Los Angeles - El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument

El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument encompasses the area where Los Angeles was first founded in 1781. The history of this area is extensive, having been claimed at one time or another by Spain, Mexico, and the United States. The first settlers in what is today Los Angeles were of Native American, African and European decent. . It was not until 1953 that an effort was made to restore the 27 historic buildings.

On site at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument are various museums, galleries, numerous historical buildings, as well as restaurants, shops, and smaller souvenir vendors. There a range of events held on sight and entertainment of all sorts takes place in the streets. If you are not interested in exploring the museums you can enjoy a sit down meal at a restaurant, pick up some street food and eat it on a park bench while people watching or simply wander around and enjoy the atmosphere. A good place to start is at the Visitor Center where you can find all the necessary information on what there is to see and do, and find out what's happening on that particular day.

The area is bordered by Alameda Street in the south, Sunset Boulevard and North Spring Street in the east and north, and by the Hollywood Freeway in the west.