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.
Known for its cheap goods and bargain deals, a stroll through Santee Alley is a quick way to feel as if you’ve left Los Angeles. While top-notch goods may be hard to come-by in the buzzing scene, a jaunt through the open air market, is well-worth the effort for a dose of colors, scent, sound, and perhaps a bit of inspiration.
