Atwater Village

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Welcome to Atwater Village, California

Atwater Village is an extremely diverse, comfortable neighborhood in northeast Los Angeles. It maintains a more mature neighborhood that focuses on family values and farmers’ markets, balancing a variety of palettes of local flavors, vintage threads, and modern accents. Quieter than its more trendy Eastside of Los Angeles neighborhoods, Atwater Village truly has a close village feel and individuals are just as warm and welcoming.

Atwater Village is located between the Los Angeles River to the west and the City of Glendale to the north and east. In addition, the neighborhood shares borders with the neighborhoods of Silver Lake to the south, Elysian Valley to the southeast, Glassell Park to the northeast, and Los Feliz and Griffith Park across the river to the west. Much of Atwater lies in the old river flood plain, which resulted in deep, fertile soil that local gardeners enjoy today.

Principal thoroughfares include Fletcher Drive, Los Feliz, and Glendale Boulevards. The Golden State and Glendale Freeways run along the district’s western and southeastern borders, respectively.

What is now Atwater Village began originally as a part of Rancho San Rafael, which covered much of what is now Glendale and northeastern Los Angeles. In 1868, W.C.B. Richardson purchased a portion of the rancho and renamed it Rancho Santa Eulalia.

In 1902 this land was eventually subdivided and with some subdivisions offered for sale to prospective homebuilders. The subdivision that stretched from the Southern Pacific tracks to the Los Angeles River was eventually named Atwater Tract for its proximity to the river – “at-water”. The area would later be known as “Atwater” with the word “Village” added in 1986.

Others say the district was named Atwater to honor Harriet Atwater Paramore, a pioneer resident. One of the earliest tracts offered for sale in Atwater Village, this advertisement from the November 17, 1912, Los Angeles Times states that the formal opening for the Atwater tract was on Sunday, November 24. The advertisement touts the convenience of being only 15 minutes from Broadway in downtown Los Angeles. It also states, ‘Ideal location, fine soil on a high dry mesa, with an ever-changing vista of beautiful mountains…simply ideal.”

ITS ALL ABOUT LOCATION

Atwater Village Real Estate

Typical neighborhood boundaries are the Ventura Freeway on the north, San Fernando Road on the east, and the Los Angeles River on the south and west. Aspects of Forest Lawn Cemetery and the Glendale Fwy are also included. Atwater Village is flat and exceedingly bicycle-friendly.
In subsequent decades, residents began to settle in the area. Many new residents were newly prosperous workers, including many working at the nearby DWP substation. Spanish-style houses and bungalows were built in the 1920s to 1940s, many of which retain their original details. Growth was aided by the construction of a line of the Pacific Electric Railway with its distinctive “red cars”, which ran down Glendale Boulevard.

All, however, were within the American dream home of comfort, attractive, affordable, single-family, detached housing for working and middle-class Americans. In today’s day and age, the scale of Atwater Village Real Estate remains quaint and mostly single-story with bungalows mixed in with more modern redos. Residents take pride in their manicured lawns.

Atwater Village Community

Atwater Village is a vibrant community in every aspect. This community continues to attract new homeowners and renters alike while keeping residents who have lived here for generations. Atwater is one of the most ethnically and economically diverse communities in Los Angeles County; our village is a place where artists, young professionals, and working-class folk live side by side. Atwater property values remain relatively high with a low vacancy rate for both commercial and residential properties and the crime rate is one of the lowest in the area.

The entire North and Southwest portion of Atwater Village runs along the Los Angeles River, and the aesthetics of the community align in appreciation with the natural and natural elements found in the water source. The heart of the village is a quarter-mile stretch that runs along Glendale Boulevard. This is where residents come together for the annual street festival, the weekly farmers market, and an assortment of other art and music sidewalk events. Additionally, you’ll also find hipsters perusing the vinyl selection at Jackknife Records and couples with strollers enjoying an afternoon coffee at Al Fresco.

Atwater Village is also a self-sustained community. They enjoy the use of their own post office, library, first-rate public and private schools, numerous religious institutions, and even an equestrian district—unique in the City of Los Angeles. They have a robust and diverse business community that serves the village residents, providing a wide range of goods, services, and jobs.

