As long as you don't mind the short walk to the Japanese Village Plaza, the flat rate after 5pm is…read moreunmatched. Only thing, be mindful of the closing time the day you're there. If your car is still in there by the time the attendants leave, it's stuck there til morning.

I would give this a 5 star, but their prices went up after 5pm recently. Now it's a 6 dollar flat…read morerate after 5pm which is still reasonable, but it was 3 dollars only a few months ago. Great place to park if you want to visit Little Tokyo and if you do just stop by for less than 2 hours, it's only 1 dollar per hour for the first two hours before 5pm. It's right across the street from the new Kinokuniya which is super nice. Parking lot feels pretty safe and they do have security driving around in their own car. It's located next to a bunch of legit businesses and high-rises so it doesn't feel sketchy or unsafe. Great parking spot for sure. I still wouldn't leave anything valuable in the car though.

I'm kind of a regular at ROW DTLA so about time I write a review. You can find me often at…read moreSmorgasburg on Sundays! The big food festival that happens every week is what initially brought me to the Row and there is so much to discover there. I also often come here to charge my Tesla ~ charging on Level 5. The Row opened almost 10 years ago on the edge of Arts District and is spread across 30 acres. As mentioned with the charging, they do have a parking garage which is really nice when coming here. And it's a nice garage, well kept and clean, free for 2 hours with validation. You never need to worry about parking when you come here! Like much of Arts District, it's kind of industrial chic vibes. It's an open-air spot with just lovely landscaping and seating all around. There are some excellent food options like Pikunico and Hayato, as well as Go Get Em Tiger for coffee needs. Very cool stores including concept spots and trendy clothing shops. And i'm def getting my next tattoo at Nonfromseoul. Aside from the brick & mortar shops and restaurants and weekly Sunday Smorgasburg, I've been to some other smaller cultural fests & pop ups here. It's always trendy and cute at ROW DTLA!

I really want to give this place 5 stars but I think with its current iteration it isn't quite…read morethere yet only because there's so much space that needs businesses to come in. That being said, ROW DTLA is a dreamscape when it comes to filming content and just catching city vibes in a safe space. Located near the Arts District this space of buildings used to be utilized for the textile industry. With multi floored buildings creating rows of foot traffic on the ground this space is perfect for events, pop ups, and get togethers. It's one of the reasons why Smorgasburg is held here on Sundays. It's why on any given weekend there may be an event being held, whether it be to celebrate AAPI month or the different creatives in the area. This space is filled with homegrown businesses and unique shops to visit. One of my favorite places is Hightide which is a Japanese stationary and supplies shop. The vibes are immaculate and walking in really feels like being in a store in Japan. Another popular space is Scent Bar for those who love perfume and are aromaphiles. With plenty of small curated artists being featured in this apothecary of aromas, Scent Bar is a nice stop whilst visiting the Row. If you're looking for interesting and discussion worthy furniture A+R is a must, located at one of the ends of the Row. For good coffee with artistic vibes you got to check out GGET (Go Get Em Tiger). Next to that if you're looking for stronger waters is Flask & Field with smaller batch and independent distilleries and crafters. All of this and the parking is free for the first 2 hours. In LA, that's unheard of! And it's a large parking structure with modern infrastructure. Blessed. With all this, hopefully ROW DTLA will continue to grow with more businesses and still retain its charm as time marches forward. Good for a short stay or half a day, if you're looking for things to do in LA proper, ROW DTLA is worth your drive.

Parking in downtown LA is a nightmare as lots cost $5 per 20 minutes for small compact-car sized…read morespots in unsafe neighborhoods overrun with homeless people. The Perishing Square lot has sketchiness as well, but there are several reasons that I choose to park here if I'm going to Downtown LA in areas south of Skid Row. (In areas north of skid row, I'd park in Little Tokyo). First, if you park here on the weekends or after 5pm on weekdays, they have a flat rate for $9. During work hours on weekdays, the rate would be around $20 if you stay longer than 2 hours ($3 per 15 min with $20 max). Second, though the area is sketchy, there is security and this is a covered lot. Even the presence of security is a step up from most of the lots in the area. It may be only as good as a car alarm; however, I'll take it. Lastly, I feel that it's pretty conveniently located to key attractions in DTLA like Grand Central Market, Jewelry District, and some of the hotels in the area. In terms of safety and convenience, DTLA is one of the worst places to park in Los Angeles; however, I think this lot is one of the best of the worst. Note: entrances to this lot can be found on 5th and 6th streets between Hill and Olive. Note: If you are intending to go to Little Tokyo, Arts District, or north of skid row, look up the Aiso parking lot.

