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Echo Park & Angelino Heights

October 1, 2015 by Judy Lyness 5 Comments

I’m getting a bit tired of food posts. So I’ve decided to showcase what I consider some of the hidden gems of Los Angeles. And I couldn’t think of a better person to explore with me than Kelli of Layers Los Angeles. Kelli is familiar with Echo Park Lake, but had never explored the area. I was thrilled to play tour guide as I had lived in the area for many years.

The park is an oasis from the madness of commuting. There’s a cafe, shade, paddle boats for rent and in the early summer the lake is abloom with lotus blossoms. It’s a photographers dream come true.

Echo Park Lake Sign

Echo Park Lake BridgeEcho Park Lake Collage

Like many people, Kelli didn’t realize that there is a historic area of Echo Park called Angelino Heights.  Angelino Heights was the first planned suburb of Los Angeles and is a treasure trove of Victorian Houses.

Angelino Heights

Angelino Heights has a view of downtown’s skyline, in fact I used to walk to the Music Center from my place. The most famous street is Carroll Avenue.

Angelino Heights Victorian House

Angelino Heights Victorian house

It also has a view of the lake…

Echo Park Lake

…that is if you own one the huge beauties that sit above it.

Angelino Heights Victorian

As the weather cools down Echo Park Lake and Angelino Heights are wonderful hidden gems of Los Angeles.

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Filed Under: Los Angeles, Travel Tagged With: Angelino Heights, Echo Park, hidden Los Angeles, Victorian houses

Comments

  1. Cathy | She Paused 4 Thought says

    October 1, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    What a LA gem! I must explore this area more. Your photos are so inviting. Thanks for taking us along for the adventure.

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  2. Sheryl @Mama's Gotta Bake says

    October 1, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    Great post Judy. I’ve lived in LA for the last 35 years and have never been to this area. Los Angeles is a city I love for its diversity and history, and this post shows another lovely facet of this wonderful community.

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  3. Sippitysup says

    October 8, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    I’m so happy they restored the lake and the lotus (loti?). GREG

    Reply
  4. Dana @ Foodie Goes Healthy says

    August 24, 2016 at 1:39 PM

    Beautiful photos. Glad I got to see it all in person with you.

    Reply
  5. James Campbell says

    October 25, 2017 at 1:45 PM

    Hi Judy,

    I have an amazing image I had custom made for the Echo Parks / Angelino Heights Area that I think would be perfect for this article, I would also love to chat regarding potential guest blogging! I look forward to hearing from you.

    Reply

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