Highland Park is a 3.42 square mile district to the north east of Los Angeles, adjacent to the Arroyo Seco Parkway. It’s a very densely inhabited neighborhood with an ethnically diverse population including a Latinx majority, mostly of Mexican descent. It was one of Los Angeles’ first outlying neighborhoods, then the town of Highland Park was annexed within the expanding city of L.A. in 1895.
A popular area with fashionable musicians, artists and actors, Highland Park has been home to, amongst others, Beck, Skrillex, Billie Eilish, Diane Keaton, and Zack de la Rocha. Homes in Highland Park retain their historic yet hip character. Victorian and Craftsman homes, many of which have been saved from demolition by renovation enthusiasts, are highly sought-after.
Highland Park’s racially diverse heritage makes it a mecca for foodies. Unsurprisingly, Mexican cuisine is particularly strong, but you can also find Peruvian, Chinese, Texan, and classic burgers joints too.