River Ridge Club - 3919-1/2 Rigali Ave

The River Ridge Club is a one-acre sanctuary located in Atwater Village on the east bank of the rapidly changing Los Angeles River. We are just north of downtown Los Angeles, and directly connected to the 4400-acre Griffith Park and LA River Bikeway via the North Atwater Equine/Bike Bridge located out our back door. While still in the planning stage, we anticipate adding a modern clubhouse, bike, and kayak barn, pool, exercise room, lockers, and a lounge to our existing stables and creative workspace. Here you will be able to interact with like-minded members, have access to the latest gear, and plan trips and begin outings right from the property.

Neighborhood Councils are part of the Los Angeles City government and have annual budgets funded by taxpayer dollars. Neighborhood Council board members are City officials who are elected by the members of their local communities, but they donate their time as volunteers. The Neighborhood Council system was established in 1999 as a way of ensuring that the City government remains responsive to the different needs and lifestyles of Los Angeles’ rich variety of communities. There are currently 99 Neighborhood Councils in Los Angeles, each serving about 40,000 people.

Who are the Atwater Village “Stakeholders”?

Stakeholders are defined in the Atwater Village Neighborhood Council Bylaws. Stakeholders include individuals who: Live, work, or own real property within the boundaries of the neighborhood council; or a Community Interest Stakeholder, defined as an individual who is a member of or participates in a Community Organization* within the boundaries of the neighborhood council.

*A “Community Organization” is an entity that has continuously maintained a physical street address within the boundaries of the neighborhood council for not less than one year, and that performs ongoing and verifiable activities and operations that confer some benefit on the community within the boundaries of the neighborhood council. A for-profit entity shall not qualify as a Community Organization. Examples of Community Organizations may include Chambers of Commerce, houses of worship or other faith-based organizations, educational institutions, or non-profit organizations.

Stakeholders shall include the following in this Council area:

Homeowners
Renters
Property owners
Business owners
Employees of businesses
Cultural institutions and their members
Religious institutions and their members
Service or community nonprofit organizations and their members
Schools and their students
Parks and recreation

Schools in and around Atwater Village from GreatSchools.org

Atwater Avenue Elementary School
Glenfeliz Boulevard Elementary School
Washington Irving Middle School
John Marshall High School
National Catholic Educational Association operates Holy Trinity School.

Atwater Village Public Library – 3379 Glendale Boulevard

The history of The Atwater Village Public Library began five years before the branch opened in the community. In September 1922, the Atwater Avenue School opened on the corner of Atwater Avenue and Gracia Street. At the request of the Atwater Avenue School’s Parent Teacher Association, the Los Angeles Public Library opened the Atwater Station in 1923. This book depository was housed on the Atwater Avenue School’s campus in a small wooden station house. The station’s collection quickly grew, so the Atwater school provided new shelving and a school bungalow to use. By 1925, the Atwater station had become a fixture in the Atwater community. The station circulated nearly a thousand books a month during just the two days a week it was open, and in February of 1925, a paid custodian was added to maintain the collection.

Atwater Village Public Library History HERE

Find your local public or charter school with the LAUSD Resident School Identifier

Atwater Village Art and Shopping

The main thoroughfares of Atwater Village are also the central commercial corridors, Glendale, and Los Feliz Boulevards. Glendale Boulevard is where you’ll discover local vendors and coffee shops, foodie spots, and yoga studios. A mini-scale pedestrian-centric corridor, the stretch is dense with shops to keep you busy the entire day through.

The stretch is as eclectic as the individuals…go over to Velvet Threads for one-of-a-kind vintage, Pampered Birds for exotic sights, Grain for home furnishings, or 55 Wine Degree for a bottle of reserve cabernet – now we’re talking!

The southern end of Los Feliz Boulevard carries over the sense of a small-town village with coffee shops, bakeries, and local eateries.

Dahlin first moved to the States to attend the Otis School of Art and Design and the New School of Design at Parsons. On moving to the West Coast, she assisted a leading Angeles interior designer before launching her interiors and landscaping studio. In 2011 she opened the first deKor location in Echo Park, showcasing her unique design aesthetic that mixes old-world Scandinavian elegance with airy, laid-back Californian style.

