Downtown Los Angeles
Description:
It makes sense that here in L.A., a city with so many centers, the downtown area has had its up and downs over the years. Currently the downtown area is in something of a resurgence--and ironically this comeback has probably been made stronger by the recession. The slower pace of recent growth has given the lovely older buildings a chance to be appreciated instead of clumsily renovated or destroyed.
Also note this Art Deco guide, focussing on architecture.
Day 1 -- Sites
Day 2 -- Food
Day 3 -- Bars
Day 4 -- Hotels
Day 5 -- More Buildings and Stuff
[Photo courtesy of kla4067]
Also note this Art Deco guide, focussing on architecture.
Day 1 -- Sites
Day 2 -- Food
Day 3 -- Bars
Day 4 -- Hotels
Day 5 -- More Buildings and Stuff
[Photo courtesy of kla4067]
Author: John Speke
Day 1 - Los Angeles
Best sight-seeing and things to do
1
Oviatt Building
Location:
view in google maps617 South Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Phone:
(213) 624-73002
L.A. Central Library
Location:
view in google maps630 W. 5th St
Between Flower St. and Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone:
213/228-71684
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
Location:
view in google maps250 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone:
+1 213 633 5330 (Group Admissions)5
Historic Theater District
Location:
view in google mapsAlong Broadway between 3rd and 9th streets
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Phone:
+1 213 623 2489 (Los Angeles Conservancy)6
The Bradbury Building
Location:
view in google maps304 S. Broadway
At 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone:
213/626-18937
Los Angeles Fashion District
Location:
Los Angeles, CA 900218
The Geffen Contemporary (MOCA)
Location:
view in google maps152 North Central Avenue
Little Tokyo
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Phone:
+1 213 621 1745 (Special tours) / +1 213 621 1741(Visitor Services)9
Little Tokyo
Location:
view in google mapsE 1st Street & S San Pedro Street
Downtown, southeast of the Civic Center; bounded by 1st, 2nd, San Pedro, and Los Angeles Sts
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone:
+1 213 620 057010
Union Station
Location:
view in google maps800 N. Alameda St
At Cesar E. Chavez Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone:
+1 800 266 688311
Olvera Street
Location:
view in google maps845 North Alameda Street
El Pueblo De Los Angeles Historic Park
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone:
+1 213 628 252512
Chinatown
Location:
view in google mapsCollege Street & Hill Street
Downtown; bounded by N. Broadway, N. Hill St., Bernard St., and Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone:
+1 213 680 0243Day 2 - Los Angeles
Food hotspots
1
The Original Pantry
Location:
view in google maps877 S Figueroa St
At 9th St
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone:
(213) 972-92792
Clifton's Brookdale Cafeteria
Location:
view in google maps648 South Broadway Seventh Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Phone:
1 213 627 16733
Cole's
Location:
view in google maps118 E 6th St
90014 Los Angeles, US
Phone:
213 622 40904
Nickel Diner
Location:
view in google maps524 South Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Phone:
(213) 623-83015
Grand Central Market
Location:
view in google maps317 S Broadway
Los Angeles, California 90013
Phone:
213-624-23786
Daikokuya
Location:
view in google maps327 East 1st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone:
+1 213 626 16807
Casa La Golondrina
Location:
view in google mapsWest 17 Olvera Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone:
1 213 628 43498
Cielito Lindo
Location:
view in google maps23 Olvera Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone:
(213) 687-43919
Philippe The Original
Location:
view in google maps1001 North Alameda Street
At Ord St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone:
+1 213 628 3781Day 3 - Los Angeles
Bars and nIghtlife
1
Hank's Bar
Location:
view in google maps840 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone:
213 623 77182
Golden Gopher
Location:
view in google maps417 West 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Phone:
213 614 80013
Broadway Bar
Location:
view in google maps830 South Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Phone:
+1 213 614 99094
Seven Grand
Location:
view in google maps515 West Seventh Street
2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Phone:
+1 213 614 07375
The Association
Location:
view in google maps110 East 6th Street
90014 Los Angeles, US
Phone:
+1 213 627 73856
Bar 107
Location:
view in google maps107 4th Street
(cross-street Main Street)
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Phone:
(213) 625-73827
La Cita
Location:
view in google maps336 S Hill Street
(At Third Street)
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Phone:
213 687 71118
Redwood
Location:
view in google maps316 W Second Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone:
213 680 26009
The Edison
Location:
view in google maps108 W. 2nd Street #101
Suite 101
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone:
216 613 0000Day 4 - Los Angeles
Hotels and lodging
1
Figueroa Hotel
Location:
view in google maps939 South Figueroa Street
At Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone:
+1 213 627 8971 / +1 800 421 9092 (Toll free)2
The Standard Hotel
Location:
view in google maps550 South Flower Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone:
+1 213 892 80803
Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites
Location:
view in google maps404 S Figueroa St
Between 4th and 5th Sts
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone:
+1 213 624 10004
Hilton Checkers Los Angeles
Location:
view in google maps535 South Grand Avenue
Between 5th and 6th Sts
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone:
+1 213 624 0000 / +1 800 445 8667 (Toll free)5
Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles
Location:
view in google maps506 S Grand Ave
Between 5th and 6th Sts
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone:
+1 213 624 1011 / +1 800 245 8673 (Reservations)6
Kyoto Grand Hotel & Gardens
Location:
view in google maps120 S Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone:
+1 213 629 1200 / +1 800 639 68267
Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
Location:
view in google maps328 E 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone:
+1 213 617-2000 / 1-800-228-65968
Royal Pagoda Motel
Location:
view in google maps995 N Broadway
90012 Los Angeles, US
Phone:
(213)617-3077Day 5 - Los Angeles
Buildings and stuff
1
Staples Center
Location:
view in google maps1111 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone:
+1 213 742 73402
Eastern Columbia Building
Location:
view in google maps849 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, California 90014
5
Southern California Edison Building
Location:
view in google maps601 W. 5th Street
Los Angeles, California 90014
6
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Location:
view in google maps111 S. Grand Ave
At 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone:
323/850-20007
Los Angeles Times Headquarters
Location:
view in google maps202 West First Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone:
+1 213 237 50008
Avila Adobe
Location:
view in google maps10 East Olvera Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone:
+1 213 680 25259
Higashi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
Location:
view in google maps505 East Third Street
Corner of Third and South Central Avenues
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Phone:
+1 213 626 4200