Cathedral of Saint Vibiana, Los Angeles

Name: Cathedral of Saint Vibiana
Address: 214 S Main St, Los Angeles, 90012, United States
Telephone: +1 213-626-1507

#257 among attractions in Los Angeles

Church, Event space

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Facts and practical information

The Cathedral of Saint Vibiana, often called St. Vibiana's, is a former cathedral church building and parish of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Located in Downtown Los Angeles, the building opened in 1876 as the cathedral for what was then known as the Diocese of Monterey-Los Angeles, and remained the official cathedral of the Los Angeles see for over 100 years. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1876 (148 years ago)Coordinates: 34°3'1"N, 118°14'38"W

Address

214 S Main StCentral Los Angeles (Historic Cultural)Los Angeles 90012 United States

Contact

+1 213-626-1507

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Day trips

Cathedral of Saint Vibiana – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1350 ftN
Museum
Children's Museum of Los Angeles, Los Angeles
7 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...
~750 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Postmodern architecture
Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles
4 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...
~1240 ftN
1928 landmark with an observation deck
City Hall, Los Angeles
6 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...
~560 ftW
Nightlife, Dancing
The Smell, Los Angeles
3 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.
~1560 ftE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles
8 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.
~1210 ftW
Landmark site with a Victorian interior
Bradbury Building, Los Angeles
6 min walk • The Bradbury Building is an architectural landmark in downtown Los Angeles, California, United States. Built in 1893, the five-story office building is best known for its extraordinary skylit atrium of access walkways, stairs and elevators, and their ornate ironwork.
~1830 ftW
Bridge, Scenic railroads, Historical place
Angels Flight, Los Angeles
9 min walk • Angels Flight is a landmark and historic 2 ft 6 in narrow gauge funicular railway in the Bunker Hill district of Downtown Los Angeles, California.
~1220 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Million Dollar Theater, Los Angeles
6 min walk • The Million Dollar Theatre at 307 S. Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles is one of the first movie palaces built in the United States. It opened in 1917 with the premiere of William S. Hart's The Silent Man.
~460 ftE
Valley
Los Angeles Basin, Los Angeles
3 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.
~1660 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Los Angeles Mall, Los Angeles
8 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.
~1630 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Triforium, Los Angeles
8 min walk • Triforium is a 60-foot high, concrete public art sculpture mounted with 1,494 Venetian glass prisms, light bulbs, and an internal 79-bell carillon located at Fletcher Bowron Square in the Los Angeles Mall at Temple and Main streets in the Civic Center district of Downtown Los Angeles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cathedral of Saint Vibiana open?

Cathedral of Saint Vibiana is open:

Monday 7 am - 2 am
Tuesday 7 am - 2 am
Wednesday 7 am - 2 am
Thursday 7 am - 2 am
Friday 7 am - 2 am
Saturday 7 am - 2 am
Sunday 7 am - 2 am

Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral of Saint Vibiana?

Nearby attractions include Higgins Building, Los Angeles (2 min walk), Caltrans District 7 Headquarters, Los Angeles (2 min walk), Los Angeles Basin, Los Angeles (3 min walk), Los Angeles Police Department Memorial for Fallen Officers, Los Angeles (3 min walk).

How to get to Cathedral of Saint Vibiana by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cathedral of Saint Vibiana:

Bus

Broadway & 3rd • Lines: 4 (6 min walk)
Spring Street & 1st Street • Lines: J (7 min walk)

Metro

Civic Center/Grand Park • Lines: B, D (9 min walk)
Pershing Square • Lines: B, D (11 min walk)

Light rail

Union Station • Lines: L (17 min walk)
7th Street/Metro Center • Lines: A, E (22 min walk)

Train

Los Angeles Union Station (18 min walk)