North Alameda St, Pueblo / Chinatown

Alameda street is one of the many busy streets in L.A. The street is sectioned off into parts such as North Alameda. The North Part of Alameda stretches right through a popular part of the Mexican community in L.A. As you drive by you will see a lot of restaurants that cater to Mexican style cuisine and colorful billboard signs. Another awesome place of interest is the Union Station. I have taken the trains a couple of times at Union Station to visit my family back in MIchigan. There are many points of interests along Alameda. The road itself offers vital history which attract tourists and locals alike. The traffic is pretty heavy, especially at peak hours. The condition of the road varies but seems to get worse the farther North that you actually head.

This street, around Union Station, is gorgeous. I can't speak for the sections outside of this area however. We actually had our engagement pictures taken here - in and around Union Station, and across the street where the edge of Placita Olvera starts. The architecture is gorgeous, the palm trees, the city feel, the cultural feel, etc. It seems like a fairly O.K. area to live as there are many nice condos literally right next to Union Station. If I had to live downtown, this is probably where I would live.

Ord stret isn't the most spectacular street appearance wise, and at some points of the day, can be jammed with traffic. However, it can be worth travellnig on occasionally, as it gives access to one of Los Angele's greatest restaurants, Phillipe's. This place offers groundbreaking french dip sandwhichs, at great prices. Although it will most likely be packed when you arrive, the sandwhiches are definately worth the wait. Overall, if you are in the mood for Phillipe's french dip sandwhiches, head down to this street. Otherwise, go elsewhere, as Phillipes is the only attraction on this street.

There are many picturesque objects and places on this street which I find very appealing. The train station (Los Angeles Union Station) is one of the many artistic style places that is on this street. The post office also has a very distinct and nice architectural appeal to it that is worth taking some snapshots of. This is mainly a cityscape however.