LSI's Downtown center is located in the Wilshire
District just to the west of downtown. Hollywood is a neighbor
to the north, Beverly Hills and West Hollywood to the west.
The world famous University of Southern California (USC) is
about a 10 minute walk from the center. LAX is about 45 minutes,
and Disneyland around 1 hour.
Character
This is the heart of Los Angeles. The area is a thriving
mix of people from all over the world. Urban in character with large
apartment complexes and high-rise commercial centers, this is the
city. You will find everything from world class museums to the latest
night clubs.
Climate
Warm and sunny, getting quite hot in summer. Occasional
rain in the winter and spring, though infrequent.
High Temp
°C
Low Temp °C
Total Rain
mm
Spring
24
14
30.5
Summer
29
18
11.5
Fall
23
12
85
Winter
21
10
268
Transportation
Numerous express busses provide ample service. In
addition the Los Angeles subway stops across the street. The subway
is safe, and usually faster and cheaper than traveling by car.
Bus/Subways Lines Next to the Center:
Red Line (subway), Wilshire/Vermont Station
MTA 201, MTA Rapid Transit 720
Foothill Transit 481
Near the Center:
MTA 18, MTA 206
Schools
If you name it, it is nearby: USC, UCLA, The Musician’s
Institute or The Fashion Institute. This is the place to study the
arts of film, music and fashion design, but it is also a tech-center
where you can do advanced studies in computers, engineering or any
other field you choose.
