Echo Park
Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90026
Los Angeles’ Echo Park is a world away from the grit and glitter that can characterize other popular areas of the city. With trendy businesses, historic Victorian homes, pretty picnic spots, great walkability, and eclectic local spirit to draw in visitors, you may be surprised you’re in the City of Angels at all. Plus, the neighborhood features a beautiful lake for pedal boating.
The basics
As a visitor to Echo Park, you can join an array of different guided tours, from horseback riding to neighborhood sightseeing, to swan boat rides on the well-known Echo Park Lake. There are also many Los Angeles city tours that include some attractions within the Echo Park area.
Things to know before you go
Prebooking your Echo Park Lake swan boat ride guarantees you will get to go out on the water even on a busy day.
The 1-mile (1.6-kilometer) loop around Echo Park Lake is a great place to stay active and get some exercise.
For families, you can stop at the Echo Park Recreation Center for a picnic—there are picnic tables and barbecue pits available—and there’s also a playground.
Climb the 231 steps of the Baxter Street stairway and take in amazing views of the Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Sign.
How to get there
Many Echo Park visitors come from Downtown Los Angeles for a break from the hustle and bustle of LA. If you’re driving from downtown, the ride only takes about five minutes. If you’re planning on taking the bus, you can hop on at Temple/Grand or Broadway/1st.
When to get there
If you’re looking to explore the Echo Park neighborhood and take a boat ride on Echo Park Lake, then you should definitely opt for a weekday visit. Echo Park Lake can get extremely crowded on the weekends, especially during the summer months when school is out.
Don’t forget Dodger Stadium
Dodger Stadium is just a few minutes by car from Echo Park and is a true Los Angeles highlight. Whether you head to the stadium in season to watch an LA Dodgers baseball game, or take a guided tour of the stadium during the off-season, it’ll be a big win for your trip.
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