The ultimate walking guide for anyone interested in experiencing the dynamic economic and cultural diversity of Downtown Los Angeles. This updated new fourth edition guides you to the most significant buildings, parks, plazas, public art, museums, restaurants and a variety of historical and interesting sites, as you learn the history and future prospects of each of the city's nine different districts. For a new adventure, take the author's suggestion and directions and leave the car at home to reach downtown using the various rail transit systems.