{"id":2844,"date":"2026-05-07T16:52:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T20:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rossweb-uat.bus.umich.edu\/la-campus\/?page_id=2844"},"modified":"2026-11-10T13:36:22","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T18:36:22","slug":"things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rossweb.bus.umich.edu\/ross-los-angeles\/things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step off campus and explore some of the places that make Downtown LA such a vibrant place to live, work, and visit. From quick bites and coffee to dinner, drinks, and outdoor spaces, discover nearby spots to grab a meal, meet up with friends, or simply take a break.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2844_da58a4-e2 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2844_a61887-71\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Neighborhood<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2844_9563f8-26 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"938\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/rossweb.bus.umich.edu\/ross-los-angeles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/05\/theneighborhood.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rossweb.bus.umich.edu\/ross-los-angeles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/05\/theneighborhood.jpg 938w, https:\/\/rossweb.bus.umich.edu\/ross-los-angeles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/05\/theneighborhood-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rossweb.bus.umich.edu\/ross-los-angeles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/05\/theneighborhood-768x330.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2844_26c9b8-ff\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Places to Wonder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Primarily food, casual stops, and places to wander<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2844_43ddba-d7\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grand Central Market<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Historic Food Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Downtown LA landmark since 1917, Grand Central Market brings together more than 40 vendors representing the diverse cuisines and cultures of Los Angeles. Grab a quick meal, explore the vendors, or experience one of Downtown&#8217;s most iconic gathering places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/grandcentralmarket.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Visit Grand Central Market<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hill Street Bar &amp; Restaurant<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>American \u2022 Bar &amp; Restaurant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located at 2nd and Hill in Downtown LA&#8217;s Historic Core, Hill Street serves modern American cuisine along with coffee, breakfast, lunch, and cocktails. It&#8217;s an easy spot for a casual meal or coffee break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hillstreetla.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Visit Hill Street Bar &amp; Restaurant<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vespaio<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Italian \u2022 Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located along Grand Avenue in the Bunker Hill arts corridor, Vespaio serves Italian dishes with Mediterranean influences, along with wine and handcrafted cocktails. Its patio makes it a nice place to linger before or after exploring the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vespaiodtla.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Visit Vespaio<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nick + Stef&#8217;s Steakhouse<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Steakhouse \u2022 Upscale Dining<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Downtown LA steakhouse known for steaks, seafood, wine, and cocktails. Located in the heart of Bunker Hill, Nick + Stef&#8217;s offers a more traditional sit-down dining experience for lunch, dinner, or a special occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nickandstefs.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Visit Nick + Stef&#8217;s Steakhouse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No\u00e9 Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>California-Inspired \u2022 Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located inside the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza, No\u00e9 offers California-inspired cuisine, cocktails, happy hour, and indoor-outdoor dining with views of Downtown LA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/hotels\/los-angeles-california-plaza\/dining\/noe-restaurant?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Visit No\u00e9 Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2844_86a34a-c7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Entertainment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2844_978dca-c8 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"938\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/rossweb.bus.umich.edu\/ross-los-angeles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/05\/Entertianment.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rossweb.bus.umich.edu\/ross-los-angeles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/05\/Entertianment.jpg 938w, https:\/\/rossweb.bus.umich.edu\/ross-los-angeles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/05\/Entertianment-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rossweb.bus.umich.edu\/ross-los-angeles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/05\/Entertianment-768x319.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2844_821551-18 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2844_4e7b3f-29\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grand Avenue Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get the arts, culture, architecture, public space, and the Grand Avenue experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2844_781d43-89\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Grand LA<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Arts \u2022 Dining \u2022 Public Space<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Grand LA is a Frank Gehry-designed destination at the heart of Downtown LA&#8217;s Grand Avenue Arts Corridor, bringing together restaurants, shops, public spaces, and cultural experiences. It&#8217;s also home to DATALAND, an AI arts museum, and the Conrad Los Angeles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegrandla.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Explore The Grand LA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Massilia<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Food \u2022 Ambiance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MASSILIA is the food &amp; ambiance of marseille with influences from france, spain, italy &amp; north africa. with a full bar &amp; craft cocktail program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.massilia.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.massilia.com\/\">Visit Massia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colburn Caf\u00e9<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Caf\u00e9 \u2022 Colburn School<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located inside the Colburn School, the caf\u00e9 offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and coffee in the middle of Downtown LA&#8217;s arts corridor. The surrounding Colburn campus also includes performance halls, recital spaces, and an outdoor plaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/colburnschool.edu\/calendar\/locations\/colburn-cafe\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Visit Colburn Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This one is admittedly a little hybrid<\/strong>, but I think it works in Entertainment because the point isn&#8217;t just the caf\u00e9 \u2014 it&#8217;s the <strong>Colburn arts campus experience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One California Plaza<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Public Plaza \u2022 Outdoor Space<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One California Plaza sits in the heart of Bunker Hill and features a 1.5-acre water court with open-air seating. 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