23 Things to Do in Downtown Los Angeles
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- 23 Places to Explore in Downtown LA -
Downtown LA has a ton of great spots to see, and in this video, I share 23 of my favorite places. This is just a small sample of what you can do in Downtown LA, be sure to let me know what your favorite spot is in the comments.
Here is a list of the places I visit in this video:
1. The Broad
2. Walt Disney Concert Hall
3. OUE Skyspace
4. Union Station
5. Olvera St
6. Chinatown
7. MOCA
8. Grand Central Market
9. Bradbury Building
10. Angels Flight
11. The Last Bookstore
12. Clifton's Cafeteria
13. Art's District
14. Intercontinental
15. Grammy Museum
16. Smorgasburg
17. Little Tokyo
18. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
19. LA City Hall
20. Grand Park
21. Pershing Square & LA Library
22. Bob Baker Marionette Theater
23. Dodger's Stadium
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Thanks for watching, let me know what other lists you would like to see!
What about a list of stuff to do and places to visit late hours in Los Angeles?, and thank you for the ideas you gave me with this video..
I was gonna ask the late night question too but damn this video was awesome, thanks man
@@elvislemus5696 have you try wisdome la (art exhibition),?.. Also XLanes (bowling/arcade etc).. I usually go late nights .
I wanna know where we can check out the Street Arts in LA, spray paint etc
@@alexcheung658 - Yes do one on the Graffiti and Wall Murals around Los Angeles !
When we visited Los Angeles we used this video as a guide of what to do in L.A. We were able to do about 17 out of the 23 of these things. Thanks for the guide!!!
It’s a 5 year old pre-covid guide man 😂
1. 0:14 - The Broad
2. 0:43 - Walt Disney Concert Hall
3. 1:10 - OUE Skyspace
4. 1:37 - Union Station
5. 1:54 - Olvera St
6. 2:20 - Chinatown
7. 2:38 - MOCA
8. 2:59 - Grand Central Market
9. 3:20 - Bradbury Building
10. 3:38 - Angels Flight
11. 3:59 - The Last Bookstore
12. 4:22 - Clifton's Cafeteria
13. 4:49 - Art's District
14. 5:20 - Intercontinental
15. 5:47 - Grammy Museum
16. 6:26 - Smorgasburg
17. 7:02 - Little Tokyo
18. 7:33 - Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
19. 7:53 - LA City Hall
20. 8:16 - Grand Park
21. 8:39, 8:55 - Pershing Square & LA Library
22. 9:10 - Bob Baker Marionette Theater
23. 9:36 Dodger's Stadium
no...no...no...etc.
16 & 22 are the ones I need to visit. Been to all. I love L.A ❤️
This is what I was looking for in the comments.. thanks. 🤭😁
7notes Staples Center
Thank uuu
I've been living in LA for more than 21 years and I did not know most of these places. Great guide!
There is more to Los Angeles than just the beaches and Hollywood walk of fame. Glad you were able to show people the hidden beauty of this city.
Or Disney or Hollywood sign lol
This was Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! I am 71 and a native. You took me to so very many NEW places and revisited so many of my favorites. BTW Clifton's open in 1935. I with my parents ate there often starting for me at age 3. Many locations have been in other films than Blade Runner. But I love what you did and have watched twice now. Bravo.
Thank you, I really appreciate that!
You're white though. How are you native?
Is Clifton's even still open????...looks closed Everytime I pass by...
" supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" 😂😂😂
@@wolfmansicario4993 Clifton's has closed the cafeteria portion of the business and is currently closed in order to turn it into a marketplace.
Dude. I lived in LA for 24 years and I still haven’t checked out some of these spots. Hahaha. Next visit. I’m making a list. Thanks for the tips. 😎👍🏽
Glad I could show you some new spots!
They're tearing most of LA down to gentrify and add these new places constantly
I live there for 18 years and couldn't wait to get the hell out of the hell hole.
@@californiathroughmylens IF YOU CAN AVOID THE LIBERALS THAT RUINED CAN'TAFFORDYA I'D RECOMMEND THE REAL L A LANDSCAPE , THE HOMELESS !!!!!
@@mrHoppedupford ok.... good for you I think...
You can’t forget the flower/fashion district :)) and Santee Alley it’s fun to splurge on random cheap things there
Some of the spots here I see almost everyday and not even bother checking them out...
Same tourist list...does he even live in SoCal? Other than Spire 73 don't agree with the list.
You live there? Of course it isnt worth checking out if you see it everyday, lol. This is for people like me who are coming to smoke to weed but could use a few places to check out for free to walk around blazed, lmao.
@@karateflix Ok...but be careful where you walk Downtown. You may step in something unpleasant.
@Kaptain Kid No...I don't agree with it. I know my mother loves me. The question is, does yours????
