Olvera Street, Los Angeles

Name: Olvera Street
Address: Main and Alameda streets, Los Angeles, 90012, United States
Telephone: +1 213-485-6855

#207 among attractions in Los Angeles

Street, Historic walking areas, Flea market, Shopping

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Facts and practical information

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 of Mexico, and was the center of community life until the town expanded in the 1870s. Many of the Plaza District's historic buildings are on Olvera Street, including its oldest one, the Avila Adobe, built in 1818; the Pelanconi House built in 1857; and the Sepulveda House built in 1887. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°3'27"N, 118°14'17"W

Address

Main and Alameda streetsCentral Los Angeles (Historic Cultural)Los Angeles 90012 United States

Contact

+1 213-485-6855

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Day trips

Olvera Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, City Hall, Japanese American National Museum, Thien Hau Temple.

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...
0.4 miSW
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...
0.6 miS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles
15 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 miNW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Thien Hau Temple, Los Angeles
10 min walk • The Thien Hau Temple is a Chinese temple located in Los Angeles's Chinatown in California, dedicated to the ocean goddess Mazu. It is one of the more popular areas for worship and tourism among Asian residents in the Los Angeles area.
~220 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument, Los Angeles
2 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.
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.
~620 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.
~1140 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Velveteria, Los Angeles
6 min walk • The Velveteria Epicenter of Art Fighting Cultural Deprivation, or Velveteria is a museum located in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to velvet paintings.
~660 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Chinese American Museum, Los Angeles
4 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.
0.5 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles
14 min walk • The Ahmanson Theatre is one of the four main venues that compose the Los Angeles Music Center.
~290 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, Los Angeles
2 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Olvera Street open?

Olvera Street is open:

Monday 10 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Olvera Street?

Nearby attractions include Avila Adobe, 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 Olvera Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Olvera Street:

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)