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LA’s Fashion & Flower District: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
Los Angeles, United States of America
2 hours 30 minutes
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What You Will Do
Get to know the “real” Los Angeles with this immersive and cultural experience of the Fashion and Flower Districts located in the heart of Downtown, where locals from several industries spend their days purchasing wholesale flowers and fabric.
On your private cultural tour, you will:
- Visit The Original LA Flower Market - a 55,000-square-foot warehouse (the largest in the US) where film, commercial, leisure, and wedding professionals come to buy flowers each day wholesale;
- Admire the California Flower Mall: This is another popular flower market in the district, offering a wide variety of flowers and plants at competitive prices;
- Shop in Santee Alley, surrounded by people in the industry looking for the best bargains where you can find trendy apparel, electronics, luggage, perfumes, and accessories all on sale - but beware of counterfeits;
- Explore the Cooper Design Space, an Art Deco building originally used as a warehouse that has become a popular destination for fashion events and to find unique, limited edition fashion items;
- Walk by The New Mart, built in 1926 as a high-end department store, it was converted in the '80s into a wholesale fashion centre with more than 100 showrooms;
- End your tour at the FIDM Museum, a hidden gem in the fashion district dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of fashion and costume design with a collection of over 15,000 objects that you can continue exploring on your own after parting ways with your guide.
Welcome to the heart of downtown LA - its flower and fashion districts, where local professionals come each day to acquire the gamut of things they may need for their work - from wholesale flower arrangements to off-label clothing for commercials.
Enjoy the bustle of it all and imagine your own dream world of working in Hollywood or the OC, while mingling with people who have forged a living out of their unique skills.
The LA Flower District has a rich history that spans over a century when flower growers began selling their products on the streets of Downtown Los Angeles, and during WWII, the district provided flowers to soldiers and their families and also became a hub for Japanese-Americans who were interned during the war.
On this private tour, you will learn about the history of downtown, about the two districts, and about the way immigrant communities have continued to keep downtown thriving since the first Mexican immigrants settled in the area over 500 years ago.
What's Included?
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- Flower Market admission ticket
What's Not Included?
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 4 days before tour start. Non refundable if cancelled within 4 days of tour start.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Your guide will meet you In front of the Original Los Angeles Flower Market, located at 754 Wall St., between 7th and 8th St.
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Santee Alley
Known as the “bargain hunter’s paradise”, Santee Alley offers a unique LA shopping experience and is the heart of the Fashion District.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Travel Curious
- Weather notes: Force Majeure Disclaimer: In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as extreme weather, natural disasters, riots, strikes, etc. and the tour cannot operate as published, we will endeavour to reschedule your tour date/time or we will provide a full refund.
- Know before you go: - It’s highly recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes. - Please bring any medication you may require during the tour. - In summer, please remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water. -The Original Los Angeles Flower Market, located at 754 Wall St. (between 7th and 8th St.). If arriving in your own car, it is covered and roof parking is available on the West side of Julian Street between 8th & 7th Streets. You can also find parking at 742 Maple Ave, to reach the meeting point from there, walk outside to Maple St, take a left, then left again on 8th St and then a left again on Wall St. Meet at 754 Wall St on your right side.
- Accesibility: If you have mobility impairments or require any assistance, please let us know in advance so we can plan your tour accordingly to ensure a great experience.
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