Celebrate sunny summer days with an adventure powered by Metro!

Source: LA Metro

Welcome the summer sunny weather with an adventure powered by Metro! Metro Rail lines A, B, and E can get you to fun destinations all summer long. For only $1.75 per ride, you can explore some of these exciting destinations:

A Line

Source: The Broad, NY Times

The A Line runs from Azusa to Long Beach, connecting the San Gabriel Valley to the heart of the City and South LA communities. Visit these attractions near stations along the route: 

  • Highland Park Station

    • Burgerlords: serving classic burgers in a modern space

    • Highland Park Bowl: hip and antique spot for bowling, live music, craft cocktails, pizzas, and salads 

  • Chinatown Station

    • Amboy: Filipino restaurant featuring a small selection of grilled meats, vegetables & bean dishes

    • Chinatown Plaza: historical Chinese American plaza with neon-drenched sign, shops, restaurants, and events

    • LA State Historic Park: 32-acre state park in the heart of the city with beautiful views of downtown

  • Union Station

    • Olvera Street: historic Mexican marketplace with cultural vendors, foods, and music

    • Little Tokyo/Arts District Station

    • Hauser and Wirth: contemporary and modern art gallery

    • Japanese Village Plaza: Japanese American cultural plaza with shops, restaurants, and more

  • Grand Ave Arts/Bunker Hill Station

    • The Broad: contemporary art museum with free admission and works from the 1950s to present

    • MOCA: the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles is the only artist-founded museum in Los Angeles with nearly 8,000 pieces

    • Walt Disney Concert Hall: this venue is one of the most acoustically sophisticated concert halls in the world and provides both visual and aural intimacy through its exterior and interior design

  • Downtown Long Beach Station

B Line

Source: Amoeba Music, X

The B Line runs from Union Station to North Hollywood, connecting the DTLA to Hollywood, Koreatown, and the San Fernando Valley via a fully underground route. Visit these attractions near stations along the route:

  • Hollywood/Vine Station

    • Amoeba Music: indie music lovers' hangout for free live shows, an eclectic stock of new releases, and vintage hits

    • Pantages Theatre: historic performing arts venue that hosts movies, musical acts, and theater performances

  • Civic Center/Grand Park Station

    • Grand Park: 12-acre civic park with year-round free public programming and green spaces to connect, create, and celebrate

  • Pershing Square Station

    • Pershing Square: decorated with fountains, monuments, statues, and more, this recreational space is open to the public and is perfect for a picnic with food from Grand Central Market

    • Regent Theatre: hosts concerts, themed dance nights, theater performances, movie screenings, special events, parties and festivals, and the occasional art and performance space for the monthly Thursday night Downtown Art Walk

    • The Last Bookstore: the largest new and used bookstore in California with a record store, comic bookstore, five art studios, and more. Highlights include an epic yarn shop, a famous book tunnel, a mammoth head, and unexpected nooks of funkiness.

E Line

Source: Expo Park, Time Out

The E Line runs from East LA to Santa Monica, connecting the Westside to USC, Exposition Park, Culver City, and central LA neighborhoods. Visit these attractions near stations along the route:

  • Mariachi Plaza Station

    • Mariachi Plaza: originally an informal gathering spot for mariachis seeking work from the nearby Boyle Hotel in the 1930s, but has transformed into a historic gateway that’s home to countless celebrations and community events

  • Pico/Aliso Station

    • Purgatory Pizza: casual spot covered in murals and serving calzones, salads & thin-crust pies

    • Self Help Graphics and Art: this organization has been at the intersection of arts and social justice, providing a home that fosters the creativity and development of local Chicano artists since 1973

  • Grand Ave Arts/Bunker Hill Station

    • The Broad: contemporary museum with free admission where you can view art pieces from the 1950s to present

    • MOCA: the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles is the only artist-founded museum in Los Angeles and holds nearly 8,000 contemporary pieces

    • Walt Disney Concert Hall: this venue is one of the most acoustically sophisticated concert halls in the world and provides both visual and aural intimacy through its exterior and interior design

  • Little Tokyo/Arts District Station

  • Expo Park/USC Station

    • California Science Center:  embark on a journey of science learning and fun with over 150 interactive exhibits for all ages for free

    • Expo Park: a collection of world-class museums, educational and sport facilities and entertainment venues across the 160-acre park.

No matter where Metro Rail takes you, remember to bring your TAP card and enjoy the adventure without the stress of traffic and parking!

Zoe Bertol-Foell