Independent in Downtown Los Angeles

Downtown Los Angeles is an urban, business-friendly neighbourhood with convenient options for restaurants. The neighbourhood's architecture and friendly people are just a couple of its charming qualities. You can satisfy your cultural palate with art and theatre. Downtown Los Angeles has hotels to suit everyone's tastes, and makes a great home base for exploring the sights in and around Los Angeles.

Sightseeing around Downtown Los Angeles

The local museums and theatres add a sense of refinement. Wells Fargo History Museum, Museum of Neon Art, and Grammy Museum feature a variety of exhibits. You can check out the local talent at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, and Orpheum Theatre. U.S. Bank Tower, Million Dollar Theater, and Palace Theater are a few landmarks that can't be missed. Bring the family to Raleigh Studio Hollywood, Paramount Studios, and CBS Television City.

Shopping, dancing, and attending sporting events are just a few things to do in the area. Why not cheer with the crowd at Staples Center, Dodger Stadium, or Galen Center? Pershing Square, MacArthur Park, or Los Angeles State Historic Park are ideal spots to enjoy the outdoors. For retail therapy, consider Macy's Plaza, Grand Central Market, and Los Angeles Flower District, and seek out the perfect souvenir. Santee Alley, Shrine Auditorium, and Exposition Park are other spots for some local fun.

A few of the most popular sights in the area include University of Southern California, California State University-Los Angeles, and Hollywood Walk of Fame. You can also visit State Theater, Bradbury Building, and Globe Theater.

Getting around Downtown Los Angeles

If you want to get around the city, Pershing Square Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include 7th Street - Metro Center Station and Civic Center Station. If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Los Angeles Union Station.

The Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.) airport is 18.1 km (11.2 miles) from Downtown Los Angeles. Burbank, CA (BUR-Bob Hope) is the next closest airport, 18.6 km (11.6 miles) away.