Guidebook for Los Angeles
Essentials
You may use our laundry room but you'll need quarters & detergent. Otherwise, Chy has a change machine and a vending machine that sells detergent. HOURS: open daily 5 a.m. - 11 pm; last wash 10 pm.
Chy Coin Laundromat
1311 Glendale BlvdYou may use our laundry room but you'll need quarters & detergent. Otherwise, Chy has a change machine and a vending machine that sells detergent. HOURS: open daily 5 a.m. - 11 pm; last wash 10 pm.
Pharmacy plus basic supplies such as snacks, beer/wine, personal care products, etc. HOURS: 7 a.m. - 10 pm. (for pharmacy prescriptions: 8 a.m. on Mon-Fri; 9 a.m. on Saturday; and 10 a.m. on Sunday).
48 locals recommend
Rite Aid
1433 Glendale BlvdPharmacy plus basic supplies such as snacks, beer/wine, personal care products, etc. HOURS: 7 a.m. - 10 pm. (for pharmacy prescriptions: 8 a.m. on Mon-Fri; 9 a.m. on Saturday; and 10 a.m. on Sunday).
A grocery store with all your basic needs, including personal care products, produce, a small deli section, and a beer/wine/liquor section. HOURS: open daily 6 a.m. - midnight.
274 locals recommend
Vons
561 N Glendale AveA grocery store with all your basic needs, including personal care products, produce, a small deli section, and a beer/wine/liquor section. HOURS: open daily 6 a.m. - midnight.
A small, upscale (more expensive) organic grocery store. HOURS: 8 a.m. - 9 pm from Monday thru Saturday; closed on Sunday.
267 locals recommend
Lassens Natural Food and Vitamins
1631 Sunset BlvdA small, upscale (more expensive) organic grocery store. HOURS: 8 a.m. - 9 pm from Monday thru Saturday; closed on Sunday.
Drugstore chain with health and beauty aids, prescriptions and photo services, plus mini-mart basics. HOURS: open daily 8 a.m. – 11 pm
87 locals recommend
Walgreens
105 E Glenoaks BlvdDrugstore chain with health and beauty aids, prescriptions and photo services, plus mini-mart basics. HOURS: open daily 8 a.m. – 11 pm
7-Eleven
3201 N BroadwaySnacks and drinks a 6 minute walk away. (.3 mile / .4 km)
Closest gas station. Snacks, drinks and coffee a 7 minute walk away (.4 mile / .6 km)
9 locals recommend
ampm
2106 W Temple StClosest gas station. Snacks, drinks and coffee a 7 minute walk away (.4 mile / .6 km)
Food Scene
Small bakery/cafe. Fine teas, pastries, breakfast and light lunch fare. Limited seating on the patio. HOURS: open daily 8 a.m. - 4 pm.
117 locals recommend
Valerie Echo Park
1665 Echo Park AveSmall bakery/cafe. Fine teas, pastries, breakfast and light lunch fare. Limited seating on the patio. HOURS: open daily 8 a.m. - 4 pm.
Walk-up counter pizza within walking distance. HOURS: Sunday 11 a.m. - 10 pm; Monday and Tuesday 5 pm - 10 pm; Wednesday 5 pm - 11 pm; Thursday 11 a.m. - 11 pm; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. - midnight
14 locals recommend
Hard Times Pizza Co. - The Official Website - Order Online
1311 Glendale BlvdWalk-up counter pizza within walking distance. HOURS: Sunday 11 a.m. - 10 pm; Monday and Tuesday 5 pm - 10 pm; Wednesday 5 pm - 11 pm; Thursday 11 a.m. - 11 pm; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. - midnight
Too far to walk, but too good not to mention! Order from walk-up counter, and enjoy their delicious Mexican food on the outdoor patio. HOURS: Mon-Thur 10:30am - 10pm; Fri - Sat 10:30am - 11pm; Sun 9-5
395 locals recommend
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdToo far to walk, but too good not to mention! Order from walk-up counter, and enjoy their delicious Mexican food on the outdoor patio. HOURS: Mon-Thur 10:30am - 10pm; Fri - Sat 10:30am - 11pm; Sun 9-5
A retrofitted 100-year old Vaudeville theater, Mohawk Bend now is a place to enjoy good food, wine/spirits, or 72 CA craft beers on tap! Cool patio seating but my fav room is the skylight Ramona Room.
