Atwater Village

Atwater Village


Strolling around Atwater Village on a sunny day is like a mini-vacation without leaving the city. This walk crosses three pedestrian bridges over the Los Angeles river and meanders through the charming bungalow lined neighborhood streets. There are many choices along the way for food and drink. La Villa Cafe on Chevy Chase is a good mid-way stop with outdoor seating. If you want to wait until the end of the walk head over to Lupita's Tamales on San Fernando. Get a few to go then bring them just up the street to Eagle Rock Brewery to enjoy with a beer or two.

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Before you go - The 7 mile route is mostly flat. The only challenge is the distance. 

After crossing the Sunnynook Pedestrian Bridge back to the Atwater side of the river resist the urge to turn left to follow the river. Instead turn right and take the path down to Sunnynook Dr. 

For a restroom at the start you'll have to rely on one of the fast-food joints. Along the route we found an abundance of clean porta-potties in front of the many houses being remodeled. The restroom at North Atwater Park is pretty bad, but comes in handy in an emergency. The Chevy Chase rec. center is a better choice when it's open. Street parking is available on the side streets above San Fernando. 


The Van de Kamp's Bakery building dates back to 1930.

The newest of the three pedestrian bridges along the route.

Sunnynook River Park

The Tam O'Shanter restaurant.

It's a good route for kitty spotting.



 

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