“My design style is very much based on the Swedish philosophy of ‘lagom’ – a word that can be translated as ‘just the right amount’, ‘in balance’, or ‘perfect-simple’.” deKor has been named among the 40 best home decor stores in America by Architectural Digest. Dahlin’s work has been featured in Martha Stewart Living, Domaine, Architectural Digest, Sunset Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, and Apartment Therapy.

“I believe home environment is a huge component in your well-being. Your surroundings should give you a sense of comfort and warmth while expressing a personal sense of style. Happy people contribute more to their communities and help make a better world. My whimsical assortment of Swedish-American interior furnishings is hand-picked and curated with a sense of happiness and eclectic style in mind. I aim to use sustainable materials in each piece we build because that makes for a happier planet.” – Isabelle Dahlin, founder/curator of deKor

Organic farmers market produce, fresh Bub and Grandma’s bread, snacks, and provisions: yes they’ve got all that and every single thing is fantastic. They’ve even got cookbooks, homewares, and fresh flowers. In other words: wine, eggs, and everything in between.

They opened the shop in December of 2016 as an extension of their wholesale brand. Located in the Atwater Village neighborhood of Los Angeles, they specialize in greeting cards, boxed stationery, desktops, and pens & pencils. They also stock party goods such as unique tableware, candles, coasters, and barware.

They offer gift-wrapping services and have a beautiful selection of wraps and ribbons. Shop their collection of paper goods, and a curated selection of Allison & Jessica’s favorite finds from around the world. In the impersonal world of social media and gadgets, they welcome handwritten correspondence and connecting personally. Opening their store was a perfect way to share their passion with the city they love. The Social Type products are sold at stores & boutiques globally.

The Atwater Village Farmers’ Market hosts more than two dozen of Southern California’s highest quality local farms including Givens, Sunrise Organic, and Kenter Canyon Farms – with their wide variety of organic herbs and lettuces. Local food vendors offer a wide range of breads, and specialty food items like salsa, hummus, tamales, and more. The market is a family-friendly affair with local musicians offering live entertainment.

In addition to providing new walking-distance amenities for our Atwater Village neighbors, Atwater Crossing is always interested in helping connect local youth with apprenticeships in creative industries, providing affordable space for non-profit organizations and start-ups, and building a community of forward-thinking Angelinos. Sign up for our newsletter for updates and drop us a line any time – hello@atwatercrossing.com

ATX HOMES - 3268 Casitas Ave Los Angeles, CA 90039

Just across the street from the creative office buildings are the Atwater Crossing Homes - 27 single-family architectural homes. The Atwater Crossing luxury architectural single-family homes are a vertically integrated urban oasis tucked away from the bustle of Glendale Blvd, but close to the restaurants, markets, nightlife, and amenities that make Atwater Village, Silverlake, Highland Park, and DTLA such sought-after places to call home. Made of three simple and enduring materials -- concrete, steel, and glass -- these Homes have soaring open spaces with cantilevered floors, spectacular uses of the roof, and a bright and open living and working environment.

Located adjacent to the Atwater Crossing creative campus, residents of the Homes can enjoy fine coffee and meals at Momed Atwater across the street seven days a week, as well as live theater, dance, and yoga classes, all in a neighborhood setting home to scores of talented creative professionals.

ABOUT THE HOMES

The front door entry area contains a flexspace that can be used as a home office, bedroom, or den with a fully retractable glass wall that opens to the ground-level patio creating a true indoor/outdoor space that also connects to a two-car garage.

The second floor contains the public spaces of the home. The living room, kitchen, and dining room are open-plan with high ceilings and large expanses to allow casual gatherings free of obstructing walls. The living room is raised and has fully retractable glass walls allowing sweeping views as well as natural air and light to permeate the living space.

The third floor contains the private spaces of the home, in two or three-bedroom variations. The home is capped off with a walkable roof, an outdoor fourth floor with an outdoor kitchen, a private bathroom, enough room for sunbathing, herb gardens, and a Jacuzzi, taking advantage of the wonderful Southern California climate while providing breathtaking views of Los Angeles.

