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Serving as the city’s central business district, Downtown Los Angeles has experienced a cultural and architectural resurgence that's turned the area into a destination dotted with museums, restaurants, and unique shopping. Whether looking for the perfect lunch spot or gym to catch that late afternoon workout, our neighborhood guide will help you navigate some of DTLA’s best.

 

 
 

DINING & NIGHTLIFE

BESTIA
2121 East 7th Place
Trendy Italian restaurant from an acclaimed husband-and-wife team highlights creative seasonal fare.

85C BAKERY
700 Wilshire Boulevard A
Bakery/cafe chain with roots in Taiwan, offering coffee & tea plus international desserts & breads.

PUBLIC SCHOOL 213
612 South Flower Street
Gastropub offering American small bites and plenty of craft beers on tap, plus a popular happy hour.

PITCHOUN BAKERY
545 South Olive StreetRustic French bakery & cafe with fireplace offering classic pastries, savory items & coffee drinks.

THE VARNISH
118 East 6th Street
Mixologists handcraft custom cocktails at this dark, moody speakeasy hidden behind Cole's bar.

GIULIA
701 West 7th Street
Bold Italian flavors at this Financial District wine bar downtown, lunch is light but dinner is more robust with steaks and seafood pastas.

PERCH
448 Hill Street
Glamorous rooftop setting with French small plates, handcrafted cocktails and grand views of the city.

PATINA
Walt Disney Concert Hall
141 South Grand Avenue
Elite restaurant presenting tasting menus of refined French-American cuisine in a swanky setting.

PATTERN BAR
100 West 9th Street
Drinks named for designers & vintage sewing machines as decor give this lounge a fashionable vibe.

SPIRE73
InterContinental | 900 Wilshire Boulevard
An open-air bar on the 73rd story of the InterContinental hotel, with craft cocktails.

BOTTEGA LOUIE
700 South Grand Avenue
Pizzas, pastas & small plates in a bright, bustling space, plus weekend brunch & macarons to-go.

OTIUM
222 South Hope Street
New American cuisine, cocktails & high design are offered in an airy space next to The Broad museum.

LE PETIT PARIS
418/420 South Spring Street
Elegant bi-level French brasserie with a patio serving classic fare & cocktails all day.

SEVEN BAR LOUNGE
555 West 7th Street
Cocktails & elevated bar fare draw crowds to this upscale nightspot with DJs & a small dance floor.

THE BOARDROOM
135 North Grand Avenue
Cocktail bar hidden behind Kendall's Brasserie, with updated French dishes.

REDBIRD
114 East 2nd Street
Innovative New American dishes are paired with creative cocktails and a snazzy, historic setting.

71ABOVE
633 West 5th Street, 71st Floor
Luxe eatery, bar & lounge on the 71st floor for high-end modern American cuisine and panoramic views.

BAVEL
500 Mateo Street
Ori Menashe’s Middle Eastern follow-up to his always-packed Bestia, with a similar downtown vibe.

THE ROOFTOP
The Standard | 550 South Flower Street
Rooftop bar draws a high-energy crowd with a heated pool, waterbed pods, DJs & panoramic city views.

HYDE LOUNGE
Staples Center | 1111 South Figueroa Street
Classic & creative cocktails offered in a sophisticated, urban environment at the Staples Center. *reservations or membership required


 
 

ART & CULTURE

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
900 Exposition Boulevard
This museum protects over 35 million specimens, dating back 4.5 billion years.

THE STAPLES CENTER
1111 South Figueroa Street
A multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown adjacent to the L.A. Live development.

ORPHEUM THEATRE
842 South Broadway
The Orpheum Theatre opened on February 15, 1926, as the fourth and final Los Angeles venue for the Orpheum vaudeville circuit.

THE BROAD
221 South Grand Avenue
Contemporary Art. For quickest entry reserve tickets get online a month in advance.

WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL
111 South Grand Avenue
The fourth hall of the Los Angeles Music Center and was designed by Frank Gehry.

FIDM MUSEUM AND GALLERIES
919 South Grand Avenue, #250
Collects, preserves, and interprets fashion objects and support materials with collections through exhibitions, publications, and other research opportunities.

MOCA
250 South Grand Avenue
Contemporary art museum with three locations in greater Los Angeles.

THE FORUM
3900 West Manchester Boulevard
A multi-purpose indoor arena in Inglewood, California, adjacent to Los Angeles.

AHMANSON THEATRE
135 North Grand Avenue
One of the four main venues that comprise the Los Angeles Music Center.

JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM
100 North Central Avenue

PANTAGES THEATER
6233 Hollywood Boulevard
Designed by architect B. Marcus Priteca, it was the last theater built by the vaudeville impresario Alexander Pantages.

ODYSSEY THEATRE ENSEMBLE
055 South Sepulveda Boulevard
Theater company producing a lineup of contemporary and reinvented classic plays.

THE GRAMMY MUSEUM
800 West Olympic Boulevard
Interactive, educational museum devoted to the history and winners of the Grammy Awards.


 
 

HEALTH & WELLNESS

INDUSTRY DTLA
113 East 8th Street
Fashion forward salon great for wash & blow dry.

EQUINOX
444 South Flower Street
Urban oasis located in the historic Bunker Hill area.

GRAND PARK
200 North Grand Avenue
12-acre park located in the civic center with open spaces are available.

RUDY’S BARBERSHOP
550 South Flower Street
Best for men’s haircuts & grooming.

