If you unfamiliar with the historic core of downtown Los Angeles or if it has been a while since you have explored the area, this is an opportunity to see many historic and cultural sites in the downtown area.
The Great Outdoors group plans to depart from the Old San Bernardino Depot Metrolink Station at 1170 N. 3rd St, San Bernardino CA 92418 (click here) (not to be confused with the San Bernardino Downtown Station) to LA Union Station.
We will meet at Palm Springs Del Taco, 2444 N. Palm Canyon Dr and Racquet Club. There is ample parking to the east of Del Taco (MAP) at 6:45 am, departing at 7:00 am to allow time to reach the San Bernardino Depot. Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by the driver. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation or ride share. The train we plan to take departs San Bernardino Depot at 8:41 am and arrives in LA Union Station at 10:22 am. You can view the train schedule for the San Bernardino Line at metrolinktrains.com. There will be ample parking at the Station.
The Great Outdoors group plans to return from LA Union Station to the San Bernardino Depot on the 4:38 pm train, arriving at the San Bernardino Depot at 6:16 pm. Should you desire to stay longer, there is a 7:38 pm train that arrives at 6:23 pm. The last train of the day is at 9:38 pm.
You are encouraged to download the Metrolink app to your smart phone containing all of its schedules. Once registered, you can buy your electronic ticket ($10 all day for Metrolink and all downtown subways). The machines at the depot are notoriously user unfriendly.
PLEASE DO THIS A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT TO MAKE SURE THIS IS WORKING FOR YOU!
COVID-19 requirements: You will be required to wear a mask on the train and may be optional In indoor spaces. Along with masks, bring proof of vaccination that restaurants and other businesses might require on the route. It is not required to board the train.
What to Bring: Water, small day back, sun protection and hat.
Art, Food, and LA History
So what can you expect in Downtown LA?
The tour will take us to the following historic locations:
1. Union Station
2. El Pueblo de Los Angeles and Olvera Street
3. Walk past Los Angeles City Hall
4. Avila Adobe
5. Little Tokyo/Japanese Village Plaza
6. Grand Park
7. Walt Disney Concert Hall and Broad Museum
8. Angels Flight and Grand Central Market
9. Bradbury Building
Time permitting:
10. Pershing Square
11. Biltmore Millennium Hotel
12. Los Angeles Central Library
We will get on the LA Metro to return to union Station.
Once at Union Station you may want to try out a Los Angeles classic eatery, Philipes, , The home of the Original French Dip Sandwich short walk from Union Station.
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Trip leader: Richard Dachman: (818) 430-7114 email: rdachman@mac.com
Carpooling: Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by driver. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation or ride share.
Cancel: If you cannot make a trip for which you have registered please cancel as others may be on the waitlist. You may cancel directly from your profile settings or notify the hike leader.
Weather Policy: Inclement weather cancels.
