Downtown/Mid-Wilshire/Koreatown
The 1920's heralded the "Golden Age" of Downtown Los Angeles, as trains zipped through the metropolitan center and the "Wall Street of the West" clustered around Spring Street Financial District. Many National Register of Historic Places like the Biltmore Hotel, Union Station, and El Pueblo de Los Angeles are scattered throughout Downtown.Downtown Los Angeles these days is a magical melting pot of cultures, food, and shops. Searching for the perfect stir fry or ramen noodles? Head over to Empress Pavilion restaurant in Chinatown for authentic Chinese squab. Historic First Street of Little Tokyo boasts some of the best noodles and mochi in Los Angeles. Dying for a Dodger Dog? Catch a ballgame at Dodgers Stadium and chow on a grilled or steamed hot dog masterpiece. Take in flamenco dancers and mariachi performers on Olvera Street.
L.A. Live is a "must-see" entertainment destination with Club Nokia, the Grammy Museum, and tons of hot restaurants. Get dinner at Wolfgang Puck and take in a Lakers game across the street at the Staples Center for a perfect night!
Nightlife
Music Center - Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County
DGM - DwitGolMok a.k.a. Back Alley
REDCAT (Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater)
Attractions
The Geffen Contemporary (MOCA)
Our Lady Queen of Angels/La Placita
Japanese American National Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Los Angeles Times Headquarters
Doheny Mansion and Chester Place
Southern California Gas Company
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Inside Historic Downtown Los Angeles Walking Tour
Title Guarantee & Trust Building
Los Angeles Sunglasses and Eyeglasses
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA)
US Bank Tower (also known as Library Tower)
Southern California Edison Building
Japanese American Cultural Center
Higashi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
Downtown Los Angeles Segway Tour
Los Angeles State Historic Park
Music Center - Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County
REDCAT (Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater)
Hirasaki National Resource Center
Restaurants
Papa Cristo's Greek Town Taverna
Guatemalteca Bakery Restaurant
LA Prime at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel
Pollo A La Brasa (on Western Ave)
Yojie Japanese Fondue and Sake Bar
Standard Downtown Los Angeles Restaurant (The)
Hotels
Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel
Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites
Ramada Inn Los Angeles Downtown
Comfort Inn Los Angeles Vermont Avenue
