Avila Adobe, Los Angeles

Name: Avila Adobe
Address: 10 Olvera St, Los Angeles, 90012-2921, United States
Telephone: +1 213-485-6855

#268 among attractions in Los Angeles

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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The Ávila Adobe, built in 1818 by Francisco Ávila, is the oldest standing residence in City of Los Angeles, California. However, the oldest building in the county is the 1795 Gage Mansion in Bell Gardens, currently considered the oldest structure in Los Angeles County. Avila Adobe is located in the paseo of historical Olvera Street, a part of Los Angeles Plaza Historic District, a California State Historic Park. The building itself is registered as California Historical Landmark #145, while the entire historic district is both listed on the National Register of Historic Places and as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. ()

Built: 1818 (206 years ago)Coordinates: 34°3'27"N, 118°14'17"W

Address

10 Olvera StCentral Los Angeles (Historic Cultural)Los Angeles 90012-2921 United States

Contact

+1 213-485-6855

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Avila Adobe open?

Avila Adobe is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Avila Adobe?

Nearby attractions include Olvera Street, Los Angeles (1 min walk), Los Angeles Plaza, Los Angeles (1 min walk), Sepulveda House, Los Angeles (1 min walk), Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles (1 min walk).

How to get to Avila Adobe by public transport?

The nearest stations to Avila Adobe:

Bus

Metro 68, 70, 71, 78, 733 • Lines: 33, 40, 70, 76, 78 (2 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 (12 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 (7 min walk)