Discover Los Angeles Street Culture

Los Angeles is renowned as the entertainment capital of the world. But dig deeper beneath the glitz and glamour, and you'll find that L.A. is on the cutting edge of street culture. From stunning street art to pioneering food trucks, eye catching fashion to underground music, read on and discover the best of Los Angeles street culture.

Renowned as one of the world capitals of street art, Los Angeles has been a mecca for artists and aficionados alike for generations. As a testament to L.A.'s street art legacy, Beyond the Streets is now on view in a massive 40,000 square foot space near historic Chinatown. A stunning street art and graffiti survey, Beyond the Streets features acclaimed contemporary and famed artists from a wide range of media, with works that range from a recreation of the legendary Venice Graffiti Pavilion to a stunning 20-foot, double-sided hanging mural by Takashi Murakami and much more. Read More →

After viewing Beyond the Streets, be sure to visit the nearby Arts District for more street art. The neighborhood is known for its murals, and while some are more permanent than others, there is always the feeling that all of it is temporary - murals give way to the elements, their colors fading with time. The Arts District you see when you visit here one summer may not be the one you see the following year. Read on for recent additions to the neighborhood's art collection that you can visit while walking around the Arts District. Read More →

Los Angeles is famous for its celebrity chefs and five star restaurants, but some of the best dishes in L.A. can be enjoyed in much more casual settings. Roy Choi co-founded the famous Kogi BBQ food truck, which mixed Korean and Mexican cuisine to create the iconic short rib taco. Kogi BBQ was the pioneer of the modern food truck movement that has swept the country. In L.A. one of the most popular food truck events is the weekly gathering at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) on Wilshire Boulevard. Read on for the top ten food trucks in L.A. Read More →

The taco is arguably the quintessential Los Angeles street food, and there’s no better city in the U.S. to enjoy tacos than L.A. - the taco motherland is just two and a half hours away, and the city is home to the second-largest population of Mexicans after Mexico City. And even though the taco is finally getting the respect that it deserves, sometimes the best taco experiences happen late at night when you're waiting in line for a famous taco truck or a mom and pop food stand. Read More →

From discount fashion to high-end goods to vintage finds, the shopping scene in Downtown Los Angeles has you covered for your underground retail needs. Downtown L.A. is home to some of the city's best buys, thanks to shopping meccas like the Fashion District and Jewelry District. Read on for some of the best specialty shops in DTLA. Read More →

With such a storied legacy of entertainment, arts and music, it’s no surprise that Los Angeles boasts one of the most vibrant and eclectic vintage shopping scenes in the nation, as the wardrobes of Hollywood’s models, starlets, and Oscar-winning costume designers — past and present —overflow into its network of beautifully-curated vintage boutiques and world-class flea markets. Read More →

Los Angeles is the original home of the music industry, so it makes sense that the best vinyl can be found here. DJs, collectors, and nostalgic music fans rejoice! Check out some of L.A.'s best shops for rarities, special releases and even live performances and signings. In L.A., Record Store Day isn't just once a year. Read More →

Nightclubs in Tinseltown offer something for everyone. From world class DJs rocking massive dance floors in historic buildings, to intimate venues showcasing local talent, here are the top 10 nightclubs in Hollywood. Read More →