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FIX is a great little coffee place just one block down the hill from the house with a nice outdoor seating area. They now serve breakfast, lunch and dinner (open until 9pm most nights.)
118 locals recommend
Fix Coffee
2100 Echo Park AvenueFIX is a great little coffee place just one block down the hill from the house with a nice outdoor seating area. They now serve breakfast, lunch and dinner (open until 9pm most nights.)
Chango is Echo Park's first coffee house and has a great corner location for people watching.
116 locals recommend
Chango Coffee
1559 Echo Park AvenueChango is Echo Park's first coffee house and has a great corner location for people watching.
Masa is know for it's deep dish pizza, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. It's an unpretentious neighborhood restaurant that serves fresh tasty food at decent price. Good for families.
232 locals recommend
Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
1800 Sunset BlvdMasa is know for it's deep dish pizza, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. It's an unpretentious neighborhood restaurant that serves fresh tasty food at decent price. Good for families.
There are lots of Vegan places in the Echo Park/Silver Lake area, Sage is the closest and one of the best.
311 locals recommend
Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
1700 Sunset BlvdThere are lots of Vegan places in the Echo Park/Silver Lake area, Sage is the closest and one of the best.
My favorite Vietnamese restaurant is just a 15 minute walk from the house. It also has a nice covered patio in front for people watching.
52 locals recommend
Xoia Vietnamese Eats
1801 Sunset BoulevardMy favorite Vietnamese restaurant is just a 15 minute walk from the house. It also has a nice covered patio in front for people watching.
They specialize in "the pour over method" so it takes a little longer, put it's great. Nice selection of pastries too!
Downbeat Cafe
1202 North Alvarado StreetThey specialize in "the pour over method" so it takes a little longer, put it's great. Nice selection of pastries too!
A great little place that only the locals know about. They have a wonderful brunch menu on the weekends and their dinners are top notch. Get there before 7:30 to avoid the lines.
103 locals recommend
The Park Restaurant
A great little place that only the locals know about. They have a wonderful brunch menu on the weekends and their dinners are top notch. Get there before 7:30 to avoid the lines.
Great pizza, but order a whole pie so it will be fresh. They stay open until 2am, so great for the late night munchies!
83 locals recommend
Two Boots Echo Park
1818 Sunset BoulevardGreat pizza, but order a whole pie so it will be fresh. They stay open until 2am, so great for the late night munchies!
Don't go to Taix expecting high cuisine, this is more like the kind of place your grand parents would go for a "fancy meal." Cute and slightly campy, it's worth a visit.
125 locals recommend
Taix French Restaurant
1911 Sunset BlvdDon't go to Taix expecting high cuisine, this is more like the kind of place your grand parents would go for a "fancy meal." Cute and slightly campy, it's worth a visit.
Burrito King
2109 Sunset BlvdTypical LA burrito joint, great for a quick bite on the run.
A nice place for a family brunch with the kids. The bar is fun and the patio is usually crowded on the weekends, but it's dead on weekdays. Close to a major freeway, so expect traffic noise.
396 locals recommend
Silver Lake Reservoir
A nice place for a family brunch with the kids. The bar is fun and the patio is usually crowded on the weekends, but it's dead on weekdays. Close to a major freeway, so expect traffic noise.
Their patio is one of my favorite places for brunch on a sunny day! Great food and very romantic at night. There is no sign, so just look for the parking lot with the large Indian gateway at the back.
197 locals recommend
Cliff's Edge
3626 Sunset BlvdTheir patio is one of my favorite places for brunch on a sunny day! Great food and very romantic at night. There is no sign, so just look for the parking lot with the large Indian gateway at the back.
A nice little neighborhood place that's a mix of gay and straight; it's right next to Akbar. The sidewalk tables are a great place to hang out. Lots of bears come here for brunch.
78 locals recommend
The Kitchen
4348 Fountain AveA nice little neighborhood place that's a mix of gay and straight; it's right next to Akbar. The sidewalk tables are a great place to hang out. Lots of bears come here for brunch.
Basic, but updated, diner menu with very hip interior and sidewalk seating. A good place for a simple and affordable meal.
72 locals recommend
Sunset Junction Coffee Shop
3916 Sunset BlvdBasic, but updated, diner menu with very hip interior and sidewalk seating. A good place for a simple and affordable meal.
