Highland Park / Eagle Rock lies along Figueroa and York with taquerias, vintage shops, and bars inside old bank buildings. Craftsman homes sit under jacarandas; art galleries open next to hardware stores; the Metro Gold Line cuts through, linking to Downtown and Pasadena. York Boulevard fills on weekends with families, cyclists, and people hunting for pastries or records.
Eagle Rock Boulevard adds Filipino bakeries, coffee roasters, and a boulder that inspired the name. Nights are lively but not frantic, with live music in small venues and beer gardens that feel like backyards. This northeast corner of LA balances old diners and new cafes, mountain views and freeway ramps, and a sense of community that shows up in every street fair.