Westlake, Los Angeles

Name: Westlake
Address: Los Angeles, United States

#653 among attractions in Los Angeles

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Westlake, also known as the Westlake District, is a residential and commercial neighborhood in Central Los Angeles, California. It was developed in the 1920s, but many of its elegant mansions have been turned into apartments, and many new multiple-occupancy buildings have been constructed. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°3'13"N, 118°16'48"W

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Central Los Angeles (Macarthur Park)Los Angeles United States

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Westlake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Staples Center, Los Angeles Convention Center, Bullocks Wilshire, Grammy Museum.

1 miSE
Arena for LA sports and big-name music
Staples Center, Los Angeles
27 min walk • The Staples Center, an iconic sports venue nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, United States, stands as a beacon for sports enthusiasts and entertainment seekers alike. Since its grand opening on October 17, 1999, this multi-purpose arena has been synonymous with...
1 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles
26 min walk • The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) is a premier destination for sporting events, trade shows, and conventions in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. This sprawling facility, spanning over 720,000 square feet of exhibition space, is renowned for hosting a diverse...
0.7 miNW
Shopping, Department store, Art Deco architecture
Bullocks Wilshire, Los Angeles
19 min walk • Bullocks Wilshire, once a beacon of luxury retail in Los Angeles, is an architectural gem nestled in the heart of the city. This Art Deco building, completed in 1929, was originally designed as a high-end department store by the architectural firm of John and Donald...
1.1 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Music venue
Grammy Museum, Los Angeles
28 min walk • The GRAMMY Museum is an interactive, educational museum devoted to the history and winners of the Grammy Awards.
~1510 ftNE
Park, Performing arts
MacArthur Park, Los Angeles
8 min walk • MacArthur Park is a park dating back to the late nineteenth century in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles. In the early 1940s, it was renamed after General Douglas MacArthur, and later designated City of Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument #100.
1 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles
25 min walk • The Microsoft Theater is a music and theater venue in downtown Los Angeles, California, at L.A. Live. The theater auditorium seats 7,100 and holds one of the largest indoor stages in the United States.
1.1 miSE
Museum, Art gallery
LA Art Show, Los Angeles
29 min walk • The LA Art Show is an international encyclopedic art exhibition which was originally conceived by the Fine Art Dealers Association. The show annually takes place in Los Angeles at the end of January and is now a seminal part of Los Angeles Arts Month. It is the largest art fair on the West Coast.
0.4 miNE
Theater
Westlake Theatre, Los Angeles
11 min walk • The Westlake Theatre is a historic theater located in the Westlake section of Los Angeles, California, United States, adjacent to MacArthur Park. The theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
1 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Los Angeles
26 min walk • Immanuel Presbyterian Church is a church in Los Angeles, California. The congregation was established in 1888 in downtown Los Angeles as a spinoff from the existing First Presbyterian Church, also then located in downtown.
0.5 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Hayworth Theatre, Los Angeles
12 min walk • The Hayworth Theatre is a theater and performing arts center at 2511 Wilshire Boulevard in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The facility houses 99-seat, 42-seat and 49-seat auditoriums and a 1,500 square-foot ballroom used for rehearsals, classes, and special events.
0.6 miSE
Mosque
Women's Mosque of America, Los Angeles
17 min walk • The Women's Mosque of America is a women's mosque based in Los Angeles, California. It is the first women-led Muslim house of worship in the United States, and it was founded by WGA comedy writer/director M.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Westlake?

Nearby attractions include Susana Machado Bernard House and Barn, Los Angeles (2 min walk), Frederick Mitchell Mooers House, Los Angeles (7 min walk), MacArthur Park, Los Angeles (8 min walk), Westlake Theatre, Los Angeles (11 min walk).

How to get to Westlake by public transport?

The nearest stations to Westlake:

Metro

Westlake/MacArthur Park • Lines: B, D (9 min walk)
Wilshire/Vermont • Lines: B, D (23 min walk)

Bus

Vermont & Olympic • Lines: 204, Wilshire Center/Koreatown (18 min walk)
Vermont & 11th • Lines: 204 (18 min walk)

Light rail

Pico • Lines: A, E (31 min walk)