The weekend price of $9 is OK. i have no comment on the weekday prices. As with many parking…read moregarages, large numbers of spaces are blocked off, possibly because this was not a weekday. The payment process is bizarre. Sure, you take a ticket at the entry gate as usual. You don't use it to exit - see below Yes, the escalators don't work and obviously never will. They are used as staircases now, which is bad because the individual steps are much bigger, making it especially tricky to use. There are locked restrooms on P1. Just hope you can find someone to open them. You supposedly need to show that you have a parking ticket. There was a "security" woman sleeping in the office nearby You take elevators up to Pershing Square, so no problems there After returning you go to machines on P1, insert the ticket and payment card to receive another card, which you are supposed to use at the exit gates. You are reminded by many signs that there are no cashiers at the gates. Well, there was a man at the gate I approached. He kept pointing (at what?) and I was eventually told to go to another gate (no reason why), which was staffed by another non-cashier.

I was looking for a parking lot where I could be sure to find a spot when going to a nearby…read morerestaurant. That area usually only has street parking. The night view of downtown from the rooftop was beautiful.

They close at midnight even though Apple Maps says 24/7... …read more I wasn't sure if I should climb the fence to get to the elevator or run in through the exit when a car left, or sleep on a park bench till morning. Solution: nice security guard saved me: 424 threee oh two 65 one oneeeee! FUCK THIS SHIT. The garage is technically open -- the elevator works and cars can exit via sensor -- but the passenger gate is locked, which makes retrieving a car at night unreasonably difficult. I even spoke to the police, and they suggested I Uber home and return in the morning. That seems like an unfair setup.

Thank you Joe for not towing my daughter's car when it was left there from Saturday night until…read moreMonday noon. After attending a concert at the Smell, her car key broke. So she paid for 8 more hours and had to leave. Her car was untouched with all her belongings intact. Thank you again for your mercy.

Sevan, the parking attendant was so helpful. He is always so kind and patient. DTLA is one of the…read morebusiest places to find parking, but Sevan is always helpful and accommodating. Thank you Sevan! You are awesome! High recommend if you are looking for parking in DTLA

Nice clean mall We were there on sunday and they had a flea…read moremarket set up on each floor Lots of booths selling stickers and original artwork Not a lot of stores were open which was surprising Bathrooms werent that clean though

SLIGHTLY DEAD MINI-MALL with three stories and a whole lot of space. It's weird, Little Tokyo…read moreGalleria has multiple stores on the first level, hardly any on the second, and two lively businesses on the third floor (KBBQ & Arcade). It's strangely quiet in certain sections of the mall and feels a little eerie. There's one restroom on the second floor past a long horror movie hallway. Idk if this "Galleria" is experiencing a resurgence or if it's slowly fading. I hear they have Japanese/anime pop-up markets on select days and other festivities. However, again I see closed businesses. My understanding is that locals still come here and tourists enjoy the accessibility to Coffee Bean. Personally, I only come for Coffee Bean and Miniso (on rare occasion). KBBQ 333 is a pricey Korean restaurant that I also frequent once a year. Other than that, there's not much to do other than the upstairs arcade. Customer service is pretty solid at most businesses.

