LA Tourism
1.20.2025
Mention historic Downtown Los Angeles and the words “renaissance” or “revitalized” are seldom far behind. Since the turn of the millennium, Downtown LA has become a diverse, vibrant six square miles studded with world-class hotels and myriad entertainment, cultural, dining and retail attractions beneath its distinctive glittering skyline. Furthermore, as the hub for the city’s urban rail system, DTLA makes a great base for adventures further afield. With its Arts District, Fashion District, Gallery Row, Jewelry District, and even Toy and Flower Districts, not to mention colorful Little Tokyo and Chinatown, Downtown Los Angeles rewards visitors with endless attractions in an amazingly compact space.
Day 1
TAP into Downtown LA. There’s no need to rent a car in DTLA, with so much of the area walkable and served by convenient Metro stations, some of which are tourist attractions in themselves. And Metro’s fare-capping structure means you’ll never need to pay more than $5 a day or $18 a week when using a TAP card (available online, from station vending machines and at many retail partners). Base fares remain at just $1.75 with transfers free for two hours, so get to know DTLA on Day 1 with a whirlwind Metro tour, earmarking places to revisit at your leisure later in your visit.
Retail Revelations