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.
An Oakland transplant just like its next-door neighbor, Ali Golden (both shops have flagship locations in the Bay area), Escueleto is an immaculately curated jewelry and home goods shop that feels impossible to leave. Beautiful ceramic pieces, framed illustration, and raw gemstones fill the shelves and spill onto the floor. It's perfect for a special occasion gift, or a new piece of statement jewelry that you'll wear for years to come.
