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.
The third oldest Major League ballpark in the U.S., Dodger Stadium may not be the most polished of its counterparts, but it maintains a sense of nostalgia that can’t be beat. Even if you’re not a baseball fan, cold beer, Dodger Dogs, and hilltop views of Los Angeles make a winning trifecta for a good time. If $20 parking isn’t your thing, a shuttle runs from Union Station to the stadium before and after every game. Opt for seats in Left Field Pavilion if you like a little extra jest with your baseball games.
