CONTACT &
GENERAL INFORMATION
DIRECTIONS PARKING TRANSIT MAP FOOD
Please feel free to email us at mengmahar@gmail.com
or contact us using the form below:
MENG & MAHAR STUDIO
located in the Spring Arts Tower
453 S. Spring Street, Studio 1112
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Our building (the Spring Arts Tower) is located in the Historic Core neighborhood of downtown Los Angeles on the corner of Spring Street and 5th Street - both of which are one-way streets - Spring runs south and 5th runs west. The entrance is on Spring Street - take the lobby elevators to the 11th floor and we are in Suite 1112. The Last Bookstore is on the ground floor of our building.
DIRECTIONS
-
From the 110 N or S, get off at 4th St. Turn right on Spring and we are on the next corner.
-
From the 101 N, get off at North Spring Street. Turn right on Spring, and we are on the corner of 5th and Spring.
-
From the 101 S, get off at Broadway. Turn left on 4th St. Turn right on Spring.
PARKING
There is metered street parking on both sides of Spring Street in front of our building and just around the corner on 5th Street as well. Due to downtown’s anti-gridlock measures, many of the streets have no parking during afternoon/evening rush hour. Please check signs for restrictions to avoid towing. Street parking is free after 6pm or 7pm (depending on street) and on Sundays. Please note that the Historic Core's Sunday Farmers Market takes place each Sunday from 9am to 2pm on 5th Street between Spring & Broadway, right alongside our building.
There are two open-air pay lots on the corner of 4th and Spring, one block from us. Prices vary from $5-$10 depending on the day/time - typically most lots charge a $6 flat rate on Sundays. There is also an enclosed multi-level pay lot mid-way on Spring between 4th and 5th. Most lots accept both credit cards and cash - but it's always a good idea to have cash on hand.
Click here for a searchable map with Joe's Auto Parks locations.
Click here for a list of Joe's Auto Parks locations in DTLA.
PUBLIC TRANSIT
SUBWAY: The Pershing Square station is a Metro subway stop for the Red and Purple Lines - and it's just two blocks from us. Exit the station on the Pershing Square side and walk two blocks south on 5th Street (cross Broadway) to the corner of 5th & Spring - we’re located on the northwest corner.
BUS: There are several bus lines that stop very near our building.
For subway and bus schedules, maps and an easy to use trip planner visit: ridemetro.org or call (323) Go Metro or (323) 466-3876.
FOOD
Joining us for a workshop? Plan on extending your stay before or after the class and take advantage of the great dining options in our neighborhood!
For a fantastic overview of restaurants in LA's Historic Core, click here:
Every Sunday from 9 am until 2 pm the Historic Downtown Farmer's Market is held right outside our building on 5th Street. It's a great spot for brunch before your workshop!
SOME OF OUR FAVORITES:
Grand Central Market: open since 1917, lots of wonderful casual eateries
Guisados: amazing tacos and agua frescas
Gelateria Uli: seriously delicious gelati and sorbetti (next to Guisados)
Peddler's Creamery: organic and bicycle churned ice cream