Echo Park, Los Angeles: Things to Do & Map

Echo Park Lake with paddle boats and a café, alongside Elysian Park's hiking trails and views of Dodger Stadium. The area is filled with diverse restaurants, coffee shops, and a farmers market every Friday.

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By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026

Top things to do in Echo Park

The Echo Park Time Travel Mart
City Park
Non-profit time travel mart sells goods you would need for a trip through the fourth dimension. The Echo Park Time Travel Mart is located in Los Angeles, California
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The Chocolate Dispensary
★ 4.8 · 149
Chocolate Shop
Mon–Thu
8 AM – 7 PM
Fri
8 AM – 8 PM
Sat
8 AM – 8 PM
Sun
8 AM – 7 PM
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Stories
★ 4.5 · 780
Bookstore· $
Quaint store offering new & used books plus coffee & food, with an outdoor patio for special events.
Every day
9 AM – 9 PM
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Echo Park Farmers' Market
★ 4.6 · 279
Market
Weekly outdoor market offering farm-fresh produce, nuts & dried fruits, plus special events.
Mon–Thu
Closed
Fri
3 PM – 7:30 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Matrushka
Boutique
Women's clothing store specializing in custom, handmade dresses, plus T-shirts & other apparel.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed
3 PM – 6 PM
Thu–Fri
11 AM – 5 PM
Sat
11 AM – 5 PM
Sun
Closed
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Where to eat & drink in Echo Park

Thunderbolt
Top 500 bar
Cocktail Bar· $20–50
Old school snacks along with craft cocktails from the Park's Finest group.
Mon
5 PM – 12 AM
Tue
Closed
Wed–Thu
5 PM – 12 AM
Fri
5 PM – 1 AM
Sat
5 PM – 1 AM
Sun
2 PM – 12 AM
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The Semi-Tropic
★ 4.6 · 501
Cocktail Bar· $20–60
Craft beer & European-inspired small plates served in a cool, industrial-chic watering hole.
Mon
Closed
Tue
2 PM – 12 AM
Wed–Fri
Closed
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
★ 4.6 · 2.4k
Pizza· $20–30
Family-run pizzeria turns out Chicago-style, deep-dish pies with vegan options, plus bread pudding.
Mon
Closed
Tue
5 PM – 10 PM
Wed–Fri
11 AM – 10 PM
Sat
11 AM – 10 PM
Sun
11 AM – 10 PM
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Sticky Rice
★ 4.6 · 1.9k
Thai· $20-30
Organic, seasonal Thai street eats & bar food served in a funky, casual establishment.
Mon
5:30 PM – 11 PM
Tue–Thu
12 PM – 11 PM
Fri
12 PM – 12 AM
Sat
Closed
Sun
12 PM – 11 PM
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Men & Beasts
★ 4.8 · 203
Chinese· $20–80
A plant-based Asian fusion restaurant and tea house, it offers a full vegan menu with dishes like oyster mushroom bao, dumplings, and kung pao tofu, alongside a wide selection of teas.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
5 PM – 10 PM
Sat
12 PM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sun
12 PM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
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Echo + Echoplex
★ 4.5 · 1.5k
Live Music· $$
Hipster haunt for live indie rock shows & DJ nights, with a smaller, sister club upstairs, the Echo.
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The Park's Finest
★ 4.6 · 813
Filipino· $$
Pit stop for Filipino-inspired BBQ paired with craft beers in a simple, red-walled setting.
Mon
Closed
Tue
5 PM – 10 PM
Wed–Fri
11 AM – 10 PM
Sat
11 AM – 10 PM
Sun
11 AM – 10 PM
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