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Cultural Neighborhoods

Chinatown
Chinatown

Located in Downtown Los Angeles, this neighborhood has a multitude of restaurants, shops and art galleries.

943 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Historic Filipinotown
Historic Filipinotown

Near Echo Park and Silver Lake, this community offers a thoughtful mix of old and new with restaurants, cafes, lounges and cultural landmarks.

Beverly Blvd & W Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90004
Koreatown
Koreatown

A bustling and culturally diverse 3-square-mile neighborhood with restaurants, nightlife, trendy hotels and venues.

Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA
"Leimert Park Village "
Leimert Park Village

A historic neighborhood that has been recognized as a cultural hub for African American Arts and Culture. 

4343 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Little Armenia
Little Armenia

Located in East Hollywood, this lively and vibrant area is home to restaurants, shops and cultural sites.

Hollywood Blvd & Normandie Ave Los Angeles, CA 90027
Little Ethiopia
Little Ethiopia

Located in the Mid-Wilshire District of Central Los Angeles, this destination has an ample selection of Ethiopian restaurants, galleries and shops on Fairfax Avenue.

1051 S Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019
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Little Italy

This waterfront community is home to the largest remaining enclave of Italian Americans in Los Angeles with a history that dates back to over a century.

W 6th St & S Centre St., Los Angeles, CA 90731
Little Tokyo
Little Tokyo

Established in the late 1800s, this cultural landmark is home to more than 400 small businesses, restaurants and shops.

E Temple St & N Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Mariachi Plaza
Mariachi Plaza

Located near the heart of Boyle Heights, this plaza is named after the Mariachi’s who have performed here since the 1930s.

1831 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Image of the Mexican buildings in Olvera Street
Olvera Street / El Pueblo

Olvera Street is a colorful Mexican marketplace that opened on Easter Sunday in 1930 where many historic buildings are located, as well as dozens of Olvera Street shops, restaurants, and other businesses. El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument is located near the site of the early LA pueblo and is now a museum.

125 Paseo de la Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Sawtelle Japantown
Sawtelle Japantown

This historic area is home to a sizable Japanese American population and is known for the trendy shops and restaurants centered on Sawtelle Boulevard.

Sawtelle Japantown Los Angeles, CA
Thai Town
Thai Town

The only officially recognized Thai town in the United States, this neighborhood runs along Hollywood Boulevard between Normandie and Western Avenues and features shops, bookstores and restaurants.

Thai Town, Los Angeles, CA 90027