Temple Street To Echo Park: Coffee, Swan Boats, Cocktails

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Mon – Thu, 08:00 – 14:00; Fri – Sun, 08:00 – 16:40

1650 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA

Begin on West Temple Street with coffee and snacks at Temple Grounds. Street murals surround the neighborhood cafe. Chess games and yoga sessions form part of its community life. The cafe also hosts art expos and public speakers. Charley is the resident cat. Dogs are welcome, too.

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751 Echo Park Ave

Swan pedal boats cross the reservoir on an hour-long ride. Paved paths trace the shoreline past ducks, a central fountain and picnic spots. Lotus beds line the water's edge, while a playground and space for public community events add reasons to stay on land. Free street parking is available.

4.6 (436)

Mon, Wed – Thu, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sun, 14:00 – 00:00 (+1)

1263 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026, United States

After Echo Park Lake, Thunderbolt brings the route back to Historic Filipinotown for technique-driven cocktails and Southern-inspired food. Its beverage program uses experimental methods, including clarified tomato water for dilution. The kitchen serves rich cheesy grits, crisp drummettes and Caesar salads, making this the route's food-and-drink stop before live music.

1822 W Sunset Blvd

End the night with up-and-coming indie bands at The Echo on Sunset Boulevard. This intimate live music venue has a bar and patio. The Echoplex is its downstairs sister club. Age limits vary, so check the requirements for the show you plan to attend.