Guidebook for Downey

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Guidebook for Downey

Food Scene

This is the oldest functioning McDonald's in the world and the 3rd McDonald's ever built! They even have a small museum that you can visit for free to see all of McDonald's history!
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McDonald's
8913 Washington Blvd
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This is the oldest functioning McDonald's in the world and the 3rd McDonald's ever built! They even have a small museum that you can visit for free to see all of McDonald's history!
I'm not sure how many of you are familiar with Porto's Bakery, but it is a Cuban bakery/restaurant with three locations around L.A. county and it is wonderful! The menu has lots of Cuban food, but their specialty is the wonderful pastry selection. Believe me, it is not uncommon to encounter long lines at any of their locations, but it is well worth it! -- The Episodic Eater
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Porto's Bakery and Cafe
8233 Firestone Blvd
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I'm not sure how many of you are familiar with Porto's Bakery, but it is a Cuban bakery/restaurant with three locations around L.A. county and it is wonderful! The menu has lots of Cuban food, but their specialty is the wonderful pastry selection. Believe me, it is not uncommon to encounter long lines at any of their locations, but it is well worth it! -- The Episodic Eater
Eat authentic thai food with Elvis! Well not the real one but this makes for a great night out on the town. You won't be disappointed. Call ahead for reservations.
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Palms Thai Restaurant
5900 Hollywood Blvd
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Eat authentic thai food with Elvis! Well not the real one but this makes for a great night out on the town. You won't be disappointed. Call ahead for reservations.
Want to eat in a velvet tent with painted ceilings? Look no further than this fun Beverly Hills restaurant! You must love garlic though (and be careful, it stays in your pours).
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The Stinking Rose
55 N La Cienega Blvd
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Want to eat in a velvet tent with painted ceilings? Look no further than this fun Beverly Hills restaurant! You must love garlic though (and be careful, it stays in your pours).
Eat with the Disney characters! Goofy's Kitchen is a blast every time!
Goofy's Kitchen
Disneyland Hotel
Eat with the Disney characters! Goofy's Kitchen is a blast every time!

Shopping

This iconic open area in Downey has plenty of restaurants including Chilis and Elephant Bar, and large stores such as Michael's, Best Buy, Pet Smart
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Downey Landing
12020 Lakewood Blvd
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This iconic open area in Downey has plenty of restaurants including Chilis and Elephant Bar, and large stores such as Michael's, Best Buy, Pet Smart
For the ultimate downtown LA outdoor shopping experience. Get a great price (get ready to barter) on just about anything you can think of. Great Mexican food everywhere also.
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The Santee Alley
210 E Olympic Blvd
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For the ultimate downtown LA outdoor shopping experience. Get a great price (get ready to barter) on just about anything you can think of. Great Mexican food everywhere also.
For the perfect high scale shopping experience! You can keep yourself busy here for quite a while.
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North Rodeo Drive
North Rodeo Drive
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For the perfect high scale shopping experience! You can keep yourself busy here for quite a while.

Sightseeing

Southern California’s gateway to the cosmos! Visitors can look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, and enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign. This beautiful, iconic observatory can be spoted in lots of films also!
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Обсерватория Гриффита
2800 E Observatory Rd
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Southern California’s gateway to the cosmos! Visitors can look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, and enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign. This beautiful, iconic observatory can be spoted in lots of films also!

Parks & Nature

Easy to difficult hiking trails that lead to beautiful views of LA and the Hollywood sign! One trail takes you right into the Griffith Observatory! On your way home, drive around and see the mansions of Hollywood Hills.
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Гриффит-парк
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
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Easy to difficult hiking trails that lead to beautiful views of LA and the Hollywood sign! One trail takes you right into the Griffith Observatory! On your way home, drive around and see the mansions of Hollywood Hills.

Arts & Culture

Since its inception in 1965, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has been devoted to collecting works of art that span both history and geography, in addition to representing Los Angeles's uniquely diverse population. Today LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection that includes nearly 130,000 objects dating from antiquity to the present, encompassing the geographic world and nearly the entire history of art. Among the museum’s strengths are its holdings of Asian art, Latin American art, ranging from pre-Columbian masterpieces to works by leading modern and contemporary artists; and Islamic art, of which LACMA hosts one of the most significant collections in the world. A museum of international stature as well as a vital part of Southern California, LACMA shares its vast collections through exhibitions, public programs, and research facilities that attract over a million visitors annually, in addition to serving millions through digital initiatives, such as online collections, scholarly catalogues, and interactive engagement at lacma.org. Situated in Hancock Park on over 20 acres in the heart of Los Angeles, LACMA is located between the ocean and downtown. This is also home to the famous lamp posts exhibit that (especially in evening) make for beautiful photos!
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Музей искусств округа Лос-Анджелес
5905 Wilshire Blvd
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Since its inception in 1965, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has been devoted to collecting works of art that span both history and geography, in addition to representing Los Angeles's uniquely diverse population. Today LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection that includes nearly 130,000 objects dating from antiquity to the present, encompassing the geographic world and nearly the entire history of art. Among the museum’s strengths are its holdings of Asian art, Latin American art, ranging from pre-Columbian masterpieces to works by leading modern and contemporary artists; and Islamic art, of which LACMA hosts one of the most significant collections in the world. A museum of international stature as well as a vital part of Southern California, LACMA shares its vast collections through exhibitions, public programs, and research facilities that attract over a million visitors annually, in addition to serving millions through digital initiatives, such as online collections, scholarly catalogues, and interactive engagement at lacma.org. Situated in Hancock Park on over 20 acres in the heart of Los Angeles, LACMA is located between the ocean and downtown. This is also home to the famous lamp posts exhibit that (especially in evening) make for beautiful photos!
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Art District
Traction Avenue
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Essentials

Everything you need and less than a mile away!
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Ralphs
9200 Lakewood Blvd
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Everything you need and less than a mile away!

Entertainment & Activities

Luxurious recliners, Starbucks, and bar.....this theater is only minutes away!
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Cinemark Downey and XD
8840 Apollo Way
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Luxurious recliners, Starbucks, and bar.....this theater is only minutes away!