Wilshire Boulevard - Wikipedia
Wilshire Boulevard (['wɪɫ.ʃɚ]) is a prominent 15.83 mi (25.48 km) boulevard in the Los Angeles area of Southern California, extending from Ocean Avenue in the city of Santa Monica east to Grand Avenue in the Financial District of downtown Los Angeles.
Wilshire Boulevard, a Main Street that stands apart
Mar 23, 2013 · Wilshire is our boulevard of cold feet and second thoughts, the place where Los Angeles confronts its deep ambivalence about putting a low-rise, car-dominated and essentially suburban past...
'It's bold': L.A. moves to close Wilshire Boulevard through ... - MSN
Los Angeles will study the feasibility of permanently closing Wilshire Boulevard, which splits MacArthur Park, to vehicular traffic in favor of an "open streets" concept.
Birth of the Boulevard - LA Conservancy
The boulevard got its name from millionaire socialist Henry Gaylord Wilshire, who in 1895 began developing 35 acres stretching westward from Westlake Park for an elite residential subdivision.
History - Wilshire Center
Click here to view the Wilshire Blvd interactive website that provides photos and information on various historical buildings along Wilshire Blvd (sponsored by the LA Conservancy). Take a walking tour of Wilshire Center's history and historical buildings by way of Wilshire Angels Walk LA ( download guidebook and map ).
Where to Eat Near LACMA and Mid-Wilshire, LA’s Miracle ... - Eater LA
Feb 27, 2020 · 12 Essential Restaurants in Miracle Mile, LA’s Famed Mid-Wilshire Neighborhood. Dining near LACMA, the Petersen, and upcoming Academy Museum. There are many famous streets around Los...
Preserving Wilshire's History - LA Conservancy
Wilshire Boulevard is lined with irreplaceable historic structures that embody the rich history of the boulevard, of Los Angeles, and of our culture.
Discover Wilshire Boulevard's architecture from your car - Los Angeles ...
Jul 23, 2020 · Why not discover Los Angeles as if it were a city in a foreign land? Consider a self-driving architectural tour along Wilshire Boulevard from MacArthur Park to Fairfax Avenue, a distance of...
Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles | Santa Monica
Stretching nearly 16 miles from Downtown Los Angeles to Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, Wilshire Boulevard is a kaleidoscope of California culture. You’ll find several chef-driven dining hot spots near mom-and-pop bakeries and generations-old Mexican eateries.
Explore Wilshire Blvd. - LA Conservancy
Explore Wilshire Blvd. Use this map to explore the great places of Wilshire Boulevard, firsthand or online. Please note: Although some places on this map have been advocacy issues for the Conservancy, there is no direct correlation between the map and our advocacy activities.