These days, there is so much to do and see in DTLA sometimes we just want to find a nice quiet place to relax and reflect. Rest assured, Downtown Weekly’s list of 10 GREAT PLACES isn’t only great for residents. It’s perfect for office breaks and tourists alike who just want to find a cool place to chill.
10. NIXO LOUNGE AT LUXE
What can we say? We just can’t get enough of Nixo at Luxe City Center. Nixo’s outdoor patio with L.A. LIVE directly across the street host live bands on the weekends, gourmet food by Food Network’s own Chef Ben, and an amazing selection of signature cocktails. Nixo officially marked the end of summer with an all-day Happy Hour, so you know where the mature crowd of DTLA will be… Enjoying the “fruit cocktails” of our labor. luxecitycenter.com
9. NO DIVE BAR at the InterContinental Hotel
Ah, the good life. InterContinental Los Angeles has got to have one of the most popular and chill rooftop pools in Downtown Los Angeles. Located on the 7th floor, this rooftop is the perfect place to gather with friends and sip some cocktails to get away from the busy city below. Fortified with lounge chairs, a heated swimming pool, and the NO DIVE BAR with poolside service, you’ll definitely find a chill moment. http://dtla.intercontinental.com/
8. Chillin’ at DTLA CryoSpa
Well, we are going to be perfectly honest with you. The Cryo Chamber at Downtown CryoSpa is not just chill, it’s cold. It’s so cold that your first instinct probably isn’t going to be to strip down and lock yourself in. Yet, if you suffer from chronic pain or need to recover from an intense workout or fight match, Downtown Cryo Spa is here for you, and it offers even more benefits then you can shake a frozen stick at. http://downtowncryospa.com/
7. OUE Skyspace LA
Coming in at number 7, the ultra-posh OUE Skyspace LA. Located on the 70th floor of the US Bank tower, OUE Skyspace LA is open from 10am-10pm. Experience the Skyslide, a 45-foot, fully enclosed, all-glass slide landing on the exterior of the iconic US Bank Tower. Soak in the sun from California’s tallest open-air observation terrace and grab some drinks as well as a bite to eat at the SkySpace Bar. Besides that, they also offer fun events like R&B yoga, live jazz music, and painting classes on the outdoor terraces. https://oue-skyspace.com/
6. $9 Movie Nights at Regal Cinemas
Movie buffs everywhere flock to Regal L.A. Live at Barco Innovation Center for a chance to see their favorite stars in action. Romance, Sci Fi and Action Movies are plenty. No matter what’s on the big screen, Regal Cinemas are cozy, roomy and clean with a sound system that is never overbearing. Best of all, at $9 a ticket all day Tuesday, and a concession stand now offering coffee, beer and wine, popcorn, soda pop and twizlers all working together to add splendor to at least 2 hours of chill every time you visit. www.regmovies.com
5. Free Museum Day
Pick any of DTLA’s famed museums and you’ll find a virtual sanctuary of chill. No noise, no stress, just the most inspirational artists of our time helping you gather your thoughts and create some new ones. Best of all, it’s official, FREE MUSEUM DAY is September 22nd. Among those exposing their archives for any and all to see; the Broad, California African American Museum, Japanese American National Museum and LACMA. Be sure to visit the site to make your reservations. http://www.socalmuseums.org/free-for-all/
4. JAMES IRVINE JAPANESE GARDEN in LITTLE TOKYO
It’s not hard to guess why we picked Little Tokyo’s famed Japanese Garden with it’s peaceful Zen and 170 ft. flowing stream from start to finish, illuminated by blooming trees and traditional Japanese foliage. Water has an amazing calming effect and after chilling you have all of Little Tokyo to explore. Little Tokyo is DTLA’s ultimate destination for some of the city’s best Japanese culture, restaurants and authentic shops. This unique LA neighborhood dates back to 1886. Explore gorgeous Japanese gardens, visit the museum, people watch and chill while you take in the diversity that is DTLA. http://www.jaccc.org/jamesirvinejapanesegarden/
3. ARTS DISTRICT PARK
Thanks Parks & Recs! This half-acre park on Hewitt St. is sooooo chill. Seemingly hidden within the Arts District, its location across from Urth Caffe furthers the district’s purposeful blend of industrial warehouse meets calm, quiet, organic solace. Bring the kids, and the dogs, there’s a children’s playground and plenty of grass, trees and man-made shade. https://www.laparks.org/arts-district-park
2. CHINATOWN PLAZA
You may never know it thanks to all the hoopla that is Chinatown Summer Nights, but when the crowds die down and the dj’s pack up, all that’s left is the cool breeze that blows steadily through the pillars of East Gate’s bright neon lights. Soak up the culture, make a wish at Star Cavern Wishing Well and chill. There are plenty of benches for feeding the night pigeons or taking up conversations with the elders. http://www.oldchinatownla.com/
1. GRAND PARK
Located between The Music Center and City Hall, Grand Park is a lovely mash-up of people just chilling. Grand Park offers plenty of events that offer loud music and a chance to crowd gaze, but its activities like yoga, Lunch A LA Park and the fact it’s the largest bed of grass in DTLA make it a perfect spot for chillin’ like a villain. Grand Park also features the restored historic Arthur J. Will Memorial Fountain with a new wade-able membrane pool that keeps kids splashing far away, as not to disturb the calming nature of DTLA’s ultimate chill spot. https://grandparkla.org/
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