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" In Downtown Los Angeles, you will find the best of the old and the best of the new. Discover Los Angeles history in Olvera Street, Downtown LA’s oldest area or visit LA Live, the newest entertainment area with arena’s, theatres and clubs. "
Some of the many major attractions in Downtown LA include California Science Center, Staples Center, Grammy Museum, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Union Station, Dodger Stadium, Angels Flight Railway, Microsoft Square, Exposition Park, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, OUE Skyspace LA

Whether you love your sport, the arts, visiting museums or a taste of history, you will find there is something for everyone in Downtown Los Angeles and the area encapsulates the best of the old and the new. You can wander and explore by day and by night with attractions open at different times.

Sports tragic’s will be in heaven in Downtown Los Angeles with some of the most recognised sporting teams calling this area home. The Los Angeles Dodgers Major League Baseball team plays out of Dodger Stadium in the north of Downtown LA while to the southwest of the Downtown proper area you will find the Staples Center, home to the NBA (Basketball) Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers as well as the NHL (Ice Hockey) Los Angeles Kings.

Downtown Los Angeles also plays host to some of the cities major concert and theatre venue with the Microsoft Theatre located in the LA Live complex. Other notable venues, many instantly recognisable are the architecturally striking Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and the Shrine Auditorium.

You will find plenty of culture throughout the area with a number of museums. The California Science Center has become home to the Space Shuttle Endeavour and you can visit the Los Angeles Natural History Museum, located adjacent and all part of Los Angeles Exposition Park.