@MrBigEnchilada You do know you can see a performance inside the Walt Disney Concert Hall (LA Philharmonic)? Also it was designed by famed architect Frank Gehry. Its not everyday you come across a building designed by him.
Finally! A decent not-so-touristy-things-to-do-in-LA video!! Awesome job!
Thanks, I appreciate it!
I followed this guide when i went! Please check out my LA vlog!! Would love for you to subscribe :)
Agree. Lot I didn't know about. Good vid
Came to the comments to say this. Thanks!
All these things are touristy Haha don't do it! Lol
Been living in LA for 2 years now and I must admit that i really need to go out and see more of LA. Thanks!
I delivered liquor in Downtown LA for 20 years from the late 60s to the late 80s and I also lived in downtown from 1999 to 2009 you did a good job I know all the places and seen them all many times brings back memories thank you for your video
I love downtown Los Angeles. And the surrounding areas.
Wow. You just gave me a few CZcams posibilities. I love L.A. and this video is a hidden gem.
'Instagramable' that's a very important word!
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I’ve lived in La my whole life I don’t know shit about these places
Omar Mendoza me too ! lol
Lol
How come he left out going to south LA to the taco truck on 59 and Central
me too lol
really..thats sad
if you're from La and haven't explored these places let's go!
Captain Chumbuwumba I’m down if you are!
I'll be there in September 😁
Captain Chumbuwumba I’m down as well 😀
Captain Chumbuwumba I’ll be there end of August
@@callmebyyourname1448 I'll be out there in September too lol for my birthday weekend
Not mentioned yet:
-Biltmore Hotel
-Bonaventure Hotel
-the oldest church bldg of the city at El Puebo de Los Angeles
-spotting of stuff like:
--murals, -fountains, -theaters on Broadway,
-free concerts in the summer
-a hidden, rooftop, Japanese garden at a hotel
how do you get up there
whats the hidden rooftop?
Roe C. : Double tree Hilton hotel
Where can we find the japanese garden?
Maria Angela Kara Butalid : the Double Tree Hilton , take the elevator to garden level.
Growing up and living in LA you forget how amazing our home is. Thanks for giving me some new places to check out, I’ve been to most of your recommendations but there’s a few new ones you’ve open my eyes to. 👍🏽
The ramen spot you mentioned is amazing also the intercontinental is absolutely beautiful and the food was A+ with the best view in Los Angeles.
Kendall J thanks for the comment! I agree the InterContinental and ramen are both epic. Glad you found some new places to check out!
Kendall J Foreals I didn't know about these spots in downtown LA.
Intercontinental is by far an amazing hotel best views in Los Angeles. Great spot to take a date. Best sushi in Los Angeles is crazy rocking sushi on Labrea and Santa Monica Blvd.
The sky bar?
@@eliokyle8000 if you think that's the best sushi your crazy it's just a chain restraunt its litterally everywhere
The Getty
LA Zoo
The Pike/Aquarium of the pacific in LB
California Donuts
Venice/ Venice Canals
Santa Fe Swap Meet
Universal Studios/City walk
Universal Overlook (at night)
Los Angeles Arboretum
The Grove
Signal Hill
San Pedro fish market
(Some are not in DTLA, but in the LA area)
THANK YOU ♥
Noho District
Decansco Gardens
Ventura Blvd
Santa Anita Track and Mall
Huntington Library
La Brea Pitts, Museum
Hammer Museum, Science Museum
LA Fairgrounds Trains
Simon Museum
Palos Verdes to Manhattan Beach Walk.
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This is a really great list! Thank you! So helpful
Yes .. great information
Skip dodger stadium and go to griffith observatory. It's not in downtown but it's close.
WHILE U R IN BEAUTIFUL L.A. SNIFF THAT FRESH SMOGY AIR AND DEAL WITH THAT NICE EVERY DAY TRAFFIC.CHECK IT OUT FOLKS.
Or the Getty’s museum
um, "close" if you go after traffic dies down..but then it would be closed anyway...
Never skip the Dodger stadium, how dare you
Yeah skip it especially with security guard Gary who like to pick on disabled customer s.
I live in LA and you did an awesome job with your list
nice video i live in LA and didn't know about some of these places
AMBITIETEUX No I've lived in la my whole life and the people usually talking bad about la are the ones from other states
Honestly same
AMBITIETEUX some areas. For the most part, it’s decent. Traffic and parking is probably the worst thing for places like this.
AMBITIETEUX Nah they just hate LA cuz we get a lot of attention. LA is an awesome place!
Victor Fundoo I live in here too!!... y no conozco esos lugares...
Vamos juntos a conoserlos.😉😀
I love la. Proud to be born and raised here.
@Paul D I have on both coasts and in between. LA puts most major U.S. cities to shame. LA just has a lot more of everything from museums (of every type and scope) to concerts to other cultural amenities, etc. As I type this LA metro now has the 3rd/4th most extensive public rail transport by mileage in the U.S. when LA Metro and Metrolink are added.