Sometimes when I go to Little Tokyo there are parts that I don't always visit, but the Japanese…read moreVillage Plaza is somewhere that I always make sure to stop by and visit. Yes, part of it is because it's smack dab in the center, but the main part of it is because a lot of the businesses I like to shop at and peruse are located here, as well as lots of the places I like to get food and snacks from. I like visiting what I deem the "Anime Jungle pit" since eventually the entire underground section was taken over by businesses related to or owned by Anime Jungle, but in that pit, when there's no crazy lines, I like to visit Anime Jungle, Q Pop Shop, Little Akihabara LA (depending on the collab pop up), Kiddleton Kiosk, and maybe I got into the model kit or the TCG/vidya game shop, but not as often. Outside of the pit in the plaza area, sometimes I like to go to Monkey Pants, but it is a small shop, but they have cute trinkets and sometimes character mascots have meet and greet events, Catch on the 3rd floor, Neko Stop, Maneki Neko, Tokyo Japanese Lifestyle, the Sanrio store, Nijiya for quick drinks or snacks, Yamazaki bakery for the meat buns, Mitsuru Cafe for super cheap dango and takoyaki, and sometimes they have cool collab decoration and events throughout this location. It definitely gets crowded and busy here, the parking garage can get quite fisted, so it's not somewhere I park normally, but I will definitely visit.

Pretty much the most centralized mini-mall of various Japanese businesses that tourists look to…read moreexperience when they think of JapanTown. Great spot for Jpop & anime purchases, ramen & Asian pastries, and of course Hello Kitty merchandise.

This station serves the southeasternmost parts of Downtown, a predominantly industrial area. It's…read moreat street level. No parking lot at this station. The Blue Line stations are not as aesthetically pleasing as many of the newer stations on the newer rail lines, but the platform here is well lit and very visible from the street, etc. Not a lot of riders get on and off here except during rush hours. Not much in the way of destinations, but definitely gets people to and from their jobs in the area. It also gets me to Restaurant Depot for unconventional cooking supplies (like CO2 cartridges.)

I came to this station, not by choice. There was a "power outage" and the Blue Line heading north…read morecouldn't proceed further than this station. We were placed on a crowded bus, we were way too close to one another. I won't hold hold this against the station itself..... too much. The station is oddly placed. There's nothing special about it. And there are no screens with ETA of Blue Line trains. Luckily I won't ever have to use this station again.... unless there's another alleged power outage.

Such a great parking find in Downtown LA! If you're coming in for work or meetings near the…read moreBonaventure Hotel, this garage at the World Trade Center is a solid deal -- especially the Early Bird special. It's hard to beat the price for such a prime location. I also really like that they use the Metropolis parking system. No paper tickets, no fumbling at the gate. They scan your license plate on entry and exit, and it automatically charges the credit card you have on file. Super quick and seamless -- perfect for busy mornings when you just want to get in and out without waiting in line. Clean, well-lit, and easy access. Definitely one of my go-to parking spots in DTLA. Would absolutely recommend!

The parking at Sepulveda and Magnolia is horrible. 2 handicapped spaces and a dearth of visitor…read moreparking. I really like my doctor and may need to Uber. The lot is dark and scary.

I've been to Santee Alley twice in my life, both times with friends on specific shopping missions…read more The first time was in high school or college, when my girlfriends wanted to get knock-off Louis Vuitton. The second time was a couple weeks ago, when my friend Mike K. wanted to buy some affordable jewelry to step up his look. Santee Alley is part of the larger Fashion District, with its bad parking and general downtown grime. It's not a place I'd send tourists, but it's a fun place to visit during business hours, with over 100 stalls selling all kinds of fashion items. My friends got their fake LV, back in the day, and Mike had his choice of jewelry. We stopped at several stalls and he picked up a couple of gold-plated bracelets from some friendly vendors, at reasonable prices, though there was more precious jewelry available as well. I guess I'm not a Santee Alley regular, but I've enjoyed my time there. It's kind of the opposite of shopping online. I like the people and the unique environment.

We visited this part of the gigantic fashion district in Los Angeles mostly out of curiosity. It…read morewas definitely something to see! This area is huge, block after block of fabric stores and cheap clothing stores and lots of people. The Santee Alley is an actual alley lined with stalls and shops selling shoes, clothes, accessories, and purses. In this area you will find designer knockoffs best - some of them pretty darn good. The clothes or mostly cheap clubwear, lots of workout gear, and some decent designer knockoffs. Very much reminded me of Canal Street in New York. If you are looking for sexy shoes, look no further! There was nothing here that I wanted - - except maybe a couple pairs of sunglasses --but it was a really fun stroll through an interesting part of downtown LA. We had fun!