Nestled in in between Silverlake, Chinatown, Koreatown and Highland Park, Echo Park is one of Los Angeles’s urban centers. This Eastside neighborhood has gone through a massive renaissance over the last decade and boasts a diverse population filled with creatives, young professionals, and long-time residents.

As one of Los Angeles’ first suburbs, Echo Park is filled with a vibrant mix of cultures, incomes, architecture, commercial activity, and social activism that has retained its unique character and charm. Today, this spirit is echoed in the neighborhood’s murals and eclectic energy found along Sunset and Echo Park Boulevard.

Echo Park is home to Dodger Stadium, the home to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Echo Park Lake, which recently re-opened after a $45-million renovation. Amongst the many activities found in the area, Echo Park also has a vibrant nightlife concentrated along Sunset Boulevard that stretches from Dodger Stadium to Mohawk Street. Echo Park has also earned he reputation as being one of the main hubs for independent music in Los Angeles, exemplified by the annual summer festival Echo Park Rising and music venues such as The Lost Room, The Echo, and Echoplex.

Attracting creatives and young professionals from all corners of the globe, Echo Park’s popularity has also increased the area’s median home and rental value. Echo Park’s popularity will undoubtedly continue to rise, promising a strong consumer base with high levels of disposable income.

Silver Lake is an Eastside neighborhood that fully embraces the hipster lifestyle. Funky blocks with street art are lined with artisanal coffee shops, vegan cafes and creative Asian eateries, as well as indie music venues, trendy bars and boutiques. The area also includes fine examples of modernist architecture and a namesake reservoir that’s ringed by a popular walking trail with a dog park and a grassy meadow.