For a city its size it truly is world class rivaling NYC in economic and cultural importance and leaving the rest behind (LA has the world's 3rd largest metro GDP after Tokyo and NYC).
@Paul D Great exodus? There's a very insignificant net loss (its also adding people as others leave)--its not seeing the same loss of people however that you are seeing from San Francisco and NYC currently post-Covid19.
LA is one of the major cities that's remained stable. Like SF and NYC, LA metro has the most expensive real estate in the U.S. (in fact on average more expensive than NYC metro), and that has more to do with people leaving (a victim of its own success unlike say Detroit or Chicago with falling real estate prices as people leave) to neighboring Nevada, Arizona, and to Texas where real estate is much much cheaper (and this has been happening for decades even under Republican leadership just because of how much more expensive it is in CA; its not a recent trend). However as mentioned, unlike SF and NYC its not losing as many people (and in fact is gaining more residents with a masters degree or higher). Having visited NYC (and Boston, DC, etc.) and having long had family in SF I can see why this is happening. However, the situation in LA is not the same (there are still bidding wars on houses and real estate prices are stable or even still rising unlike in these other cities).
Love this one. I love how u edit your stuff. Packed with info and never unnecessarily too long
That first Hollywood sign reveal was awesome!
Daikokuya Ramen IS A MUST TRY!!
you will not be disappointed!
Sucks
Thanks for share wonderful places. Amazing!!!
I love your videos! We are very frugal and have little kids so I love that you include things that are almost free, food related, and easy to walk around. The kids would love these places.
For all you saying "yOu LeFt ThIs tHiNg oUt!" Los Angeles is so absolutely massive and jampacked that it would take literal days to list every single thing this town has to offer. And that wouldn't even include the Greater L.A. area outside of the city lines. OR even acknowledging Orange County, which has EVEN MORE crazy shit.
this is just DTLA tho
Expect to be spending a ton of time in the car tho.
And that the arts district is the number one reason for gentrification in Los Angeles
And the cathedral is not old
Best and most diverse city in the world by far 😎
Im going to LA next month and this is the best video for giving me an idea thanks bro !
Greetings from NY keep going nice videos
How was it
rocallen204 Cool so unique and thanks for asking have a nice day ! 🙏🏻
The monthly downtown art walk is another great event. Happens first Thursday of every month. Lots of artist selling their stuff but also attracts tons of food trucks and great for people watching.
Thanks for taking the time to give us a list of great places to see! It's fabulous!
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for delivering all this information in a concise manner. You rock! 🤘🏼
Love this! I live in San Diego and love coming up to LA. Glad I've got all these new places to explore
Thank you ! Can’t wait to visit some of these
Wonderful. I have been visiting LA many times, and I can say I still have more to see bec of your video. Thank you.
I highly recommend going to Clifton's Cafeteria, it's really nice and it's also a bar/club at night, free entry but to dress nicely for it. They also have small performances as well and themed dance rooms. It is by far my favorite bar to go in LA.
At night can a 19 year old go to hang out and not drink?
Thank you for the rec. I did many of his recommendations my last visit. I might check that out tonight!
Great suggestions. Everything seems amazing!!!
Thank you for this great video! I want to check every single places you are talking about. Your voice and speech are really clear. The video is really enjoyable!
Vista Harmosa park - Amazing park to check out the downtown skyline
Huzaifa Badri yessss
Increíble video!!! Gracias por todas las recomendaciones. 💕👍
Excelent work man,TY!
I'am from San Diego. We also have great places to discover. But recently I visited Los Angeles and really enjoyed my stay! I recommend J. Paul Getty's Art Museum! 😍
Very cool!!! Cant wait to check out these places!!
This is the best vídeo to know what to do in LA. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for this video!! I have now a whole day planned from your suggestions. Cheers
Nice vlog. Thanks for mentioning Union Station which is beautiful and one of our favorite LA locations
WOW, so many places to visit, thanks for this informative video.
I occasionally take my English students around DTLA, and you covered everywhere I take them, plus.
I will definitely be checking out Smorgasborg next time.
Thanks!
More than I saw in 30 years of watching TV. Thanks !
Happy to help!
City hall is a great place to celebrate New Years! Amazing live music, DJ sets,and great food
These are excellent recommendations...thanks!
Just stumbled upon this video, great job! Thank you for uploading
Gracias!!!!!!! Recién viajaré a LA lugares muy atractivos y originales, muy buena elección 👍👌
Thank you for this... so wonderful 👍🏻
great recommendations, thank you!!
Awesome list. LA can easily become a series there’s soooo much . Great job
Yes you can say that again
A lot of great places! I just moved here to LA and now I have an amazing list to choose from. Thanks for making this video!
