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Olvera Street
845 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
+1 213 628 1274
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  • sparksTNT Rated: Rating of 5 out of 5

    Olvera Street

    Attraction | by sparksTNT a real traveler from Los Angeles | Jun 29 '09

    "Olvera Street: The Beginning of L.A."

    Olvera Street is a must-see as Los Angeles's birthplace! The quaint and festive street is lined with restaurants, shops and historic buildings, and...

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This block-long cobblestone street is alive and bustling with live music, tasty restaurants, and tons of treasures. Market stalls brim over with traditional Mexican clothing, Mexican art, leather goods, handicrafts, puppets, pottery, and so much more. Dancing and music erupts regularly in the central plaza as people from all over browse, talk, and have fun. The market at Olvera Street was created in the 1930's and is now a historic landmark celebrating the rich Mexican heritage of Los Angeles.

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