Things to Do in Downtown, Los Angeles
The Crypto.com Arena and historic buildings that have been restored for new uses. Broadway remains a key area for retail and entertainment, reflecting the neighborhood's diverse cultural history.
The Crypto.com Arena and historic buildings that have been restored for new uses. Broadway remains a key area for retail and entertainment, reflecting the neighborhood's diverse cultural history.
The Last BookstoreBookstore
Cathedral of Our Lady of the AngelsCathedral
Bradbury BuildingHistoric Landmark
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Top things to do in Downtown
Where to eat & drink in Downtown
Redbird
★ 4.6 · 1.8kBrunch· $$$This airy stunner, which occupies a former church in the heart of Downtown, flaunts an impressive open ceiling allowing diners to stargaze—and that’s not even counting the occasional celebrity sighting.
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue–Fri
- 5 PM – 10 PM
- Sat
- 10 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
- Sun
- 10 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Hayato
Michelin ★★Japanese· $$$$With only one seating per night, this exclusive destination is a treat for a mere handful of lucky diners.
Orsa & Winston
Michelin ★Asian Fusion· Más de $100Orsa & Winston pairs Japanese and Italian influences in a prix-fixe menu served from an open kitchen. Chef Josef Centeno's cooking leans exploratory instead of traditional: think peak-season ingredients infused with wide-ranging flavors…
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue–Fri
- 5 PM – 10 PM
- Sat
- 5 PM – 10 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Maccheroni Republic
★ 4.6 · 3.1kItalian· $20–30With its tall mirrors, tiled walls and tin ceilings, this rustic Italian eatery is every inch the classic trattoria. Hidden in plain sight just across from Grand Central Market, it is a known quantity with the local crowd, who fill these…
- Mon–Thu
- 11 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
- Fri
- 11 AM – 9:30 PM
- Sat
- 11 AM – 9:30 PM
- Sun
- 11 AM – 9:30 PM
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Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1The Last Bookstore
- 2Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
- 3Bradbury Building
- 4Grammy Museum
- 5Redbird
- 6DAMA Fashion District
- 7Jack's Candy
- 8Eggslut
- 9Hayato
- 10Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA
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