A neighbourhood located east of Downtown Los Angeles, and west of Inglewood in the City of Los Angeles, California, East Side LA is home to a vibrant, proud community. A residential area known for its fine restaurants and bars, Boyle Heights provides easy access to much of the rest of Los Angeles - although this ease of access has provided a few areas for concern in recent years. In 2017, residents were protesting against gentrification of the neighbourhood through chain restaurants and shops, as well as high end new offices.