Match Icons with Districts Throughout downtownlawalks.com and as posted on the 1,300 signs that comprise the Downtown LA Walks program, there are 13 different icons that represent specific neighborhoods and areas of Downtown. Please click on the icons displayed across the top of the home page to learn about each individual district and where each resides on our area map.

Get Ready to Walk Downtown LA is comprised of more than 100 square blocks and contains some gradual elevation gains as you proceed northbound. Comfortable shoes are recommended when planning a long walk through our city streets.

Getting tired? Jump on a bus! The LA Department of Transportation operates the DASH buses that run every 5 to 20 minutes between most visitor destinations and office buildings. For more information on this inexpensive alternative to walking in Downtown, please contact 213.808.2273 or www.ladottransit.com.

Freeways, one-way streets and parking Downtown LA is framed by major freeway intersections so arriving into Downtown by car is simple. Once there, please note that the city contains many one-way streets so be alert.   Meanwhile, public parking lots are spread throughout the Downtown area, with a high concentration located at every major destination and office building. Visit www.downtownla.com for a complete list of parking lots and garages including directions.

Travel by Train and Bus Downtown LA is the major destination of Southern California's extensive public transportation system. Tourists and commuters coming into Downtown from outside of LA County will likely arrive into Union Station, while the Metro Trains will bring travelers into a number of downtown stations. Meanwhile, LA boasts 200 bus routes and 4 rail lines so traveling into Downtown by bus and train is simple, easy and fun. Visit www.metro.net to plan your trip.

Southern California Weather Los Angeles has more than 300 days of sunshine per year so the odds are in your favor of having great weather for walking our sidewalks and visiting our Downtown destinations. However, please prepare for warm weather conditions since our temperatures can reach above 80 degrees during the summer months. When walking in Downtown, there are many convenience stores where bottled water can be purchased.

Arriving into Downtown From LAX Downtown LA is located approximately 15 miles away from Los Angeles International Airport. Traveling to and from the airport can be accomplished via a variety of public transportation options, private or hired car, and a number of shuttle services. To optimize your travel experience to and from LAX, plan to travel during off-peak traffic periods and/or account for busy roadways.

Plan Ahead for Best Results With major attractions dotting the Downtown landscape, it is recommended that travelers plan ahead when seeking tickets to events. For more information on purchasing tickets to sporting events, music and theatrical productions, and museum visits, visit www.figueroacorridor.org, www.staplescenter.com, www.musiccenter.org or www.downtownla.com and click on "Arts & Entertainment".

Shopping in Downtown LA has incredible shopping opportunities as it plays host to the Jewelry District, Fashion District, Flower Market, Toy District, and many specialty retailers spread throughout the city. For more information, visit www.fashiondistrict.org, www.centralcityeast.org (Toy District) www.downtownla.com and download the "How to Shop" brochure.

Dining in Downtown You'll find over 200 eateries in Downtown LA from gourmet to grab-and-go. From seafood to steakhouses, Italian and Chinese fare, Downtown has a delicious range of choices. Fast food foodies are well served too. All the best are here from Carl's Jr. to McDonald's, plus Starbucks, La Salsa and Taco Bell and much, much more. Grand Central Market, open since 1917, is another dining gem with food markets and produce stands, plus some of the best tacos in town! For a complete list, visit www.downtownla.com, www.chinatownla.com or www.visitlittletokyo.com.