I was totally drawn to the adorable heart painted stairs on Sunset and Micheltorena. The stairs include 177 steps with 40 of the steps painted with hearts. The history of the stairs in Silverlake is actually quite interesting. Apparently, back in the day, the stairs made it easier in the hilly section of the city to access stops along the Red Car Electric Railway. The stairs were unofficially painted in 2015 and in 2019, it became an official public arts project. We took the steps beyond the painted hearts and you're essentially just walking through a neighborhood. It's a great spot for pics and a shortcut through the neighborhood. read more

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I love stairs! Hearts are extra. We parked up on the hill to walk down to the stairs - much easier than looking for parking around Sunset. From the hilltop we walked down the stairs, grabbed a matcha at Alfred Coffee, climbed up the Music Box Steps, and explored a few more staircases around Silverlake before heading back up to the car up the Micheltorena Stairs. Such a fun way to get 7-10k steps in while getting to know the neighborhood. read more

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Tucked in the alley way, this is just a neat spot of local flavor to take some pictures at. I guess it does, unfortunately get taken over by graffiti, but when we went there, everything was in the original design that the artist intended for. Rainbow steps, a heart, and the flight of stairs above that were green and black angular winding maze. Nobody there on a Saturday evening. Neat to take a look at. read more

Micheltorena Stairs - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

177 steps of local flavor in Silver Lake filled with many steps and footsteps past, present, and future. The Micheltorena Stairs are a local and tourist must. Bright, vibrant, filled with art, tags/graffiti, hearts, and messages with a ton of lush green plant life on both sides of this ascending (or descending) "permanent paved escalator." "The world reveals itself to those who travel on foot" - Warner Herzog read more

Micheltorena Stairs - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Jamie W. and I had big plans to scale all the hidden staircases of Silver Lake. Yep, like we had thighs of steel or something. Well, that dream lasted about twenty minutes when we walked up a couple of the labyrinth streets and pooped out. However, we did manage to make these colorful steps because they're on a pathway right off Sunset. Painted by artist Corinne Carrey (who apparently painted several of the stairways in the area), these stairs go up 177 steps, and its most famous design element are the painted hearts on the first flight. Although a bit frayed and faded, they capture the hip vibe Silver Lake so easily emanates. So if like us, you have energy for only one set of stairs, this'll do. RELATED - Exploring LA? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2TWT63v read more

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Your body can stand almost anything. It's just your mind and heart that you have to convince especially going up these stairs. Lol. Los Angeles is no stranger to public street and public art. And this colorful stairs is one of them. The Arts has been a passion of mine since I took that Art 101 course in college, sixty-nine years ago. This Heart Stairs is famous among locals and tourist which is perfect spot to chill while you sip your coffee or take a photo for the gram. Overall, I like it and highly recommend you visit. read more

Micheltorena Stairs - Stairs straight into my heart. ;p #micheltorenaheartstairs #la #streetart - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Found this little gem a few years back and it was a cute photo op. Went back again when I was in LA to recreate my son's pic.

Great spot to get your steps in. Plenty of scenic photo opportunities as well. Love to come here to get some outdoor exercise. read more

Micheltorena Stairs - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We came across these stairs while walking our dogs, grabbing a coffee and shopping all the boutique stores. They are so very cute, really clean and located right off Sunset Blvd, not much walking required. The area is very up and coming and absolutely adorable with so many stores to visit and support. Parking was a bit tough on a Sunday afternoon but we finally found a spot and It's metered but no money required on Sundays. Great place to walk your dogs, we felt safe walking, other dogs were leashed, friendly and it's very easy to buy things you don't need! Enjoy! read more

Micheltorena Stairs - Love is Love! - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very nice artwork. Stairs go all the way up to the top. A must visit when in LA. There are plenty of picture opportunities. Thec while block also has murals that are nice. read more

Micheltorena Stairs - Love - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Did you know that the Micheltorena Stairs is probably one of the most IG-ed staircase in L.A.? Besides the Micheltorena Stairs, there are supposedly thousands of other 'secret stairs' around the city where most just stumble upon by chance. You're more than welcome to trek the 177 stairs that get you on Larissa, which there are another set of stairs. Luckily, when I got there, there was no one else so I was able to take tons of selfies and snapshots - HA! It seems as if the paint colors get touched up with different tones/other colors every so often; it's nestled off of Sunset so you do have to keep your eyes peeled, and the flowers/plants that surround the sides aren't kept or pruned well. You'll also notice that there's a lot of trash on the ground and on some of the stairs. Definitely a fun pitstop if you're in the area to get a little taste of local flavor! +colorful painted stairs +off of Sunset +take those selfies and snapshots! +difficult street parking read more

