Wilshire Boulevard Attractions
Koreatown has so much to offer the walking tourist. Most of these experiences and places can be found in the heart of Koreatown on Wilshire Boulevard. Before or after you bring your friends to Platform 35 for a bite to eat, there are hidden gems you may not know are available to experience just a few steps away!
Follow the road up to the peeking eyes mural where you can dance all night, sing karaoke and enjoy fun with friends at the top-secret Breakroom 86. This is the perfect place for an adventurous date and a sure-fire pick, to bring out-of-town tourist friends. If you want to be the know it all when it comes to nightlife and fun, Platform 35 is the perfect destination for a diverse crowd & options.
In the 1960’s, Koreans began immigrating to America in large numbers. As race tolerance was low at that time, Koreans began opening up their own business’s and developing a community in the area we know now as Koreatown.
Today the neighborhood is considered one of the most densely populated regions of Los Angeles, with 120,000 residents in just over 2.5 square miles of land. The Koreatown community is popular for its vibrant night-life, unique eateries, and an abundance of development.
You can admire the Art Deco styled architecture up the street at the Wiltern. Originally it opened as part of the Warner Brothers Western Theatre chain and later saved from demolition through the intervention of Wayne Ratkovich. This building still stands as a place to work up an appetite by checking out popular artists like Sabrina Claudio or even the Russian Ballet Theatre.
Koreatown has LA’s best karaoke behind The Line Hotel at Breakroom 86 karaoke & cocktail bar. The neighborhood also has the city’s best places to get items you wouldn’t expect, including arts supplies, kitchen tools, and toys. It even has a synagogue with awesome art and a four-story driving range.
Pick a Saturday! Grab some friends! Take this list of great things to do in Koreatown! And drive towards Wilshire & Normandie! You might not get through all of them, but we challenge you to try!
Wilshire Boulevard is thriving with culture. If you’re in town for the weekend you can attend a Sunday service at the beautifully built Oasis Church building right across the street from Platform 35. Maybe you’re next door at the LINE Hotel and just want to grab a bite to eat after Tai Chi lessons on their rooftop? It may be easy to overlook just how much this area has to offer in activities and fun but look a little closer and you will see just why Platform 35 is perfectly located right in the middle of a plethora of historical and also modern-day gems. You can experience your mystical side by visiting Mind Body and Soul located under Platform 35 for tarot, supernatural readings, & shopping for energy stones at this spiritual shop.
No matter where your tour may take you, be sure to visit Platform 35 Food Hall on the corner of Normandie and Wilshire. This corner space with the big windows and colorful decor is sure to catch your eye with an ambiance you shouldn’t dare to resist.
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You know that place in the series FRIENDS where Rachel, Monica, Ross, Phoebe, Chandler and Joey meet up before or after work to hang and somehow randomly meet new people? They would sit and talk about their days, Phoebe might even get up and play the guitar while Ross played some synthy sounds in adlib. Have you ever wished you had a place like that to meet up and kick back with all your busy LA friends? No need to plan it out or anything because everyone just knows the routine… Well here is your place! Platform 35 is equipped with all the modern necessities like charging ports, bright open windows overlooking the city, designated driver programs at night, life-sized game stations and call-buttons for when you’re furrowed-brow-focused on the presentation you’re working on but need a drink delivered to your table stat! You cannot miss this thriving market hall marked by the light up banner and elaborate stairway connecting to the sidewalk on Wilshire. Did I mention it’s right next to the subway entrance? Stop in to LA’s version of “chill” and make yourself at home at the Platform 35 Food Hall.