Livin' It Up at LA LIVE & the Staples Center

L.A. LIVE is the leading entertainment destination for all of Los Angeles and the event capitol of the world hosting the GRAMMYs, EMMYs, American Music Awards, ESPYs, American Idol Finals and hundreds of other events. L.A. LIVE was created to give its guests an unforgettable experience. There is a place for dining, for music, for sports, for living: a place for an experience unlike any other.  Leveraging the tremendous success of STAPLES Center, L.A. LIVE expands the entertainment content in downtown Los Angeles' South Park district with complimenting venues, fully functioning broadcast studios, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, bowling lanes, music clubs and an innovative music museum - the Grammy Museum - 3 block walk from the hotel.

Entertainment

Orpheum Theatre
842 S. Broadway
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Following its original opening in 1926, the Orpheum hosted some of the most venerable names in show business. The recently-restored Orpheum Theatre has become an adored venue for live concerts, movie premieres, film festivals, location shoots, theatrical productions, and more.

Credit: Gary Seven on flickr

Point Moorea

…And “Liquid Connoisseur”

Built in a century-old power plant Downtown LA - LA's first power plant, in fact - this retro-chic bar evokes legendary LA watering holes like the Cocoanut Grove and Ciro's. In celebration of an era of invention and imagination, The Edison boasts hand-crafted cocktails, lush décor, good music, and quirky old movies projected onto the wall. You won't want to miss Lucent Dossier Vaudeville Cirque on Wednesday nights, a magical vaudeville performance infused with circus shenanigans.

You’ll never be thirsty Downtown  -It is truly THE hot lounge scene in Los Angeles - don't miss 7 Grand, Cole's, the Association Bar, the Broadway Bar, Pete's Cafe, the Crocker Bar, the Conga Room, Club Nokia, Trader Vic's, Elevate Lounge, J Lounge ..  way too many to list .. pick up a bar guide at the concierge desk and explore over 50 bar /lounges and clubs to hang out at –some with 360-degree skyscraper or roof top views to enjoy our unbelievable California sunsets.  Drink in the view with your favorite martini – pomegranate is the flavor of the moment!  There is the San Antonio Winery offering their California wine selections and family style dinners.

Our very own Point Moorea Tiki Lounge spews the coolest martinis  (watch out for those “molten lava streams” when you enter)  - and the hottest karaoke bar.  Downtown “Kahunas” hang at our surfboard tables and shoot pool or oysters… 

Some of our favorites

• Free outdoorsummer concerts by Grand Performances at California Plaza
• Museum of Neon Art and its collection of neon signs LA landmarks
• Exposition Park, featuring the California Science Center and IMAX, Natural History Museum and California African-American Museum
• Japanese American National Museum located in Little Tokyo.

arts>Brookfield Properties brings life to its public spaces with free visual and performing arts, promoting culture in LA by creating opportunities for artists, audiences and visitors to enjoy contemporary visual and performing arts.  You’re invited to join us at 7+FIG, located in the heart of the Central Business District.  7+FIG at Ernst & Young Plaza (located just across the street from the Wilshire Grand Hotel), features a plaza for concerts, films and performances; a gallery space; and a tri-level open-air retail and dining center. You may also enjoy events on Bunker Hill at our other premier property, Bank of America Plaza.  This season, we are pleased to present “Summer on the Plaza,” FREE live performances and film during the months of July and August.  For a full schedule of events, visit us at www.artsbrookfieldproperties.com/Los_Angeles

The Art Program of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) developed these tours to introduce residents and visitors to their collection of public art created by a broad range of artists, in a variety of forms and neighborhood contexts. Four Downtown tours available for download include Financial District, Historic Core, Bunker Hill, and Little Tokyo.

The Art Program is integral to CRA/LA's mission to eliminate blight and to revitalize Los Angeles through focused redevelopment activities in designated project areas.

For more information and to download the tours please visit cra.lacity.org/art.cfm

Downtown LA: On the Rise

Club Nokia, the newest world-class venue to open in Downtown LA, is located in the center of the new L.A. LIVE complex. With seating for 2300, near-perfect acoustics, and catering by Wolgang Puck, the perfect venue for emerging music acts and cultural shows. 

The Conga Room is right next door!

Angels Flight is Back on Track:

The "world's shortest railway" is scheduled to begin operation early in 2009. It's fun, it offers great views of the city and surroundings, and rides cost just a quarter. Angels Flight - 351 S. Hill St.  Built in 1901, running northwest from the west corner of Third and Hill Streets, the Angels Flight funicular railway carried commuters up and down Bunker Hill, which was filled with Victorian homes at the time. The historic funicular was moved during the redevelopment of Bunker Hill, and has since been restored and sits near the Grand Central Market.

Dodgers Stadium

Since 1962, Dodger Stadium has been the home of the Dodgers Major League Baseball team. The grand stadium overlooks Downtown LA, affording breathtaking views of the Downtown skyline to the south, the green tree-lined hills of Elysian Park to the north and east, and the San Gabriel Mountains beyond the outfield pavilions. Dodgers Stadium has drawn an average of more than 2.79 million fans per season during the past 45 years, and has also been the site of several non-baseball major events - including a mass by Pope John Paul II and concerts by KISS, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Elton John, Michael Jackson, U2, the Dave Matthews Band, Madonna, and internationally-renowned tenors Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti.

