Food Scene
Chango Coffee
1559 Echo Park AvenueOk coffee and great breakfast burritos within walking distance.
Lot 1 Cafe
1533 Sunset BlvdBest poached eggs on Sunset. Hours are weird though.
LAMILL COFFEE Boutique
1636 Silver Lake Blvd1 of top 2 coffee places in LA.
The other 1 of the top 2 coffee places in LA
510 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake Coffeebar
3922 Sunset BlvdThe other 1 of the top 2 coffee places in LA
Local
2943 Sunset BlvdBrunch here! Pork Belly hash is my fav.
Best Pastrami sandwiches ever. They have parking and it's totally safe, but it's not in the best part of town, so be aware.
71 locals recommend
Langer's
704 S Alvarado StBest Pastrami sandwiches ever. They have parking and it's totally safe, but it's not in the best part of town, so be aware.
Authentic Mexican Tacos, try the sampler first then go back for more of what you liked.
395 locals recommend
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdAuthentic Mexican Tacos, try the sampler first then go back for more of what you liked.
Pinkberry
2829 Hyperion AveThis is the closest Pinkberry.
Another great brunch spot for outdoor eating, portions are on the small side though. They have Valet parking for $5.
197 locals recommend
Cliff's Edge
3626 Sunset BlvdAnother great brunch spot for outdoor eating, portions are on the small side though. They have Valet parking for $5.
Brazilian restaurant and bar. Ceviche is a must have. The salad with Beef and palm hearts is one of my favorites as well.
59 locals recommend
Farfalla Vinoteca e Birreria
1966 Hillhurst AveBrazilian restaurant and bar. Ceviche is a must have. The salad with Beef and palm hearts is one of my favorites as well.
The Park Restaurant
Indoor and outdoor seating, good for lunch.
Square One Dining
4854 Fountain AveAnother great brunch spot. It gets busy, so go early.
Best Burgers in the world and an incredible value. Get the Double-Double Animal style. Fries extra done. Trust me.
384 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
7009 Sunset BlvdBest Burgers in the world and an incredible value. Get the Double-Double Animal style. Fries extra done. Trust me.
Best Deep-dish pizza outside of Chicago - and that's where the chef is from, so even that is debatable.
232 locals recommend
Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
1800 Sunset BlvdBest Deep-dish pizza outside of Chicago - and that's where the chef is from, so even that is debatable.
Brite Spot
1918 Sunset BlvdTraditional diner. Big portions, good price.
Sightseeing
Great view of the Hollywood sign and Griffith Park Observatory. Take the stairs (about 10 flights) to the shops on Echo Park Ave. Be warned you have to hike back up though!
1891 Lucretia Ave
Great view of the Hollywood sign and Griffith Park Observatory. Take the stairs (about 10 flights) to the shops on Echo Park Ave. Be warned you have to hike back up though!
Science and amazing views of Los Angles. Park on Fern Dell and hike up or drive all the way to the top.
4366 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdScience and amazing views of Los Angles. Park on Fern Dell and hike up or drive all the way to the top.
Angelino Heights is one of the oldest neighborhoods in LA. Check out the out Victorian houses on Carroll Ave.
1300 Carroll Ave
1300 Carroll AvenueAngelino Heights is one of the oldest neighborhoods in LA. Check out the out Victorian houses on Carroll Ave.
Arts & Culture
Go Dodgers! A brisk walk from our place, no need to worry about parking or traffic.
877 locals recommend
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully AveGo Dodgers! A brisk walk from our place, no need to worry about parking or traffic.
Entertainment & Activities
Hike the trails, catch some great views of downtown. There are multiple playgrounds for the kids, BBQs, etc.
273 locals recommend
Elysian Park
835 Academy RdHike the trails, catch some great views of downtown. There are multiple playgrounds for the kids, BBQs, etc.
Everything Else
Totally redone park, walk around the lake, bring a picnic. See the famous Lotus growing, I guess :)
563 locals recommend
Echo Park Lake
Totally redone park, walk around the lake, bring a picnic. See the famous Lotus growing, I guess :)
Home of LA Beachfit. Get a schedule of classes from Adam and get some fitness in on your trip.
70 locals recommend
Silver Lake Meadow
2300 Silver Lake BlvdHome of LA Beachfit. Get a schedule of classes from Adam and get some fitness in on your trip.
Great little farmers market. Stock up on the freshest fruit from California - on Saturday mornings.
187 locals recommend
Silver Lake Farmers Market
3700 Sunset BlvdGreat little farmers market. Stock up on the freshest fruit from California - on Saturday mornings.
No idea what is here, at the top of this hill, but this a great street hike with great views.
1923 Micheltorena St
No idea what is here, at the top of this hill, but this a great street hike with great views.
Support the little guy (or gal in this case). This hard to find 1 seat barber shop is run by a 1 woman. Great cuts, 8 bucks.
Echo Park Barber Shop
1334 Echo Park AveSupport the little guy (or gal in this case). This hard to find 1 seat barber shop is run by a 1 woman. Great cuts, 8 bucks.
1900 Avon St
1900 Avon StreetTake the little trail here to get to Elysian park the fastest.
Another entrance to the Elysian park Trail. Keep going north on the trail from here to get to a great look out point.
2223 Park Dr
2223 Park DriveAnother entrance to the Elysian park Trail. Keep going north on the trail from here to get to a great look out point.
Super steep street. No reason to go here, except to see how crazy steep this street is.
2100 Baxter St
2100 Baxter StreetSuper steep street. No reason to go here, except to see how crazy steep this street is.
Shopping
This is the time travel market. All the stories are written by students. This store is hilarious.
50 locals recommend
Echo Park Time Travel Mart
1714 Sunset BlvdThis is the time travel market. All the stories are written by students. This store is hilarious.
Need a Tailor for the new jeans you picked up on Melrose. Rafael will hook you up. Tell him Aaron and Raquel sent you. Please tip generously as the prices are crazy low and service is incredible.
Happy Shirt
1392 Sunset BlvdNeed a Tailor for the new jeans you picked up on Melrose. Rafael will hook you up. Tell him Aaron and Raquel sent you. Please tip generously as the prices are crazy low and service is incredible.
Forgot your Toothbrush? You can walk here. Huge Walgreens with everything you could want. - Also, they have Echo Park T-shirt and sweaters!
87 locals recommend
Walgreens
105 E Glenoaks BlvdForgot your Toothbrush? You can walk here. Huge Walgreens with everything you could want. - Also, they have Echo Park T-shirt and sweaters!
Trader Joes. Best grocery store ever. Really busy, be careful parking.
1698 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2738 Hyperion AveTrader Joes. Best grocery store ever. Really busy, be careful parking.
This is now a Cheveron. Nothing special about it, but it is the closest gas station.
Magic Gas & Auto Services
This is now a Cheveron. Nothing special about it, but it is the closest gas station.
Half Off Clothing Store
1748 N Vermont AveHipster threads on the cheap.
Essentials
Cookbook Los Angeles
1549 Echo Park AveGreat little local grocery store within walking distance.