Metropolitan Detention Center, Los Angeles

#319 among attractions in Los Angeles

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The Metropolitan Detention Center, Los Angeles is a United States federal prison in downtown Los Angeles, California which holds male and female inmates prior to and during court proceedings, as well an inmates serving short sentences. It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice. ()

Coordinates: 34°3'13"N, 118°14'18"W

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535 North Alameda StreetCentral Los Angeles (Historic Cultural)Los Angeles United States

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Metropolitan Detention Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Skirball Cultural Center, City Hall, The Smell, Japanese American National Museum.

~1450 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Postmodern architecture
Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles
7 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...
~1370 ftW
1928 landmark with an observation deck
City Hall, Los Angeles
7 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 miSW
Nightlife, Dancing
The Smell, Los Angeles
13 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.
~1540 ftS
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 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument, Los Angeles
6 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.
~1350 ftN
Church, Hispanic colonial architecture
La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles, Los Angeles
7 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.
~850 ftN
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Chinese American Museum, Los Angeles
5 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.
~1140 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, Los Angeles
6 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.
~1210 ftN
Church
Venice United Methodist Church, Los Angeles
6 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.
~1430 ftN
Historic district with a Mexican market
Olvera Street, Los Angeles
7 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...
~790 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Los Angeles Mall, Los Angeles
4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Metropolitan Detention Center?

Nearby attractions include Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles (4 min walk), Triforium, Los Angeles (4 min walk), Chinese American Museum, Los Angeles (5 min walk), Old Plaza Firehouse, Los Angeles (5 min walk).

How to get to Metropolitan Detention Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Metropolitan Detention Center:

Bus

Arcadia Street & Los Angeles Street • Lines: J (3 min walk)
Aliso Street & Los Angeles Street • Lines: J (3 min walk)

Light rail

Union Station • Lines: L (7 min walk)
Chinatown • Lines: L (19 min walk)

Metro

Union Station • Lines: B, D (7 min walk)
Civic Center/Grand Park • Lines: B, D (12 min walk)

Train

Los Angeles Union Station (8 min walk)