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.
Tucked away in the corner of a strip mall, this craft beer shop and taproom is easy to miss. With 12 rotating taps and close to 1000 bottled varieties of local and international beers, this is not a place to miss! The friendly and knowledgeable bartenders add to the spirt of the eclectic crowd that ranges from young to old, locals to newbies. Pick up a slice of pizza from the spot next door to go with your beer, or nestle up with your sweetie in the lounge with a glass of wine and your favorite board game.
