Downtown Loft guidebook
Top rated Restaurants
Hearty Mexican classics & all-day breakfast are served in this down-to-earth restaurant.
Dalia Cocina Mexicana
108 W 2nd StHearty Mexican classics & all-day breakfast are served in this down-to-earth restaurant.
Jin China Bistro stems from a 3rd generation Chinese - Korean family who became known for famous Black-bean noodles and Spicy Champong Noodle soup in Koreatown LA.
Jin China Bistro
123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka StreetJin China Bistro stems from a 3rd generation Chinese - Korean family who became known for famous Black-bean noodles and Spicy Champong Noodle soup in Koreatown LA.
Handmade pastas star at this homey Italian spot with a covered patio & a BYO wine policy.
61 locals recommend
Maccheroni Republic
332 S BroadwayHandmade pastas star at this homey Italian spot with a covered patio & a BYO wine policy.
For some fresh and delicious regional specialties from India prepared by expert chefs in each region represented in the menu. Sample the Lassi 2.0 offering which includes a wide variety of lassis updated for modern tastes and dietary preferences.
Tulsi Indian Eatery
408 Main StreetFor some fresh and delicious regional specialties from India prepared by expert chefs in each region represented in the menu. Sample the Lassi 2.0 offering which includes a wide variety of lassis updated for modern tastes and dietary preferences.
Strip-mall eatery serving creative vegan fare with Asian influence in a serene dining room.
16 locals recommend
Âu Lạc LA
710 W 1st StStrip-mall eatery serving creative vegan fare with Asian influence in a serene dining room.
Tourist Attractions
Historic district, home to numerous Japanese restaurants, shops & cultural attractions.
435 locals recommend
Little Tokyo
Historic district, home to numerous Japanese restaurants, shops & cultural attractions.
Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics.
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveFrank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics.
Modern art museum with a honeycomb-like facade housing rotating exhibits, plus a shop & restaurant.
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand AveModern art museum with a honeycomb-like facade housing rotating exhibits, plus a shop & restaurant.
A picturesque spot with water cascading down the steps, this is a great place to take a walk or sit and relax.
Bunker Hill Steps
West 5th StreetA picturesque spot with water cascading down the steps, this is a great place to take a walk or sit and relax.
Famous Hollywood sidewalk area emblazoned with stars & celebrity names since 1960.
1913 locals recommend
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdFamous Hollywood sidewalk area emblazoned with stars & celebrity names since 1960.
Park
Gathering place featuring an intimate performance area, memorial fountain & wade-able membrane pool.
283 locals recommend
Grand Park
200 N Grand AveGathering place featuring an intimate performance area, memorial fountain & wade-able membrane pool.
Night-lit off-leash dog run with a sandy surface, benches & drinking fountains at a civic park.
283 locals recommend
Grand Park
200 N Grand AveNight-lit off-leash dog run with a sandy surface, benches & drinking fountains at a civic park.
Grocery Store
Valeria's Groceries
317 S BroadwayFind a great variety of vegetables, fruits and meat, at great prices.
Tony's Market
430 S BroadwayFor a variety and prepared food, Tony's would be a great spot to check out.
For a broad selection of food and Liquor, Bunkerhill Market is worth a visit.
8 locals recommend
Bunkerhill Market
800 W 1st StFor a broad selection of food and Liquor, Bunkerhill Market is worth a visit.
Coffee Shops
Small, minimalist coffee bar with artisanal drinks & tea plus a small selection of baked goods.
6 locals recommend
Tilt Coffee Bar
334 Main StreetSmall, minimalist coffee bar with artisanal drinks & tea plus a small selection of baked goods.
coffee brewed freshly roasted by hand in cold water for 24 hours, creating a bold, silky smooth beverage, without a trace of bitterness. With a custom blend of Central American coffees to create a flavor profile with taste notes of rich dark cocoa, almonds, stone fruit and mixed berries, making Installation Cold Brew ideal for iced coffee, iced lattes--or even straight on the rocks.
Installation Coffee
421 W 7th Stcoffee brewed freshly roasted by hand in cold water for 24 hours, creating a bold, silky smooth beverage, without a trace of bitterness. With a custom blend of Central American coffees to create a flavor profile with taste notes of rich dark cocoa, almonds, stone fruit and mixed berries, making Installation Cold Brew ideal for iced coffee, iced lattes--or even straight on the rocks.
This hip, casual cafe specializes in locally roasted coffee, elevated breakfast fare & sandwiches.
9 locals recommend
Chimney Coffee House
1100 N Main StThis hip, casual cafe specializes in locally roasted coffee, elevated breakfast fare & sandwiches.
Sightseeing
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory.
557 locals recommend
Hollywood Sign
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory.
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views.
64 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory station
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views.
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdThis 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts.