Koreatown

Koreatown is the dense, neon-lit heart of Los Angeles that never truly sleeps. Spanning roughly three square miles west of Downtown, it possesses the highest population density in the city, creating an urban energy unmatched elsewhere in Southern California. The architectural landscape is a collision of ornate 1920s Art Deco landmarks and utilitarian strip malls that house the world-class culinary scene. While the name highlights the Korean diaspora, the neighborhood is a profound multicultural hub where Oaxacan markets sit adjacent to high-end bibimbap spots. Residents range from young professionals in glass high-rises to legacy families in historic bungalows. Life here happens vertically and behind unassuming facade; the finest experiences are often found on the third floor of a nondescript plaza or tucked into a basement level. It is a neighborhood defined by kinetic movement, the smell of charcoal smoke, and the constant hum of a community that thrives well past midnight, serving as the city’s primary destination for those who reject early last calls.