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The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) presents “Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty,” on view from Oct. 11, 2014 - April 26, 2015. “Hello!” is the first Hello Kitty museum retrospective of its kind in the U.S.
The Urban Camping and Urban Castaway hotel packages at Los Angeles Athletic Club offer a romantic getaway two or a family-friendly vacation the kids will love.
With roots dating to the 1880s, Little Tokyo is a major cultural and civic center for Japanese Americans living in Southern California. Little Tokyo is a Downtown L.A. area of about five city blocks, bounded on the west by Los Angeles Street, on the east by Alameda Street, on the south by 3rd Street, and on the north by 1st Street, including the block north of 1st and west of Alameda. One of only three official Japantowns in the United States, Little Tokyo is the home of the annual Nisei Week festival, and was declared a National Historic Landmark District in 1995. From museums to restaurants and bars, read on for a walking tour of Little Tokyo, one of L.A.’s most historic and popular multicultural neighborhoods.
Flanked by Elysian Park, Elysian Valley, Silver Lake and Chinatown, Echo Park is a historic and diverse neighborhood where you’ll find everything from Dodger Stadium, the home of our beloved Los Angeles Dodgers, to Echo Park Lake, which reopened recently after a $45-million renovation. Locals and visitors alike enjoy paddle-boating around the lake, while the surrounding area continues to experience a retail, recreation and restaurant renaissance. Read on to find out more about Echo Park hidden gems, and discover an entirely different side of the neighborhood.
The first ever Hello Kitty Convention is coming to Downtown and Little Tokyo. Use this guide to hotels nearby the main events at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA and the Japanese American National Museum and do some extra exploring while you're visiting.
In recent years, Angelenos have followed acclaimed chefs to their latest restaurant openings in Downtown L.A. and other hot foodie neighborhoods around town. But the Mid-City area, the heart of L.A., is still full of vitality. Mid-City encompasses part of Koreatown, one of the principal Oaxacan neighborhoods, and the multicultural Byzantine-Latino Quarter, among other international enclaves. Today, in addition to its edgy chef-driven restaurant scene, Los Angeles is recognized all over the world for its multicultural dining experiences. Here are 10 reasons why Mid-City is one of the most important dining neighborhoods in Los Angeles.
On Monday, June 16, the Los Angeles Kings are celebrating their historic 2014 Stanley Cup Championship with a parade and rally in Downtown L.A.
Discover the Griffith Observatory, one of L.A.’s greatest cultural attractions, a national leader in public astronomy, and a beloved gathering place for visitors and Angelenos alike.
On Saturday, May 3, Union Station is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a day of family-friendly activities, entertainment and exhibits.
