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Los Angeles City Hall Observation Deck

The Los Angeles City Hall Observation Deck is accessible to all visitors and has some of the best panoramic views of Los Angeles County. In addition, the City Hall building offers photographs of former mayors and beautiful Art Deco features, including a tiled dome, marble columns, metal chandeliers, and long arched hallways.

Destination
City Hall Observation Deck
Address
201 N Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Parking
Free 2hr, 201 North Los Angeles St., Los Angeles; $10 2hr parking 108 N Hill St., Los Angeles
Hours
Mon.-Fri. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost
Free
Appropriate For
All Ages

Learn more about City Hall Los Angeles and its Observation Deck at the following sites.

Sample Itinerary – DTLA – Grand Park & East Historic Core

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Location: DTLA – Grand Park & East Historic District Los Angeles, CA

 

Spend half a day or longer exploring this section of Downtown Los Angeles

8:00 AM: Parking or Metro

Location Address Cost Notes
Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 Free-$25 max. There is plenty of metro bus stops and Red or Purple line. Use the Metro Trip Planner to help you get there for minimal costs.
PCAM Grand Park 145 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012 $10 – $20 max.
Parking Concept, LA County Law Library 108 N. Hill St., Los Angeles CA 90012 $10 – $25 max.

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Take a Stroll & Enjoy Public Programming

Location Address Cost Notes
Grand Park 200 N. Grand Ave., St, Los Angeles, 90012 Free Take a stroll and breathe in the morning air in Downtown Los Angeles. Learn about numerous plants from all over the world. If you have children take them to the playground. Enjoy their Court of Historic American Flags as well as their temporary outdoor exhibits.
City Hall Observation Deck 201 N Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 Free Check out the panoramic views of Downtown Los Angeles. On your way up, take a self-guided tour of the building. Learn about the history, architecture and art.

 

Places to have a coffee or little pastry for under $5

Location Address Cost Notes
Panorama Cafe 111 N. Hill St, 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012 $2.95 – $11.99 Enjoy a tiny bite or a bigger breakfast. Note that pastries and coffee are under $5 and larger breakfasts can range in price.

 

 

 

Begins Cafe 111 N. Hill St, Suite 255, Los Angeles, CA 90012 $1.75 +
Starbucks at Grand Park 217 N. Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 $2.25+
Galero Grill (Cathedral) 555 Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 $2.00+

 

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM:  Find Your Peace

Location Address Cost Notes
Our Lady of Angels Cathedral 555 Temple St, Los Angeles Free Take a self-guided tour and learn about the architecture, history, relics and art at the Our Lady of Angels Cathedral.   If you can you can catch the M-F mass at mid-day

11:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Enjoy Some of Downtown’s Most Iconic Buildings

Enjoy the historical buildings in Downtown Los Angeles.

Location Address Cost Notes
Bradbury Building 304 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Free Take a self-guided tour of the Bradbury Building, Million Dollar Theater and Grand Central Market. Stop at the Grand Central Market for a delicious bite.
Million Dollar Theater 307 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Free
Grand Central Market 317 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Free

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