Wedged between the tidal wave of fully engulfed neighborhoods to its west and an unprecedented revival of downtown Los Angeles, Echo Park is in the midst of a rapid makeover—or more accurately put, gentrification. As of December 2015, Echo Park is a vibrant and diverse neighborhood where you'll find historic houses and low-income developments, 6 dollar designer coffee, dollar stores, hipsters, gangs, bike lanes and free 6-day parking on side-streets. It's where the Dodgers play in their stadium and quinceañeras adorn nearby Elysian Park. It's where some of your favorite hit songs from the 70's were written, and some of your favorite new shops and restaurants are—or will be.
Simple, cozy and delicious american style lunch and dinner
the neighborhood's little green grocer
A must-visit east side women's clothing boutique.
Go-to spot for cactus fiends.
Founded by author Dave Eggers, 826 is a national non-profit organization dedicated to supporting creative writing skills in elementary to high school-aged students. Each outpost features a supplemental storefront to raise funds for programming & publications. Pop into this unassuming mart on Sunset if you're in need of some quizzical curiosities. Everything from dinosaur eggs to robot milk, the Time Travel Mart has you covered from this era to the next.