Very cute and elegant decor. Great spot for hanging out with friends and having the perfect cup of coffee. Pricey, but the food and coffee are excellent.
219 locals recommend
LAMILL COFFEE Boutique
1636 Silver Lake Blvd Very cute and elegant decor. Great spot for hanging out with friends and having the perfect cup of coffee. Pricey, but the food and coffee are excellent.
A converted firehouse from the early 1900's, the place has a great feel to it. A simple, yet diverse menu and romantic atmosphere make it one of my favorite places to have dinner in the area.
100 locals recommend
Edendale Restaurant and Bar
2838 Rowena AveA converted firehouse from the early 1900's, the place has a great feel to it. A simple, yet diverse menu and romantic atmosphere make it one of my favorite places to have dinner in the area.
A nice place for brunch or dinner, very family friendly. Lots of outdoor seating for a sunny day.
72 locals recommend
HOME Restaurant Silverlake
1760 Hillhurst AvenueA nice place for brunch or dinner, very family friendly. Lots of outdoor seating for a sunny day.
My absolute favorite place for Sunday brunch! Get there before 11am, unless you want to wait in line. The food is New American/Mediterranean with a French sensibility. Great for dinner too.
41 locals recommend
Canelé
My absolute favorite place for Sunday brunch! Get there before 11am, unless you want to wait in line. The food is New American/Mediterranean with a French sensibility. Great for dinner too.
Brite Spot is my favorite neighborhood diner: dimly lit, lots of over-sized booths, hipster couples, gay bears and old regulars. I dream about their Salted Caramel Pie! Love their new patio.
131 locals recommend
Brite Spot
1918 Sunset BlvdBrite Spot is my favorite neighborhood diner: dimly lit, lots of over-sized booths, hipster couples, gay bears and old regulars. I dream about their Salted Caramel Pie! Love their new patio.
Delicious vegan food served up with some hipster attitude. All of their seitan is made in house.
93 locals recommend
Flore Vegan
2943 Sunset BlvdDelicious vegan food served up with some hipster attitude. All of their seitan is made in house.
The best coffee in Silver Lake and the outdoor seating in front is a great place for people watching. The scene there can be a little pretentious, but who cares?
510 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdThe best coffee in Silver Lake and the outdoor seating in front is a great place for people watching. The scene there can be a little pretentious, but who cares?
A nice, reasonable priced restaurant and bar with hosts local bands from time to time. Try the original Baco Peta sandwich with pork belly cooked in a brown sauce, and a cucumber salad.
22 locals recommend
Lot 1 Cafe
1533 Sunset Blvd A nice, reasonable priced restaurant and bar with hosts local bands from time to time. Try the original Baco Peta sandwich with pork belly cooked in a brown sauce, and a cucumber salad.
Delicious confections, pastries and sandwiches served with coffee or a selection of teas. They have a nice little outdoor seating area, but unfortunately there isn't a bathroom.
117 locals recommend
Valerie Echo Park
1665 Echo Park AveDelicious confections, pastries and sandwiches served with coffee or a selection of teas. They have a nice little outdoor seating area, but unfortunately there isn't a bathroom.
Cute little place great atmosphere. The food is fantastic, even if you are coming for something other than oysters.
227 locals recommend
L & E Oyster Bar
1637 Silver Lake BlvdCute little place great atmosphere. The food is fantastic, even if you are coming for something other than oysters.
I'm not a vegetarian, but the culinary inventiveness of Chef David is impressive! The dishes have such robust flavors I forget there's no meat in them.
125 locals recommend
Elf Cafe
2135 Sunset BlvdI'm not a vegetarian, but the culinary inventiveness of Chef David is impressive! The dishes have such robust flavors I forget there's no meat in them.
This is a great little walk-up hipster food stand from the people at Cafe Stella. It's tucked inside a small alcove between a 99 Cents store and a tattoo place. Yummy food, longish lines on weekends.
78 locals recommend
Dinette
1608 1/2 Sunset BlvdThis is a great little walk-up hipster food stand from the people at Cafe Stella. It's tucked inside a small alcove between a 99 Cents store and a tattoo place. Yummy food, longish lines on weekends.
My favorite new restaurant! Elegant white marble counters and and delicious eats for the "Foodie" crowd! Dinner can be a little pricey for the neighborhood, but brunch is a steal.
