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Downtown LA's, "Little Tokyo" - 3 fun things to do

Little Tokyo is a special place in Los Angeles that feels very much like Japan. It has old-fashioned buildings from the 1800s and modern houses, all with Japanese style.  Here are three things you can do there: Watch traditional Japanese performances:  Every year, especially on New Year's Day and in early summer, you can see exciting dances and drum performances called Ob...

3 things to do in Downtown Los Angeles this weekend!

Not that long ago, people from out of town wouldn't have thought to visit Downtown Los Angeles because there wasn't much to do there.  The city center was going through a rough time with lots of tall modern buildings and empty shops.  But things have changed a lot since then!  Downtown is getting better with more shops, important buildings, and places to eat. It's bec...

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The Amazing 6th Street Bridge in DTLA

The Sixth Street Viaduct, also called the Sixth Street Bridge, is a long bridge in Los Angeles.  It links Boyle Heights to the Downtown Arts District, crossing over the LA River, the 101 Freeway, local roads, and 18 railroad tracks.  The old bridge, built in 1932, was torn down in January 2016.   A new bridge was designed by a team led by HNTB, chosen through a design c...

A Downtown Los Angeles legend - La Cita

  The best casual bar in Downtown Los Angeles is definitely La Cita Bar.  It's a popular spot for Latin music and it's located in a really old building from 1897.  Inside, you'll find a cozy stage where they play all kinds of music, including traditional Latin tunes.  Outside, they have a chill area called El Patio, where you can relax with drinks like Bloody ...

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The Walt Disney Concert Hall in DTLA

  The Walt Disney Concert Hall is where the Los Angeles Philharmonic plays music, including classical, contemporary, international, and jazz.  It was designed by architect Frank Gehry and is famous worldwide for its unique look and excellent sound quality. The building has a cool exterior made of stainless steel and a main auditorium with fancy wood panels that make the sound re...

Photos I've taken in Downtown Los Angeles

Over the years, I've really enjoyed taking photographs of Los Angeles - specifically of Downtown Los Angeles.   I love the buildings, the people, the personality of the city.   So today, I'd like to share some of my photos I've taken down throughout the years.   I hope you enjoy the city as much as I do... (yours truly in action)    ...

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Photos I've taken in Downtown Los Angeles part II

Part 1 of some of the photos I've taken was a hit, so I figure why not keep them coming?    Below are 13 random photos I took over the years mostly here in Los Angeles but a few in Long Beach and beyond... The end