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Best of Downtown Los Angeles
MOCA is one of Best of Downtown Los Angeles.

1. MOCA

8.6
250 S Grand Ave (at W 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Bunker Hill · 91 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Free every Thursday from 5-8pm! Also check out MOCA at the Geffen and at the Pacific Design Center. Still one of the of the best collections, curatorial controversies nothwithstanding! Read more.

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites is one of Best of Downtown Los Angeles.

2. The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites

7.6
404 S Figueroa St (btwn 4th & 5th St), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · Financial District · 174 tips and reviews

Yvette B.Yvette Betancourt: Come and walk around this amazing building. Don't forget to eat the wonderful BonaVista Lounge that rotates and allows you to enjoy a complete 360 degree view of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Public Library - Central is one of Best of Downtown Los Angeles.

3. Los Angeles Public Library - Central

8.7
630 W 5th St (btwn Flower & Grand Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Library · Financial District · 77 tips and reviews

Microwave !.Microwave !: $1 parking after 3pm with validation, bring that Library Card.

Library Bar is one of Best of Downtown Los Angeles.

4. Library Bar

7.6
630 W 6th St (at Hope St), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 69 tips and reviews

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: The idea of drinking in places where you’re not supposed to brings back a guilty fun, like passing notes to pretty girls in grade school. Drink of choice? Their “I’ll Take Manhattan.” Cheers, Dickens.

Rooftop Bar at The Standard is one of Best of Downtown Los Angeles.

5. Rooftop Bar at The Standard

550 S Flower St (at 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Rooftop Bar · Financial District · 150 tips and reviews

StickyDramaStickyDrama: One of the sexiest, most amazing lounges in LA, or anywhere else for that matter. Outdoor seating with fireplace and cabanas), neon pool lighting, hip music and stunning views of LA's skyscrapers.

6. Crypto.com Arena

9.2
1111 S Figueroa St (at Chick Hearn Ct), Los Angeles, CA
Basketball Stadium · 618 tips and reviews

Ellen DeGeneresEllen DeGeneres: Some of Los Angeles’ biggest events happen here, including the Grammy awards. Andy got to experience the stars up close and personal on the red carpet last year! Look out for his short shorts.

The NOVO by Microsoft is one of Best of Downtown Los Angeles.

7. The NOVO by Microsoft

7.8
800 W Olympic Blvd Ste A335 (at Figueroa St.), Los Angeles, CA
Rock Club · South Park · 69 tips and reviews

Invalid I.Invalid Input: This venue always has great artists. There's a bar inside. Floor and balcony seatings. The biggest, coolest artists perform at Club Nokia!

Pershing Square is one of Best of Downtown Los Angeles.

8. Pershing Square

7.3
532 S Olive St (btwn 5th & 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Plaza · Financial District · 60 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: The annual holiday Downtown on Ice skating rink is a must for families and couples! Enjoy live music events & community celebrations all season long. Learn more at www.DowntownLA.com/holidays

The Original Pantry is one of Best of Downtown Los Angeles.

9. The Original Pantry

8.0
877 S Figueroa St (at W 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Diner · South Park · 242 tips and reviews

Jen V.Jen V: Great place to hit up after the club since they're open 24 hours. Remember this is a cash only place.

Engine Co. No. 28 is one of Best of Downtown Los Angeles.

10. Engine Co. No. 28

6.8
644 S Figueroa St (btwn Wilshire Blvd & 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Financial District · 34 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: A renovated 1920s firehouse, the elegant downtown restaurant serves American favorites such as pork chops, filet mignon & crab cakes. Try the firehouse chili! Happy hour in the bar daily, 2:30-10pm Read more.

Fashion District is one of Best of Downtown Los Angeles.

11. Fashion District

Los Angeles, CA
Neighborhood · 56 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: The people-watching alone makes the Fashion District one of LA’s premier shopping destinations and an experience all its own.

Jewelry District is one of Best of Downtown Los Angeles.

12. Jewelry District

Los Angeles, CA
Neighborhood · 8 tips and reviews

Yvette B.Yvette Betancourt: Find the best deals at the Jewelry District's mall

Olvera Street is one of Best of Downtown Los Angeles.

13. Olvera Street

8.4
845 N Alameda St (at E Cesar Chavez Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Chinatown · 88 tips and reviews

987LA987LA: If you wanna see the old heart of the city, this is it--part of the original brick pueblo that founded Los Angeles. Don’t miss the margaritas & guacamole at La Golondrina! Read more.

Union Station is one of Best of Downtown Los Angeles.

14. Union Station

7.9
800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA
Rail Station · Historic Cultural · 285 tips and reviews

MetrolinkMetrolink: Metrolink tickets are valid for free transfer to the Metro system. You can easily go to all your favorite locations downtown simply by purchasing a Metrolink ticket.

Chinatown is one of Best of Downtown Los Angeles.

15. Chinatown

Los Angeles, CA
Neighborhood · 38 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: The charming pedestrian streets host a myriad of culture, from hip contemporary art gallery nights to the Annual Chinese New Year Parade! Have a beer at Hop Louie's and toss a penny to fulfill a wish! Read more.

Walt Disney Concert Hall is one of Best of Downtown Los Angeles.

16. Walt Disney Concert Hall

9.4
111 S Grand Ave (btwn 1st & 2nd St), Los Angeles, CA
Concert Hall · Bunker Hill · 163 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: More than just an architectural marvel! Designed by Yasuhisa Toyota, the sound in the main room is perfectly pristine! The multilevel downtown complex includes a bookstore, a cafe & several bars. Read more.

Mark Taper Forum is one of Best of Downtown Los Angeles.

17. Mark Taper Forum

9.0
135 N Grand Ave (at Temple St), Los Angeles, CA
Theater · Civic Center · 22 tips and reviews

Brett M.Brett M: A unique, inviting space of theater hides here amongst the comfortable cushions in the audience seats. Fine art at budget minded prices makes this a must see and a perfect night out. Prepare to enjoy!

Little Tokyo is one of Best of Downtown Los Angeles.

18. Little Tokyo

Los Angeles, CA
Neighborhood · 64 tips and reviews

The StandardThe Standard: LA (Eat, Drink, Shop) Great sushi, sake and shopping plus the perfect neighborhood for a stroll.

Arts District is one of Best of Downtown Los Angeles.

19. Arts District

Los Angeles, CA
Neighborhood · 25 tips and reviews

Thirsty J.Thirsty James: Arts District currently runs from 1st St - 7th St, Alameda St to Santa Fe Ave., encompassing approx. 60 blocks!