156 locals recommend
Ostrich Farm
1525 Sunset BlvdMy favorite new restaurant! Elegant white marble counters and and delicious eats for the "Foodie" crowd! Dinner can be a little pricey for the neighborhood, but brunch is a steal.
Authentic Taiwanese food served in a stylish storefront, delicious!
255 locals recommend
Pine and Crane
1521 Griffith Park BlvdAuthentic Taiwanese food served in a stylish storefront, delicious!
Much raved about Thai street food restaurant. I'm no wimp about spicy food, but let me warn you, they make everything extra spicy here!
238 locals recommend
Night + Market Song
3322 Sunset BlvdMuch raved about Thai street food restaurant. I'm no wimp about spicy food, but let me warn you, they make everything extra spicy here!
Grand Central recently transformed from a generic city market hall to a collection of unique foodie restaurants and shops. This is a great place to find lunch if you are tour downtown.
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayGrand Central recently transformed from a generic city market hall to a collection of unique foodie restaurants and shops. This is a great place to find lunch if you are tour downtown.
Stop and have coffee and a bite to eat after walking a lap around Echo Park Lake.
49 locals recommend
Square One at the Boathouse
751 Echo Park AvenueStop and have coffee and a bite to eat after walking a lap around Echo Park Lake.
Cute coffee shop, but you have to use the library's parking lot.
76 locals recommend
Tierra Mia Coffee
1202 N Alvarado StCute coffee shop, but you have to use the library's parking lot.
One of the latest coffee shops to land in Echo Park. Good coffee and great WiFi!
84 locals recommend
Woodcat Coffee Bar
1532 Sunset BlvdOne of the latest coffee shops to land in Echo Park. Good coffee and great WiFi!
Taza
1825 Sunset BoulevardThe smallest coffee shop that I've ever seen, but the lattes are great!
Fresh salads and juices in a plain, hole in the wall storefront, but the watermelon frescas are amazing.
Angelus Salads Plus
1620 Sunset BoulevardFresh salads and juices in a plain, hole in the wall storefront, but the watermelon frescas are amazing.
If you are looking for quick pizza to go or delivery.
14 locals recommend
Hard Times Pizza Co. - The Official Website - Order Online
1311 Glendale BlvdIf you are looking for quick pizza to go or delivery.
Hidden in the forest of Griffith Park, Trails is the perfect place to stop for your pre-hike or post-hike coffee and snack! This place is a hidden gem, super tasty sandwiches, pies, coffee.
133 locals recommend
The Trails
2333 Fern Dell DrHidden in the forest of Griffith Park, Trails is the perfect place to stop for your pre-hike or post-hike coffee and snack! This place is a hidden gem, super tasty sandwiches, pies, coffee.
British Style Pub food; think fish and chips, sausages and welsh rabbit.
27 locals recommend
The Lost Knight
1538 Sunset BoulevardBritish Style Pub food; think fish and chips, sausages and welsh rabbit.
Trencher
1305 Portia StSandwiches and burgers, traditional American food.
The newest coffee shop to move into Echo Park, Blue Bottle has beautiful new space and excellent coffee (even if it's a chain.)
82 locals recommend
Sunset Boulevard
Sunset BoulevardThe newest coffee shop to move into Echo Park, Blue Bottle has beautiful new space and excellent coffee (even if it's a chain.)
The best damn tacos in LA! There's a reason people are waiting in line! Try the mole taco.
395 locals recommend
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdThe best damn tacos in LA! There's a reason people are waiting in line! Try the mole taco.
Moby's new restaurant. Vegan Mediterranean inspired California Cuisine featuring 100% organic plant-based produce and ingredients. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, and weekend brunch.
82 locals recommend
Little Pine
2870 Rowena AveMoby's new restaurant. Vegan Mediterranean inspired California Cuisine featuring 100% organic plant-based produce and ingredients. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, and weekend brunch.
Bright and airy coffee shop just 2 blocks north of Echo Park Lake. Great coffee served without an attitude.
70 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
1712 Sunset BlvdBright and airy coffee shop just 2 blocks north of Echo Park Lake. Great coffee served without an attitude.
Echo Parks newest craft beer and casual fare joint. Coffee and pastry with easygoing lunch menu midday that rotates into heartier bistro options at night. Cute place, but parking can be difficult.
92 locals recommend
The Semi-Tropic
1412 Glendale Blvd Echo Parks newest craft beer and casual fare joint. Coffee and pastry with easygoing lunch menu midday that rotates into heartier bistro options at night. Cute place, but parking can be difficult.
