Echo Park Los Angeles
Echo Park Los Angeles is an often overlooked neighborhood in Los Angeles when talking about travel to Los Angeles. The more talked about neighborhoods of Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Sunset Boulevard usually steal the spotlight.
The aforementioned neighborhoods losing their spotlight is probably not going to be happening anytime soon but from the recent developments (gentrification, reduction in crime and new businesses springing up) taking place in Echo Park Los Angeles, it seems like this neighborhood’s spotlight might soon be shining a little bit brighter.
Where is Echo Park Located ?
Echo Park Los Angeles is about 20 miles (32 KM) from the Los Angeles Airport (LAX). It is bordered by Chinatown, Elysian Valley, Silver Lake and the Los Angeles river.
Getting There
As was mentioned in previous posts, the best way to get around the city of Los Angeles is by car, there is public transportation available depending on where you are staying during your visit to the city.
You will most likely be navigating the metro system or the bus system to get to Echo Park Los Angeles
Attractions In Echo Park Los Angeles
Let’s get right to it, Echo Park Los Angeles enjoys several attractions, from the paddling around on the lake to, climbing the baxter stairs for a great view of downtown L.A’s skyline, there are quite a few things for a traveler to do in this part of Los Angeles.
Based on our experiences in this neighborhood, we have listed a few things anyone who visits this neighborhood to do.
A Visit To The Dodger Stadium
There is no better way to appreciate the city of Los Angeles, than to partake in America’s favorite past time of baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers have their stadium situated in Echo Park.
If you would like to visit the games during your stay in Los Angeles, you can visit StubHub to pick up some tickets.
Paddle Boat Rentals
Shop At A Vintage Store
Nothing says L.A. more than vintage clothing, and Echo Park Los Angeles seems to have several of these stores tucked into neat little corners along Echo Park Avenue.
Anyone visiting Echo Park should endeavor to stop by one of these shops and see what forgotten treasures they might be able to dig up.
Stop By A Neighborhood Coffee Shop
There are several neighborhood coffee shops in Echo Park that are great for hanging out and grabbing a cup of coffee or two. Make Sure you stop by at one of these while in Echo Park Los Angeles.
The Baxter Stairs
Walking up the Baxter Stairs in Echo Park leads to a view of Downtown Los Angeles that is just plain awesome. It is quite a hike but definitely worth it.
The Victorian Homes
There are several victorian homes in Echo Park that have been around since the inception of Los Angeles as a city. While they are not exactly a tourist attraction, a stop by this landmark helps put the city of Los Angeles in perspective.
Nightlife In Echo Park
Echo Park is known as a hipster haven, which means anything mainstream pretty much doesn’t fly here. The nightlife scene in Echo park is more alternative and punk rock. The Echo is a musicplex that features Indie bands playing tunes you wouldn’t hear anywhere else on a nightly basis. There are also a ton of dive bars in Echo Park Los Angeles where one can mingle with locals and kick back a couple of beers.
Final Note
Echo Park Los Angeles is poised to become the next big thing in Los Angeles, with the more prominent L.A. neighborhoods being overpriced and over exposed, the spotlight is beginning to turn towards neighborhoods like Echo Park.
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