We’re excited to share our Studio DIY guide to Los Angeles. After receiving so many questions from readers about where to go in the city, we compiled our favorite spots into one easy-to-use guide.
View the full Los Angeles Guide here.
Los Angeles is a sprawling city with great places scattered across many neighborhoods, so it can be tricky to see everything on a short visit. Alongside our complete guide, we created a series of “24 Hours in…” neighborhood features highlighting top spots to help you plan a fantastic day. These neighborhood guides are set up like a choose-your-own-adventure flowchart to make planning easy — you can even print it and take it with you.
To kick off the series, we started with Studio DIY’s own neighborhood: 24 Hours in Downtown Los Angeles. Ready?
Click here to print the 24 Hours in DTLA Adventure Flowchart.
Below are the spots featured in our DTLA guide so you can grab addresses and plan your visit.
To Stay:
Ace Hotel
929 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015
A lively hotel with a great restaurant, rooftop, and a buzzy DTLA location.
The Standard
550 South Flower, Los Angeles, CA 90071
A stylish option in a convenient DTLA spot, known for its eye-catching dining room.
To Eat
Egg Slut
317 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Famous for its breakfast sandwiches inside the lively Grand Central Market. There’s often a line, but it’s worth the wait.
Verve
833 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Just a few blocks from the Ace, Verve serves excellent coffee and shares a space with Juice Served Here.
Bottega Louie
626 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017
A favorite spot for pastries and macarons — grab a box to go.
Poppy + Rose
765 S. Wall Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Comforting, tasty dishes located next to the flower market.
Bestia
2121 E 7th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90021
A popular spot in the Arts District — arrive early or sit at the bar if you don’t have reservations; try the bone marrow gnocchi.
Nickel Diner
524 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
An LA institution known for classic comfort breakfast and standout desserts.
Guisados
541 S Spring St #101, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Casual tacos with standout flavors; the steak picado is a Studio DIY team favorite.
To Do + Shop
The LA Flower Market
754 Wall St., Los Angeles, CA 90014
A vibrant early-morning destination for flower lovers. Public access typically starts after 6am or 8am depending on the day; a small cash fee may apply. Sellers often pack up by mid-morning.
The Broad
221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
An excellent contemporary art museum in DTLA featuring major works and immersive installations, including notable pieces and distinctive exhibits.
The Fashion District
Wall and Maple between 8th and 9th Streets
A must-visit for crafters and designers, with fabric, trim, and bead stores concentrated on Wall and Maple. Major fabric shops like Michael Levine and large craft suppliers are nearby.
The Piñata District
E. Olympic between S. Central Ave and Koehler St.
A colorful stretch filled with piñatas lining the streets and packed shops selling party supplies. Joker Party Supply is a favorite source for balloons and party goods.
Little Tokyo Photo Booth
319 E. 2nd St Suite 103, Los Angeles, CA 90012
A playful, tucked-away spot inside Little Tokyo Mall. Multiple booths offer fun stations to customize and print your photo strips — bring cash, as machines may not accept cards.
Poketo
820 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Located in the Arts District, Poketo offers a curated selection of home decor, stationery, and lifestyle goods — a nice place to browse while exploring the neighborhood.
Downtown Los Angeles Wall Crawl
Several walls from our wall crawl are in DTLA — stop by if you have extra time and want colorful photo backdrops.
Here are a few photos from some of our favorite DTLA spots:
The Standard Downtown LA
Bottega Louie
Little Tokyo Photo Booth
Poketo
Polka Dot Wall Behind The Springs
Graphics by Danielle DeLorenzo
Have a great time exploring DTLA. If you live in Los Angeles, feel free to share your favorite DTLA spots — we only scratched the surface.
And don’t forget to check out our full Los Angeles guide here.