The DTLA Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Downtown Los Angeles
HISTORIC CORE
There's a reason why one of Downtown L.A.'s most vibrant districts is called the Historic Core. Located between Hill and Main Streets and 1st and 9th Streets, this eclectic neighborhood showcases many of the things that originally put Los Angeles on the world stage, including lovely parks, ornate movie palaces and other architectural marvels. It's also where visitors can experience places that have helped contribute to L.A.'s more contemporary reputation as a food and arts destination. With no shortage of beautiful buildings, cutting-edge art galleries, trendy bars and gourmet restaurants, the Historic Core is where L.A.'s golden era meets modern times.
17 locals recommend
Historic Core
Downtown Los Angeles
HISTORIC CORE
There's a reason why one of Downtown L.A.'s most vibrant districts is called the Historic Core. Located between Hill and Main Streets and 1st and 9th Streets, this eclectic neighborhood showcases many of the things that originally put Los Angeles on the world stage, including lovely parks, ornate movie palaces and other architectural marvels. It's also where visitors can experience places that have helped contribute to L.A.'s more contemporary reputation as a food and arts destination. With no shortage of beautiful buildings, cutting-edge art galleries, trendy bars and gourmet restaurants, the Historic Core is where L.A.'s golden era meets modern times.
BUNKER HILL
A mix of soaring skyscrapers and internationally known cultural institutions such as the Disney Concert Hall, Music Center, MOCA, The Broad, and several others. While bustling with office workers on weekdays, the success of The Broad and adjacent culinary destinations has ushered in a diverse population, altering perceptions and activating the area on evenings and weekends as well.
9 locals recommend
Bunker Hill
BUNKER HILL
A mix of soaring skyscrapers and internationally known cultural institutions such as the Disney Concert Hall, Music Center, MOCA, The Broad, and several others. While bustling with office workers on weekdays, the success of The Broad and adjacent culinary destinations has ushered in a diverse population, altering perceptions and activating the area on evenings and weekends as well.
LITTLE TOKYO
Little Tokyo has a rich history dating to its roots as a magnet for immigrating Japanese at the turn of the 20th Century. Today it is one of Downtown’s most walkable areas, with a lively retail scene that harmoniously balances old and new, hip and traditional, as well as popular cultural institutions such as the Japanese American National Museum and the Geffen Contemporary.
435 locals recommend
Little Tokyo
LITTLE TOKYO
Little Tokyo has a rich history dating to its roots as a magnet for immigrating Japanese at the turn of the 20th Century. Today it is one of Downtown’s most walkable areas, with a lively retail scene that harmoniously balances old and new, hip and traditional, as well as popular cultural institutions such as the Japanese American National Museum and the Geffen Contemporary.
ARTS DISTRICT
Situated on the eastside of DTLA, adjacent to the LA River and rail yards, the Arts District is famously home to galleries and cultural spaces, live/work lofts, and must-try restaurants, and retail in converted warehouses and former factories. This unique downtown community has also become a haven of innovative space for technology, media, and other creative companies. The neighborhood’s buzz can be felt day and night.
297 locals recommend
Art District
Traction AvenueARTS DISTRICT
Situated on the eastside of DTLA, adjacent to the LA River and rail yards, the Arts District is famously home to galleries and cultural spaces, live/work lofts, and must-try restaurants, and retail in converted warehouses and former factories. This unique downtown community has also become a haven of innovative space for technology, media, and other creative companies. The neighborhood’s buzz can be felt day and night.
Chinatown
Food scene
Grand Central Market
317 S Broadway
Cole's French Dip
118 E 6th St
Philippe The Original
1001 N Alameda StEngine Co. No. 28
644 S Figueroa St
Olvera Street
Olvera StreetDama is a hidden gem in the Fashion District. Great outdoor dining courtyard.
11 locals recommend
DAMA Fashion District Restaurant & Bar
612 E 11th StDama is a hidden gem in the Fashion District. Great outdoor dining courtyard.
Rossoblu
1124 San Julian StGreat Italian hidden gem in the Fashion District.
Sightseeing
Orpheum Theater
842 S Broadway
Los Angeles Theatre
615 S Broadway
The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetWalt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveStaples Center
1111 S Figueroa StLos Angeles Convention Center
1201 S Figueroa St
bradbury building
304 South Broadway
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully AveLA Memorial Coliseum
3911 Figueroa StThe Broad
221 S Grand AvePlacita Olvera
5-11 Olvera StAngels Flight Railway
351 S Grand Ave"Shortest Railway in the World"
Santee Alley is the shopping paseo in the heart of the Downtown Los Angeles Fashion District. The original alley stretches for blocks and has hundreds of vendors. On the surrounding blocks there are other “alleys” with more vendors.
101 locals recommend
The Santee Alley
210 E Olympic BlvdSantee Alley is the shopping paseo in the heart of the Downtown Los Angeles Fashion District. The original alley stretches for blocks and has hundreds of vendors. On the surrounding blocks there are other “alleys” with more vendors.