Once a dirt road, the 1.5-mile stretch of Wilshire Boulevard we call “Miracle Mile” is now home to iconic institutions like the LA County Museum of Art (LACMA), the La Brea Tar Pits and the Screen Actors Guild / AFTRA. Though it was originally designed as a commercial district catering to customers in cars, today a 15-minute walk takes you by Museum Row, bustling restaurants and Art Deco treasures. The development continues with major construction on museums, additional renovations and the Metro Purple Line Extension.
Contemporary art without attitude.
If Charlie Chaplin’s ghost is here, guests are too busy to notice. The edifice was erected by Chaplin in 1929, and its original Spanish tile fountain bubbles out front, where a line of brunchers wait to order. The inner two-story courtyard showcases curing meats and food prep in plain view. Enjoy brioche French toast, fresh juices and pastries. Dinner, a more upscale experience — is appraised by LA’s serious food critics.