“Good art makes you think but great art makes you do.” Corie Mattie

Completed in the hot heat of July 2023 the Kirk Gibson mural depicting his iconic 1988 World Series walk-off home run that inspired a legendary call from the late Vin Scully Atwater Village is as powerful as the initial famous sports moment. The mural is a collaboration between street artist and muralist Corie ‘LA Hope Dealer’ Mattie and the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s. Gibson was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2015 and has been an advocate for awareness since announcing his battle with the disease. The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s is a non-profit that aims to spread awareness and help those dealing with the disease.

The new mural sits at the corner of Glendale Boulevard and Madera Avenue on the side of Bill’s Liquor Store. Titled “The Impossible Can Happen,” the mural’s name is an homage to Vin Scully’s call in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series. Gibson’s walk-off homer would win the Dodgers their first game of the series. They defeated the Oakland Athletics 4-1 to become the World Series champions. The artist was quoted as saying; “It’s like what he did in 1988 was almost impossible and he managed to conquer that, and so it’s like taking on this illness with the same mindset. I think you could apply that to anything you’re dealing with in life, and I hope that’s the message people take away from it.”

Based in Los Angeles, Mattie has several of her murals across the city. She describes her style as pop street art and her work can be usually spotted having a bold yellow background that features black and white imagery. For this mural, Mattie used a large blue backdrop featuring imagery of Gibson batting and celebrating as he ran around the bases after his walk-off homer. The 648-square-foot mural features a scannable QR code that will take users to learn more about Parkinson’s disease as well as donate to research efforts for a cure.

Around 1990 the Beastie Boys set up a recording studio on the second floor of 3218-3222 Glendale Blvd and recorded their third album and parts of their fourth and fifth. The studio at the corner of Glendale Boulevard and Larga Avenue is still active with the same kind of buzz. Michael “Mike D” Diamond, Adam “MCA” Yauch, and Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz found themselves a no-name studio, to save on all of the excessive expense from hourly rates studios traditionally charge in the words of G-Son, a company that now occupies the space.

The Beasties set up recording equipment as well as a clubhouse environment for themselves that they built out which included a skate ramp and half a basketball court. They recorded “Check Your Head” utilizing the metal staircase in the back alley in the video for “Pass the Mic.”

The G-Son studio became the Beastie Boys’ base of operations for most of the 90s, housing not only their recording studio but, before long, the group’s record label and magazine enterprises.

G-Son is also where they started recording with Mark Ramos Nishita, aka Money Mark, the group’s insanely talented long-term keyboardist, adept at “the Wurlitzer, the organ, the Moog, and the clavinet”.

The Beasties would also regularly eat at a cheap Italian place across the street from the studio, according to Flood Magazine. The eatery was called Nonni, now the location of Hail Mary Pizza. The boys also apparently went to Netty’s take-out at 1700 Silver Lake Blvd. (now the site of Yakuza Sushi) because the band did a throwaway song called “Netty’s Girl” about a woman who worked there, Drucker said. It featured perfectly dreadful vocals from Diamond, a musical core from “Hey There, Lonely Girl,” and a video filmed partly on Echo Park Lake. The group also recorded tracks there for two more albums — “Ill Communication” and “Hello Nasty.” G-SON now uses the former studio area as an art space for events, classes, exhibits, and so on, according to its managing director Sara Silkin. But there is a recording studio — run by another company — where the Beasties used to have their offices, Silkin said. And the building has a memorial mural of Yauch’s face looking out onto Larga Avenue.

Atwater Village Eateries & Nightlife

More and more residents are venturing into Atwater to check out what all the buzz is about other than just buying Atwater Village Real Estate. Non-pretentious bars and neighborhood foodie gems are what you can expect in Atwater Village. Favorite local foodie spots include the Viet Noodle Bar and Canele’s Mediterranean fare. Wanna go back in time? Head over to the Tam O’Shanter which was opened in 1922 and serves a mean Whiskey Smash.

Proof Bakery- 3156 Glendale Blvd

Proof Bakery a worker-owned cooperative opened in 2010 by chef/owner Na Young Ma in Atwater Village, in a space that housed a bakery for almost as long as most locals can remember. Before they moved in, it was a Viktor Benes bakery; Benes took over from Toni’s Rollin’ Pin. Before Toni’s, it was The Dutch-American Bakery, and before that, it was the Rollin’ Pin Bake Shop. The Rollin’ Pin was the very first bakery in this space, in fact, and it opened in the early 1960s.

