Downtown LA’s Historic Core is a story of contrasts. Next to yesteryear’s aging nickelodeons it’s no surprise to find a bustling boutique hotel, or to uncover a vegan-vending pizza stand among stalls of parked vehicles. It’s as if layers of the city’s history converge at its heart, creating a harmonious discord that excites, delights, and surprises just like its quivering quakes. Every nook and cranny must be explored to fully apprehend the mysteries and marvels that lie along the fault lines of this city’s teeming streets.
A pizza stall located in the middle of a generic downtown parking lot, perfect for late night eats.
Stacks of new and used books line the labyrinthine shelves of The Last Bookstore's two floors, making it the perfect place to get lost while beating the heat of LA’s lingering summer. Recent additions include an art book annex next door and a series of local vendors who set up shop in stalls on the second floor. With moody tones, leather chairs, and intricate wooden details, the atmosphere feels perfectly appropriate for finding both rare comics or used vinyl. Be sure to locate the old safe on the second floor - a fun detail and notable tribute to the building's previous incarnation.
