Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles

Name: Downtown Los Angeles
Address: Los Angeles, United States

#567 among attractions in Los Angeles

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Downtown Los Angeles contains the central business district of Los Angeles, California. In addition, it contains a diverse residential area of some 85,000 people, and covers 5.84 sq mi. A 2013 study found that the district is home to over 500,000 jobs. It is also part of Central Los Angeles. ()

Alternative names: Area: 3.3 mi²Coordinates: 34°3'25"N, 118°14'17"W

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Central Los Angeles (Historic Cultural)Los Angeles United States

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Downtown Los Angeles – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, City Hall, Thien Hau Temple, El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument.

0.4 miW
Postmodern architecture, Church, Architecture
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles
11 min walk • The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels stands as a modern architectural marvel in the heart of Los Angeles, United States. This contemporary church, consecrated in 2002, serves as the mother church for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and is a prominent fixture in the...
~1930 ftSW
1928 landmark with an observation deck
City Hall, Los Angeles
10 min walk • Los Angeles City Hall stands as an enduring symbol of the city's governance and history. Completed in 1928, this iconic building towers over the downtown skyline at 32 stories, reaching a height of 454 feet. It is not only a functioning government hub but also a...
0.4 miNW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Thien Hau Temple, Los Angeles
11 min walk • The Thien Hau Temple is a Chinese temple located in Los Angeles's Chinatown in California, dedicated to the ocean goddess Mazu. It is one of the more popular areas for worship and tourism among Asian residents in the Los Angeles area.
~40 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument, Los Angeles
1 min walk • El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument, also known as Los Angeles Plaza Historic District and formerly known as El Pueblo de Los Ángeles State Historic Park, is a historic district taking in the oldest section of Los Angeles, known for many years as El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles del Río de Porciúncula.
0.5 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Los Angeles Music Center, Los Angeles
14 min walk • The Music Center is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States. Located in downtown Los Angeles, The Music Center is composed of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, Roy and Edna Disney / CalArts Theatre, and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
~600 ftW
Church, Hispanic colonial architecture
La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles, Los Angeles
3 min walk • La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles is a historic Catholic church in El Pueblo de los Ángeles Historical Monument in northern downtown Los Angeles, California.
~1310 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Velveteria, Los Angeles
7 min walk • The Velveteria Epicenter of Art Fighting Cultural Deprivation, or Velveteria is a museum located in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to velvet paintings.
~500 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Chinese American Museum, Los Angeles
3 min walk • The Chinese American Museum is a museum located in Downtown Los Angeles as a part of the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument.
0.5 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles
14 min walk • The Ahmanson Theatre is one of the four main venues that compose the Los Angeles Music Center.
~110 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, Los Angeles
1 min walk • The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles is a museum located in downtown Los Angeles, California, and is part of the El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument.
~40 ftS
Church
Venice United Methodist Church, Los Angeles
1 min walk • The Venice United Methodist Church of Venice, California, is a member of the California-Pacific Conference within the United Methodist Church. It serves the Venice and Marina del Rey communities within the UMC Cal-Pac Los Angeles District.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Downtown Los Angeles?

Nearby attractions include El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument, Los Angeles (1 min walk), Venice United Methodist Church, Los Angeles (1 min walk), Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, Los Angeles (1 min walk), Los Angeles Plaza, Los Angeles (1 min walk).

How to get to Downtown Los Angeles by public transport?

The nearest stations to Downtown Los Angeles:

Bus

Metro 68, 70, 71, 78, 733 • Lines: 33, 40, 70, 76, 78 (3 min walk)
Metro 68, 70, 71, 78, 79, 733 • Lines: 33, 70, 76, 78 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Union Station • Lines: L (6 min walk)
Chinatown • Lines: L (13 min walk)

Metro

Union Station • Lines: B, D (6 min walk)
Civic Center/Grand Park • Lines: B, D (13 min walk)

Train

Los Angeles Union Station (6 min walk)