Visit in Los Angeles: Echo Park Lake

Last weekend was my first time visiting Echo Park Lake and it probably won't be my last. The lake and the surrounding park were rehabilitated and reopened to the public last June, and it shows. The lake itself looks clean and even boasts a lily pad habitat in one area. 

As for activities, you can rent out a pedal boat for an hour and explore the crystal clear waters with a friend (or three). You can also sit on one of the grassy hills and watch hipsters and families alike pass by. There are also organized yoga classes you can join. 

We visited on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't crowded at all. This seems like the perfect place to pull out a blanket and be at peace for at least a moment in an otherwise chaotic city. 

Echo Park Lake
Website | Yelp
751 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90026
Open: Daily

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Visit in Los Angeles: Manhattan Beach

Back when I made this more of a lifestyle blog, I had intended on maintaining several series simultaneously. Besides highlighting local eats, I also wanted to share cool places to visit. Years later, I'm finally fulfilling this goal.

While in Los Angeles last weekend, my friends and I stopped by Manhattan Beach. A city of its own, it has one of the most southern beaches before you hit Orange County, just south of El Segundo and north of Hermosa Beach. I'm not sure if it was an off-day or a typical Friday, but barely anyone was around. We had pretty much all the sand and sun to ourselves, which made practicing acroyoga in public less embarrassing. Compared to other beaches in LA, like Santa Monica or Venice, this one seems a lot cleaner and at least less crowded during our visit. These are tall orders to fulfill for a beach in LA County. Mission accomplished.

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Manhattan Beach
Website | Yelp
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Open: Daily

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