Guidebook for Los Angeles
Shopping
Used book and vinyl. Very affordable and full of great gems. :)
324 locals recommend
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetUsed book and vinyl. Very affordable and full of great gems. :)
Essentials - Also they have a ZARA, H&M and many more stores in the same spot.
726 locals recommend
Target
735 S Figueroa StEssentials - Also they have a ZARA, H&M and many more stores in the same spot.
Walgreens
1501 Vine StEssential Supplies
Sightseeing
Spring Street Park
428 S Spring StLittle neighborhood Park. It's cute...
Little Tokyo
It's LITTLE but cute :)
Chinatown
It's not as nice as San Francisco's, but they have good Chinese Food.
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
555 W Temple StModern Catholic Cathedral
Modern Architecture (You can walk up the stairs into the "secret park")
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveModern Architecture (You can walk up the stairs into the "secret park")
Walk up the stairs and find a really cool spot to view the city. Great way to reach the MOCA and Disney Concert Hall.
91 locals recommend
Angels Flight Railway
351 S Grand AveWalk up the stairs and find a really cool spot to view the city. Great way to reach the MOCA and Disney Concert Hall.
Affordable Wholesale Fashion Market - A unique experience - 80+ blocks of clothing and other items
101 locals recommend
The Santee Alley
210 E Olympic BlvdAffordable Wholesale Fashion Market - A unique experience - 80+ blocks of clothing and other items
Grand Park
200 N Grand AveBiggest park in DTLA ... for now....
This is were the city of Los Angeles began. Historic pueblo back when California was part of Mexico.
412 locals recommend
Olvera Street
Olvera StreetThis is were the city of Los Angeles began. Historic pueblo back when California was part of Mexico.
Union Station
800 N Alameda StHistoric Train Station (Amtrak)
Everything Else
Subway Station - You can take the Red Line to Hollywood Blvd (Hollywood and Highland Station)
52 locals recommend
Pershing Square station
500 S Hill StSubway Station - You can take the Red Line to Hollywood Blvd (Hollywood and Highland Station)
Regent Theater DTLA
448 S Main St"Rock & Roll" flea market on Sundays :)
Drinks & Nightlife
Spring Steet Bar
626 S Spring StNeighborhood Bar (where the locals hang out)
Old Classic Bar (They are famous for being the inventors of "The French Dip" sandwich.
153 locals recommend
Cole's French Dip
118 E 6th StOld Classic Bar (They are famous for being the inventors of "The French Dip" sandwich.
Ace Hotel
929 S BroadwayGreat trendy Rooftop Bar
Standard Downtown
550 Flower StRooftop Bar with great view
The Must
117 Winston StWine Bar (I love it)
The first building to have electricity in the United States. (beautiful underground bar)
241 locals recommend
The Edison
The first building to have electricity in the United States. (beautiful underground bar)
Food Scene
One of my favorite places to grab lunch. Lots of FOOD and Cultures
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayOne of my favorite places to grab lunch. Lots of FOOD and Cultures
Perch
448 S Hill StBeautiful French restaurant with great view, food and ambiance
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveGreat beautiful place to grab lunch or dinner... A MUST!
Nickel Diner
524 Main StreetGreat for Breakfast (stuffed avocados are my favorite)
Guisados
1261 Sunset BlvdGreat Tacos
Gelateria Uli
541 S Spring StCoffee and Gelato
Spring For Coffee
548 S Spring StCOFFEE
Syrup Desserts
611 S Spring StCOFFEE AND DESSERTS
LA Cafe
639 S Spring St24 Hours Cafe
Yummy and I like this area... a lot of hidden up and coming galleries, restaurants and shops (Arts District is developing but I would take a car/uber to get here to avoid Skid Row)
118 locals recommend
The Pie Hole
714 Traction AveYummy and I like this area... a lot of hidden up and coming galleries, restaurants and shops (Arts District is developing but I would take a car/uber to get here to avoid Skid Row)
Cafe Societe
1820 Industrial StTrendy Lunch Spot (Best by Car/Uber to avoid Skid Row)
Arts & Culture
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveModern Art
The Theatre at Ace Hotel
929 S BroadwayHistoric Theater
L.A. Live
800 W Olympic BlvdCinema, Shopping, Restaurants and more.
Essentials
Ralphs
645 W 9th StSuper Market
Auntie Em's Kitchenette
210 West 5th StreetSmall Organic Market
Historic Downtown Farmers Market
South Spring StreetSunday's from 8am-2pm