Nestled betwixt Downtown (proper), the Arts District and, ahem, Skid Row, to form a misfit tetrad of walkable neighborhoods, Little Tokyo is home to your next favorite restaurant coffee shop bar spot. Est. 1886 (i.e. in LA terms, pre-historic), it’s one of few remaining US Japantowns, and the well-documented taciturn cultural pride has protected its authenticity, skewing it less tourist-trap and more Taste of Tokyo.
After eating/drinking your fill, walk into the DoubleTree (pretend you’re a guest... a rolling suitcase helps) and head up to the “G” level. Make a right and walk into an oasis above the city. The botanical gardens are quiet, undiscovered and really nice looking at sunset. Only the truly motivated local will find this place - and aren’t we all just seeking a nice place to chill for free?
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