Downtown Los Angeles is filled with so many fun and exciting places to visit that it may be hard to know where to start! Lucky for you, here are some stand out places that you should visit while exploring Downtown LA. If you are staying in a hotel near Downtown Los Angeles, be sure to add these places on your to-do list while you are here!
Olvera Street is known as “the birthplace of Los Angeles” as it was created in 1930 in order to preserve the culture of early California. At this Mexican Marketplace, enjoy delicious Mexican food such as taquitos and tacos, listen to mariachi music, and look through the vendors selling unique items such as pots, purses, leather, and more.
The Staples Center is one of the sports and entertainment centers of the world. If you love sports, catch one of the many games that are held here every here. The Staples Center is the home for the NBA’s LA Lakers and LA Clippers, the WNBA’s LA Spark, and the NHL’s LA Kings. In addition, it is a major destination for concerts. Artists such as Taylor Swift, The Rolling Stones, U2, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and many more have performed here. Check out their calendar of events to see what’s going on while you’re here!
If you love music, consider stopping by the GRAMMY Museum. Learn more about the creative process of writing music, the art and technology that is used during the recording process, the history of the award, and recognition of some of the most amazing music accomplishments. Explore through four floors of engaging and interactive experiences and exhibits where you will learn about different genres of music.
Are you looking for a great place to eat but unsure of where to go? Is everyone craving something different? No worries, head over to the historical Grand Central Market where everyone will find something that they love. Mixing a bit of LA history with culinary expression, the Grand Central Market houses a number of different venues offering a wide variety of cuisines. From Mexican to Asian and Greek to American – there are so many different places to choose from!
Finally, if you would like to hear amazing music, visit the Walt Disney Concert Hall, which is now home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Enjoy concerts of classical music, world music, contemporary, and jazz. Visit their official website to view their calendar of events.
