Discover the Miracle Mile. Make the most of your visit to LACMA by exploring beyond the museum campus. This storied stretch of Wilshire Boulevard—at the midpoint of the street’s 14-mile span from downtown to the beach—offers a wide range of delights and diversions for all ages. Your time in our galleries is just the beginning.
LACMA is located in Hancock Park, 22 acres of park land created in 1924 when George Allan Hancock donated this portion of what once was Rancho La Brea to the County of Los Angeles. Linger over a picnic on the grass, explore the shaded pathways, and discover many sites of paleontological interest. Just watch out for tar bubbling up from the ground—long a defining element of this area (la brea means tar in Spanish).
Within 5-minutes’ Walk
At the far west end of Kendall Concourse (the walkway between BCAM and Resnick Pavilion)
Fanny’s
In the Academy Museum
Closed Tuesdays
Indoor & outdoor sit-down dining
Off-campus, exit at Urban Light and cross Wilshire
Coffee & Bodega (no website)
In the 5900 Wilshire office tower
Weekdays only, closes at 4pm
Deli items & beverages for takeout
Meyers Manx Café
In the Petersen Automotive Museum
Indoor & outdoor sit-down dining
Within a 10-minutes’ Walk
North side of Wilshire
Hi-Ho Cheeseburger
Burgers, fries, and shakes
Casual indoor sit-down plus takeout
KazuNori
Hand roll sushi
Indoor counter seating and takeout
Uovo Pasta
Fresh pasta made in Italy
Indoor sit-down and takeout
South side of Wilshire
Acai Republic
Acai bowls and smoothies
Takeout
Café Fresco
Coffee and diner menu
Indoor sit-down plus takeout
El Polo Loco
Mexican
Casual indoor sit-down plus takeout
Laki Ramen
Ramen and Japanese side dishes
Casual indoor sit-down plus takeout
Tawanna Thai
Thai curries, rice, and noodle dishes
Casual indoor sit-down plus takeout
East of LACMA (btw Curson and Masselin)
Exit the campus at Urban Light and turn left on Wilshire
The Counter
Custom burgers and full bar
Indoor & outdoor sit-down dining plus takeout
Descanso
Mexican dishes from Michoacán and full bar
Indoor & outdoor sit-down dining
MIXT
Salads with housemade ingredients
Casual indoor & outdoor sit-down dining plus takeout
Starbucks
Coffee, tea, and light fare
Casual indoor & outdoor sit-down dining plus takeout
A few blocks further east:
Chipotle, Einstein Bagels, El Cartel Tacos, Five Guys Burgers, Fusion Kitchen (Russian), IHOP, India’s Tandoori, Ono Hawaiian BBQ & Yuko Kitchen (Japanese).
North of LACMA (btw 5th and 6th Streets)
Exit the campus through gate at 6th and Fairfax, near Levitated Mass and walk north on Fairfax (toward hills)
India Sweets & Spices
Small selection of prepared items, such as samosa
Takeout
Pho Saigon Pearl
Vietnamese pho and rice dishes
Casual indoor & outdoor sit-down dining plus takeout
Lo/Cal Coffee & Market
Coffee, tea, and healthy light fare
Casual indoor sit-down dining plus takeout
Images: Aerial view of LACMA buildings, including David Geffen Galleries in context of Miracle Mile, photo © Iwan Baan; image of visitors enjoying picnics on LACMA lawns by LACMA-Los Angeles County Museum of Art; image of Descanso restaurant courtesy of Descanso.