The interior is cute, the crowd is young, the Mexican food is really good and the front patio is nice on warm evenings.
63 locals recommend
El Condor
3701 Sunset BlvdThe interior is cute, the crowd is young, the Mexican food is really good and the front patio is nice on warm evenings.
Stylish new bar featuring vintage arcade machines, simple bites, craft beer and wine. Open until midnight.
106 locals recommend
Button Mash
1391 Sunset BlvdStylish new bar featuring vintage arcade machines, simple bites, craft beer and wine. Open until midnight.
Silver Lake's hottest new restaurant. French-Mexican fusion may sound kind of ridiculous, but the long lines are there because the food is great. For brunch, try the Churro French Toast!
46 locals recommend
el vy (in the former Trois Familia space)
3510 Sunset BoulevardSilver Lake's hottest new restaurant. French-Mexican fusion may sound kind of ridiculous, but the long lines are there because the food is great. For brunch, try the Churro French Toast!
Located in the eastern frontier of Echo Park, Eightfold exclusively uses Heart Roasters from Portland and a La Marzocco espresso machine. Nice space and not far from Guisados: best tacos in LA: !
30 locals recommend
Eightfold Coffee
1294 Sunset BlvdLocated in the eastern frontier of Echo Park, Eightfold exclusively uses Heart Roasters from Portland and a La Marzocco espresso machine. Nice space and not far from Guisados: best tacos in LA: !
Everything Else
If you need a good work out while you are in Echo Park, check out Pilates & Arts Echo Park, just a few blocks from the house.
8 locals recommend
Pilates & Arts Echo Park
If you need a good work out while you are in Echo Park, check out Pilates & Arts Echo Park, just a few blocks from the house.
Part pharmacy, part general store, you can find most of what you need right here.
87 locals recommend
Walgreens
105 E Glenoaks BlvdPart pharmacy, part general store, you can find most of what you need right here.
Bedrock.LA
1623 Allesandro StThe best recording studio in Los Angeles is walking distance from the house.
A local non-profit space that shows underground films and offers film and video classes.
8 locals recommend
Echo Park Film Center
1200 N Alvarado StA local non-profit space that shows underground films and offers film and video classes.
Studio Number One
1331 Sunset BlvdShepard Fairey's graphic art studio, founded in 2003.
My favorite place to buy booze, only because of their great 1930's neon sign!
24 locals recommend
House of Spirits
1314 Echo Park AveMy favorite place to buy booze, only because of their great 1930's neon sign!
Rock Paper Salon
2125 Sunset BlvdNeed a trim or a trendy new do?
Need a serious workout? CrossFit Sunset is a torture chamber of PE! Not for beginners; you won't ever see me there!
Depot CrossFit Echo Park
1016 N Alvarado StNeed a serious workout? CrossFit Sunset is a torture chamber of PE! Not for beginners; you won't ever see me there!
I'm not a big baseball fan, but if it's your cup of tea, the stadium isn't far away.
877 locals recommend
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully AveI'm not a big baseball fan, but if it's your cup of tea, the stadium isn't far away.
A small hole in the wall place that spins records on turn tables; pretty cool and unique. The crowd here is mixed but more hipsters. It's a good place to meet friends for drinks to avoid the crowds.
138 locals recommend
el prado
1805 Sunset BlvdA small hole in the wall place that spins records on turn tables; pretty cool and unique. The crowd here is mixed but more hipsters. It's a good place to meet friends for drinks to avoid the crowds.
goodhead
Don't worry, it's a salon, not a sex club :)
Bank of America Financial Center
5515 N Figueroa StFull service bank and 24 hour ATMs.
My favorite dry cleaners, probably because it's the closest to the house. They are always friendly and willing to do over night cleaning (for a price) if you are in a big hurry.
11 locals recommend
Regency Cleaners
1411 Echo Park AveMy favorite dry cleaners, probably because it's the closest to the house. They are always friendly and willing to do over night cleaning (for a price) if you are in a big hurry.
Lucas Salon
2828 Newell StTrendy Echo Park hair salon.
Besides books, this branch has an excellent collection of movies on DVD.
24 locals recommend
Silver Lake Branch Library
2411 Glendale BlvdBesides books, this branch has an excellent collection of movies on DVD.
Manly and Sons Barber Co.
