Eagle Rock
The Vibe
Northeast LA's arts neighborhood before the Silver Lake/Los Feliz overflow made it desirable — Eagle Rock has maintained its character because it has a genuine street (Colorado Boulevard), a genuine institution (Occidental College), and genuine community investment. The Saturday morning scene at the farmers market feels like what Silver Lake felt like in 2005.
Description
Northeast Los Angeles' most characterful arts neighborhood, where the Eagle Rock landmark — a 150-foot granite outcrop casting an eagle-shaped shadow at sunset — presides over a Colorado Boulevard commercial strip of independent restaurants, vintage shops, and coffee houses that has attracted artists and academics since Occidental College was established in 1887. The neighborhood's bungalow streets and craftsman homes have provided affordable housing to successive generations of creative Angelenos. The food and café scene on Colorado Boulevard has achieved city-wide recognition without losing its neighborhood-first character. The Gold Line light rail makes Eagle Rock increasingly accessible from downtown.
Neighborhood Stats
Popular With
- Artists
- Academics
- Young Families
- Coffee Lovers
- Northeast LA Residents
Key Attributes
- Arts
- College Town
- Independent Shops
- Craftsman Homes
- Emerging
Food Scene
HomeState (4624 Colorado Blvd) has pioneered Texas breakfast tacos in LA and is the neighborhood's most beloved new institution. Colombo's (1833 Colorado Blvd) serves old-school Italian-American that has fed the neighborhood. The Oinkster (2005 Colorado Blvd) makes outstanding pastrami sandwiches and Belgian-style fries. Cacao (1576 Colorado Blvd) serves artisanal Mexican chocolate drinks and sophisticated Mexican food. Colorado Wine Company (2114 Colorado Blvd) is the neighbourhood's natural wine bar standard.