worth a scoop, no notes. Then there is Bookstar, a Barnes and Noble tucked inside a preserved 1930s movie theater with the marquee still intact, where the browsing is always better.
Afternoon: espresso and a mini spree at Sportsmen's Lodge
The Shops at Sportsmen's Lodge is technically a mall, but it is Studio City's most elevated new gathering space and worth the stop. Civil Coffee pairs espresso with natural light and clean design. Winston Pies is one of the best dessert stops in the city. UOVO flies in fresh pasta made daily in Bologna. Sugarfish keeps it simple and perfect. Roberta's brings Brooklyn pizza to a good back patio, and Cosette Wine Bar hides upstairs. Rolling Greens will make you want to redo your whole living room. For the full run of new arrivals, see the latest Studio City restaurants.
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See off-market homesWhere should you have dinner in Studio City on a Sunday?
Studio City does not try too hard at night, and that is exactly the point. Firefly is a dreamy, tucked-away room with a hidden entrance and a fairy-lit patio. Sushi Katsu-ya is a local institution for spicy tuna crispy rice and fresh sashimi with zero pretense, and it earns its place on Studio City's Sushi Row. Black Market Liquor Bar is dim and cocktail-forward. Laurel Tavern is your spot for a solid burger and a well-priced Manhattan. And Mirabelle Wine Bar closes the day on a mellow note, all natural wine and candlelight.
If a Sunday here makes you want to stay
If a Sunday in Studio City makes you want to call the neighborhood home, that is usually how it starts. As a Studio City real estate agent with more than two decades on these streets, Debbie Pisaro helps buyers find the pocket that fits their life as well as their list, from hillside homes to walkable blocks near the market. Sellers can start with how thoughtful staging helps Studio City homes sell faster, and anyone can compare areas through the Studio City overview, the price guide, or the best real estate agent in Studio City. For a similar Sunday one neighborhood east, the Los Feliz culture guide is a good companion. For buyers weighing a second home beyond Studio City, Debbie's brokerage Coastline 840 covers second homes and fractional ownership across California, plus the Valley market next door in Woodland Hills, and her Studio City architectural homes map maps the neighborhood's notable houses, including profiles like Benton and Park. Everything Studio City lives at Just Studio City.
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What is there to do in Studio City on a Sunday?
A classic Studio City Sunday runs from morning coffee at Aroma and a Fryman Canyon hike, through the farmers market on Ventura Place, to lunch on Laurel Canyon Place and an afternoon at the Shops at Sportsmen's Lodge. Dinner and a wine bar close it out, all within a short radius.
Who is the best real estate agent in Studio City?
Debbie Pisaro is a 24-year veteran of the Studio City market and a 2025 Inman Luxury Leader. She founded Coastline 840, an independent California brokerage, and knows the neighborhood block by block, from the hillside canyons to the walkable flats near Ventura Boulevard and the Sunday farmers market.
Where should you eat dinner in Studio City on a Sunday?
Firefly is the tucked-away, fairy-lit choice, and Sushi Katsu-ya is the local institution for crispy rice and sashimi. For something more casual, Laurel Tavern does a great burger and Manhattan, while Black Market Liquor Bar and Mirabelle Wine Bar handle the low-key nightcap end of the evening.
What is the best hike near Studio City for a Sunday morning?
Fryman Canyon, five minutes up Laurel Canyon Boulevard, is the local favorite: a shady three-mile loop that is light on effort and big on views, and far quieter than Runyon. Wilacre Park connects into the same trail system for anyone who wants a slightly longer, gentler route.
Is Studio City walkable on a Sunday?
In the flats, yes. The stretch around Ventura Place, Laurel Canyon Place, and the farmers market is genuinely walkable, and many locals do coffee, market, and lunch on foot before driving anywhere. Walkability is one of the biggest draws buyers cite when they choose the Studio City flats.
Where can you get coffee in Studio City on a Sunday morning?
Aroma Coffee and Tea is the neighborhood's unofficial meeting place, with a shady dog-friendly patio and strong pastries. Civil Coffee at the Shops at Sportsmen's Lodge is the design-forward option later in the day. Both are easy anchors for a slow Studio City Sunday built around walking and browsing.
What is the Shops at Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City?
It is Studio City's elevated new gathering space, an open-air center with Civil Coffee, Winston Pies, UOVO pasta, Sugarfish, Roberta's pizza, Cosette Wine Bar, and Rolling Greens. Locals treat it as a mid-afternoon recharge for grazing, shopping, and people-watching rather than a traditional mall run.
Does a Sunday in Studio City tell you if you want to live there?
Debbie Pisaro thinks it does. A hike, the market, a walkable lunch, and an easy dinner show what a listing photo cannot: the pace, the people, and whether the routine fits your life. Buyers who spend one Sunday here often know quickly whether Studio City is home.
Debbie Pisaro, DRE #01369110, is the founder of Coastline 840 and a 2025 Inman Luxury Leader. She writes about the neighborhood at juststudiocity.com. DRE #01369110 · Coastline 840