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 Last BookstoreBookstore
- Bradbury BuildingHistoric Landmark
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the AngelsCathedral
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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· $100+Orsa & 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
- 2Bradbury Building
- 3Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
- 4Grammy Museum
- 5Redbird
- 6DAMA Fashion District
- 7Children's Museum of Los Angeles
- 8Jack's Candy
- 9Eggslut
- 10Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA
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