Conde Nast Traveler
1.27.2020
L.A. is a great place to live, but to visit? It’s complicated. You have to navigate a vast expanse of land clogged by standstill traffic and through neighborhoods that can make it seem like you’re hopping from one universe to another. But, if you're game, just think of all you could fit in a single day! We've narrowed it down to the city’s best museums and hiking trails and cemeteries, a weird sculpture in Watts, and even the best place in the world to see more than one magic show. ROW DTLA Housed in the former American Apparel manufacturing facility, the ROW DTLA is a massive development with offices, restaurants, shops, bars, and events spaces. You'll find some of the most artful bento boxes outside Japan (at Hayato), a sophisticated caffeine fix (at ), and gluten-free karaage (at Pikunico). For shopping, there's the homegrown design boutique Poketo, Still Life Ceramics, and legendary sneaker shop Bodega (hidden speakeasy-style behind a false loading dock for an imaginary bodega); and every Sunday, the complex hosts Smorgasburg, a weekly street-food festival with some of the best artisan eats in the city.