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The Short Stop
Fan Bar

The Short Stop

Los Angeles, CA

About The Short Stop

The Short Stop in Echo Park is LA's quintessential fan dive bar, a legendary former police bar turned sports haunt where Dodgers and Lakers fans mingle with a creative crowd on game nights and beyond. The jukebox, cheap drinks, and lack of pretension make it a refreshing contrast to LA's tendency toward flashy sports bars. Regulars say the Short Stop is where you go to remember that sports are supposed to be fun.

Address: 1455 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026, Los Angeles

Tags: dive-bar echo-park dodgers local-favorite nightlife

Planning a Fan Trip Around The Short Stop

The Short Stop works as a post-event nightlife extension point in Los Angeles. The nearest tracked event anchor is 67th Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025 — close enough to build a full trip around. FanTravel maps 6 fan weekend ideas across Los Angeles you can pair with it.

The Short Stop Fan Planning Snapshot

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  • Nearby Fan Weekend Ideas: 6 fan weekend ideas currently available in Los Angeles.
  • Best Event Pairing: 67th Grammy Awards is one of the strongest event anchors near this spot.

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The Short Stop in Fan Weekend Planning

The Short Stop can be used as a planning anchor for fan weekends in Los Angeles, especially when stacked with nearby events and celeb-linked city signals.

About The Short Stop

The Short Stop in Echo Park is LA's quintessential fan dive bar, a legendary former police bar turned sports haunt where Dodgers and Lakers fans mingle with a creative crowd on game nights and beyond. The jukebox, cheap drinks, and lack of pretension make it a refreshing contrast to LA's tendency toward flashy sports bars. Regulars say the Short Stop is where you go to remember that sports are supposed to be fun.

The Short Stop is located in Los Angeles, CA. Address: 1455 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026.