DTLA
GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES TO DISCOVER A COLLECTION OF UNIQUE NEIGHBORHOODS, CHARMING SMALL BUSINESSES, AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES WITH GLOBAL VIBES
THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT DOWNTOWN LA
Even if you’re a plugged-in Angeleno, there are probably things you don’t know about Downtown LA. From afar, you see its skyline of gleaming towers. Zoom in and you recognize icons like the Walt Disney Concert Hall and Crypto.com Arena. But get up close and personal, and you discover a collection of unique neighborhoods with the enticing charm of small businesses with big dreams, local communities with global vibes, international visitors with intrepid curiosities. So put aside your preconceived notions and explore some of the lesserknown gems in the heart of the city.
Free. (At least in DTLA they are!) MOCA and The Broad are two of the best museums in the country and are always free. The Colburn School presents over 350 classical music and dance performances annually, more than half of which are free. Want to do the dancing yourself? The Music Center hosts free Dance DTLA nights all summer. If fashion is your thing, ASU’s Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Museum is famous for its annual Art of Costume Design in Film exhibition with selections of Academy Award® nominees.
new ones have opened in just the last three years? Downtown is such a great market that some of the best restauranteurs have multiple establishments. Pouring With Heart has 7! including the Golden Gopher, Seven Grand, and Arts District Brewing Co. H & H Brazilian Steakhouse was such a hit, they’re opening Casa Ipanema at the Biltmore Hotel. At The Bloc, Café Balzac, a popular co ee & pastry spot, went for a second scoop with Bellalina Gelato, right next door.
Neighborhood in LA
From walking the dog and walking to work, lunch, happy hour, and the gym (though who needs the gym when you’re getting in all your steps on the sidewalk), Downtown – with a walk score of 93 out of 100 – is the most walkable neighborhood in LA. Contrary to the rest of the city where famously everything is a 20-minute drive, it’s all a 5-minute walk in DTLA. At prime locations like FigAt7th you’ll find shopping, dining, and more, all in one place.
A New Restaurant Opens (almost) Every Week
You probably know Downtown has amazing restaurants, but did you know that over 130
Family-Friendly Days are Easy to Plan!
Another thing you might not know? There’s lots for families to do too! One sample itinerary for you and the littles that combines free and walkable: stop by one (or more) of Grand Avenue’s venues (see above) for a bit of culture, then take Angel’s Flight – the little railway that puts the “fun” in funicular – down to Grand Central Market where the eye-widening array of choices has something for even the pickiest eater.
What else don’t you know about DTLA? Check the map to nd out!
DTLA MAKES A GREAT WEEKEND GETAWAY
Whether it’s a simple day trip or an overnight staycation, DTLA is your world-class city right next door. Exploring neighborhoods from Bunker Hill and the Arts District to South Park and Chinatown, you can be an adventurer in your own town. If you’re the cultural tourist type, perhaps its a night at the LA Opera with dinner at Chef Ray Garcia’s asterid and a stay at the Omni Hotel, a sophisticated oasis right on Grand Ave. You can even do a little art shopping at the LA Phil Store for a memento of your visit.
Perhaps you’re in the mood for pampering? Try Oil + Cream Spa, DryBar, and Lamay Nail Salon, all at The Bloc, conveniently located on 7th Street’s Restaurant Row, providing easy access to some uniquely DTLA culinary o erings, like newly opened Sandcouch Cafe and familiar favorite Engine Co No. 28.
LIFE, LOVE AND LEGACY OF
Discover Spain’s rebel poet Federico García Lorca in what the LA Times calls “one of the most moving and meaningful operas of our time.”
AN LA OPERA PREMIERE
Ainadamar is onstage April 26-May 18, and LAMAG unlocks 20% off evenings. Stay after the May 4 performance for our community event, Celebración de las Artes! 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles
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Located in the historic Richard J. Riordan Central Library
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Angels Flight I 351 S Hill St
asu fidm I 919 S Grand Ave
The Biltmore I 520 S Grand
The Bloc I 700 W 7th St
The Broad I 221 S Grand Ave
Central Library I 630 W 5th St
Colburn School I 200 S Grand Ave
Disney Hall I 111 S Grand Ave
FIGat7th I 735 S Figueroa St
Grand Central Market I 317 S Broadway
MOCA I 250 S Grand Ave
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YOUR FAVORITE STAYCATION MEMORIES AWAIT.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing retreat or an exciting staycation close to home, immerse yourself in the vibrant heart of DTLA at Omni Los Angeles Hotel. Our prime location places you near world-class museums, music, sports, and entertainment letting you experience the best of the city without ever leaving town. Relax in spacious, modern rooms, savor seasonal California cuisine and handcrafted cocktails, unwind with a soothing in-room spa treatment, or lounge poolside for a well-deserved break. Plus, enjoy the convenience of our courtesy car service, offering transportation within three miles of the hotel. Rediscover your city and experience LA like never before with a staycation on historic Bunker Hill.