Guidebook for Los Angeles

Eva
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 Blvd
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.
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 localnici recomandă
Rite Aid
1433 Glendale Blvd
48 localnici recomandă
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).
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.
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Vons
561 N Glendale Ave
274 localnici recomandă
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.
A small, upscale (more expensive) organic grocery store. HOURS: 8 a.m. - 9 pm from Monday thru Saturday; closed on Sunday.
267 localnici recomandă
Lassens Natural Food and Vitamins
1631 Sunset Blvd
267 localnici recomandă
A 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 localnici recomandă
Walgreens
105 E Glenoaks Blvd
87 localnici recomandă
Drugstore chain with health and beauty aids, prescriptions and photo services, plus mini-mart basics. HOURS: open daily 8 a.m. – 11 pm
Snacks and drinks a 6 minute walk away. (.3 mile / .4 km)
7-Eleven
3201 N Broadway
Snacks 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 localnici recomandă
ampm
2106 W Temple St
9 localnici recomandă
Closest 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.
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Valerie Echo Park
1665 Echo Park Ave
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Small 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 localnici recomandă
Hard Times Pizza Co. - The Official Website - Order Online
1311 Glendale Blvd
14 localnici recomandă
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
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 localnici recomandă
Guisados
1261 Sunset Blvd
395 localnici recomandă
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
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 localnici recomandă
Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset Blvd
323 localnici recomandă
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.
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 localnici recomandă
Two Boots Echo Park
1818 Sunset Boulevard
83 localnici recomandă
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
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 localnici recomandă
Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
1800 Sunset Blvd
232 localnici recomandă
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
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 localnici recomandă
Brite Spot
1918 Sunset Blvd
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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
Stylish chain serving Latin-inspired coffee drinks made with house-roasted beans, plus pastries. HOURS: open daily 6:30 a.m. - 11 pm
76 localnici recomandă
Tierra Mia Coffee
1202 N Alvarado St
76 localnici recomandă
Stylish 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 Blvd
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
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 localnici recomandă
Kien Giang Bakery aka KG Bakery
1471 Echo Park Ave
8 localnici recomandă
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
Casual neighborhood spot offering a long list of vegan & veggie dishes, including desserts.
311 localnici recomandă
Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
1700 Sunset Blvd
311 localnici recomandă
Casual 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 localnici recomandă
El Compadre
7408 Sunset Blvd
268 localnici recomandă
Locals 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 localnici recomandă
Taix French Restaurant
1911 Sunset Blvd
125 localnici recomandă
Family-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 localnici recomandă
Happy Tom's Restaurant
1807 Sunset Boulevard
7 localnici recomandă
Comfy 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 Blvd
Colorful 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 localnici recomandă
Rodeo Mexican Grill
1717 Sunset Blvd
18 localnici recomandă
Cheap 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 localnici recomandă
Señor Fish
4803 Eagle Rock Blvd
68 localnici recomandă
Cantina-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 localnici recomandă
Ostrich Farm
1525 Sunset Blvd
156 localnici recomandă
A 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 localnici recomandă
It's Thai Hometaurant
1311 N Glendale Blvd
22 localnici recomandă
Traditional Thai fare, such as seafood, noodle & curry dishes, with free delivery.
No-frills restaurant for Mexican & Salvadoran specialties such as pupusas, chicharrones & tostadas.
14 localnici recomandă
Mayas' Tacos Restaurant
1600 N Alvarado St
14 localnici recomandă
No-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 localnici recomandă
Taza
1825 Sunset Boulevard
21 localnici recomandă
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
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 localnici recomandă
Woodcat Coffee Bar
1532 Sunset Blvd
84 localnici recomandă
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
Trendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment. HOURS: 7 a.m. - 6 pm DAILY
70 localnici recomandă
Blue Bottle Coffee
1712 Sunset Blvd
70 localnici recomandă
Trendy 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 localnici recomandă
Glowing Juices / Vegan Market
1557 Echo Park Ave
15 localnici recomandă
Juice 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 localnici recomandă
Sticky Rice Echo Park
1801 Sunset Blvd
22 localnici recomandă
Thai 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.
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Elysian Park Trail
Elysian Park Trail
53 localnici recomandă
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.
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.
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Echo Park Lake
563 localnici recomandă
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.)
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Stadionul Dodger
1000 Vin Scully Ave
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Watch 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.
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Gold Room
1558 Sunset Blvd
62 localnici recomandă
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.
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 localnici recomandă
Echoplex
1154 Glendale Blvd
185 localnici recomandă
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.
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.
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The Echo
1822 Sunset Blvd
305 localnici recomandă
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.
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 localnici recomandă
The Holloway
1320 Echo Park Ave
42 localnici recomandă
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
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 localnici recomandă
Button Mash
1391 Sunset Blvd
106 localnici recomandă
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

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 Avenue
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).

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.
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Union Station
800 N Alameda St
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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.