Los Angeles Districts

Los Angeles Chinatown

Stay in comfort at Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens, a premier option for distinctive downtown Los Angeles hotels and experience the eclectic and lively atmosphere of LA’s Chinatown District. After a long and storied history of planning, development and relocation, the current Chinatown in Los Angeles celebrated its grand opening on June 25, 1938 with incredible fanfare. Take time on your California vacation to explore this intriguing, culturally-rich neighborhood. Sit down to savor some authentic Chinese cuisine at one of the many Chinatown restaurants or peruse the shops for interesting gifts and souvenirs. Click here for more information.

Los Angeles Fashion/Garment District

Schedule time during your exciting Los Angeles travel to visit the 90-block LA Fashion District. A dazzling menagerie of wholesale and retails shops, the Los Angeles Fashion and Garment District offers unbeatable bargains on goods from clothing and accessories for the entire family to flowers and textiles. In addition to catering to wholesale buyers, many shops offer sample sales and many wholesale-only stores sell to the general public on Saturdays. This lively area welcomes more then a million and a half visitors annually and boasts the largest array of textiles and notions in addition to the largest flower market in the United States. Click here for more information.

Little Tokyo

Discover the unique ambience of Little Tokyo Japanese District, just outside the doors of our Los Angeles boutique hotel. Visit the Japanese American National Museum to learn about the experiences and interesting stories of Japanese Americans. View amazing works of contemporary art at The Geffen Contemporary Museum. Stroll through the markets to shop for unique gifts or delight in delectable Japanese cuisine at more than 30 restaurants. Don’t miss exciting annual Los Angeles events including the Cherry Blossom Festival, the Tofu Festival or Nisei Week. Click here for more information.

Olvera Street

Immerse yourself in the vibrant Mexican culture of Olvera Street, the birthplace of Los Angeles. Established in 1781, this area is located across from Union Station and one block from Chinatown. This colorful district exudes the essence of Old Mexico. Stop for mouthwatering meals at a street-side stand or at the numerous Olvera Street restaurants. Stroll the plaza to find distinctive hand-made arts and crafts and be sure to explore the 27 historic buildings to learn the story of Los Angeles’ past. Click here for more information.