1200 N Alvarado St Old school cuts, with your own twist in a stylish shop!
Great location with a vintage 70s California decor and friendly barbers. They also cut women's hair unlike most traditional barber shops.
The New California Barbershop
2203 Sunset BlvdGreat location with a vintage 70s California decor and friendly barbers. They also cut women's hair unlike most traditional barber shops.
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveInteresting shows of contemporary art.
The Hollyhock House was originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as a residence for oil heiress Aline Barnsdal. It has recently reopened for tours after a multi-million dollar restoration. $7 tours!
67 locals recommend
Hollyhock House
4800 Hollywood BlvdThe Hollyhock House was originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as a residence for oil heiress Aline Barnsdal. It has recently reopened for tours after a multi-million dollar restoration. $7 tours!
The best view in LA! I highly recommend driving or hiking up to the observatory on a weekday; it is way to crowded on weekends. James Dean's "Rebel Without a Cause" was filmed here!
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdThe best view in LA! I highly recommend driving or hiking up to the observatory on a weekday; it is way to crowded on weekends. James Dean's "Rebel Without a Cause" was filmed here!
The Ennis house is the largest of Frank Lloyd Wright's textile block designs, constructed of sculpted concrete blocks. It looms over Los Feliz like a Mayan Temple! Not open for tours, but drive by!
7 locals recommend
Ennis House
2607 Glendower Ave The Ennis house is the largest of Frank Lloyd Wright's textile block designs, constructed of sculpted concrete blocks. It looms over Los Feliz like a Mayan Temple! Not open for tours, but drive by!
236 steps makes this the longest staircase street in Los Angeles. Your reward (if you don't have a heart attack) is a beautiful view of Elysian Park with the skyscrapers of Downtown in the background.
Baxter Steps
Baxter Steps236 steps makes this the longest staircase street in Los Angeles. Your reward (if you don't have a heart attack) is a beautiful view of Elysian Park with the skyscrapers of Downtown in the background.
For all of your pharmaceutical needs plus some groceries and booze. Open late.
48 locals recommend
Rite Aid
1433 Glendale BlvdFor all of your pharmaceutical needs plus some groceries and booze. Open late.
A hip neighborhood bar that specializes in funky natural wines that are all the rage. The craft beers aren't neglected, with 12 taps of unique brews. Parking can be difficult, so use Uber.
60 locals recommend
Bar Bandini
2150 Sunset BlvdA hip neighborhood bar that specializes in funky natural wines that are all the rage. The craft beers aren't neglected, with 12 taps of unique brews. Parking can be difficult, so use Uber.
This is where a lot of the huge acts perform when in town. Great space, but take an Uber, parking is awful.
38 locals recommend
The Novo
800 W Olympic BlvdThis is where a lot of the huge acts perform when in town. Great space, but take an Uber, parking is awful.
Super modernist building holds LA's largest collection of contemporary art. It's FREE, but you need to reserve tickets online, usually several weeks in advance.
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand AveSuper modernist building holds LA's largest collection of contemporary art. It's FREE, but you need to reserve tickets online, usually several weeks in advance.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's only a 15 minute walk to the best place in Los Angeles to see alternative bands!
305 locals recommend
The Echo
1822 Sunset BlvdIt's only a 15 minute walk to the best place in Los Angeles to see alternative bands!
Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset BlvdA very popular gastro-pub, long lines on the weekends.
Once a dive bar, now The Gold Room is a "Hipster Dive Bar" that's packed on the weekends.
62 locals recommend
Gold Room
1558 Sunset BlvdOnce a dive bar, now The Gold Room is a "Hipster Dive Bar" that's packed on the weekends.
Where the gay boys have tattoos instead of Botox, fedoras instead of trucker caps and friendly smiles instead of bitchy glares. Gay, lesbian and straight all having a good time together. If you want to go dancing, this is the place!
119 locals recommend
Akbar
4356 Sunset Blvd
Where the gay boys have tattoos instead of Botox, fedoras instead of trucker caps and friendly smiles instead of bitchy glares. Gay, lesbian and straight all having a good time together. If you want to go dancing, this is the place!
It's a historic old dive where you could find, cops, cholos, hipsters, and sports fans all hanging out. Long lines on the weekends, I have no idea why anyone would wait in line for this place?
