City: Hollywood, CA

Category: Tours & Attractions

Address: 5200 block of Hollywood Boulevard

Description: While the pulse of this Asian community beats strongly at the Wat Thai Buddhist Temple in North Hollywood (12909 Cantara, 818-780-4200), just down the 101 Freeway is where you’ll find a crop of Taiwanese-owned shops, marketplaces, bookstores, and cafes. Thailand Plaza (5321 Hollywood Boulevard) has it all with incense, candles, and garlands of flowers all available for purchase. Next door is Dokya Bookstore, which carries the Bangkok Post, Thai-language books, and books about Thailand in general. And nowhere in Los Angeles will you find more authentic Thai food than at the many restaurants that call this neighborhood home. Stores are generally open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with extended hours for restaurants. Free parking is available at Thailand Plaza and metered parking is available along Hollywood Boulevard and neighboring streets.