Sight Historic Core, Downtown LA
Bradbury Building
A sight in Historic Core, Downtown LA, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Weekday.
Why go
1893 office building with an iron-and-glass atrium seen in Blade Runner.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Downtown LA, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 bars & cafés and 2 sights. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Grand Central Market and Grand Central Market. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight
- Neighborhood
- Historic Core
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 20 min
- Best time
- Weekday
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Downtown LA. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Grand Central Market
Food hall open since 1917 with tacos, egg sandwiches, pupusas and more under one roof.
Food · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Grand Central Market
Food hall since 1917 with stalls for tacos, egg sandwiches and pupusas.
Food · Los Angeles · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3Angels Flight Railway
Short funicular ride from Hill Street up to Bunker Hill.
Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4Perch
French-styled rooftop bar 15 floors up, with fire pits and live music.
Drinks · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5The Last Bookstore
Huge new-and-used bookstore in a former bank, with a book tunnel upstairs.
Shopping · 0.2 mi straight-line - 6Perch
French bistro and rooftop bar 15 floors above Pershing Square, with fire pits and open views of the towers.
Drinks · Downtown Los Angeles · 0.2 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Bradbury Building is a stop on our Los Angeles After Dark route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Downtown LA
2 more curated sights in Downtown LA. See the full Downtown LA guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Los Angeles
Our climate figures for Downtown LA come from nearby Los Angeles. Average daily highs in Los Angeles run from 66°F in December to 90°F in August; February is usually the wettest month. For Bradbury Building itself, we suggest: Weekday.
Modelled monthly averages for Los Angeles from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Los Angeles weather by month (covers Downtown LA).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Bradbury Building, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 304 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA
- Coordinates
- 34.05060, -118.24786
- Destination
- Downtown LA, California
Bradbury Building: quick answers
How much time do you need at Bradbury Building?
Plan on about 20 minutes at Bradbury Building. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Bradbury Building?
Our pick: Weekday. Insider tip: Visitors can only enter the lobby; be quiet, it's a working office.
Is Bradbury Building free?
Yes, we list Bradbury Building as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Bradbury Building?
Bradbury Building is at 304 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA, in Historic Core. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Bradbury Building?
Bradbury Building appears on Los Angeles After Dark, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Bradbury Building to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown LA.
Plan Downtown LA
- Downtown LA travel guide 10 places
- Los Angeles weather (covers Downtown LA) weather by month
- Downtown LA to Hollywood 6.2 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Downtown LA
- Bestia Food
- Seven Grand Drinks
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.