Explore the cultural heritage of Los Angeles by visiting its oldest and most unique neighborhoods! Though founded in the 1700s, most people only think of movies when they think of LA. Rarely do tourists visit the lesser-known locations of Little Tokyo and Olvera Street.
On this tour, we will walk through its earliest historical past as well as see some of its most important buildings.
We will learn about:
- Little Tokyo, its restaurants and where to find authentic Japanese food.
- Famous locations in the neighborhood and its resilience in face of struggle during the Internment Camp era.
- City Hall, when it got built and why it's one of the most famous buildings on the West Coast.
- Olvera Street, its connections to the earliest history of Los Angeles and what it is today.
- Union Station, its amazing architecture and glory days of the past.
You'll definitely enjoy learning about unique, hidden gems throughout this less-traveled part of Los Angeles.