El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument, Los Angeles

Name: El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument
Address: 125 Paseo de La Plz, Los Angeles, 90012, United States
Telephone: (213) 628-1274

#66 among attractions in Los Angeles

Museum, History museum, Historical place

El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument

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El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument, Los Angeles

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Facts and practical information

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. The district, centered on the old plaza, was the city's center under Spanish, Mexican, and United States rule through most of the 19th century. The 44-acre park area was designated a state historic monument in 1953 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. ()

Alternative names: Area: 44 acres (0.0687 mi²)Coordinates: 34°3'25"N, 118°14'17"W

Address

125 Paseo de La PlzCentral Los Angeles (Historic Cultural)Los Angeles 90012 United States

Contact

(213) 628-1274

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Day trips

El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Skirball Cultural Center, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, City Hall, Japanese American National Museum.

0.4 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Postmodern architecture
Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles
11 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...
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...
~1910 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...
0.5 miS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles
14 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.
0.5 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.
~610 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.
~1350 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.
~470 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.
~70 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.
~0 ftN
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.
~220 ftN
Historic district with a Mexican market
Olvera Street, Los Angeles
2 min walk • Olvera Street is a historic street in downtown Los Angeles, and a part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument, the area immediately around the 19th-century Los Angeles Plaza, which has been the main square of the city since the early 1820s, when California was still part...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument?

Nearby attractions include Venice United Methodist Church, Los Angeles (1 min walk), Downtown Los Angeles, 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 El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument:

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 (5 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)