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Downtown Historic District
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The area
Neighborhood: Downtown
Downtown Los Angeles is a busy metropolis of towering buildings, bustling streets, and industrial warehouses. There is a distinct multiplicity of cultures here with a growing influx of business professionals and hipsters. Many call the evolution of Downtown over recent years gentrification. New lofts, bars, hotels and restaurants are popping up regularly. Downtown is home to some of the very best restaurants in the city leading the LA foodie scene, plus it is the location of cultural and sports venues including the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Staples Center, and the Coliseum at the University of Southern California.
How to get there
  • Pershing Square • 3 min walk
  • 7th St/Metro Center • 10 min walk
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Restaurants
2,423 within 5 kms
Maccheroni Republic
378
0.3 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • Italian • European • Tuscan
Perch
963
0.2 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • French • American • Bar
Eggslut
569
0.4 km₱ • Quick Bites • American • Cafe
Pitchoun!
265
0.3 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • Bakeries • French • Cafe
Water Grill
900
0.5 km₱₱₱₱ • American • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly
Bottega Louie
1,874
0.6 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • Dessert • Italian • French
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
423
0.6 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • Japanese • Seafood • Sushi
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
120
0.6 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • American • Brew Pub • Bar
Clifton's Republic
285
0.4 km₱₱ - ₱₱₱ • American • Bar • Pizza
Guisados Dtla
71
0.1 km₱ • Quick Bites • Mexican • Latin
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Attractions
395 within 10 kms
Los Angeles Theatre Center
4
0.1 kmTheaters
The Regent Theater
10
0.2 kmTheaters
Mrs. Fish
30
0.2 kmArt Galleries
Continental Building
2
0.2 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Bradbury Building
633
0.4 kmArchitectural Buildings
The Main Museum
1
0.2 kmArt Museums
Los Angeles Theatre
5
0.3 kmTheaters
Apple Tower Theatre
3
0.3 kmTheaters
Lowes State Theatre
4
0.3 kmHistoric Sites • Theaters
Palace Theater
4
0.3 kmTheaters
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
3.5
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,412 contributions
Take a Walking Tour
May 2021
In LA they usually tear down anything that is old, so come and see some of the history before it completely disappears. This has been the center of the city for a long time so there is a lot here to learn and experience. I recommend a walking tour, but watch out for the traffic in this car-dominated landscape.
Written 18 August 2021
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lidiaFernandoM
New York City, NY13 contributions
Very tall
Jun 2021
It was good walking around the sky building it’s very tall and huge everywhere around you is tall and it has really nice hotels and also the transportation it’s very easy and around you all the time I spend the all day walking around and try different restaurants and coffee
Written 21 June 2021
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,412 contributions
Lots of Amazing Architecture
Mar 2020
Downtown LA is full of classic office building architecture and worth exploring. Maybe find a guided walking tour? Beware this is a car-oriented city so there are lots of wide streets that operate like on-ramps to freeways. Not pedestrian friendly.
Written 7 October 2020
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,412 contributions
Enjoyed Our Tour
Jan 2020
We spent a whole day wandering this part of downtown reading all the history marks. Lots of classic architecture from the early 20th Century. More should be preserved.
Written 19 March 2020
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permia
Ireland40,669 contributions
So many attractions plus great eateries
Oct 2019
We were staying practically in Downtown so had many opportunities to see a multitude of sights and partake in fine dining.

Broadway is a great street to stroll along, bustling with activity and lined with an array of marvellous theatres dating from the golden age of performance and movies. Many if not all are still in use, albeit re-purposed for the 21st century.

Spring Street has the LA Times Building, no longer home to the famous publication but still elegant. Further south is the incomparable Last Bookstore with a vast collection of books and music, vinyl and CD, and sofas for relaxing.

A gorgeous building is Bradbury, restored to its former exquisiteness. It was marvellous entering the foyer and gazing at the tremendous ironwork, elevators and ceiling.
Written 8 February 2020
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TeamWard
Nottingham, UK5,176 contributions
Amazing Architecture
Jul 2019
I was our family tour guide during our morning stroll around Downtown, pointing out the various film, TV and amazing architecture, just love the place so different in styles and vantage points, well worth a good couple of hours just wandering.
Written 26 December 2019
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,412 contributions
Great Architecture
Sep 2019
Great classic skyscraper architecture from the early 20th Century, probably best seen on a guided walking tour. Lots of hidden gems.
Written 21 November 2019
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HannaBragberg
Strangnas, Sweden410 contributions
Difficult to understand what we visited
Jul 2019
We walked around the historic district and further into what is classified as 'Downtown Los Angeles', but without a guide and with no signs or information anywhere we really only saw a lot of big buildings. We also didn't see anyone else looking like tourists, only a few people hurrying along in business clothes. The guided sight-seeing tour we took in Los Angeles, skipped this part completely!
Written 13 August 2019
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,412 contributions
Lots of Interesting Architecture
May 2019
The downtown is loaded with splendid examples of old fashioned sky scrapers plus some notable new arrivals. A lot of the old buildings have been converted to apartments bringing life to the area, so you will find restaurants and cafes. Plus some great museums and theaters. Only problem is the wide streets that promote lots of noisy traffic. Not pedestrian friendly.
Written 5 August 2019
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,412 contributions
Lots of Important Buildings
Jan 2019
Downtown is loaded with historic notable buildings from an earlier era. Many are being recycled as apartments and rediscovered. Downtown is interesting, but still dominated by the car.
Written 16 April 2019
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DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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