Echo Park Neighborhood Guide
By Jason Clampet, Citysearch Contributor
The spirit of New York City's Lower East Side has arrived on the left coast, namely in L.A.'s Echo Park neighborhood. Discover this funky town's good eats, hip bars and cool shops. (Shag haircut and vintage tee optional.)
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Taix Lounge
1911 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Echo Park's family-friendly French comfort destination--with moderate prices and a discounted wine list to match. -
Masa of Echo Park
1800 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Amalgam of French bakery and Chicago-style pizza spot brings a cosmopolitan air to thriving Echo Park. -
Chango Coffee House
1559 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Neighborhood caffeine joint anchors Echo Park's boutique row. -
Spain Restaurant
1866 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Inexpensive Echo Park Spanish restaurant and deli.
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The Echo
1822 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Echo Park hideaway puts a fresh and funky Eastside spin on the dance-club genre. -
Little Joy Cocktail Lounge
1477 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Echo Park locals-only dive bar brims with vibrant vibes, despite its dismal decor. -
Short Stop
1455 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
A cop bar becomes a haven for the hip--and everyone else. Will wonders never cease? -
Gold Room
1558 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Echo Park dive bar offers local flavor and potent cocktails at a modest price.
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Sirens & Sailors
1104 Mohawk St, Echo Park, CA
Designer fashions and accessories channel a Victorian-inspired vibe while providing a decidedly contemporary look for men and women. -
Show Pony
1543 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Peacock feathers, vintage lace, chunky beads and original artwork fill this retro-hip girlie fashion Mecca. -
Ragg Mopp
3816 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Cowboys, luau-ers, flappers and punks will all leave here dressed to the nines.
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The Derby
4500 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
A packed dance floor, hip clientele and good music remain its claims to fame.