June 6th 2024, loved that the colors looked fresh and free of any markings. Come to these stairs whenever our family goes out to the LA area. read more

Micheltorena Stairs - June 6th 2024, looked clean and fresh colors - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Never heard of secret stairs here even after being in Socal for basically forever but here goes: go at least once and then tell your friends! Honestly there's not much to look at other than sad stairs and then you wonder why you even bothered to come to see dad stairs unless you're sad too and then you can see how this is pointless and sometimes coming to these stairs is pointless but you can also be fulfilled by not know these stairs exist until I told you they exist if you follow my yelp feed Annnnnnnnnnnnd???? LOL I'm kidding, I thought it'd be a good place for insta pics and that's really the whole point of it. Come right at sunset before it goes down and it's perfect lighting. Not much else other than the stairs are just chalk full of graffiti nearby contrasting the colorful stairs that you see. Still, come by if you can free park on the street or if you don't know where to take your next photo op. read more

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Literally on Micheltorena and Sunset. We followed Yelp Silver Lake Stairs and did a 20 mins walk to no where. On our way back to our car my husband spotted out the stairs which was literally down the street from our car. I think we would of not missed it if one we didn't follow YELP address to Silver Lake Stairs and if there wasn't road construction. The construction did block of the view of the stairs. It was a nice stroll up the stairs overlooking the city. read more

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Cute colorful heart stairs in Los Angeles. Nice place to take pics for Valentine's Day! read more

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Los Angeles has beautiful stairs, too! Previously, I thought that only San Francisco had nicely painted and decorated stairs. Ah...so... There are artsy people in LA, too! Wow! Alana had this cool place bookmarked, so we made a quick stop and found metered street parking across the street! Yay! These set of stairs are located in the Silver Lake area. There was a lot of traffic, so we actually passed the stairs since it was off to the right side of one of the main streets. Go slowly and you'll see It! At the top, there's a nice view of the skyline. We went around sunset time and I was blown away by the colorful sky, the designs of the clouds, and the dark outlines of the palm trees... wow!!! Just think... this is a free site and some people run up these stairs for exercise (a guy ran past us... the show off!!!)! Amazing! A plain thoroughfare can become a tourist attraction! LOL! read more

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I went back to my hometown neighborhood to find these cute colorful stairs and they were indeed very cute! I walked up, all the way up for some exercise and then came back down for a pic. They've been marred by some graffiti, but maybe I'll come back one day to restore them to beauty. read more

Micheltorena Stairs - A lot of graffiti now :( - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is definitely a work out if you go up and down a couple times. The stairs are located across the street from Micheltorena elementary school. It's tucked away so if you could easily miss it it's on the south side of sunset. It's really nice and different but the only thing we didn't like is that there were a lot of riffraff coming and going. We did the stairs up and down four times. Definitely gonna work out because my pods and calves are burning today. I will be back We went on a Friday about 1 PM. There are tons of little places to go and shop and eat at after or before. I love that it wasn't super crowded there. The Culver city stairs and Santa Monica stairs can get pretty intense with people passing you up and you feeling rushed. Here there was no one there. Lots of art on the stairs and along the walls going up. read more

It is the most likely staircases to be spotted by chance, adding to the hundreds secret stairs of the staircase's popularity in LA. It comprises 177 stairs, and the first flight takes you up to Larissa Drive, cross over and there is another set of steps. The Micheltorena Stairs can be seen when you are driving down Sunset Blvd in the Silver Lake area if you happen to be looking up the right direction, the heart shape and colorful steps. read more

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We went to the stairs due to the reviews of the vibrant colors. I can see how it was beautiful and colorful in the past. I just went a few days ago and it was faded and hard to see. It's a nice workout though! read more

A fun place to view some art and get a quick little work out. It is a bit dirty, but it's something to do if you want to be outdoors and avoid too many people. Found street parking right next to it and it was a quick walk. There are other painted stairs around it too; so you can do a little exploration while you're there. There are people who are around, but not too much traffic. It is located beside a residential area. read more

Fun spot to take a photo. Especially when trying to come up with things to do during covid. Minus 1 star just because the area is kind of gross and dirty. read more

Micheltorena Stairs - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Only first part is fresh painted. Very close across Sunset Boulevard you can find the piano stairs.