323 locals recommend
Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset BlvdA retrofitted 100-year old Vaudeville theater, Mohawk Bend now is a place to enjoy good food, wine/spirits, or 72 CA craft beers on tap! Cool patio seating but my fav room is the skylight Ramona Room.
Outpost of a small NYC pizza chain lures locals with creative topping combos and late-night slices. Limited outdoor only seating. HOURS: Mon - Wed 4pm - midnight; Thur. noon - 2 am; Fri and Sat noon - 2:30 am, Sun. noon - midnight
83 locals recommend
Two Boots Echo Park
1818 Sunset BoulevardOutpost of a small NYC pizza chain lures locals with creative topping combos and late-night slices. Limited outdoor only seating. HOURS: Mon - Wed 4pm - midnight; Thur. noon - 2 am; Fri and Sat noon - 2:30 am, Sun. noon - midnight
Family-run. Chicago-style deep-dish pizzas. Vegan options. Bread pudding, panini's, pasta and more! HOURS: Mon-Thur 11 a.m. - 11 pm; Fri 11 a.m. - midnight; Sat 10 a.m. - midnight; Sun 10 a.m. - 11 pm
232 locals recommend
Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
1800 Sunset BlvdFamily-run. Chicago-style deep-dish pizzas. Vegan options. Bread pudding, panini's, pasta and more! HOURS: Mon-Thur 11 a.m. - 11 pm; Fri 11 a.m. - midnight; Sat 10 a.m. - midnight; Sun 10 a.m. - 11 pm
Hip diner popular for breakfast and late-night munchies. Vegan options. Homemade desserts. HOURS: Sunday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 11 pm; Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. - 3 am
131 locals recommend
Brite Spot
1918 Sunset BlvdHip diner popular for breakfast and late-night munchies. Vegan options. Homemade desserts. HOURS: Sunday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 11 pm; Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. - 3 am
Stylish chain serving Latin-inspired coffee drinks made with house-roasted beans, plus pastries. HOURS: open daily 6:30 a.m. - 11 pm
76 locals recommend
Tierra Mia Coffee
1202 N Alvarado StStylish chain serving Latin-inspired coffee drinks made with house-roasted beans, plus pastries. HOURS: open daily 6:30 a.m. - 11 pm
Family owned bakery. Delicious pastries from Mexico & Central America. Pastel tres leches, fresh fruit juices, Mexican tamales & more. HOURS: Sunday 6:30 a.m. - 8 pm; Monday - Saturday 6 a.m. - 9 pm
La Espiga Bakery
1466 Glendale BlvdFamily owned bakery. Delicious pastries from Mexico & Central America. Pastel tres leches, fresh fruit juices, Mexican tamales & more. HOURS: Sunday 6:30 a.m. - 8 pm; Monday - Saturday 6 a.m. - 9 pm
Echo Park bakery since 1980. Baked goods, pastries, sandwiches; specializing in Asian treats. HOURS: 8:30 a.m. - 3 pm on Sunday; 8:30 a.m. - 6 pm Mon-Sat
8 locals recommend
Kien Giang Bakery aka KG Bakery
1471 Echo Park AveEcho Park bakery since 1980. Baked goods, pastries, sandwiches; specializing in Asian treats. HOURS: 8:30 a.m. - 3 pm on Sunday; 8:30 a.m. - 6 pm Mon-Sat
Casual neighborhood spot offering a long list of vegan & veggie dishes, including desserts.
311 locals recommend
Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
1700 Sunset BlvdCasual neighborhood spot offering a long list of vegan & veggie dishes, including desserts.
Locals pack this festive spot for classic Mexican plates, flaming margaritas & live mariachi music.
268 locals recommend
El Compadre
7408 Sunset BlvdLocals pack this festive spot for classic Mexican plates, flaming margaritas & live mariachi music.
Family-owned institution since 1927 serves tureens of soup & other French bistro staples.
