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A somewhat grungy neighborhood still in the early stages of gentrification, Echo Park was a favorite of Charles Bukowski’s in the 70s, and it doesn’t appear to have changed all that much since then.

The area’s current inhabitants are a melting pot of immigrant families – Latino, Chinese, Filipino – with a slow but steady influx of creative types.

The prevailing nonchalant, gritty, and authentic atmosphere of Echo Park draws east side locals and earthy hipsters to the dives, beer bars, lounges, and thriving indie scene at live music venue The Echoplex, all positioned along Sunset Boulevard.

During baseball season, the area is packed with blue-clad fans spilling over from the nearby Dodger Stadium, who swarm to Echo Park for pre- or post-game festivities.

The namesake park itself right near the 101 Freeway features a large lake where locals can rent paddle boats or take in the famous foliage during the annual Lotus Flower Festival.

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What to Do in Echo Park

Red Hill Restaurant

20s / 30s / Beer & Wine Only

Reviewed by Nikki L.

"MY TAKE I went here on the recommendation of Jonathan Gold, LA Weekly's resident Los Angeles food expert. I don't always agree with his assessments, b ..." more

1325 Echo Park Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90026

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The Gold Room

20s / 30s / Artists / Average Joes

Reviewed by Steve S.

"If someone were to ask my which bar in all of Los Angeles were my favorite, I can assure you that The Gold Room would be very far from my lips. Howeve ..." more

1558 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90026

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El Compadre (Echo Park)

All Ages / Beer / Casual / Dinner

Reviewed by Marie C.

"My Take: So it was Cinco de Mayo. My pals and I were looking for a place to get a bite and a margarita, but were worried that due to our poor, last-mi ..." more

1449 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90026

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Taix 321 Lounge

30s / 40s / Budget-friendly / Chill

Reviewed by Jayson M.

"This is a review only for the lounge as I have never actually been IN the restaurant. Taix has been around for eons. Pretty sure half the waiters have ..." more

1911 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90026

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Footsie's

After Work / Alternative / DJ

Reviewed by Matt T.

"Footsies is the type of place you go to get away from the 21 year old douche bags in hollywood. It's in a bad neighborhood, yet it's surprisingly nice ..." more

2640 North Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90065

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The Echo and Echoplex

20s / 30s / Alternative / Club / DJ / EDM

Party Earth Review Known as two of the city’s prime performance venues for L.A.’s independent music scene, the connected spaces The Echo and Echoplex also feature some of the most creative ... more

The Echo: 1822 West Sunset Boulevard
Echoplex: 1154 Glendale Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90026

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The Short Stop

20s / 30s / Arcade Games / Bikers / DJ

Party Earth Review Known for its edgy, unpretentious vibe and stellar variety of DJ-spun music, The Short Stop draws an eclectic mix of hipsters, USC coeds, and biker types all with the common goal ... more

1455 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90026

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Masa of Echo Park

20s and up / All Types / Beer

Reviewed by Erica L.

"We went for the Chicago-style deep dish pizza, but I wasn't prepared for a really wonderful dining experience. These aspects of Masa get an A: - re ..." more

1800 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90026

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Brite Spot

20s / 30s / 50s Music / 60s Music

Reviewed by Amy L.

"For all those vegetarians or organic food eaters. I have found your late night go to that is open after a night of shenanigans. If you're looking for ..." more

1918 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90026

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Sunset Beer Company

Ambient / Artists / Bar / Beer / Chill

Party Earth Review For those who dream of being able to drink several hundred craft beers in the comfort of their own homes, Sunset Beer Company may be the next best thing. Tucked in the corner ... more

1498 West Sunset Boulevard #3
Los Angeles, CA 90026

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El Prado

Bar / Beer / Beer Lovers / Casual / DJ

Party Earth Review A well-kept secret shared by east-side residents, El Prado is an inviting neighborhood drinking den popular with low-key hipsters, scruffy Echo Park locals, and beer geeks keen on ... more

1805 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90026

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Little Joy Cocktail Lounge

20s / 30s / Artists / ATM / Cash Only

Reviewed by Alexandre P.

"I've heard rumor that the previous owners of the building that now houses Little Joy on Sunset Boulevard were shut down for dealing meth out of the ba ..." more

1477 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90026

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