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Olvera Street, Los Angeles, CA

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Olvera Street

125 Paseo de la Plaza · Los Angeles, CA

Why you should go…

Olvera Street opens off the Los Angeles Plaza inside El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, in the oldest part of downtown. Vendors, shops and restaurants line the street, and you can step into the Avila Adobe, built in 1818 and the oldest standing residence in the city. Christine Sterling led its restoration, and it reopened as a Mexican marketplace on Easter Sunday 1930. It also hosts traditional events such as the Blessing of the Animals, Dia de los Muertos and Las Posadas.

  • #historic district
  • #mexican marketplace
  • #downtown los angeles
  • #avila adobe
  • #shopping

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

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