7 Reasons to Go to Downtown Los Angeles

7 Reasons to Go to Downtown Los Angeles

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Created by Fodor's Travel • Updated On: August 24, 2015

Thanks to a recent influx of world-class restaurants, buzzing nightlife, experimental shopping, and ultra-hip hotels, DTLA (as locals call it) is finally living up to its name.

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Bestia is one of 7 Reasons to Go to Downtown Los Angeles.

1. Bestia

9.3
2121 E 7th Pl (at Santa Fe Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italienisches Restaurant · Downtown Los Angeles · 248 Tipps und Bewertungen

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Though chicken gizzards aren't always the most enticing of parts, Bestia's version, made with roasted beets, Belgian endive, and aged capra sarda, is a must-have.

Alma is one of 7 Reasons to Go to Downtown Los Angeles.

2. Alma

952 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Neuamerikanisches Restaurant · Fashion District · 31 Tipps und Bewertungen

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Thanks to owners Ari Taymor and Ashleigh Parsons, Alma's permanent location on South Broadway is always packed with diners looking to sample the locally sourced cuisine.

Bar Amá is one of 7 Reasons to Go to Downtown Los Angeles.

3. Bar Amá

8.7
118 W 4th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Mexikanisches Restaurant · Gallery Row · 109 Tipps und Bewertungen

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Bar Ama's Super Nacho Hour, Saturdays from 3 pm to 5:30 pm, is cheap and delish, offering chorizo nachos, guacamole, and fish tacos, along with the restaurant's full cocktail menu.

Stumptown Coffee Roasters is one of 7 Reasons to Go to Downtown Los Angeles.

4. Stumptown Coffee Roasters

8.8
806 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Los Angeles · 89 Tipps und Bewertungen

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: The converted warehouse, now home to one of Stumptown's roasteries and a cavernous, light-filled café, is the perfect place to soak in the local culture.

Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles is one of 7 Reasons to Go to Downtown Los Angeles.

5. Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles

8.6
929 S Broadway (at 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · South Park · 88 Tipps und Bewertungen

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Mixing Art Deco and Spanish-style influences like carved wood, colored tile, and metal spires, the hotel décor is minimal, modern California aesthetic, a mix of traditional and contemporary.

Acne Studios is one of 7 Reasons to Go to Downtown Los Angeles.

6. Acne Studios

7.8
855 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Bekleidungsgeschäft · South Park · 2 Tipps und Bewertungen

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: If you're not much of a shopper, stop by to check out the store’s giant mushroom sculpture, an installation by Belgian artist Carsten Holler.

Caravan Bookstore is one of 7 Reasons to Go to Downtown Los Angeles.

7. Caravan Bookstore

550 S Grand Ave (at 6th st), Los Angeles, CA
Buchhandlung · Financial District · 6 Tipps und Bewertungen

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Specializing in rare, out-of-print, and limited-edition books, Caravan also has a small collection of found items and antiques, including vintage train timetables and railroad bonds.