152 locals recommend
Short Stop
1455 Sunset BlvdIt's a historic old dive where you could find, cops, cholos, hipsters, and sports fans all hanging out. Long lines on the weekends, I have no idea why anyone would wait in line for this place?
You can order from the tap or choose one of the hundreds of refrigerated beers and drink in their lounge area. They have board games and an outside area.
138 locals recommend
Sunset Beer Company
1498 Sunset BlvdYou can order from the tap or choose one of the hundreds of refrigerated beers and drink in their lounge area. They have board games and an outside area.
Is it a bar with food or a restaurant with bar? If you want to watch sports, have a beer and each some traditional American food, then this is the place.
42 locals recommend
The Holloway
1320 Echo Park AveIs it a bar with food or a restaurant with bar? If you want to watch sports, have a beer and each some traditional American food, then this is the place.
Shopping
All of the proceeds from Out of the Closet thrift stores go to help people living with AIDS.
17 locals recommend
Out of the Closet - Echo Park
1724 Sunset BoulevardAll of the proceeds from Out of the Closet thrift stores go to help people living with AIDS.
A time travel themed store with odd things to buy; all of the proceeds go towards funding local art classes. If you need a can of Woolly Mammoth blubber or a bottle of Robot Milk, this is where you'll find it.
50 locals recommend
Echo Park Time Travel Mart
1714 Sunset BlvdA time travel themed store with odd things to buy; all of the proceeds go towards funding local art classes. If you need a can of Woolly Mammoth blubber or a bottle of Robot Milk, this is where you'll find it.
Stories
1716 Sunset BlvdPart bookshop and part cafe, a fun little neighborhood hangout.
This is what a vintage store should look like! While the store is small, they have tons of cute and definitely vintage-y clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, etc. Super nice owner, lots of deals,
7 locals recommend
Lemon Frog Shop Vintage Bazaar
1202 N Alvarado StThis is what a vintage store should look like! While the store is small, they have tons of cute and definitely vintage-y clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, etc. Super nice owner, lots of deals,
The owner, Erin Tavin brings her 12+ years as a costume designer/stylist to her boutique. A nice little vintage and vintage-inspired shop.
22 locals recommend
TAVIN Boutique
The owner, Erin Tavin brings her 12+ years as a costume designer/stylist to her boutique. A nice little vintage and vintage-inspired shop.
An amazing little vintage store that has been around for years. Great selection of vintage clothes and the customer service is great, they are super friendly.
10 locals recommend
Luxe De Ville
2157 Sunset BlvdAn amazing little vintage store that has been around for years. Great selection of vintage clothes and the customer service is great, they are super friendly.
GBVE has an awesome selection of shades that fit tons of different styles. Nice shades that aren't crazy expensive.
Gentlemen's Breakfast
1101 Mohawk StGBVE has an awesome selection of shades that fit tons of different styles. Nice shades that aren't crazy expensive.
High end Australian skin care, body care, and hair care made with all natural products.
12 locals recommend
Aesop Silver Lake
3513 Sunset BlvdHigh end Australian skin care, body care, and hair care made with all natural products.
Silver Lake Meadow
2300 Silver Lake BlvdBeautifully designed watches, leather goods etc from Detroit.
A beautiful collection of boards and a slew of other surf related goodies - sunglasses, clothes, hats, shoes, bathing and wet suits, waxes, kid's clothes, you name it.
9 locals recommend
Mollusk Surf Shop
3511 Sunset BlvdA beautiful collection of boards and a slew of other surf related goodies - sunglasses, clothes, hats, shoes, bathing and wet suits, waxes, kid's clothes, you name it.
Ragg Mopp Vintage
3816 Sunset BlvdGreat little vintage shop with clothing from 1920s through 1970s.
MONO RECORDS
Its small, but carries an incredible selection of classic rock, jazz and soul records.
A touch of Provence in a gritty industrial area! The place is filled with antique linens and textiles, natural balms, sachets, pillows and vintage notions. Odd hours, call ahead.
French General Store
2009 Riverside DrA touch of Provence in a gritty industrial area! The place is filled with antique linens and textiles, natural balms, sachets, pillows and vintage notions. Odd hours, call ahead.
A tiny little shop full of rare cacti and succulents. It's been written up in all the LA papers and has been featured on NPR.
8 locals recommend
Cactus Store
1505 Echo Park AvenueA tiny little shop full of rare cacti and succulents. It's been written up in all the LA papers and has been featured on NPR.
