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City Views in Downtown: City Hall Free ...

City Hall Observation Deck

For one of the best and FREE views of the city, venture up to the City Hall Observation Deck located on the 27th floor, which offers an awesome 360 degree view of the city. It is free to the public and open Monday - Friday from 10:00am-5:00pm.

City Views in Downtown: City Hall Free Observation Deck and More
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Free Museums in Los Angeles

Los Angeles offers a great variety of free museums throughout the city. Here is a list of some of the most popular options:

Annenberg Space for Photography - Contemporary photography exhibits.

Free Museums in Los Angeles
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Getting a SIM Card in the US

Getting a US SIM card for your smartphone while in the US will make your travels much easier by accessing the internet on the go and using Google Maps.  Car rental companies offer navigation systems, but they can get costly - especially for longer trips since they charge you per day.  A better option is to purchase a SIM card for your unlocked GSM smartphone.  Be sure to check if your phone is unlocked with your provider back home first.  If you do not own a GSM phone, you can always purchase an inexpensive phone here along with your SIM card.

Getting a SIM Card in the US
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Closest Metro Stations to Jerry's Motel

Jerry's Motel is conveniently located within 1 mile of 2 Metro light rail stations.  We provide maps of the Downtown LA area at check in, so all of these locations will be easy to locate on a map.

7th Street/Metro Center Station is located just 1 mile away from us, and can be reached by either a 15-20 minute walk, or you can catch bus #16/316 (toward Downtown LA) across the street on 3rd Street and get off at the 6th St/Hope Street stop.

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Modern Art in Downtown LA

If you are a modern art buff, you will have two great museum choices in Downtown Los Angeles thanks to The Broad Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA).

Downtown Eats: Gothic Ice Cream!

We are big fans of all things ice cream, and we are always on the hunt for new twists to our favorite snack. Our current favorite is the hip, gothic themed ice cream shop, Little Damage. 

Little Damage serves soft serve ice cream that is unlike any other you have tried. Have you ever had black ice cream? Have you ever had a charcoal cone? Didn't think so. But look no further, because here you can try unique rotating flavors like the black colored "Mother of Dragons" (strawberry cheesecake), Unicorn Tears (vanilla birthday cake), Taro Coconut, Major Key Lime and at least one vegan option. Don't be shy to sample flavors and you can even get two different flavors in a cone. To top it off, you get your pick of a topping like sprinkles, diced almonds, fruity pebbles, Oreo crumbs or coconut shavings.

Make sure you check their Instagram to see what flavors are available that day!

Downtown Eats: Smogasburg LA

If you're in Los Angeles on a Sunday, you're in luck! Smogasburg LA is a Sunday food market with foods, drinks, desserts and shopping. Take your pick of a fresh acai bowl, Vietnamese Bahn Mi,  donuts, churros, fried chicken, artisanal ice cream, tacos, tamales and much more! Go hungry and leave happy!

Smogasburg happens every Sunday from 10am-4pm at the Alameda Produce Market in Downtown Los Angeles. Check out what's going on each weekend at the official website.

America's Tallest Open Air Bar

When exploring the downtown area, the newest must is a visit to Spire 73, the new open air bar and lounge on the 73rd floor of the InterContinental Downtown Los Angeles Hotel. You will not find views like this anywhere else, and if you're lucky, you may even catch a helicopter landing on the rooftop of a nearby skyscraper. 

The menu offers a nice selection of craft cocktails, but they are a bit pricey. However, the amazing views you will catch make it all worth it. Spire 73 is open from 4pm - 12:30am. Happy viewing!

Healthy Grocery Shopping in Downtown LA

When looking for grocery store with healthy options during your stay in the Downtown Los Angeles area, guests look no further than the newly opened Whole Foods in Downtown Los Angeles. Whole foods provides amazing options for healthy snacks, fruits, drinks and even wonderful warm meals. The high end grocery retailer is a favorite among locals and travelers looking for healthy, organic options. 

Rose Parade: Getting to Pasadena on New Year's Day

Every year, we have guests stay with us who will be attending the Rose Parade in Pasadena. For those international guests unfamiliar with the Rose Parade, it is a popular parade that has been running annually on January 1st for more than 125 years. It travels a 5 1/2 mile stretch of spectators, showcasing floats made out of - you guessed it - ROSES, as well as marching bands, cultural dance performances and more.

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