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Downtown Los Angeles

Overview

Los Angeles, a city of big dreams and bigger personalities, is held together by its central business district and commercial core, a Downtown certain to enthrall. At the pulse of one of America’s most revered metropolitan destinations rests an iconic skyline of dazzling high-rises, backdropped by the snow-capped San Gabriel Mountains.​​

The hillside homes of LA South offer jaw-dropping vistas of the Los Angeles skyline and proximity to the city’s effervescent energy. The area is bounded by I-10 and I-110 to the north, Huntington Park to the east, and Culver City to the west. 

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Home to more than 85,000 diverse residents, Downtown Los Angeles, or DTLA as it’s better known, is a conglomeration of several distinctive neighborhoods, including but not limited to Arts, Civic Center, Fashion, Bunker Hill, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Banking, Theater, Toy, and Jewelry. Each is imbued with the city’s long-standing and colorful history, a past that contributes to DTLA’s irresistible glamor.

Part of DTLA’s allure is its surplus of spacious lofts and high-rise apartments, calling to the affluent and the artistic alike. Highly coveted, the residential spaces of DTLA often come with a hefty price tag, but the connoisseurs of excellence know that these abodes are well worth the cost. Dripping with luxury and modern beauty, properties in DTLA come with astonishing views of that world-famous LA skyline and a position within easy walking distance of premier attractions. 

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Local Lifestyle

Ranging from upscale enclaves and hipster communities to dynamic stretches of nightlife and business centers, the residential life of DTLA is seamlessly stitched together with access to many of the city’s top sites. Locals can visit the theater, the club, Michelin restaurants, museums, luxury retailers, and live entertainment all in one day. 

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​​Dining, Entertainment and Shopping

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Downtown, retail enthusiasts have their choice of niche local boutiques, artisan creators, and favorite global brands like lululemon and H&M. Here, too, is The Fashion District, a 107-block retail haven replete with the season’s hottest trends and fashion-forward finds. 

DTLA is a veritable foodie paradise, and gastronomes from all around the world will fall in love with the sheer diversity of options. Dive into Grand Central Market to experience a cornucopia of cuisines all in one sitting, as this modern-day food court hosts a bevy of must-try vendors and specialty chefs. 

Michelin-rated and featuring ever-changing, nightly tasting menus, Orsa & Winston brings together the bold flavors of Italy and Japan for a one-of-a-kind dining experience. BADMAASH specializes in delectable Indian street foods, served in an effortlessly cool gastropub environment that’s in perfect harmony with DTLA’s hip personality. 

Named for its show-stopping rooftop setting that features glittering views of the city, Perch LA harbors a menu of inspiring French cuisine and a lively rotation of swanky entertainment. Widely hailed as the go-to destination for seafood in DTLA, Water Grill Los Angeles has been serving phenomenal cuisine since its opening in 1989. 

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Things to Do

The energetic Fashion District isn’t the only unique environment of DTLA, and the neighborhood contains within it several distinctive commercial districts: Art, Financial, Flower, Fashion, Industrial, Jewelry and Toy. At each of these, visitors can choose from an endless array of specialty goods and services, whether it’s a radiant bouquet from the 6-block Flower District or an eclectic, hand-made gift from the Arts District. Some neighborhoods within DTLA are also known for their dynamic entertainment, including the high-energy Bunker Hill area. 

Within the perimeter of Bunker Hill are several of the city’s landmark sites, such as the magnificent Walt Disney Concert Hall. In this incredible, contemporary-feeling venue regarded as one of the most acoustically sophisticated concert halls in the world, the Los Angeles Philharmonic hosts its seasons of breathtaking performances. Other centers for the arts in Bunker Hill include preeminent contemporary art museums, The Broad and MOCA.

Downtown LA's incredible sites aren’t limited to Bunker Hill alone. Other notable destinations include the Microsoft Theater, Union Station, Pershing Square and the Crypto Arena. Grand Park serves as DTLA’s sprawling urban park, a respite from the hustle of day-to-day life. At 12-acres, Grand Park provides locals with both ample green space and a lovely setting for some of the city’s brightest events. 

Schools

Downtown LA is home to a number of excellent schools. Top educational opportunities include:

• Los Angeles City College, a highly rated, premier public community college

• Southwestern Law School, a highly competitive private law school offering two, three, and four-year J.D. programs

• Loyola Law School, incredible law school branch of the private, Catholic university, Loyola Marymount University

• California State University (Cal State LA), highly rated and nationally recognized public university

• University of Southern California (USC), globally renowned, private research university

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