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Little Tokyo to Arts District

Two shops almost next door on 2nd Street in Little Tokyo, then a short ride to the Arts District.

Walkable · 3 stops · about 1.5 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?

The 3 stops

  1. 1. Going Underground Records

    Little Tokyo · Rock, Hip-Hop, Indie/Rock · $$

    Widely cited as one of LA's best-curated new-and-used shops.

    Tip: Check the new-arrivals bins often — turnover is fast and well-picked.

    356 1/2 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA

    Hours
    Monday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Sunday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  2. 2. Salt Box Records

    Little Tokyo · Soul/Funk, Disco, World · $$

    Second-floor shop inside the Hello Stranger bar focused on French boogie, Japanese city pop, freestyle, disco and modern funk.

    Tip: Look for the entrance up a flight of stairs on 2nd Street; it is closed Monday and Tuesday.

    320 E 2nd St Second Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA

    Hours
    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Friday12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Sunday12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  3. 3. Agora Records

    Arts District · Electronic/Techno, Disco, Reggae/Dub · $$

    Arts District shop with new and used house, techno, disco and reggae records, plus some art and merch, and occasional events.

    Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday; open 12 to 7 the rest of the week.

    1022 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021, USA

    Hours
    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Friday12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Sunday12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.

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