FUTURE HEALTH
633 West 5th Street, #5750
Beautiful pool, sauna, towel service and fitness classes.

BESPOKE
735 South Figueroa Street
Premium cycling studio offering modern equipment and customized group classes.

THE RITZ-CARLTON SPA
900 West Olympic Boulevard
Classic glamour and modern spa therapies including; facials, makeup application, massages, manicures, pedicures and hair services.

YMCA LA
401 South Hope Street
Beautiful pool, sauna, towel service, and fitness classes.

THE HUB FACTORY SALON
2035 Bay Street
For women’s cut & color ask for the owner Gaëlle Secretin.

FRAIS SPA
The O-Hotel
819 South Flower Street

Best for spa treatments such as massage, acupuncture, skincare services, body wraps, and scrubs.

SOHO YOGA
California Plaza | 350 South Grand Avenue
Stylish and modern studio offering a wide range of heated and non heated yoga classes.

NAIL BOX LA
300 South Santa Fe
Luxe salon focusing on vegan and environmentally friendly products.

SPEEDPLAY
1113 1/2 South Hope Street
Urban-chic gym with high intensity interval training.

ORANGETHEORY FITNESS
515 South Figueroa Street
Modern facility with Trainer-led 60 min group workouts focused on interval training.

RENEE DE LA TOUR
711 South Olive Street
Best for waxing & Spray Tan

24 HOUR FITNESS
505 South Flower Street
Fitness classes, clean locker rooms, and validated parking available.

PERSHING SQUARE
532 South Olive Street
Modern park known for its 10-story purple bell tower. Features summer concerts and community events.

PURE BARRE
740 South Olive Street, #106
Total body workout using Ballet barre that strengthens posture and tones.

FLOYD’S 99 BARBERSHOP
201 South 7th Street
Full service menu for both men and women including cuts, color, and razor shaves in a high-energy vibe setting.

GOLD’S GYM
735 South Figueroa Street, #100
Lap pool, boxing, yoga, and personal trainers available.

BASE COAT ORGANIC NAIL SALON
704 Mateo Street
Vegan friendly non-toxic nail salon offering in-house one of a kind nail polish colors.

GRAND HOPE PARK
919 South Grand Avenue
2.5-acre urban park featuring a playground and grass lawns amid an iconic mosaic-adorned clock tower.

NEIHULE SALON & NAIL SPA
607 South Olive Street
Inspired by fashion and trends, This classy salon is sure to make you feel like a celebrity.

BRASS IN POCKET BARBER SHOP & SALON
527 West 7th Street, 6th Floor
Barber shop and salon offering cuts, color, keratins, and waxing.


 
 

HOTELS

THE FREEHAND
416 West 8th Street
Hip hotel featuring funky mixed and female-only dorms with a modern American/Israeli restaurant, multiple bars, all set in a storied 1924 building.

INTERCONTINENTAL DTLA
900 Wilshire Boulevard
Refined rooms & suites in a chic hotel offering breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop bar.

THE NOMAD HOTEL
649 South Olive Street
Premium hotel set in an 1920s bank boasting chic rooms with a vintage vibe, two refined restaurants, a casual cafe, a cocktail bar, rooftop terrace with a pool.

THE MILLENNIUM BILTMORE
506 South Grand Avenue
Grand 1923 venue with ornate public spaces, plus a spa, afternoon tea, and chic cocktail bar.

THE STANDARD DTLA
550 South Flower Street
Chic lodging with a rooftop pool and beer garden, plus a 24/7 brasserie and nightly DJ.

OMNI LOS ANGELES
251 South Olive Street
Polished rooms and suites in a chic retreat with an outdoor pool and high-end restaurant/bar.

 


NEIGHBORHOOD NECESSITIE

MARKETS

 

WHOLEFOODS MARKET
788 South Grand Avenue

6TH STREET MARKET
212 West 6th Street

RALPHS
645 West 9th Street

WINE& SPIRITS

DRY CLEANERS

GOURMET WINES & SPIRITS
300 South Grand Avenue, LP110

ESQUIRE LIQUOR & DELI
619 South Olive Street

538 WINE & SPIRITS
The California Club
538 South Flower Street

CORPORATE CLEANERS
300 South Grand Avenue

PETS

 

DTLAVETS
333 South Spring Street
Pet hospital

PET PROJECT LA
548 South Spring Street, #107
Pet food & treats

PUSSY & POOCH PETHOUSE & PAWBAR
564 South Main Street
Modern pet boutique

BARK & CLARK
600 South Spring Street
Dog trainer

BANKS & ATMS

 

CHASE BANK
400 South Hope Street

US BANK
633 West 5th Street, Floor 1

CITIBANK
787 West 5th Street

NUVISION FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
555 West 5th Street, CC-25

BANK OF THE WEST
300 South Grand Avenue | Lobby

PHARMACY

 

WALGREENS PHARMACY
617 West 7th Street

RITE AID
600 West 7th Street

CVS
210 West 7th Street

POSTAL SERVICE

 

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
350 South Grand Avenue, B1
505 South Flower Street

FEDEX
554 South Grand Avenue
404 South Figueroa Street

THE UPS STORE
645 West 9th Street, Unit 110

HOSPITAL

 

GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
1225 Wilshire Boulevard

CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
401 South Grand Avenue

MERCY CHILD CARE CENTER
500 South Grand Avenue


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