Category: Downtown
Meatzilla! in DTLA is Hamburger Heaven on Earth
Restaurants are a dime a dozen in Los Angeles, but the great ones are more like one in a hundred. The trendiest places aren’t always the best places; atmosphere and design are certainly important, but taste, creativity, and execution always reign supreme.Enter Meatzilla!, one of DTLA’s newest burger offerings that …
The Best Hidden Gem in Huntington Park is a French-Style Crepe Restaurant: Nina’s Cafe
Don’t count out the Huntington Park dining scene, because Nina’s Cafe might be singlehandedly putting it on the map. This cute, cozy, and classy hidden gem is better than your average hipster joint.https://www.instagram.com/p/BRbpgoTh-uBWHERE: Nina’s Cafe, 2805 E Gage Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255WHAT: Brunch, lunch, and dinner; crepes and sandwiches; …
Born a Slave and Free in LA: Bridget “Biddy” Mason Memorial Park
A quaint memorial park in DTLA honoring a slave, Biddy Mason, who would go on to found LA’s first Black church.https://www.instagram.com/p/BHQvRWwA3SJ/WHERE: 324 Broadway and Spring St at 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90040WHAT: Memorial park, African-American history, Los Angeles historyWHEN: Year-roundHOW MUCH: FreePARKING: Metered street parkingTerrible, terrible stuff happens in …
The Glorious Glass Glistening of Phantasma Gloria at Randyland in Echo Park
Weird, wacky, and yet oddly mesmerizing, the glass bottle installation of Phantasma Gloria and Randyland have been a unique part of Echo Park since 2001 and is growing by the day. Visitors can stop by at any time–at least in the daylight–to have a gander at the crazy creation.WHERE: 1646 …
The Curious Culture of Olvera Street
The curious culture of Olvera Street has gone on for decades and really showcases an amazing part of DTLA.WHERE: 845 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012WHAT: Historic street, Hispanic culture, Mexican culture, shopping, walk, crafts, restaurants, marketplace, photo opWHEN: Year-roundHOW MUCH: Free to walk around!PARKING: Various lots (church, Metro …
The Many Foods of Grand Central Market
A massive food court that verges of hip and urban, Grand Central Market is the perfect place for foodies.STUFF TO DO IN LA | DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES | GRAND CENTRAL MARKET Where: Grand Central Market, 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013What: Food hub, photo op, hip, historicWhen: Year-roundHow Much: …
Trendiest Bookstore You’ll Ever See: The Last Bookstore
STUFF TO DO IN LA | DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES | THE LAST BOOKSTORE Where: 453 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013What: Bookstore, hip, trendy, dreamy, date spot, art, labyrinth, photo opWhen: Year-round How Much: Free to enterParking: Street parking (difficult), lots (can be pricey – sometimes for $5)Ah yes, …
Crazy Architecture and Compositions at Walt Disney Concert Hall
Where:Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 What: Photo op, design, date spot, architecture, hip, trendy, classical music, symphony When: Year-round How much: Free (exterior for taking pictures), $10-20 for student insiders and rush tickets, $20 special days, and varies higher for other days (performances) …