In 2021, Proof Bakery entered into a new era: It is now a worker cooperative owned and managed by the working employees of the bakery. Since opening the bakery in 2010, Na Young Ma’s goal has been to create an inclusive, sustainable environment for everyone who works at the bakery. For over two years, Na Young and a group of employees worked together to assess, dream up, and craft an equitable model of ownership. After much discussion and planning, the business was successfully sold and converted on August 13, 2021. They are proud to honor the lineage of Proof and work hard to continue to be a gathering spot for our neighbors for many years to come

At Proof, their Mission is to deliver seasonal creative food, using the highest quality of raw ingredients, where traditional handmade methods are an integral part of the finished product. We are committed to working as a team to care for everyone who comes through our doors and to contribute to the betterment of our local economy. Their vision is to be a responsible food business by making choices that support our team, value people, respect our environment. Our food should be delicious to nourish us, our work should be challenging to teach us and our place of work should empower us for change.

Spina Los Angeles - 3193 Glendale Boulevard

Atwater Village's Blossom, a Vietnamese restaurant that debuted in 2021 and bid farewell with its last noodle bowl on November 17, has undergone a transformation into Spina, a laid-back Italian eatery. Co-owned by Blossom's proprietor Duc Pham and chef Pablo Cruz, Spina has emerged as a new culinary venture. Notably, Pham is also associated with introducing the popular Florence sandwich shop, All’Antico Vinaio, to Los Angeles, taking over a former Blossom location.

Operating from Tuesday to Sunday for both lunch and dinner without reservations, Spina adopts a moniker with diverse Italian meanings, including a thorn, a plug, and a draft beverage. The chosen name aligns with the restaurant’s described “eclectic vibe,” according to a spokesperson.

The antipasti selection on Spina’s menu caters to a variety of tastes, featuring favorites like meatballs in tomato sauce, fried calamari, and burrata with prosciutto. For heartier options, patrons can indulge in grilled salmon, a prime ribeye steak, or a tomahawk pork chop from the diverse second dishes. Cap off the dining experience with classic Italian desserts like tiramisu and panna cotta. Complementing the culinary offerings, and fresh pasta made by local Mani In Pasta, Spina’s wine list is exclusively Italian and thoughtfully curated. With eight options available by the glass and an extensive selection by the bottle, patrons can also savor a refreshing $12 spritz.

Momed - 3245 Casitas Ave

Alex Sarkissian, the culinary mastermind behind the iconic Momed in the heart of Beverly Hills, decided to drop another culinary bomb in Atwater Village, unveiling a slick second location at the trendy Atwater Crossing development. Nestled within an industrial behemoth on La Casitas Avenue, this indoor-outdoor haven sprawls over a whopping 7,000 square feet, becoming the hottest rendezvous for both locals and jet-setters. The debut of this swanky Momed outpost marks a seismic shift in the dining landscape, with a wave of epicurean destinations popping up in the hip enclaves of Silver Lake and Highland Park. Think Highland Park Brewery inside the Hermosillo and the Greyhound, among the fresh faces. Silver Lake, too, is buzzing with culinary swagger, welcoming newcomers like Alimento, Night + Market Song, and Pine & Crane.

Sarkissian, the culinary trailblazer, is crossing his fingers for the neighborhood to not only savor the delectable offerings but also bask in the chic ambiance. He’s given a facelift to what was once the Crossing barbecue joint and, before that, the renowned ATX Kitchen. Picture a 72-seat indoor dining oasis adorned with amber-hued pendant lights, monochrome Moroccan motif tiles, and plush banquette seating. Two stylish bars, one overlooking the open courtyard, add to the allure. Step outside, and you’re greeted with an additional 80 seats on the patio, surrounded by potted olive trees. An outdoor café in front of the espresso bar, curated by True & Brave Coffee Roasters, is the perfect spot for the hip and caffeinated.

