South Los Angeles

城市概覽

There are several distinct neighborhoods within South Los Angeles

Baldwin Hills, Crenshaw and Leimert Park are in the western part of South L.A., near the intersection of Crenshaw Blvd and MLK Jr Boulevard. These are three upscale African-American neighborhoods Exposition Park is the neighborhood near the park of the same name. It overlaps with University Park, the name used to refer to the area around USC and just north of it Historic South Central is in the northeastern part of South L.A., along Central Avenue between the 10 and Slauson. Decades ago, this was the epicenter of L.A.'s jazz scene Watts is in the southeastern part of South Los Angeles, near 103rd Street and Grandee Avenue West Adams stretches along Adams Boulevard between Figueroa and Fairfax. It contains many historic fancy homes.

Climate

如何抵達

The closest airport to this region by far is Los Angeles International Airport; incoming flights to LAX fly over parts of this region en route. South L.A. is characterized by a grid system of streets spread across a vast area. The major streets are wide enough to prevent too much traffic congestion, although they can make walking a challenge. However, most of the major streets have bus service running at 15 minutes or better headway. Three freeways serve South LA: the 10 Freeway runs east-west through the northern part of South LA, the 105 Freeway runs east-west through the southern part of South LA, and the 110 Freeway runs north-south through the center of South LA. Major east-west streets include: Adams Blvd (Metro 37), Jefferson Blvd, Obama Blvd, Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (Metro 40), Vernon Avenue (Metro 105), Slauson Ave (Metro 108), Gage Ave (Metro 110), Florence Ave (Metro 111), Manchester Ave (Metro 115) and Century Blvd (Metro 117). Major north-south streets include: La Cienega Blvd, La Brea Ave (Metro 212), Crenshaw Blvd (Metro 210), Western Ave (Metro 207), Normandie Ave (Metro 206), Vermont Ave (Metro 204/Rapid 754) Figueroa St (Metro 81), Broadway (Metro 45), Main Street, Avalon Blvd (Metro 51), Central Ave (Metro 53) and Alameda St. Metro operates public transit in L.A., and the bus system in South L.A. is well-developed, with frequent service on most major streets. Four rail lines and a BRT also serve South Los Angeles: The A Line runs north-south between Downtown and Long Beach and offers easy metro access to the Watts Towers. The E Line also connects the area to Downtown, serving Exposition Park and the USC campus before heading west along Exposition Blvd to Culver City and Santa Monica. The C Line cuts east-west through the southernmost part of the area, running down the median of the 105 Freeway and connecting with the Blue Line at Willowbrook/Rosa Parks station before ending near the airport. The K Line runs along Crenshaw Blvd and Flor

必看景點

1 Watts Towers of Simon Rodia, 1765 E 107th St (east of Graham Ave and the Metro Rail tracks; near and visible from the 103rd Street/Watts Towers station on the Metro Rail Blue Line), ☏ +1-213-847-4646. Tours available Th-F 11AM-3PM, Sa 10:30AM-3PM, Su noon-3PM. A notable example of non-traditional vernacular architecture and naïve art, the Watts Towers are a series of 17 interconnected structures, two of which reach heights of over 99 feet (30 m). All of the structures were built using salvaged materials and embedded with found objects, such as glass, ceramic tiles, and seashells, often arranged in elaborate displays. Next to the towers is a small museum and a cultural center. Guided tours are available for a fee and at limited hours, but you can always view the towers from the outside for free. Guided tours $7 adults, $3 seniors/teens (13-17), free for children 12 and under. 2 Leimert Park. A famous center for Los Angeles' African-American culture, this neighborhood (just south of Crenshaw/Martin Luther King- accessible by bus) is a must-see if in the area, with shops, restaurants, art galleries, and performance venues catering to the city's African-American population. A quick sidetrip into nearby Baldwin Hills offers beautiful views of Downtown Los Angeles and a nice peek at lifestyles in the "Black Beverly Hills". 3 USC Fisher Museum of Art, 823 Exposition Blvd, ☏ +1 213 740-4561. (updated May 2018)

Exposition Park

Just south of the University of Southern California campus, in a square formed by Exposition Boulevard, Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Vermont Avenue, and Figueroa Street, is this complex of stadiums, museums, and gardens (including a massive rose garden) that make up one of the primary attractions in the area.

4 Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, 900 Exposition Blvd, ☏ +1-213-763-3466. 9:30AM-5PM daily. A crown jewel of Los Angeles' museums and a national leader in exhibitions, education and research, this museum dates back to 1

體驗活動

1 Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, 4100 S La Cienega Blvd, ☏ +1-323-298-3660. Daily 6AM-sunset. A state park atop the Baldwin Hills, with marvelous views overlooking much of the Los Angeles Basin and some challenging hiking trails. Other amenities include sports fields, a fishing lake, picnic areas, a Japanese garden, and a visitor center. A shuttle connects the park with the La Cienga/Jefferson Metro Expo Line station on weekends and holidays. $6 per vehicle. (updated May 2017) 2 Shrine Auditorium, 665 W Jefferson Blvd, ☏ +1-213-748-5116. A huge venue that once served as host to a number of awards shows. Located on Jefferson Blvd and Figueroa Street across the street from the University of Southern California, famous for its red bricks and nightlife. Closed to visitors. University of Southern California hosts many musical and theatrical performances throughout the year that are free or cheap. USC football games are one option. Tickets can be purchased on campus at the Ticket Office next to Tommy Trojan, but can sometimes be hard to come by. Go to a Baptist (or AME) African-American Church for a peek into local spiritual culture. Go to a Leimert Park coffee shop at night for some spoken word or freestyle rap.

購物

1 Kopeikin Gallery, 2766 S La Cienega Blvd, ☏ +1-310-559-0800. Photography gallery with rotating exhibits. The Shops at USC Village, 3215 S Hoover St. (updated Aug 2019)

美食

1 Ono Hawaiian BBQ, 3010 S Figueroa St (two blocks north of USC), ☏ +1 213-745-9888. Daily 10AM-Midnight. Hawaiian bbq with your favorites like musubi and chicken katsu and macaroni salad.

飲品與夜生活

Lots of cheap bars abound. For a peek into Greek university student life head to the 2-9 a few blocks west of Figueroa (just north of USC) or the 9-0 right on Figueroa (USC students' favorite dive).

1 La Barca, 2414 S Vermont Ave, ☏ +1-323-735-6567. Another favorite hangout of USC students, locals, and law enforcement officers alike. Although it is actually a restaurant, La Barca is famous for its "two dollar Tuesdays", when you can get strong and delicious margaritas and piña coladas for under three dollars. Expect a long line for seating on Tuesdays.

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