A short bike ride away from downtown Los Angeles, the neighborhood of Echo Park is a mosaic of historic homes, small businesses and lakeside green space. Within Echo Park you will also find smaller neighborhoods, such as Elysian Heights, home to the 600-acre Elysian Park and LA’s Dodger Stadium. Also not to be missed is the Angelino Heights area, founded in 1886 and filled with turn-of-the-century Victorian style architecture.

Echo Park has a diverse collection of residents; from families that have lived in the area for generations, to artists, musicians and newer families, looking for a sense of community as well as easy access to downtown LA.

Many Echo park homes enjoy beautiful views of downtown LA’s skyline from the surrounding hillsides. The neighborhood boasts a diverse array of architectural designs, from Arts & Crafts and Spanish styles, to more modern homes, all situated along beautifully tree-lined streets.

Central to the area is the newly renovated Echo Park Lake, a welcomed respite from the hustle and bustle of city life, with its peaceful lawns, lush lotus beds and mile-long walking path surrounding the lake. The historic Spanish style boathouse rents paddleboats and offers a picturesque perch to experience the park while enjoying a fresh cup of coffee.

Several distinguished public elementary schools, as well as three private schools call echo park home, serving the community and its nearly 40000 inhabitants.

Sunset Blvd. is the heart of echo parks commercial hub, where you’ll find a host of highly rated restaurants, unique and creative shops, and a vibrant bar and nightlife scene. Echo parks history as a hub for live music draws “A” list musicians to venues such as the Echo and Echoplex, situated in the center of the neighborhood.

Echo Parks proximity to 4 major freeways makes it easily accessible from just about every part of Los Angeles. The concentration of shops, bars and restaurants along Sunset and Echo Park Blvd. serve local residents and draw in curious visitors from all over the region.

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