Know before you go in Los Angeles
⚠️ Avoid
Areas to skip at night
Avoid Sunset Strip, Downtown LA, Chinatown and Venice Beach after dark.
🚇 Getting around
TAP card or rideshare
TAP covers Metro Rail and buses; Uber, Lyft or the Curb app for taxis.
🕌 Prayer
Call before visiting
Islamic Center of Southern California is the oldest masjid; some only open for Jumu'ah.
🍜 Halal food
Halal KBBQ to Chinese
Halal Korean BBQ and China Islamic Restaurant (30+ years).
🛏️ Where to stay
Koreatown & Mid-city
Affordable areas with easy access to Central LA.