Did a photoshoot here with a friend Kristen while I was out here visiting. Was an absolutely amazing place to visit and they have some great coffee shops right around the area as well. Go check it out! read more

Micheltorena Stairs - A little BTS from my photoshoot with Kristen -- thanks to Joshua Griffin @thejoshuagriff ©2021 Alex Thomas Photography @alexmthomasphoto - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I was in the Silverlake area getting some coffee at LA Mill and decided to make the trek to these stairs since it's been on my list of things to see. I decided to take a route that went through a nice quiet neighborhood which was really pleasant --- it was also perfect California weather today! The stairs are at the corner of Sunset and Micheltorena right across the street from Alfred Coffee and Lark Cake Shop. Lucky for me there was only two other people so I got my photo with no problem :) I would say the stairs are great to see to get a photo but it may be underwhelming if you plan your day to just see these stairs. I would just add it as a sight to see if you happen to be in the area doing other things. read more

Micheltorena Stairs - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

sure you can probably walk up and down these steps in 10 mins BUT it will totally KICK YOUR BUTT!!! Don't let the rainbow colored steps with stencil painted hearts fool you! Although super cute :) and great photo op! I could only tackle three rotations. My legs were feeling like noodles at the end. Its a great free workout and you can find these stairs along sunset blvd and micheltorena st, across the street from Alfred's Coffee. The best parking and free is on Golden Gate Ave, along side the elementary school. so if you happen to pass by, give it a shot! step, step, step in the name of love. read more

Micheltorena Stairs - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you do decide to come to Silverlake and check out the stairs, I would just come to this one. Cool art on the steps that is visible for the most part. It's good for photos I guess. read more

Micheltorena Stairs - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Do. Not. Let. The. Stairs. Fool. You. Yeah it looks pretty and cute with the different colored steps and graffiti, but once you start going up and down those stairs it's a wrap. I went at night and I must say it was a bit creepy since the stairs are in between residential buildings. I wouldn't recommend going alone since I'm not sure how safe the neighborhood is but always be cautious! Watch your step if you're planning on running since the stairs aren't necessarily in the best shape. Once you get to the top of the stairs, enjoy the neighborhood and cool off by walking around. You'll get a semi great view of downtown LA and if you enjoy as I do looking at home architecture, it'll be worth the walk! Both my leg calves were sore the next day. Here's your warning! (Or I'm really out of shape) read more

Micheltorena Stairs - How the stairs look so far in 9/2017 - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This spot may be hard to spot while driving but just know that it's across the street from the Alfred's Coffee! Here a few disclaimers! 1. It is literally in between houeses and apartments, so please be mindful of the residents! 2. The lighting kind of sucks, especially if you go in the morning 3. The paint was pretty worn out so unless you want your pics to look like those trendy blogger pics, be prepared to do some editing 4. It's kind of dirty, given it's in a neighborhood and people occupy these stairs as part of their commute so don't be disappointed if they aren't squeaky clean! 5. Enjoy the stairs as they are...they are pretty dang cool! read more

This is a really pretty photo site. The stairs are hidden, located across the street from Alfred. You can park for free across the street in the neighborhood streets or along Sunset Blvd. This area is pretty sketchy! For example, a random drunk guy was at the top of the first stairs peeping through home windows. I would not suggest coming here alone or late at night. The area is up and coming and there are nice shops nearby, but you may be approached by drunks and/or homeless asking for money. They were harmless during my visit, but I am glad I was with my husband and sister. As far as the stairs go, well it broke my heart to see the pollution and graffiti all over. These stairs are so pretty and we're obviously painted by the elementary school and students. There will be graffiti and trash all along your walk up the stairs. I even saw an old desk chair just dumped there! These are nice stairs for pictures or to do some exercise running up and down. The neighborhood at the top of the stairs is nicer. In sum, I would not go here alone because the stairs are secluded. There is also a large construction site next door. The trash may bother you as it did me. It's a shame more respect is not given to this hidden gem and the elementary school who painted it. read more

Micheltorena Stairs - Random graffiti on the stairs. "Does koala poop smell like cough drops". ... Seriously!?? - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Be careful not to miss the stairs if you're driving to find this place. The stairs are near Alfred Coffee & there is street parking. The first set of stairs are great for IG/Snapchat photos. The second set were a bit hard to see because the hearts were a bit faded. But the overall stairs are same leveled and are a great cardio workout. If you're in the Silverlake area, you should definitely check this out to appreciate the simple artwork, take that IG worthy picture & quick workout. Bring your dogs and run up & down the stairs with you! read more

Micheltorena Stairs - First set of stairs - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Such a fun and colorful place to take pictures at!! I still get amazed every time I pass it.

