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Shopping Historic Core, Downtown LA

The Last Bookstore

A place to shop in Historic Core, Downtown LA, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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The Last Bookstore in Historic Core, Downtown LA
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Why go

Huge new-and-used bookstore in a former bank, with a book tunnel upstairs.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Downtown LA, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 sights and 2 bars & cafés. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Perch and Perch. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Shopping
Neighborhood
Historic Core
Price
$
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Downtown LA. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Perch

    French bistro and rooftop bar 15 floors above Pershing Square, with fire pits and open views of the towers.

    Drinks · Downtown Los Angeles · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Perch

    French-styled rooftop bar 15 floors up, with fire pits and live music.

    Drinks · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Bradbury Building

    1893 office building with an iron-and-glass atrium seen in Blade Runner.

    Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Grand Central Market

    Food hall open since 1917 with tacos, egg sandwiches, pupusas and more under one roof.

    Food · 0.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Grand Central Market

    Food hall since 1917 with stalls for tacos, egg sandwiches and pupusas.

    Food · Los Angeles · 0.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Angels Flight Railway

    Short funicular ride from Hill Street up to Bunker Hill.

    Activity · 0.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

The Last Bookstore is a stop on our Los Angeles After Dark route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Downtown LA

The Last Bookstore is our only shopping pick in Downtown LA; here is what else we recommend there. 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 The Last Bookstore itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

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 The Last Bookstore, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
453 S Spring St Ground Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA
Coordinates
34.04770, -118.24990
Destination
Downtown LA, California

The Last Bookstore: quick answers

How much time do you need at The Last Bookstore?

Plan on about 45 minutes at The Last Bookstore. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit The Last Bookstore?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Where is The Last Bookstore?

The Last Bookstore is at 453 S Spring St Ground Floor, 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 The Last Bookstore?

The Last Bookstore appears on Los Angeles After Dark, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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