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Holiday Favorites in Downtown LA
Pershing Square is one of Holiday Favorites in Downtown LA.

1. Pershing Square

6.9
532 S Olive St (btwn 5th & 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Plaza · Financial District · 60 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: The annual holiday Downtown on Ice skating rink is a must for families and couples! Enjoy live music events & community celebrations all season long. Learn more at www.DowntownLA.com/holidays

Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles is one of Holiday Favorites in Downtown LA.

2. Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles

7.6
506 S Grand Ave (at 5th St), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · Financial District · 92 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: It's always a good time for Afternoon Tea in the Rendezvous Court, but the holiday Winter Afternoon Tea is extra special! Available Wed-Sun, 2-5pm. Learn more at www.DowntownLA.com/holidays

Olvera Street is one of Holiday Favorites in Downtown LA.

3. Olvera Street

8.4
845 N Alameda St (at E Cesar Chavez Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Chinatown · 87 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: Don't miss the beloved December holiday tradition of Las Posadas, playing out Mary & Joseph's search for shelter. Singing, pan dulce, hot chocolate & pinatas! Learn more at www.DowntownLA.com/holidays

Grand Performances is one of Holiday Favorites in Downtown LA.

4. Grand Performances

8.8
350 S Grand Ave (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · Financial District · 31 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: They're famous for their summertime concert series, but don't forget about their special holiday lunchtime concerts in December! Check out grandperformances.org for more info.

Music Center Plaza is one of Holiday Favorites in Downtown LA.

5. Music Center Plaza

9.0
135 N Grand Ave (btwn Temple & 1st St), Los Angeles, CA
Plaza · 14 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: Each year, celebrate the sounds of the holiday season with a FREE, family-friendly evening of singing together among the twinkling lights of the plaza. Learn more at www.DowntownLA.com/holidays

St Vincent Jewelry is one of Holiday Favorites in Downtown LA.

6. St Vincent Jewelry

7.0
650 S Hill St (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Jewelry Store · Jewelry District · 5 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: You'll find low prices here all year round, but this is an especially good idea for your holiday shopping. Santa's bringing some sparkle with styles to satisfy every taste!

FIDM Museum Store is one of Holiday Favorites in Downtown LA.

7. FIDM Museum Store

919 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Gift Store · South Park · 2 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: Downtown LA holds a wealth of boutique shops, and here's one perfect for gift shopping: hand-crafted jewelry by notable alumni, modern home & office accessories, niche design books, & much more.

The Library Store is one of Holiday Favorites in Downtown LA.

8. The Library Store

7.6
630 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA
Gift Store · Financial District · 5 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: Great for gift shopping, you'll find one-of-a-kind, affordable items for children, bookworms, foodies, amateur urbanists, & journalers. Plus, stock up on unique greeting cards for every occasion!

MoCA Store is one of Holiday Favorites in Downtown LA.

9. MoCA Store

7.2
250 S Grand Ave (3rd Street), Los Angeles, CA
Gift Store · Bunker Hill · 5 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: Another spot for gift shopping, this one's for the artists & stationery lovers in your life! Books, prints, bags, clothes, mugs, journals & more - celebrating their love for contemporary art.

Los Angeles Flower Market is one of Holiday Favorites in Downtown LA.

10. Los Angeles Flower Market

8.6
754 Wall St (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Flower Store · Fashion District · 36 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: Forget plastic holiday decorations! Deck the halls with REAL boughs at incredible prices. Your home will smell like the holidays in no time. (Just get there early for the best selection.)