In the culinary arena, consulting chef Jeremy Strubel, the maestro behind the stoves at Public Kitchen & Bar in the Roosevelt Hotel, brings his A-game. Expect starters like ikra with charred eggplant, grilled tomato, cilantro, and lime; avocado hummus; golden beet tzatziki; and red Russian kale tabbouleh. The chicken soup, a soul-soothing blend of Israeli couscous and spinach, is a must-try. Salads boast wood-fired chicken fattoush and the chopped Med, a symphony of romaine, Chioggia beets, herbs, walnuts, dried currants, and labneh with a sprinkle of mint, dill, and parsley.

As for the main act, spiced kebabs, a lamb burger to die for, a tantalizing duck shawarma sandwich, and pide flatbreads adorned with soujuk sausage, akkawi cheese, and zaatar, or succulent shrimp with a kick of Aleppo chile, take center stage. The libations game is on point, with a wine list flaunting Southern and Eastern Mediterranean varietals available by the glass. Craft beer enthusiasts rejoice as bottles and drafts showcase liquid treasures hailing from the likes of Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon. Momed Atwater Village is not just a restaurant; it’s a culinary odyssey, a journey through taste and style that defines the cutting edge of gastronomic cool.

MORIHIRO- 3133 Glendale Blvd

Michelin-starred Chef Morihiro “Mori” Onodera’s 40-year culinary career began on his family’s modest livestock, vegetable and rice farm in Fujisawa (Iwate Prefecture), Japan. Out of necessity, he learned to prepare their meals from scratch, including homemade soy sauce, tofu, and farm-grown rice. The seasonality and freshness of the ingredients available on their farm made a long-lasting imprint on his later culinary philosophy. He worked for two years in Tokyo restaurants perfecting his skills, before arriving in Los Angeles in 1982, and spent the next two decades in the seminal restaurants Matsuhisa, Katsu, and R-23 as well as Hatsuhana in New York City. He opened his celebrated namesake sushi bar in West Los Angeles which he helmed until 2011, receiving a Michelin star in 2008 and 2009.

Inspired by the Japanese artist Rosanjin, Chef Mori first introduced his handmade ceramics designed and created in the back of Mori Sushi. He also perfected and served a Japanese “koshihikari” strain of rice grown in Sacramento. That led to a new project in Uruguay growing rice they named “satsuki” to reference the spring harvest and for the next 5 years distributed it to Los Angeles restaurants.

It quickly became affectionately known in Los Angeles as “Mori’s” rice. Kome (rice), according to Chef Mori, is the most important ingredient in sushi. At Morihiro, a new rice grown in his hometown of Iwate, Japan is hand-milled daily at the restaurant as fresh milling is essential to achieving a high moisture content. Chef Mori performs quality control on his rice, measuring its moisture content and the caliber of individual grains to ensure the rice meets his high standar

Golden Road Brewery- 5410 W San Fernando Rd

Inspired by the beauty and spirit of Los Angeles, we believe in great craft beer, the power of community, and championing those who continue to fight for their dreams. Located just a stone’s throw away from Griffith Park, the Atwater Village Brewpub is a family-friendly environment with a charming, bright-and-airy interior and shaded outdoor areas perfect for enjoying the California weather. Tap handles line the indoor bar and along the newly renovated side lawn bar, both rotating frequently to feature our latest innovations. The large patio out front is dog-friendly and filled with yard games and occasionally live music.

From the moment we first brewed beer way back in 2011, Golden Road has taken inspiration from the 400 different neighborhoods and 224 different languages spoken by the 4 million people in our hometown of Los Angeles, one of the most creative places in the world. When it came time for our founder, Meg Gill, one of the few female founders in US craft brewing, to seek inspiration for amazing craft beers, what better place to begin? Brewed with soul and enjoyed with love, Golden Road prepares and pours not just fresher, more exciting beers, but is at heart a community craft brewery dedicated to always giving back to the place where it all started.

Originally brewing on a 15-barrel brewhouse, Golden Road Brewing was founded to bring fresh craft beer to Los Angeles. Within a year, we expanded our barrelage by installing a 50-barrel Braukon brewhouse. With capabilities to brew on a larger scale, we partnered with Anheuser-Busch in 2015 to launch national distribution, bringing our craft beers to you! With its headquarters still in the Atwater Village neighborhood of Los Angeles, Golden Road has since become Los Angeles’ largest craft brewer with additional locations in Anaheim, Huntington Harbour, Downtown LA, and Sacramento.

