Step Away From the Concrete
Grand Park Los Angeles
If you have ever gone to downtown Los Angeles you might notice that green spaces are few and short. However, you will find 12 acres of green in the center of Downtown LA. This public park provides visitors with free public programming and green spaces to connect, create, and celebrate. Learn more about the upcoming events at Grand Park Los Angeles.
Destination
Grand Park Los Angeles
Address
200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Parking
Free, 225 North Hill Street, Los Angeles (Hard to get), $2/hr 111 North Hope Street, Los Angeles (hard to get), 145 N. Broadway, Los Angeles $20 per day or $10 for weekends, evenings and special events
Hours
Every day 6 AM - 6 PM
Cost
Free
Appropriate For
All Ages
Learn more about Grand Park Los Angeles at the following sites.
Sample Itinerary – DTLA – Grand Park & East Historic Core
Date: [INSERT DATE]
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.
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| 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+
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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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