Shopping

Ready for bargains of a lifetime?  Head for Santee Alley – Downtown’s best kept shopping secret - and pick up designer knock-offs (you may also chance upon the real deal at rock bottom prices). There are over 300 sidewalk stalls offering the latest fashions, handbags, luggage, costume jewelry and accessories.  Hit the Fashion District - blocks of both haute couture and off-the-rack apparel at “always-in-fashion” wholesale prices. The LA Mart – one of the largest permanent markets in Western United States – offers brand names in gifts, accessories and furniture.

7+FIG Shopping Center

7+FIG at Ernst & Young Plaza is one of Downtown's premier shopping and dining destinations. You'll find Gold's Gym, California Pizza Kitchen, Morton's The Steakhouse, a very large collection of quick food options, and more. Shop for apparel, shoes, accessories, gifts, electronics, baked goods, and flowers. Take advantage of convenient services - including beauty, dry cleaning, alteration, shipping, medical and dental care services.

Macy's Plaza

Stop by Macy's Plaza for Macy's department store, Express (for men and women), Victoria's Secret, Bally Total Fitness, Bath & Body Works, Borders Express, Radio Shack, T-Mobile, Cingular, a U.S. Postal Service branch, a large variety of food and dessert vendors, and even more.

Jewelry, Fashion, & Flower Districts

Downtown Los Angeles is truly a collection of multiple neighborhoods, each with their own flavor. If you're looking to shop, don't miss amazing deals on fine jewelry, gems, and watches in the Jewelry District, the second largest jewelry district in the world. Don your just-purchased designer sunglasses to face the dazzling St. Vincent Jewelry District – glittering with discount diamonds, other precious stones and gold pieces – the best “bling” at bargain prices.  Switch gears and remember the kids back home – Downtown’s Toy District is a magical arena with a million playthings at wholesale prices. You'll also enjoy shopping for clothes, accessories, and textiles in the Fashion District, the hub of the apparel industry on the West Coast. Or visit the Flower District for every kind of flower imaginable at wholesale prices.

Cultural Destinations

Olvera Street
845 N. Alameda St.
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Olvera Street is the birthplace of LA, otherwise known as El Pueblo Historic Monument. The colorful village features 27 historic buildings with a traditional Mexican style plaza. You'll find outdoor cafes, souvenir shops, and entertainment in the plaza on weekends.

Chinatown's Central Plaza
943 N. Broadway
chinatownla.com

In June, 1938, California's Governor Merriam dedicated Chinatown's Central Plaza in a gala Grand Opening ceremony. One of the Nation's first malls and the first modern American Chinatown, owned and planned from the ground up by Chinese, Central Plaza would provide a magnificent hub and lexus for growth into the famous colorful, vibrant Chinese American community we all know today.

A Short Subway Ride Away

Universal Studios (20 minute subway ride)

Directly across from the 7th Street and Metro Center Subway station, The Wilshire Grand Los Angeles has easy access to the places you want to see most in Los Angeles. Purchase your Universal Studios tickets at the hotel and get Two Days for the Price of One! Only at the Wilshire Grand – (Cheaper than a one day pass at the park!).  Two day passes can be purchased through the hotel, when making ny room reservation on-line, from the Concierge or the front desk.  Adult & Child Universal tickets can be purchased at the hotel for $60.00/Adult ($67.00 at the door) and $50.00/Child ($57.00 at the door).

Hollywood Boulevard (15 minute subway ride)

Known as the Entertainment Capital of the world, Hollywood is home to the most famous nightclubs, attractions, and shopping! It has been dubbed as the most exciting and mythical city in the world, where millions of visitors flock every year to meet the stars, to become a star, or to simply gaze at the stars! Whether you are a tourist planning a trip or a local just looking for useful information, this section will navigate you through the best that Hollywood has to offer!

Click here to explore the fascinating past, present and future of this world-renowned city that we call HOLLYWOOD! (pdf file may take a while to load)

Disneyland (See Concierge for transportation options)

DISNEYLAND ONE (1) DAY PICK-A-PARK

Entitles the guest to admission to either Disneyland Park or Disney’s California Adventure including re-entry privileges to the same park on the same day.  Pick-A-Park Passes can be purchased at the Front Desk: Adults: $65; Child: $55

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DISNEYLAND ONE (1) DAY PARK HOPPER

Entitles the guest to admission to both Disneyland Resort theme parks over one (1) day, including visits to both theme parks on the same day. Pick-A-Park Passes can be purchased at the Front Desk: Adults: $87; Child: $77

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DISNEYLAND TWO (2) DAY PARK HOPPER

Entitles the guest to admission to both Disneyland Resort theme parks over two days, including visits to both theme parks on the same day.  All multi-day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper tickets expire 13 days after first use or January 5, 2010, whichever comes first.

Pick-A-Park Passes can be purchased at the Front Desk: Adults: $130; Child: $112

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Comprehensive Downtown Map

Plan inexpesive Family Sightseeing in downtown LA at

Downtown L A GUIDE

(from the Wilshire Grand)