Discover South Los Angeles
Home to one of the largest concentrations of African Americans, Caribbean Americans and Latino Americans in the United States, South LA is world-famous for civil rights, jazz, soul, dance, multiculturalism, creativity, dynamism, hip-hop royalty, afro-centricity and much, much more.
Crenshaw
The Crenshaw District, in South Los Angeles, California, is the geo-cultural center of Pan-African/Black Los Angeles. Generally referred to as “Crenshaw”, the district is a world-famous destination renowned for its multiculturalism, creativity, rebellious spirit, dynamism, hip-hop royalty and afro-centricity. So hip and so cool, Crenshaw has world-wide influence that impacts on the way people around the globe dress, act, speak, sing, dance, rap, clown, smoke weed, play music, modify cars, ink tattoos, depict art, do sports, understand diversity—basically Crenshaw influences everything. Just to be in the Crenshaw District is cool. You can see the hippest artists, get the “flyest” fades, buy the latest t-shirt, get your grub on, get Black hair care products, honor “Black” leaders, go to a “Black Festival”—or soak up Pan-African/Black culture.
Baldwin Hills
Known as the Black Beverly Hills, Baldwin Hills is home to Kenneth Hahn State Regional Park and to Village Green, a National Historic Landmark and the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza mall. Ranks number two among top 10 richest black communities in US.
Leimert Park
The heart of LA’s African American cultural community. Once the home of Ray Charles and Ella Fitzgerald, Leimert Park was dubbed the "Black Greenwich Village" by filmmaker John Singleton. The World Stage and Kaos Network showcase jazz, hip-hop and poetry slams. During the monthly Leimert Art Walk, shop for art, fashion and jewelry. Visit the beloved Eso Won bookstore, which frequently hosts book signings. Leimert Park is brimming with eateries serving BBQ, spicy Jamaican cuisine and soul food that's sure to tantalize.
Watts
Watts neighborhood is located within the South Los Angeles region, and is home to the famous Watts Towers. Started in 1921 and completed in 1954, this collection of 17 sculptural towers, architectural structures, and mosaics built by Simon Rodia is a beacon of light for arts education and a conduit for social change. It continues to support and present master artists and to nurture aspiring young people.