125 locals recommend
Taix French Restaurant
1911 Sunset BlvdFamily-owned institution since 1927 serves tureens of soup & other French bistro staples.
Comfy counter-serve joint offering a mix of Mexican & American eats from breakfast through dinner.
7 locals recommend
Happy Tom's Restaurant
1807 Sunset BoulevardComfy counter-serve joint offering a mix of Mexican & American eats from breakfast through dinner.
Colorful cantina serving up a broad menu of Mexican favorites & all-day breakfast.
Costa Alegre Restaurant
1901 Sunset BlvdColorful cantina serving up a broad menu of Mexican favorites & all-day breakfast.
Cheap low-key eatery with a huge menu of Mexican favorites served from morning to night, plus margaritas.
18 locals recommend
Rodeo Mexican Grill
1717 Sunset BlvdCheap low-key eatery with a huge menu of Mexican favorites served from morning to night, plus margaritas.
Cantina-style outpost offering breakfasts, ceviche, tacos, grilled fish & other Mexican specialties.
68 locals recommend
Señor Fish
4803 Eagle Rock BlvdCantina-style outpost offering breakfasts, ceviche, tacos, grilled fish & other Mexican specialties.
A simple menu of New American cuisine (with a few twists) is served at this modern blockhouse space.
156 locals recommend
Ostrich Farm
1525 Sunset BlvdA simple menu of New American cuisine (with a few twists) is served at this modern blockhouse space.
Traditional Thai fare, such as seafood, noodle & curry dishes, with free delivery.
22 locals recommend
It's Thai Hometaurant
1311 N Glendale BlvdTraditional Thai fare, such as seafood, noodle & curry dishes, with free delivery.
No-frills restaurant for Mexican & Salvadoran specialties such as pupusas, chicharrones & tostadas.
14 locals recommend
Mayas' Tacos Restaurant
1600 N Alvarado StNo-frills restaurant for Mexican & Salvadoran specialties such as pupusas, chicharrones & tostadas.
Take-out coffee shop serving coffee and pastries. HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 6 pm; Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 pm; Sunday 8 a.m. - 5 pm
21 locals recommend
Taza
1825 Sunset BoulevardTake-out coffee shop serving coffee and pastries. HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 6 pm; Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 pm; Sunday 8 a.m. - 5 pm
Coffee destination sporting an understated ambiance & plenty of space for laptop workers. HOURS: Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 6 pm; Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. - 6 pm
84 locals recommend
Woodcat Coffee Bar
1532 Sunset BlvdCoffee destination sporting an understated ambiance & plenty of space for laptop workers. HOURS: Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 6 pm; Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. - 6 pm
Trendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment. HOURS: 7 a.m. - 6 pm DAILY
70 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
1712 Sunset BlvdTrendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment. HOURS: 7 a.m. - 6 pm DAILY
Juice Bar. Organic fresh juices. Organic smoothies. Organic tonics and shots. Bowls, soups, salads. Vegan market. Open Daily 7 a.m. - 7 pm.
15 locals recommend
Glowing Juices / Vegan Market
1557 Echo Park AveJuice Bar. Organic fresh juices. Organic smoothies. Organic tonics and shots. Bowls, soups, salads. Vegan market. Open Daily 7 a.m. - 7 pm.
Thai food. Indoor seating and outdoor patio. HOURS: Open daily 12 pm til late. Call for more precise hours: (323) 284-8744
22 locals recommend
Sticky Rice Echo Park
1801 Sunset BlvdThai food. Indoor seating and outdoor patio. HOURS: Open daily 12 pm til late. Call for more precise hours: (323) 284-8744
Parks & Nature
Hike the trails or enjoy a picnic among nature. Watch for hawks, owls, rabbits, coyotes and a view of downtown LA. To hike from our apartment around the trails and back takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
53 locals recommend
Elysian Park Trail
Elysian Park TrailHike the trails or enjoy a picnic among nature. Watch for hawks, owls, rabbits, coyotes and a view of downtown LA. To hike from our apartment around the trails and back takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Beautiful lake one mile away. Rent pedal boats ($10/hour per adult), stroll, or just relax and sit on the grass or benches. HOURS for pedal boats: 9 a.m. till 1/2 hour before sunset.