Awesome selection!! Thank you!.....Sharing it with all my friends.
Love love love this video.
Amazing tips
Thanks
You just mad my vacation jam packed with things to do!!!
great video. I lived in LA when i was in College and i never knew most of the places. which makes me sad, but happy cause i have a reason to go back to.
Great job. I lived in DTLA for eight years, and over time I bicycled to pretty much each stop on your list. Watching your video was a nice trio down Memory Lane Thank you.
Very interesting things to do in LA. Tks for sharing
Yes Little Tokyo is amazing!! I was just there today!!!
I love LA !!! Great things to do & visit !!!!
Thank you for sharing! This is awesome!
Great travel info. Thanks for the video.
Kudos, my friend, for an excellent video on L.A.'s attractions. Great cinematography!
Wow.... I wish I could subscribe twice.. I’ve watched 29 videos today and probably 200 overall. Yours by far is the best!! Straight to the point, clean, with gentle music. Just perfect. I’ll definitely be sharing your video and subscribing!
TheBritFix thanks for the nice comment! I am so glad the video was one of the most helpful ones! I appreciate the subscribe!
TheBritFix totally understand really like his explanation
TheBritFix you re so cute
TheBritFix that's what I said it was breathe taking
I followed this guide when i went! Please check out my LA vlog!! Would love for you to subscribe :)
Great tips. Thank you
Great video.
Thanks Josh
Great video! Very informative and fun. Host has very friendly knowledgeable vibe. Thanks!
I’ve lived in Los Angeles my entire life and haven’t been to most of these. Thank you!
No problem!
I'm from LA & never knew of these places. Can't wait to try. Thank youuuuu💕
Thank you! The format of this video is perfect. Concise commentary and videos that really show how the place looks like
My fav spot in LA is definitely the Griffith Observatory I recommend watching La La Land before going if you havent seen it yet!
I also recommend a fried chicken restaurant called 'Poppy+Rose"
Sweet, thanks for the tips!
I frickin LOVE the Griffith observatory but it’s not really considered “downtown LA” though. But it’s by far my favorite place to visit!
Griffith used to be a good place until parking and traffic became a nightmare. The Getty Center is far better in my opinion, it opens late on Saturdays and the view is awesome.
Poppy +Rose is so LEGIT! Awesome but its not a fried chicken restaurant. It has fried chicken on the menu and its bomb. Every item on the menu is really good.
@@Jry088 Getty Center is great and parking is fine, but getting there is often a nightmare. The 405 has always had the worst traffic
Very cool. Coming to L.A. in Aug. Definitely will do this tour. Now I have to go back and find addresses you show. Thanks buddy!
Fantastic Guide! I can't wait to go and see the places I've not been to before! Great that you added things about parking and wait times for some of the places. I wish every city had a video guide like this. Very well done!
Thank you for the recommendation. Looks great.
I have been here for 7 years and never heard of many of the cool things your show! thanks!!! keep at it man
Excellent presentation. I was born in Riverside California but moved to the east coast at Age 4. I have not returned but plan to in a few years. Great list of things to do!
Love your recommendations for an upcoming trip to LA
Super koo video.... very informative!!... I appreciate ur time!.. Thank u🙏
Awesome video and recommendations! I live in the area and will definitely check out some of the places during the winter break! Thank you!
That awesome feeling of accomplishment when u know you've visited some of these places😎😎 I would also recommend visiting LACMA the museum in downtown LA, and definitely GRIFFITH PARK to spot and look over the whole city of LA
Thank you so much for these great recs!!
Amazing suggestions, what a gift...thanks!
Thank you so much 💕 We've been pulling our hair searching for places to take my cousin without stretching the budget.
Excelente!!! Gracias
This video gave me as well as everybody else a good insight on what to do in LA prior of visiting! Especially if people who aren't familiar with the coming attractions as well as not based what they hear/see on different types of outputs that's sometimes false. It gives them an idea on what to expect and not be surprised. Can't wait for a lot more on what LA has to offer! Please come up with a whole lot more placers (I think 23 would be enough for now) if you can! Thank you!
Thanks for the video, great info
From spain thanks about your video. Is really great
This was a very useful video. I enjoy your channel and the stuff you guys put out. Gives me some good ideas of stuff to explore around town. Thanks. Keep up the good work.
Awesome content! Thanks!
Very informative! Thank you!
best video i have seen!!! totally new things i didnt know of and i have lived in LA my whole life!
Thank you, I appreciate that!
alicia arroyo same
Going to LA this weekend and I'm actually excited to have ran across this video. We're looking for things to do outside of the main tourist attractions and man this is it! Thanks!
No problem, have fun!
This was wonderful !!! I've lived here many years and was impressed with all the new attractions I didn't know about !!! Can't wait to check them out. !!!