Rachel And Michel’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Angelino Heights is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles, California, situated within neighboring districts of Chinatown and Echo Park. This neighborhood is known for its concentration of eclectic architectural styles from three eras: The Victorian, Turn of the Century and Revival eras. Take a stroll down Carroll Ave just around the corner from the studio. You’ll see Michael Jackson’s Thriller house, the Charmed house, and Don Draper’s childhood home in Mad Men.
Carroll Avenue
Carroll AvenueAngelino Heights is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles, California, situated within neighboring districts of Chinatown and Echo Park. This neighborhood is known for its concentration of eclectic architectural styles from three eras: The Victorian, Turn of the Century and Revival eras. Take a stroll down Carroll Ave just around the corner from the studio. You’ll see Michael Jackson’s Thriller house, the Charmed house, and Don Draper’s childhood home in Mad Men.
Just a little over a mile away, it’s a great attraction if you’re up for the walk!
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveJust a little over a mile away, it’s a great attraction if you’re up for the walk!
You can take the Expo line from downtown and it will drop you off right in the sand
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierYou can take the Expo line from downtown and it will drop you off right in the sand
Great place to start or end a hike! You’ll see lots of trailheads in the area.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdGreat place to start or end a hike! You’ll see lots of trailheads in the area.
Local Restaurants
We have some great restaurants in Echo Park, most within walking distance. We love everything from great ambiance to hole in the wall.
Our favorite deep dish pizza. It takes an hour to bake but it is worth it! Make sure to call it in early, or put the order in while you wait for a table. Lots of neighborhood spots to grab a glass of wine while you wait.
232 locals recommend
Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
1800 Sunset BlvdOur favorite deep dish pizza. It takes an hour to bake but it is worth it! Make sure to call it in early, or put the order in while you wait for a table. Lots of neighborhood spots to grab a glass of wine while you wait.
A neighborhood market with produce from local farms and some great pre-made snacks perfect for packing a picnic to take to Echo Park Lake.
153 locals recommend
Cookbook Los Angeles
1549 Echo Park AveA neighborhood market with produce from local farms and some great pre-made snacks perfect for packing a picnic to take to Echo Park Lake.
Casual ambiance, amazing BBQ, very close if your needing food asap!
25 locals recommend
The Park's Finest
1267 W Temple StCasual ambiance, amazing BBQ, very close if your needing food asap!
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdBest tacos in LA in our opinion!
Very classy restaurant with amazing food and sake. If you’re looking for something a little more casual, Ototo is right next door and has the same owner so they share a very similar menu.
19 locals recommend
Tsubaki
1356 Allison AveVery classy restaurant with amazing food and sake. If you’re looking for something a little more casual, Ototo is right next door and has the same owner so they share a very similar menu.
The Douglas
1400 Sunset BoulevardGreat for burgers and beers!
Neighborhoods
Downtown Los Angeles
Chinatown
Colorful and delicious neighborhood 1.5 miles away.
Great shops and restaurants. A farmers market Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings that you won’t want to miss. Some great “old Hollywood” gems and hidden stair tours
256 locals recommend
Silver Lake
Great shops and restaurants. A farmers market Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings that you won’t want to miss. Some great “old Hollywood” gems and hidden stair tours
Things to do
A favorite spot for yoga walking distance from the house
Yoga studio within walking distance. Sometimes have promotions for your first visit, so make sure to check the website!
17 locals recommend
One Down Dog
5531 Sunset BlvdYoga studio within walking distance. Sometimes have promotions for your first visit, so make sure to check the website!
Elysian Park
835 Academy RdBest place for hiking and picnics just across Sunset Blvd.
Dover’s stadium is just across Sunset from us, making it a great thing to do during baseball season. You can walk to the stadium from the house and there are plenty of local spots to stop at along the way.
877 locals recommend
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully AveDover’s stadium is just across Sunset from us, making it a great thing to do during baseball season. You can walk to the stadium from the house and there are plenty of local spots to stop at along the way.
We have a great local farmers market by the park every Friday evening from 3-7pm
12 locals recommend
Farmers Market Place
Farmers Market PlaceWe have a great local farmers market by the park every Friday evening from 3-7pm
Nearby neighborhood that has been given the nickname “frog town” has a wonderful bike and walking path along the LA river, with shops and restaurants you can visit along the way
8 locals recommend
Los Angeles River Bike Path
Los Angeles River Bike PathNearby neighborhood that has been given the nickname “frog town” has a wonderful bike and walking path along the LA river, with shops and restaurants you can visit along the way
A historic street in downtown Los Angeles and just across from Union station, part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument, the area immediately around the 19th-century Los Angeles Plaza, which has been the main square of the city since the early 1820s, when California was still part of Mexico
412 locals recommend
Olvera Street
Olvera StreetA historic street in downtown Los Angeles and just across from Union station, part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument, the area immediately around the 19th-century Los Angeles Plaza, which has been the main square of the city since the early 1820s, when California was still part of Mexico
Walk around the lake, pack and picnic, or rent one of the swan boats at ✨golden hour✨
563 locals recommend
Echo Park Lake
Walk around the lake, pack and picnic, or rent one of the swan boats at ✨golden hour✨
Bars
Natural California Wine Shop. They regularly stock our wines and many other local favorites.
10 locals recommend
Tilda
1507 Echo Park AveNatural California Wine Shop. They regularly stock our wines and many other local favorites.
el prado
1805 Sunset BlvdMoody and romantic wine bar, one of our favorites
The closest bar within walking distance. Doesn’t look like much from the outside but once inside, it is beautiful and the drinks are great!
Thunderbolt
1263 West Temple StreetThe closest bar within walking distance. Doesn’t look like much from the outside but once inside, it is beautiful and the drinks are great!
Bar Henry
1228 Sunset BlvdGreat cocktails, just on the outskirts of the neighborhood
Bar Flores
1542 Sunset BlvdFun bar, plus the serve up pretty good food too!
Local Coffee Shops
We have some great coffee shops within walking distance. Many also have great pastries and breakfast items.
Wonderful bread and pastries within walking distance of the house.
11 locals recommend
Clark Street Echo Park
331 Glendale BlvdWonderful bread and pastries within walking distance of the house.
Bloom & Plume Coffee
1638 W Temple StAnother great coffee shop within walking distance.
Laveta
318 Glendale BlvdA great local coffee shop and cafe with wonderful food