563 locals recommend
Echo Park Lake
Beautiful lake one mile away. Rent pedal boats ($10/hour per adult), stroll, or just relax and sit on the grass or benches. HOURS for pedal boats: 9 a.m. till 1/2 hour before sunset.
Entertainment & Activities
Watch a Dodgers game, or take a tour of the stadium! (Check their website for tour information.)
877 locals recommend
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully AveWatch a Dodgers game, or take a tour of the stadium! (Check their website for tour information.)
Drinks & Nightlife
Local dive bar approximately half a mile away. For around $5 you can get a PBR beer and a shot of tequila (combo). HOURS: Open daily from noon - 2 a.m.
62 locals recommend
Gold Room
1558 Sunset BlvdLocal dive bar approximately half a mile away. For around $5 you can get a PBR beer and a shot of tequila (combo). HOURS: Open daily from noon - 2 a.m.
Located below (downstairs from) The Echo, this is a 650 capacity music venue with a small outdoor patio. The Rolling Stones played an intimate show here in 2013! Check calendar for events.
185 locals recommend
Echoplex
1154 Glendale BlvdLocated below (downstairs from) The Echo, this is a 650 capacity music venue with a small outdoor patio. The Rolling Stones played an intimate show here in 2013! Check calendar for events.
Cool music venue within a mile of us. They have a Monday Night Residency, as well as Funky Sole Saturday dance nights (free before 10:30 pm). Check out their calendar for all events.
305 locals recommend
The Echo
1822 Sunset BlvdCool music venue within a mile of us. They have a Monday Night Residency, as well as Funky Sole Saturday dance nights (free before 10:30 pm). Check out their calendar for all events.
Sports bar with early Happy Hour on weekdays: 3-6 pm. Plus upscale diner food with a quaint patio. HOURS: noon - 12 a.m. on Sun thru Thur; 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. on Fri & Sat
42 locals recommend
The Holloway
1320 Echo Park AveSports bar with early Happy Hour on weekdays: 3-6 pm. Plus upscale diner food with a quaint patio. HOURS: noon - 12 a.m. on Sun thru Thur; 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. on Fri & Sat
Nearby bar with food, craft beer, and vintage arcade games. HOURS: closed on Mondays; Tuesday thru Thursday 5 pm - 12 am; Friday 5 pm - 2 am; Saturday 4 pm - 2 am; Sunday 4 pm - 12 am
106 locals recommend
Button Mash
1391 Sunset BlvdNearby bar with food, craft beer, and vintage arcade games. HOURS: closed on Mondays; Tuesday thru Thursday 5 pm - 12 am; Friday 5 pm - 2 am; Saturday 4 pm - 2 am; Sunday 4 pm - 12 am
Sightseeing
A block of Victorian era homes in Angelino Heights (near Echo Park lake); the area was developed in the mid 1880's. One of these residences (#1329) served as the house used for the TV show Charmed. The neighborhood was also used in Michael Jackson's Thriller music video (including #1345 in the final scene). #1355 was used in Mad Men (Don Draper flashback S6E13).
1300 Carroll Ave
1300 Carroll AvenueA block of Victorian era homes in Angelino Heights (near Echo Park lake); the area was developed in the mid 1880's. One of these residences (#1329) served as the house used for the TV show Charmed. The neighborhood was also used in Michael Jackson's Thriller music video (including #1345 in the final scene). #1355 was used in Mad Men (Don Draper flashback S6E13).
Getting Around
The main railway station in L.A. and a beautiful transit hub with Mission Revival/Art Deco architecture (opened in 1939). 3 miles / 4 km away; offers local & regional transportation via subway, light-rail or bus, as well as long distance service via Amtrak. An UberX ride to/from our building to Union Station costs approximately $5-7.
341 locals recommend
Union Station
800 N Alameda StThe main railway station in L.A. and a beautiful transit hub with Mission Revival/Art Deco architecture (opened in 1939). 3 miles / 4 km away; offers local & regional transportation via subway, light-rail or bus, as well as long distance service via Amtrak. An UberX ride to/from our building to Union Station costs approximately $5-7.