Local Cultural Events

Olvera Street

Meg Patch

If you were looking for an activity that involves being outdoors and enjoying the vibrant Mexican culture, then exploring Olvera Street would be an excellent weekend outing. Olvera Street is the birthplace of the City of Los Angeles, also known as El Pueblo Historic Monument. It can be described as a colorful village with many historic buildings and a traditional style plaza area. Walk through the marketplace and look for handcrafted Mexican souvenirs and enjoy taquitos or tacos at outdoor cafes found throughout. On the weekends there is outdoor entertainment including bolero musicians, Mariachis bands, Aztec Indians and folklorico dancing. Another great part about Olvera Street is that you can take free tours. Ándale! Get out to Olvera Street!

http://www.lasangelitas.org/freetours.htm

http://www.olvera-street.com/

From 405N:

-Take the Santa Monica Fwy exit

-Keep right at the fork to continue toward I-10 E/Santa Monica Fwy and merge onto I-10 E/Santa Monica Fwy

-Take the State 110 N exit on the left toward Pasadena

-Merge onto I-110 N

-Take the exit toward I-5 S/Santa Ana/I-10 E/San Bernardino

-Merge onto US-101 S

-Take exit 3A for Broadway

-Merge onto W Aliso St

-Turn left at N Main St

Destination will be on the right

Olvera St

Los Angeles, CA 90012