Is LA Downtown worth visiting?

Downtown LA is definitely worth visiting. Encompassing the city civic center and historic core, you'll find loads of great things to do in downtown LA.



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Hip and historic, Downtown Los Angeles (or simply DTLA) offers big-city excitement with trendy restaurants, cultural attractions, budget-friendly shopping, and major-league sports.

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Pros: If you're here for a short trip, then Downtown LA is a great home base because there's a ton to do and see in the area, and you can hop over to Hollywood, the Arts District, Chinatown, and Silver Lake pretty easily. It's also relatively cheap, with a huge selection of great hotels.

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Let me start by saying that LA is a HUGE city and the landmarks are spread apart from each other. Ideally, you should try to spend 5-7 days here if you don't want to be rushed and want to see everything.

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So, do you need a car in Los Angeles? I'll let you in on a secret: despite its size, you can still get around LA without a car. The Metro system gets a bad rap, but it's a robust web of trains, buses, and bikes that serves over 227 million people annually.

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One Day in L.A. – How to See the Best of Los Angeles in a Day
  1. Start Your Day at Venice Beach (free)
  2. Visit the Historic Santa Monica Pier (free)
  3. Stroll Along the Clifftops of the Pacific Palisades (free)
  4. Visit the Getty Center.
  5. Go Window-Shopping on Rodeo Drive (free)
  6. Drive Along Sunset Boulevard (free)


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10 Most Popular Neighbourhoods in Los Angeles
  • Hollywood.
  • Koreatown.
  • Silver Lake.
  • Downtown Long Beach.
  • Downtown Los Angeles.
  • Atwater Village.
  • Beverly Grove and Fairfax.
  • Downtown Culver City.


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If you rent a car in LA but only plan to use it now and then during your trip, Uber probably will be cheaper. If you intend on driving around every day, rent a car in LA could be cheaper.

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Transit & Mobility
  1. Metro. Riding Metro is easy! ...
  2. Dash Buses. Ideal for traveling within the urban center, DASH is the way to go – and for only 50 cents! ...
  3. Metro Bike Share. You can find dozens of bicycle stations in Downtown LA through Metro Bike Share. ...
  4. Electric Scooters. ...
  5. Taxi Services. ...
  6. Dodger Stadium Express.


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Run through the public fountains, share an ice cream overlooking a park or explore a museum. From special events to everyday fun, take the kids and make a day of it in Downtown LA! Browse our guide below or check out our interactive map to see all of the Kids & Family spots in DTLA.

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