Fact: foot traffic has increased here by 400% since Instagram was created Fact: I actually made that up Fact: it's probably still true The artwork painted by Corinne Carrey isn't necessarily complex, but the contrasting colors and 2 red hearts possess an innocent simplicity and make for a compelling setting. If you go further up, there are lavender and purple hearts, but without any colored steps. This spot has been featured on the Netflix show "Love," which I believe is like an LA version of HBO's "Girls" but without the gratuitous nude scenes (so I haven't watched it). The Micheltorena Stairs can be a workout if you go up and down them several times, but if you just want to check it out, it's a quick visit that isn't physically strenuous. HOW TO FIND THEM -on the corner of Micheltorena and Sunset Blvd in Silver Lake -right next to the Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic (so you can combine your visit with some updated STD testing), and across from Alfred Coffee -park on Sunset (meters available) or try to find free parking by the school on Golden Gate Ave TiPS FOR PICS -you probably don't want to use the Grayscale or Inkwell filter (kinda defeats the purpose) -if someone is running/jogging the steps, step aside temporarily when they come by so you don't disrupt their flow (don't expect them to stop for you) -find a completely shaded area or go when it's more overcast, as at times the sunlight and trees can create shadows and spots of bright marks on your face (which let's face it, is a total travesty of how good you really look) read more

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Watch a snippet of The Music Box by Laurel and Hardy to really appreciate the history behind these stairs. Without knowing the history, the steps will just come off as another set of tagged stairs to workout on in Silverlake. Make sure your gps/ map is on and follow Julie P's directions. Hers was the most accurate direction. The PDF WILL get you lost. I went on two of the staircases twice because I got lost. That's nice. These staircases are dirty and tagged so it was really hard to appreciate it. But I still love LA. I was a little disappointed because I thought these set of staircases were connected, but i had to walk about a minute or two to get to the next one. To get a good workout out of these, climbing them is not enough. Run to the next set of staircase. Most of the path is uphill, so running and climbing should get you the burn you're looking for. A lot of reviews and the PDF says the whole hike is about 2.5-3miles, but My gps checked in at 4 miles, because I got lost. It's still worth to check it out. I can't wait to climb the other two staircases in West Hollywood. read more

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Whew, what a workout! I came searching for these stairs for a photoshoot and should have worn my workout clothes! I nearly passed this on the street. These stairs are directly on the intersection of Micheltorena and Sunset Blvd. If you need another landmark, look for Alfred Coffee and the school and it's across the street. The first flight of stairs that start on Sunset and are totally Instagrammable. There's graffiti on the steps but can be easily edited out of photos. Bring a friend to snap a pic, but if you're flying solo, chances are you'll run into someone else coming to take photos. read more

Micheltorena Stairs - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've seen these stairs featured in various LA magazines. I never knew where they were and I happened to be walking along Sunset in Los Feliz and saw them. They make me happy...I love the hearts and colors. Facing Muddy Paws coffee shop, they are to your right. read more

Micheltorena Stairs - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So great! Exactly what one is looking for for the stairs in LA! Great workout and great photo op! read more

A set of 205 steps from top to bottom in the heart of Silverlake area between Silverlake Blvd & Winslow Drive. My friends & I decided to climb these set of stairs a few days ago. If you haven't worked out in awhile (like me), you will be huffing & puffing while you're climbing these steps. Your shins & calves muscles will be burning & sore. Don't worry, it's only temporary. Walk it off & you'll be alright. Bring water to hydrate yourself while climbing these steps. Parking can be a hassle especially on the weekends. read more

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Hidden off to the side between buildings, you can definitely drive pass these steps if you don't look for them! Like many other yelpers have noted, it is DIRECTLY across the street from the Cafe so it's probably easier to find the cafe and then look across the street (haha). Fed the parking meter (don't waste your quarters for more than 15 mins top if you don't plan to walk up and down a couple times to get your workout) and just walked all the way to the top. Sadly, we noticed that graffiti littered the colored in hearts which kind of sucks for others to enjoy. But starting at the bottom looking up, the flight of stairs looks higher, but we were able to get to the top fairly quick even with stopping and pausing every so often to read the notes other people have tagged on the steps or on the fences. Once you get to the top, look up across the street and the stairs actually continue upward all the way to the top of the closed off street above. You can definitely walk up these flight of steps in 10 minutes and it doesn't even look or feel like 250 steps (which i didn't even bother to count). So we went up and down a couple more times to work out our legs before heading to breakfast. Just something nice to check out to see what it looks like but definitely not a workout unless you work really hard to make it one. read more

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Fun for shooting. But not so pleasant in the afternoon. It's tough to control the light. So better to wait until sunset or shoot at sunrise. read more

Micheltorena Stairs - Blowing purple clouds - Hiking Near Me - Los Angeles, California