Olvera Street
The historic Mexican-style street where Los Angeles began, home to the city's oldest house and a Mexican snack market.
Located in the El Pueblo historic district, this is where Los Angeles was founded in 1781. Cobblestone walkways are lined with Mexican handicraft stalls, tacos, and churro and candy shops. The Avila Adobe, the oldest surviving house in Los Angeles, can be visited free of charge. The nearby old plaza and church often host folk performances. You can wander here all day, and shops are generally open from about 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Across the street is Union Station, an Art Deco landmark whose waiting hall is worth a look on the way. Little Tokyo is a 10-minute walk away.
Opening hours
All day; shops approx. 10:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Little Tokyo
- Walt Disney Concert Hall
- Grand Central Market
- The Broad
- Dodger Stadium
- California Science Center
- Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Griffith Observatory