The Tam O’Shanter Inn (colloquially known as The Tam) is one of Los Angeles’ oldest restaurants. Established in 1922, it serves hearty pub fare with a touch of Scottish flair and is known for its prime rib and Yorkshire pudding. It is located in Atwater Village at 2980 Los Feliz Boulevard at the corner of Boyce Avenue. Walt Disney was a frequent patron. His table number #31 as it’s known is pictured above.

The Tam O’Shanter Inn was established by Lawrence Frank and Walter Van de Kamp, founders of Van de Kamp’s Holland Dutch Bakeries, who later created the Lawry’s restaurant chain. They commissioned Harry Oliver to design the building. He constructed the Storybook Style building aided by movie studio carpenters. The Tam O’Shanter Inn opened in June 1922 and was a success. The owner said, “Every piece of wood which was used in this structure was thrown into fire first with the result that we never had to paint it and it got more beautiful as the years went by.” (L.L.Frank to B.Stohler)

It was remodeled in 1968 and renamed the “Great Scot”, but in 1982 returned to the original name “The Tam O’Shanter Inn”. The decor features English and Scottish medieval weapons, kilts, and family coats of arms and medieval family crests.

Bigfoot Lodge has poured for its community and partied like it’s 1999 since 1999. It invites city-dwellers to snuggle up next to Bigfoot, Smokey The Bear, other charming, yet sometimes frightening taxidermy, and of course, their favorite bartender. Bigfoot Lodge Is always smiling.

Simply stated, if you’re not having a good time at this place you’d better check your pulse!

Atwater Village Historical Fun Facts

Like much of the northeast part of the city, Atwater Village was part of the Rancho San Rafael until 1868, when parts of it were purchased by W.C.B. Richardson, who renamed it Rancho Santa Eulalia. The entire region was subdivided and sold to home builders in 1902, with the Atwater portion being named as such due to its proximity to the Los Angeles River.

The area was known for sheep ranching and dairying and in 1903 five hundred acres were sold to Japanese tenants for the cultivation of strawberries. The area was initially named “Atwater,” while the “Village” was added in 1986.

After the turn of the century, Atwater Village was experiencing increasing traffic between downtown and its fast-growing urban neighbors to the north. L.C. Brand organized the latest of his Glendale municipal institutions, the Glendale and Los Angeles Electric Railway in 1903, with operating schedules of twenty minutes through the strawberry and flower fields of today’s Atwater Village. A drive along Fletcher Drive, just west of Riverside Drive, reveals concrete pilings that still exist that once led to a Pacific Electric “Red Car” station.

The Tam O’Shanter Inn, established in 1922, is one of the oldest restaurants in Los Angeles County. Walt Disney was a frequent patron there.

The Golden Age of California Pottery flourished from the 1940s to the 1970s. Franciscan Ceramics, Inc. was renowned for high-quality ceramic and tile work. At one time there were 280 artists, craftsmen, and other workers employed at the 45-acre manufacturing facility located at 2901 Los Feliz Blvd. in Los Angeles, CA.

Before Interstate 5 there was a drive-in movie theatre at the corner of Riverside Dr. and Los Feliz for a brief period in the late 1950s.

Is Atwater Village Safe?

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Atwater Village in terms of crime rate in Los Angeles is one of the safest cities to live in with only 368 total crimes being committed to every 100,000, according to The University of Southern California’s Crosstown Project whose data comes from the two largest agencies, the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Every metropolitan city with high density carries with it the increase for crime based on the increased population sample.” We, humans, have a hard time comparing things unless we are assisted. And when we don’t have that assistance, we can go to extremes. What is the typical experience? What are the extremes? Of the 88 cities in Los Angeles County 52 of the LA neighborhoods have a property crime rate between 16-25 people per 1000 residents. The lowest being 9 and the highest being 167. Only 12 of the 88 cities in Los Angeles County have a violent crime rate of 11-15 people per 1000 residents. The lowest being 1 and the highest being 45.

Crime Statistics and Types in Atwater Village

For a more comprehensive look take a look at the Los Angeles Police Department Crime Mapping site. You can get up-to-date crime statistics for neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles. There were 10 accounts of burglary/theft in the last 4 weeks ending in November 2023. Additionally, there were 8 assaults with no homicides.