An amazing collection of Arts and Crafts Period pottery, Mission Furniture and Architectural Salvage.
Wells Antiques
1540 W 6th StAn amazing collection of Arts and Crafts Period pottery, Mission Furniture and Architectural Salvage.
Part art installation, part retail shop and maybe part performance art: this one of a kind shop created by Seth Bogart should definitely be on your must see list! Check out the interesting fashions and gifts covered in prints inspired by the underground scene of 80s NYC meets Pee Wee's Playhouse.
Wacky wacko
Part art installation, part retail shop and maybe part performance art: this one of a kind shop created by Seth Bogart should definitely be on your must see list! Check out the interesting fashions and gifts covered in prints inspired by the underground scene of 80s NYC meets Pee Wee's Playhouse.
Sightseeing
The crown jewel of Echo Park! It has just undergone a 38 million dollar restoration. There is a nice coffee shop in the original boathouse so you'll see lots of locals hanging out during the day.
563 locals recommend
Echo Park Lake
The crown jewel of Echo Park! It has just undergone a 38 million dollar restoration. There is a nice coffee shop in the original boathouse so you'll see lots of locals hanging out during the day.
Elysian Park
835 Academy RdThe second largest park in LA is just a few blocks from the house!
The largest park in Los Angeles and only a 10 minute drive from the house. Home to the Griffith Observatory and dozens of wonderful hiking trails, don't miss it.
898 locals recommend
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveThe largest park in Los Angeles and only a 10 minute drive from the house. Home to the Griffith Observatory and dozens of wonderful hiking trails, don't miss it.
Essentials
The biggest grocery store in the area, so if you can't find what you're looking for at the corner shop, they will probably have it here.
274 locals recommend
Vons
561 N Glendale AveThe biggest grocery store in the area, so if you can't find what you're looking for at the corner shop, they will probably have it here.
A tiny "foodie" store that provides the staples... and high quality versions of those staples (the fresh bread is great!). Their steaks have better pedigree than I do. The staff are known for their bad attitude, so don't take it personally.
153 locals recommend
Cookbook Los Angeles
1549 Echo Park AveA tiny "foodie" store that provides the staples... and high quality versions of those staples (the fresh bread is great!). Their steaks have better pedigree than I do. The staff are known for their bad attitude, so don't take it personally.
If you are looking for gourmet food or just love paying too much for your groceries, then Gelson's is the place for you. (Trader Joe's and Just Say Cheese are just across the street.)
653 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
2725 Hyperion AveIf you are looking for gourmet food or just love paying too much for your groceries, then Gelson's is the place for you. (Trader Joe's and Just Say Cheese are just across the street.)
A great selection of affordable and healthy food. They also have a very nice selection of wines and liquor. (Keep you eyes peeled for TV and Movie Stars, this is where I always see them shopping.)
1699 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveA great selection of affordable and healthy food. They also have a very nice selection of wines and liquor. (Keep you eyes peeled for TV and Movie Stars, this is where I always see them shopping.)
Lots of great natural foods and vegan products as well as a decent selection of fresh salads and foods. Their snack food selection is amazing!
267 locals recommend
Lassens Natural Food and Vitamins
1631 Sunset BlvdLots of great natural foods and vegan products as well as a decent selection of fresh salads and foods. Their snack food selection is amazing!
Walk down to the Farmer's Market on Friday evening for the best in fresh California produce!
59 locals recommend
Echo Park Farmers' Market
1146 Logan StWalk down to the Farmer's Market on Friday evening for the best in fresh California produce!
Arts & Culture
Once a Latino dance club, now a hipster music venue. Very popular on the weekends, so don't try to find parking anywhere nearby.
84 locals recommend
Los Globos
3040 Sunset BlvdOnce a Latino dance club, now a hipster music venue. Very popular on the weekends, so don't try to find parking anywhere nearby.
The Vista is a beautiful, old Hollywood 1920's Egyptian Deco theater with a Spanish Revival facade. People who frequent it are either industry people or real cinema lovers. Discount matinees!
417 locals recommend
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset DrThe Vista is a beautiful, old Hollywood 1920's Egyptian Deco theater with a Spanish Revival facade. People who frequent it are either industry people or real cinema lovers. Discount matinees!
Designed by internationally known architect Frank Gehry, Disney Hall is a must see!
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveDesigned by internationally known architect Frank Gehry, Disney Hall is a must see!