Land, settle, first round
- Afternoon: Fly into LAX (Los Angeles International Airport) — 25 minutes from the core. Drop bags at Hollywood Hills House (Airbnb).
- Dinner: Sqirl (California / Brunch, $$). Silver Lake brunch icon known for ricotta toast and seasonal grain bowls.
- Night: Ease in at Tiki-Ti — Tiny legendary tiki bar in Silver Lake — family-run since 1961, cash only. Keep it reasonable; Saturday is the main event.