My DTLA guidebook
Theaters
Catch the biggest names in music, comedy and live entertainment at this historic theater. Its also the filiming site of iconic movies including Whiplash, The Artists and Dreamgirls.
50 locals recommend
Orpheum Theater
842 S BroadwayCatch the biggest names in music, comedy and live entertainment at this historic theater. Its also the filiming site of iconic movies including Whiplash, The Artists and Dreamgirls.
Theaters
This majestic theater is literally next door. Event schedule and tickets can be found on their website.
42 locals recommend
The Theatre at Ace Hotel
929 S BroadwayThis majestic theater is literally next door. Event schedule and tickets can be found on their website.
Neighborhoods
Discover the richness of Little Tokyo. A staple of the DTLA community and absolute must-visit for culture and cuisine.
435 locals recommend
Little Tokyo
Discover the richness of Little Tokyo. A staple of the DTLA community and absolute must-visit for culture and cuisine.
Chinatown
Historic Chinatown. You have to visit to believe it. Nuff said.
Visit the cutting edge of LA's art scene. Small galleries and studios along with an excellent culinary scene prove why this is a perfect place for your visit. I recommend Ubering or driving to skip any walking through Skid Row as tents can often take up the side walks.
297 locals recommend
Art District
Traction AvenueVisit the cutting edge of LA's art scene. Small galleries and studios along with an excellent culinary scene prove why this is a perfect place for your visit. I recommend Ubering or driving to skip any walking through Skid Row as tents can often take up the side walks.
Sightseeing
World-class event venue home of the LA Lakers (NBA) and Kings (NHL). A 12min walk from our place.
1228 locals recommend
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StWorld-class event venue home of the LA Lakers (NBA) and Kings (NHL). A 12min walk from our place.
You've never been to an Apple Store like this one. Maintaining the original facade of its historic roots, the Apple Tower is certainly worth a pin drop.
Apple Tower Theatre
802 S BroadwayYou've never been to an Apple Store like this one. Maintaining the original facade of its historic roots, the Apple Tower is certainly worth a pin drop.
Only a 15 minute drive away, Dodger Stadium is a must visit for any visitor earning their Blue and White stripes. Check the website for upcoming events.
877 locals recommend
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully AveOnly a 15 minute drive away, Dodger Stadium is a must visit for any visitor earning their Blue and White stripes. Check the website for upcoming events.
Frank Gehry's 2003 architectural monument has quickly risen as an LA icon.
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveFrank Gehry's 2003 architectural monument has quickly risen as an LA icon.
Amazing artistry both in and out. Explore contemporary art's most legendary collection with works from Warhol, Lichenstein, Basquiat, and Walker. C'est tres bien!
1555 locals recommend
The Broad
221 S Grand AveAmazing artistry both in and out. Explore contemporary art's most legendary collection with works from Warhol, Lichenstein, Basquiat, and Walker. C'est tres bien!
Great museum near USC's campus, highlighting the natural sciences.
461 locals recommend
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 W Exposition BlvdGreat museum near USC's campus, highlighting the natural sciences.
Food scene
Award-winning taco spot, featuring Sonora-style bites and some of the best tortillas in the city.
35 locals recommend
Sonoratown
208 E 8th StAward-winning taco spot, featuring Sonora-style bites and some of the best tortillas in the city.
A fairly new, but oh-so-good Neopolitan-style pizza. The head chef is placed as a finalist in the Pizza Olympics in Napoli and serves up some of the best pies in all DTLA.
Pizza Napolita
541 South Spring StreetA fairly new, but oh-so-good Neopolitan-style pizza. The head chef is placed as a finalist in the Pizza Olympics in Napoli and serves up some of the best pies in all DTLA.
An outdoor shopping center with clothing, food and street art. Check out the murals or Joey DTLA for a bite.
15 locals recommend
THE BLOC
700 W 7th StAn outdoor shopping center with clothing, food and street art. Check out the murals or Joey DTLA for a bite.
Warning: A shameless pleasure of DTLA cuisine, this place features fried chicken sandwich and fresh donuts in flavors you're unlikely to find elsewhere. And it 2 blocks away. Dangerous.
22 locals recommend
Birdies
314 W Olympic BlvdWarning: A shameless pleasure of DTLA cuisine, this place features fried chicken sandwich and fresh donuts in flavors you're unlikely to find elsewhere. And it 2 blocks away. Dangerous.
Great place for brunch. Dine in or carry out and enjoy on our rooftop. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu but I highly recommend the chicken and waffles!
32 locals recommend
Poppy + Rose
765 Wall StGreat place for brunch. Dine in or carry out and enjoy on our rooftop. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu but I highly recommend the chicken and waffles!
An open air market with every kind of cuisine you can imagine. Salvadorean papusas, breakfast egg sandwiches, Thai, Italian, donuts from the famous Donut Man... the list does go on. What are you having??
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayAn open air market with every kind of cuisine you can imagine. Salvadorean papusas, breakfast egg sandwiches, Thai, Italian, donuts from the famous Donut Man... the list does go on. What are you having??
Blu Jam Cafe
7371 Melrose AveA bruncher brunch spot. For those who brunch and brunch hard.
Trendy cafe and bar at the ground level of the building lobby. A great work spot and perfect for a happy hour cocktail.
8 locals recommend
Zinqué - DTLA
939 S BroadwayTrendy cafe and bar at the ground level of the building lobby. A great work spot and perfect for a happy hour cocktail.
Arguably one of the best brew houses in Los Angeles. If you're a coffee enthusiast, this place is unlikely to disappoint.
149 locals recommend
Verve Coffee Roasters
833 S Spring StArguably one of the best brew houses in Los Angeles. If you're a coffee enthusiast, this place is unlikely to disappoint.
One of my personal favorites and a DTLA newcomer. Try this coffee bar with a full menu for both breakfast and lunch, including some delicious pastries.
Basil & Cheese Cafe
757 Main StreetOne of my personal favorites and a DTLA newcomer. Try this coffee bar with a full menu for both breakfast and lunch, including some delicious pastries.
LA Nightlife
Upstairs is the rooftop bar of the Ace Theater. Great music and drinks come along with a great view. Best part, is that you can literally see our place (next door) from the bar.
64 locals recommend
Upstairs at Ace Hotel
929 S BroadwayUpstairs is the rooftop bar of the Ace Theater. Great music and drinks come along with a great view. Best part, is that you can literally see our place (next door) from the bar.
Before you get overwhelmed by the prices, take a look at the amazing view from their rooftop bar. A great setting for any night on the town.
Rooftop Bar
448 South Hill StreetBefore you get overwhelmed by the prices, take a look at the amazing view from their rooftop bar. A great setting for any night on the town.
The heart of the city center. Home to the Staples/ Cryto Arena, Grammy museum, Ritz-Cartlon and Microsoft Theater. Great food and bars are in this area, especially on the weekends.
633 locals recommend
L.A. Live
800 W Olympic BlvdThe heart of the city center. Home to the Staples/ Cryto Arena, Grammy museum, Ritz-Cartlon and Microsoft Theater. Great food and bars are in this area, especially on the weekends.
Traveler advice
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Walking DTLA at night
Overall DTLA is safe. But as with any large city, I encourage vigilance as rowdy tourists may attract unwanted attention. Since we in close proximity to Skid Row, please keep track of all personal belonging as you travel from place to place. Nothing puts a damper on a trip like a lost wallet. Also, well-lit streets are best in the company of other groups. DTLA has a special non-emergency task-force that assist 24-7.
If there is an emergency call 911.