Location: Central L.A
Top Things to do in Central L.A
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Hollywood beckons to tourists who long for a brush with Tinseltown glamor. Tour movie studios, slip your hands into the famous prints at the TCL Chinese Theatre, or indulge in a celeb sighting at one of LA’s white-hot nightspots. Spot your favorite star while shopping at The Grove, or forget all about the famous eye candy as you take in the iconic artwork at The Getty Center. For a different type of star-gazing, peek through the telescopes at the Griffith Observatory.
Restaurants in Los Angeles
1. Buffalo Exchange
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Amoeba Music
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5.0 based on 280 reviews
Famous for its massive selection of new and vintage music, this two-story, block-wide record store has a cult following. Staffers guide you to the best of their vinyl, CDs, DVDs, books, and posters.
Reviewed By caseybarnes - Saint Peters, United States
If you are into music, this is your place. The place is amazing, I spent two hours there and bought a few gems for my collection
3. Guitar Center
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4.5 based on 229 reviews
A huge guitar store. Also, has small cement blocks contain the handprints and signatures of rock and roll greats.
Reviewed By sherryscheline - McCall, United States
A must see for music lovers. This is an amazing LA stop. Musicians often there just jamming. Hundreds of guitars and incredible customer service. Make this stop part of you visit.
4. Wasteland
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Funky store that sells vintage and contemporary clothes for men and women; lots of leather here.
5. Flower Market
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Get the pick of the crop at this huge flower market located along the 700 block of Wall Street in Los Angeles.
Reviewed By Zoehoward1152 - Glendale, United States
The LA flower market is a joy to walk around. There is easy parking and Poppy and Rose is a wonderful organic restaurant for breakfast or lunch right opposite. The vendors are friendly and helpful and if you need flowers for an event you can check out my daughter, Tayah Howard at @orignelsewhere she does events and runs floral workshops for group of friends.
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7. The Original Farmers Market
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4.5 based on 2,199 reviews
The Original Farmers Market has been Los Angeles’ favorite destination since 1934. With more than 100 old-world grocers, an eclectic array of shops and dozens of restaurants serving cuisine from around the globe in an al fresco setting, the Market is a beloved town square for locals and one of the city’s top tourist attractions. Known for its variety of cuisine, the Market offers something for every taste - American, Brazilian, Cajun, Chinese, French, Italian, Middle Eastern and more! Many of the businesses have been family-owned and operated for generations. Recently the Market had added a variety of artisan grocery and specialty food merchants this year including organic, seasonal produce, gourmet pickles, single origin coffee and more! The Market strictly adheres to all Los Angeles County Covid-19 protocols.
Reviewed By Nostalgiyeah - Bellevue, United States
This is a beautiful and expansive Farmers Market in the heart of Los Angeles. The atmosphere is lively and it has a fine, positive vibe. One of our hop on hop off bus stops was in front of the market and we decided to get out and explore - and that turned out to be a good decision. This market has been in existence since 1934. There is quite a bunch of interesting vendor stalls and food options inside the area. I tried the coffee-in-a-waffle at the WaffleShot cafe, an excellent experience! They made an excellent latte and served it up in a waffle cone of choice, that was indeed one of the highlights for me. There were a wide range of food stalls serving up a variety of cuisines. Of the top of my head, I could remember seeing Mediterranean, Chinese, Japanese, Israeli, Mexican and Southern cuisine options to add to an assortment of sandwich shops, Coffee Shops, Waffles and Creperies. There was a good crowd at most of the places when we went, around midday on a Sunday afternoon. There are some exclusive shops selling fresh produce, fruits, nuts, honey and tea leaves. There are also some souvenir shops as well. Overall, this place is a must visit to capture a local Angeleno vibe. An lovely place to walk around, do some shopping, have some good variety of food or even simply watch the tide of people going by!
8. The Grove
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4.5 based on 2,490 reviews
Like a grown-up theme park, The Grove is cheerful, impressive-and stylish. Star sightings are likely amid water features and great eateries. Shop at DvF, Tesla, or a Nordstrom featuring new designers.
Reviewed By carolynz463 - Sydney, Australia
For a nice day out in LA, pop on over to the Grove. It has a variety of lovely stores, some amazing restaurants of all levels, a nice path to walk and plenty of parking. From Cheesecake Factory to my favorite Kitchen store, Sur La Table, a massive Apple store, Crate and Barrel and so much more there's something for everyone to find. It's a typical tourist spot - but also mixed with many locals who are after a contained area that has loads to offer. And right next door - attached actually is the world famous Farmer's Market. Now this is very popular with all the locals and still brings in the tourists. Everyone who visits LA wants to see some of the typical spots and this checks all the boxes. Over the years I have spotted the occasional well know actor which is always fun. I recommend a couple hours here at least, and it's always a great spot to return to for dinner. Particularly lovely on a warm night.
9. Craft Contemporary
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4.0 based on 35 reviews
The Craft & Folk Art Museum is now Craft Contemporary! Located on Los Angeles’ historic Miracle Mile since 1965, Craft Contemporary reveals the potential of craft to educate, captivate, provoke, and empower. With a focus on contemporary art made from craft media and processes, Craft Contemporary presents dynamic exhibitions by established and emerging artists and designers who are often underrepresented in larger art institutions. For more information, visit www.cafam.org. Location: 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036 Admission: FREE every Sunday Regularly: $9 for adults; $7 for students and teachers; free for CAFAM members Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; closed Mondays. Every first Thursday of the month, extended hours 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Reviewed By JJLosAngeles
An absolute gem! One of my favorite museums in the city. I love the curator and artist walk-throughs. And also the craft nights in the courtyard on Thursdays. It's a small museum, but worth the visit. A lovely afternoon is lunch at the Farmer's market on La Brea and then a visit to the Craft Contemporary.
10. Nordstrom
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4.0 based on 35 reviews
A branch of a leading fashion department store, Nordstrom features quality, value, selection and service.
