Situated just east of the LA River, Boyle Heights is a neighborhood rich with history. Explore the neighborhood’s past as a Jewish enclave at the restored Breed Street Shul, or celebrate its distinctly Latino present by buying a song or two from the bands at Mariachi Plaza. Hollenbeck Park is a great place to relax, but keep an eye out for the ghosts said to live nearby at the abandoned Linda Vista Hospital.

Landmarks

• Barbara’s at the Brewery • 620 Moulton Ave
323-221-9204
Former Pabst Blue Ribbon brewery turned artists’ studios.

• El Corrido de Boyle Heights Mural •
2336 East Cesar E Chavez Ave
Public art at its most colorful.

• LA County USC Medical Center • 1200 N State St
213-240-7926
The facade may look familiar to viewers of General Hospital.

• Mariachi Plaza • 1804 E 1st St
Need a mariachi? Look no further!

• San Antonio Winery • 737 Lamar St
323-223-1401
Last remaining winery along LA river basin; killer tasting room.

Nightlife

• Barbara’s at the Brewery • 620 Moulton Ave
323-221-9204
Rub elbows with artists in old Pabst brewery.

• Eastside Luv • 1835 E 1st St
323-262-7442
Burlesque shows + mad atmosphere - $10 cover.

Restaurants

• Barbara’s at the Brewery • 620 Moulton Ave
323-221-9204 • $$
Bar food and drinks for the art crowd.

• Ciro’s • 705 N Evergreen Ave
323-269-5104 • $
Family fave for flautas.

• El Tepeyac Cafe • 812 N Evergreen Ave
323-268-1960 • $$
Famous hole-in-the-wall Mexican.

• King Taco • 2400 E Cesar E Chavez Ave
323-264-3940 • $
The benevolent ruler of Mexican fast food.

• La Parrilla • 2126 E Cesar E Chavez Ave
323-262-3434 • $$
Better than average Mexican chain.

• La Serenata de Garibaldi • 1842 E 1st St
323-265-2887 • $$$
Creative Mexican seafood.

Shopping

• Skeletons in the Closet • 1104 N Mission Rd
323-343-0760
County Coroner’s gift shop stocks chalk outline beach towels and post-its.