Go for Broke Monument, Los Angeles

Name: Go for Broke Monument
Address: 355 E 1st St, Los Angeles, 90012-3901, United States
Telephone: +1 310-328-0907

#431 among attractions in Los Angeles

Memorial, Military museum, Museum, Sculpture

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Facts and practical information

The Go for Broke Monument in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California, commemorates Japanese Americans who served in the United States Army during World War II. It was created by Los Angeles architect Roger M. Yanagita whose winning design was selected over 138 other submissions from around the world. ()

Coordinates: 34°3'4"N, 118°14'20"W

Address

355 E 1st StCentral Los Angeles (Historic Cultural)Los Angeles 90012-3901 United States

Contact

+1 310-328-0907

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Day trips

Go for Broke Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Children's Museum of Los Angeles, Skirball Cultural Center, City Hall, The Smell.

0.4 miNW
Museum
Children's Museum of Los Angeles, Los Angeles
11 min walk • The Children's Museum of Los Angeles is an interactive haven that sparks the imagination and creativity of its young visitors. Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Los Angeles, this family-friendly destination is dedicated to providing children with an immersive...
~1280 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Postmodern architecture
Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles
7 min walk • Nestled in the hills of Los Angeles, the Skirball Cultural Center stands as a vibrant testament to the preservation and exploration of Jewish heritage and American democratic ideals. This multifaceted museum, established in 1996, offers a rich tapestry of culture...
~1540 ftNW
1928 landmark with an observation deck
City Hall, Los Angeles
8 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 miW
Nightlife, Dancing
The Smell, Los Angeles
11 min walk • The Smell is an all-ages, alcohol and drug-free, punk rock and experimental music venue in Downtown Los Angeles, California. The Smell, notable for its DIY ethic, is home to many of the area's avant-garde performers and artists.
~620 ftS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles
3 min walk • The Japanese American National Museum is located in Los Angeles, California, and dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Japanese Americans. Founded in 1992, it is located in the Little Tokyo area near downtown. The museum is an affiliate within the Smithsonian Affiliations program.
0.4 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument, Los Angeles
11 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.
~1750 ftN
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Chinese American Museum, Los Angeles
9 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.
0.4 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, Los Angeles
10 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.
0.4 miN
Church
Venice United Methodist Church, Los Angeles
11 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.
~1150 ftW
Valley
Los Angeles Basin, Los Angeles
6 min walk • The Los Angeles Basin is a sedimentary basin located in southern California, in a region known as the Peninsular Ranges. The basin is also connected to an anomalous group of east-west trending chains of mountains collectively known as the Transverse Ranges.
~1280 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Los Angeles Mall, Los Angeles
7 min walk • The Los Angeles Mall is a small shopping center and series of plazas at the Los Angeles Civic Center, between Main and Los Angeles Streets on the north and south sides of Temple Street, connected by both a pedestrian bridge and a tunnel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Go for Broke Monument?

Nearby attractions include Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles (3 min walk), Little Tokyo, Los Angeles (4 min walk), Koyasan Buddhist Temple, Los Angeles (4 min walk), Metropolitan Detention Center, Los Angeles (5 min walk).

How to get to Go for Broke Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Go for Broke Monument:

Bus

Aliso Street & Los Angeles Street • Lines: J (7 min walk)
Arcadia Street & Los Angeles Street • Lines: J (8 min walk)

Light rail

Union Station • Lines: L (11 min walk)
Pico/Aliso • Lines: L (20 min walk)

Metro

Union Station • Lines: B, D (11 min walk)
Civic Center/Grand Park • Lines: B, D (13 min walk)

Train

Los Angeles Union Station (11 min walk)