Attractions in Downtown LA
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Ahmanson Theatre
135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California
With a potential seating capacity of 2000 guests and presenting year round theatrical and Broadway hits, the Ahmanson Theatre has the largest theatrical season-ticket subscription base on the United States West Coast.
Angels Flight Railway
351 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, California
The funicular at Bunker Hill, Angels Flight, is the World’s shortest railway at 298 ft. and it transports its passengers between Hill Street and the California Plaza Watercourt.
Banc of California Stadium
3939 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, California
Belasco Theatre
1050 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, California
California African American Museum
600 State Drive, Los Angeles, California
The Californian African American Museum is a museum dedicated to collecting, preserving and presenting through exhibits and interpretive displays, the history, art & culture of African Americans primarily in relation to California.
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, California
Located near to Downtown Los Angeles, the California Science Center is a great interactive and family orientated museum that is free for all permanent exhibit galleries and is home to the Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
555 West Emple Street, Los Angeles, California
With an Archdiocese of over 5 Million and the heart of 287 Parish Churches the post-modern architectural Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels also houses a mausoleum, gift shop, cafeteria, conference center.
Dodger Stadium
1000 Elysian Park Avenue, Los Angeles, California
The home of the famous LA Dodgers baseball team since 1962, Dodger Stadium overlooks Downtown Los Angeles and with a capacity of 56,000, is the largest capacity ballpark in the World.
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California
The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is part of the Los Angeles Music Center and houses one of the largest stages in the United States. It also is the home to LA Opera and the Dance and hosts regular dance and opera performances.
El Pueblo de Los Angeles
Olvera Street, Los Angeles, California
Exposition Park
700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, California
Exposition Park, located in Los Angeles, California, is a cultural and recreational hub. Home to several notable attractions including the Natural History Museum, California Science Center, and the California African American Museum, it offers diverse experiences for visitors. The park also features lush gardens, picnic areas, and the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists.
Grammy Museum
A245, 800 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
Located in the LA Live precinct, The Grammy Museum is a celebration of Music’s biggest awards combining permanent and travelling exhibits, entertainment events and educational experiences.
Grand Central Market
317 Broadway, Los Angeles, California
Grand Central Market in Los Angeles is a bustling culinary hub, offering a diverse array of food stalls, eateries, and specialty shops. Established in 1917, it embodies the city's multiculturalism, featuring vendors serving up a wide range of cuisines, from Mexican tacos to artisanal coffee. The market's vibrant atmosphere and rich history make it a must-visit destination for food lovers.
Grand Park
227 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, California
Grand Park is located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles civic center area and stretches from Los Angeles City Hall to the Los Angele Music Center. It is used for entertainment & includes a grand event lawn, wadding pool & historic fountain.
LA Live
800 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
LA Live is a modern, state of the art entertainment, dining and nightlife complex located in Downtown Los Angeles. It includes the Staples Center, the Microsoft Theatre, numerous restaurants, night clubs & a bowling alley.
Los Angeles City Hall
200 North Spring St, Los Angeles, California
The 32 floor iconic Los Angeles City Hall was completed in 1928 and until 1964 was the tallest building in Los Angeles. It houses the offices of the Mayor of Los Angeles and has an observation deck on the 27th floor.
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 South Figueroa St, Los Angeles, California
The Eco friendly Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) is an internationally recognised World Class Convention facility located adjacent the vibrant LA Live Entertainment precinct and has in excess of 2.5 million annual visitors.
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
3911 Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is one of the most recognised and historically significant stadiums in the World. With a sporting capacity of 93,000 it is the only stadium to host 2 Olympic Games & 2 Super Bowls among many more events.
Los Angeles State Historic Park
1245 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, California
Lucky Strike Los Angeles
800 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
Microsoft Square
800 West Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, California
Microsoft Square is an open air plaza that acts as the central area of the LA Live complex, complete with giant LED screens it broadcasts major events and hosts red carpet galas for adjacent Microsoft Theatre.
Microsoft Theatre at LA Live
777 Chick Hearn Ct, Los Angeles, California
The Microsoft Theatre is located in the L.A. Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles and hosts major concerts and theatre events as well as numerous Awards ceremonies.
Museum of Contemporary Art, LA
250 South Grand Ave, Los Angeles, California
Located on Grand Avenue in Downtown LA, the MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) consists of over 6000 pieces of primarily American and European contemporary art.
Natural History Museum
900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, California
The Natural History Museum opened in 1913 in Exposition Park and has evolved into the largest museum of its kind in the Western United States with nearly 35 million specimens and artifacts including a large Dinosaurs hall and Age of Mammals Exhibition.
Olvera Street
Olvera Street, Los Angeles, California
Olvera Street is the oldest part of Downtown Los Angeles and Incorporates 27 Historic Buildings and a vibrant Mexican Market place complete with music and dancing on special events.
OUE Skyspace LA
633 West 5th Street, Los Angeles, California
The OUE Skyspace LA is the tallest open-air observation deck in California. Located on the 69 & 70 floors of the iconic US Bank Tower in Downtown LA, the observation deck presents 360-degree panoramic vistas & features a glass sky slide.
Pershing Square
532 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, California
Pershing Square is a public park located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. The area has been designed to accommodate live summer concerts as well as includes a seasonal ice rink, 10-story bell tower, fountains and public artworks.
Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE 14
1000 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
Shrine Auditorium
655 West Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, California
Opened in 1926, the historic Shrine Auditorium has hosted nearly all of the prestigious awards and many renowned performers. Located next to the USC in downtown LA it now is a live music, theatre venue that also hosts conferences, trade shows and events.
Staples Center
1111 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California
The Staples Center is a World Class entertainment and concert venue as well as being the home to NBA teams the LA Lakers and the LA Clippers, WNBA team the LA Sparks and NHL team the LA Kings.
The Orpheum Theatre
842 South Broadway, Los Angeles, California
Union Station
800 North Alameda, Los Angeles, California
Located in the North East corner of Downtown Los Angeles, Union Station is the major railway hub servicing Los Angeles and has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California
The Walt Disney Concert Hall, located in downtown Los Angeles, is a renowned architectural masterpiece designed by Frank Gehry. Known for its striking stainless steel exterior and innovative design, the concert hall serves as the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra. With its stunning acoustics and iconic design, the Walt Disney Concert Hall is a must-visit destination for music and architecture enthusiasts alike.
Wells Fargo History Museum
333 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California
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California Science Center
Located near to Downtown Los Angeles, the California Science Center is a great interactive and family orientated museum that is free for all permanent exhibit galleries and is home to the Space Shuttle Endeavour.
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California African American Museum
The Californian African American Museum is a museum dedicated to collecting, preserving and presenting through exhibits and interpretive displays, the history, art & culture of African Americans primarily in relation to California.
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Angels Flight Railway
The funicular at Bunker Hill, Angels Flight, is the World’s shortest railway at 298 ft. and it transports its passengers between Hill Street and the California Plaza Watercourt.
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