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).
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Rite Aid
1433 Glendale Blvd
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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
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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.
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Lassens Natural Food and Vitamins
1631 Sunset Blvd
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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
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Walgreens
105 E Glenoaks Blvd
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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)
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ampm
2106 W Temple St
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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
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Hard Times Pizza Co. - The Official Website - Order Online
1311 Glendale Blvd
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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
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Guisados
1261 Sunset Blvd
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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.
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Mohawk Bend
2141 Sunset Blvd
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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
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Two Boots Echo Park
1818 Sunset Boulevard
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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
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Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
1800 Sunset Blvd
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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
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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
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Tierra Mia Coffee
1202 N Alvarado St
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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
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Kien Giang Bakery aka KG Bakery
1471 Echo Park Ave
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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.
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Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery Echo Park
1700 Sunset Blvd
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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.
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El Compadre
7408 Sunset Blvd
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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.
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Taix French Restaurant
1911 Sunset Blvd
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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.
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Happy Tom's Restaurant
1807 Sunset Boulevard
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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.
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Rodeo Mexican Grill
1717 Sunset Blvd
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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.
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Señor Fish
4803 Eagle Rock Blvd
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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.
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Ostrich Farm
1525 Sunset Blvd
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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.
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It's Thai Hometaurant
1311 N Glendale Blvd
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Traditional Thai fare, such as seafood, noodle & curry dishes, with free delivery.
No-frills restaurant for Mexican & Salvadoran specialties such as pupusas, chicharrones & tostadas.
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Mayas' Tacos Restaurant
1600 N Alvarado St
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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
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Taza
1825 Sunset Boulevard
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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
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Woodcat Coffee Bar
1532 Sunset Blvd
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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
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Blue Bottle Coffee
1712 Sunset Blvd
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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.
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Glowing Juices / Vegan Market
1557 Echo Park Ave
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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
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Sticky Rice Echo Park
1801 Sunset Blvd
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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
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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
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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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道奇体育场
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
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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.
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Echoplex
1154 Glendale Blvd
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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
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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
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The Holloway
1320 Echo Park Ave
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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
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Button Mash
1391 Sunset Blvd
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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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联合车站
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.