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Guide to Downtown LA Arts District
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A walkable blend of converted warehouses, world-class street art, curated boutiques, and low-key cafés. Here's where to go in the Arts District when you're craving inspiration, good coffee, and something cool to bring home.
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Coffee & Day Starters
 
Art & Culture Stops
 
Where to Eat
 
Cool Shops & Vintage Finds
 
Drinks & Night Moves
 
Hidden Corners & Photo Moments

Coffee & Day Starters

For your morning fuel or an afternoon recharge.

 
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Clean, minimal space and reliably smooth cold brew. A staple for a reason.
Blue Bottle Coffee
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High ceilings, natural light, and a vibe that says "creative meetings happen here."
Verve Coffee Roasters
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Refined, serene, and serious about its beans. Best for a quiet pause.
MARU COFFEE
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Art & Culture Stops

For the visual feast. Bring a camera.

 
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World-renowned contemporary art in an industrial setting. Bonus: the garden and bookshop.
Hauser & Wirth
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Free entry. Sharp curation. A must for those who love edge and intention.
Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
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Every corner holds something photogenic. Look up, look down, look behind.
The Complete Guide to Street Art In DTLA's Arts District
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Where to Eat

From vibey tacos to splurgy tasting menus.

 
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Middle Eastern flavors, wood-fired bread, and a moody, date-night glow.
Bavel
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Elevated tacos that earned their cult following. Brunch hits hard here.
Guerrilla Tacos
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Inside Hauser & Wirth. Southern-inspired dishes, seasonal produce, and a gorgeous courtyard.
Manuela
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Cool Shops & Vintage Finds

Support indie brands and bring home something with soul.

 
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Stationery, design objects, and gifts with personality.
Spectrum Wall Planner
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Part specialty grocery, part curated market. Great for picnic provisions.
URBAN RADISH - 661 Imperial St, Los Angeles, California
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Minimalist goods, rare books, candles, and wearable art. The kind of place you “just browse” and leave with a bag.
Alchemy Works Playa Vista
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Drinks & Night Moves

Where to end the day or keep the night going.

 
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Dimly lit, moody, and meticulous. A cocktail destination.
Death & Co Los Angeles
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Lively but casual, with craft beers and skee-ball.
Arts District Brewing Company
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Warehouse-chic with rotating taps and food trucks out front.
Angel City Brewery
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Hidden Corners & Photo Moments

Because aesthetics matter.

 
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Not always open to the public, but if you can get in—it’s an explosion of murals and creativity.
The Container Yard
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Golden hour here is cinematic. City skyline + concrete textures = perfect grid material.
4th Street Bridge
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Technically adjacent to the Arts District, but worth the stroll. Shopping, architecture, and the occasional pop-up.
ROW DTLA
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