Los Feliz/Silver Lake/Echo Park: Los Angeles

Once the center of underground Communist and gay communities in the 1920s, the Los Feliz/Silver Lake area retains its bohemian roots to this day. Rogue artists, secret cafes and alternative clubs all congregate in the hills surrounding Downtown. An affluent neighborhood, Los Feliz celebrity inhabitants throughout the years include Madonna, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Megan Fox.

All hail Los Angeles hipsters! Gentrification has completely taken over the reigns of the Eastside. Thick-rimmed glasses are all the rage at Intelligentsia Coffee Shop, home of organic tea and coffee. Check out popular hipster hangouts Harvard & Stone and Thirsty Crow Bar. Music-phile? Discover independent bands and new sounds at Satellite (formerly known as Spaceland).

Silverlake hosts the popular Sunset Junction Street Fair, which has welcomed nationally known artists like Jane's Addiction, Rilo Kiley, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Looking for amazing architecture? Echo Park is home to historic Angelino Heights, one of the first suburbs of Los Angeles, which boasts over 50 Victorian residences and carriage houses. © NileGuide