Homeless Population in Atwater Village

According to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, LAHSA as of 2022 85 individuals constituted the entire homeless population of Atwater Villages 22,282 population.

In the Service Planning Area, Metro 4 where Atwater Village resides 85 individuals were homeless and or in vehicles based on the data collected by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority in 2022. Other major areas such as South L. A (SPA 6) has 14,598 the San Fernando Valley (SPA 2) 9,829 and the lowest region is the Antelope Valley with 4,598. The range falls between the highest being the South Los Angeles Service Area at 1.38% and the lowest being the San Gabriel Valley at .28%. Echo Park / Service Planning Area 4 is at 1.23%.

Homelessness and Housing Challenges

The District 13 homelessness team is on the ground every day using a services-led strategy to connect unhoused residents with case managers, mental health workers, and drug treatment providers, so they can access available resources to get folks off the street and into housing.

Since taking office in December 2022, the office has brought people inside from off the streets and expanded access to all types of housing including:

Housing 149 people and counting in just a few months. That’s in addition to hundreds of people housed and given services by the various service providers we coordinate in our district.

Providing outreach at every one of the ~130 encampments in the district to help coordinate people getting off the streets and ensure the areas are safe.

Coordinating with the over 40 service providers operating in CD13. Before we took office, no one in the City government was coordinating these organizations in our district, so some of them were doing the same thing in the same area, while other parts of the district were being entirely ignored.

Expanding affordable housing in the Hollywood Community Plan.

Overseeing the construction of hundreds of tiny homes and Permanent Supportive Housing units.

Securing $1.3 billion in this upcoming year’s City budget to address homelessness with services and housing, including $50 million to buy and lease entire hotels/motels to house people currently living on our streets.

Hugo Soto-Martínez was born and raised in Los Angeles. His parents immigrated here and worked as street vendors for most of his life to give Hugo and his five siblings more opportunities than they had in Mexico. After his dad became disabled, Hugo started working at a non-union hotel at the age of 16 to help out his family. Shortly before graduating college, he joined with his coworkers to form a union – earning better working conditions and respect on the job. Hugo spent the last 16 years at UNITE HERE!, organizing with mostly immigrant women in the hotel industry to win healthcare, higher wages, and anti-harassment protections.

After his election to represent District 13 on the Los Angeles City Council in November, Hugo took office on December 12, 2022

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Northeast Community Police Station – Glassell Park

Phone: (Voice): 323-561-3211

Phone: (TTY): 877-275-5273

Address: 3353 San Fernando Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90065

Los Angeles Fire Dept. Station 50 – 3036 Fletcher Dr

Northeast Community Police Station

Phone (Voice): 323-561-3211

Phone (TTY): 877-275-5273

Address: 3353 San Fernando Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90065

The 13th District is one of the most diverse in the city and includes the neighborhoods of Atwater Village, East Hollywood, Echo Park, Elysian Valley, Glassell Park, Historic Filipinotown, Hollywood, Larchmont Village, Little Armenia, Melrose Hill, Rampart Village, Ridgewood-Wilton, Silver Lake, Spaulding Square, St. Andrews Square, Sunset Square, Thai Town, Verdugo Village, Virgil Village, Western-Wilton, Westlake, Wilshire Center and Windsor Square

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Regina Mallare

regina.mallare@lacity.org

Atwater Village, Elysian Valley, and Silver Lake

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deKor - 3183 Glendale Blvd

Wine & Eggs- 3129 1/2 Glendale Blvd

The Social Type - 3197 Glendale Blvd

Atwater Village Farmers' Market - 3250 Glendale Boulevard

ATX Arts and Innovation Complex - 3245 Casitas Avenue Atwater Village, Los Angeles

ATX HOMES - 3268 Casitas Ave Los Angeles, CA 90039

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Proof Bakery- 3156 Glendale Blvd

Spina Los Angeles - 3193 Glendale Boulevard

Momed - 3245 Casitas Ave

MORIHIRO- 3133 Glendale Blvd

Golden Road Brewery- 5410 W San Fernando Rd

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Bigfoot Lodge - 3172 Los Feliz Blvd

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