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Things to Do in Wilshire Center, Los Angeles

Korean BBQ and trendy cafes fill Wilshire Center, with popular spots like Cassell's Hamburgers and Hae Jang Chon nearby. The area is lively with nightlife options, karaoke bars, and cultural attractions like the Wiltern Theatre and LACMA along Wilshire Boulevard.

Korean BBQ and trendy cafes fill Wilshire Center, with popular spots like Cassell's Hamburgers and Hae Jang Chon nearby. The area is lively with nightlife options, karaoke bars, and cultural attractions like the Wiltern Theatre and LACMA along Wilshire Boulevard.

  • The WilternThe WilternLive Music
  • California MarketCalifornia MarketSpecialty Store
  • The Normandie ClubThe Normandie ClubCocktail Bar
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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Wilshire Center

  • California Market in Wilshire Center, Los Angeles

    California Market

    ★ 4.3 · 3.0k
    Specialty Store

    Grocery store offering an array of traditional Korean goods, plus a food court with ready-made eats.

    Every day
    7 AM – 12 AM
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  • Happy Bookstore 해피북 서점 in Wilshire Center, Los Angeles

    Happy Bookstore 해피북 서점

    Bookstore

    A bookstore that offers magazines across categories like fashion, science, culture, and popular arts, alongside used books.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    Closed
    Website ↗Map ↗

Where to eat & drink in Wilshire Center

  • The Wiltern in Wilshire Center, Los Angeles

    The Wiltern

    ★ 4.5 · 4.5k
    Live Music· $$$

    Historic theater featuring mostly pop & rock bands in a sizable yet intimate art deco space.

    Website ↗Map ↗
  • The Normandie Club in Wilshire Center, Los Angeles

    The Normandie Club

    ★ 4.6 · 673
    Cocktail Bar· $20–30

    Moody cocktail lounge in the Hotel Normandie serves up creative drinks in a stylish setting.

    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Yeems Coffee in Wilshire Center, Los Angeles

    Yeems Coffee

    ★ 4.7 · 410
    Coffee Shop· $1–10

    A small, intimate coffee shop in Koreatown known for its strong, high-quality coffee, espresso, Vienna lattes, and matcha drinks.

    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Alchemist Coffee Project in Wilshire Center, Los Angeles

    Alchemist Coffee Project

    ★ 4.5 · 1.0k
    Coffee Shop· $10–20

    Sleek coffee-focused spot also offering baked goods & bulk beans out of a New Orleans-style cafe.

    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    7:30 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    7:30 AM – 8 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Document Coffee Bar in Wilshire Center, Los Angeles

    Document Coffee Bar

    ★ 4.5 · 564
    Café & Bakery· $1–10

    This minimalist coffee bar with an easygoing vibe & pastries also hosts occasional art nights.

    Every day
    7 AM – 6 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • HMS Bounty in Wilshire Center, Los Angeles

    HMS Bounty

    ★ 4.4 · 971
    Pub· $20–30

    Neighborhood watering hole draws a diverse crowd with its low-key vibe & kitschy, nautical decor.

    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 1 AM
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  • R Bar in Wilshire Center, Los Angeles

    R Bar

    ★ 4.4 · 703
    Cocktail Bar· $10–50

    A password is required for entry at this speakeasy-style spot with karaoke & rock on the jukebox.

    Mon–Tue
    7 PM – 12 AM
    Wed
    4 PM – 1 AM
    Thu
    4 PM – 2 AM
    Fri
    12 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 12 AM
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  • Alchemist Coffee Project at The Pearl in Wilshire Center, Los Angeles

    Alchemist Coffee Project at The Pearl

    ★ 4.6 · 311
    Coffee Shop· $10–20

    A coffee shop where coffee lovers gather to experience the art and culture of coffee.

    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    7:30 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    7:30 AM – 6 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • M Grill Brazilian Churrascaria in Wilshire Center, Los Angeles

    M Grill Brazilian Churrascaria

    ★ 4.5 · 1.6k
    Brazilian· $50–100

    Brazilian steakhouse offering all-you-can-eat grilled meats, plus a salad bar with hot & cold items.

    Mon–Thu
    5:30 PM – 9 PM
    Fri
    5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    4 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    4 PM – 8:30 PM
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Map of Wilshire Center with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1The Wiltern
  2. 2California Market
  3. 3The Normandie Club
  4. 4Yeems Coffee
  5. 5Alchemist Coffee Project
  6. 6Document Coffee Bar
  7. 7Happy Bookstore 해피북 서점
  8. 8HMS Bounty
  9. 9R Bar
  10. 10Alchemist Coffee Project at The Pearl

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