From the Wilshire Boulevard/Normandie bus stop, walk north on Normandie one block to 6th Street, turn right on 6th Street and walk two blocks east.

Built in 1926 using Churrigueresque detailing, Chapman Market (3451 W. 6th St.) is one of the earliest auto-oriented markets in the western U.S. During the evening hours, stop in at Renaissance Billiards (3465 W. 6th St.; 213/380-6864), a popular Korean bar located above the Bohemian Restaurant (3451 W. 6th St.; 213/487-6155).

From the Wilshire Boulevard/Normandie bus stop, walk two blocks west on Wilshire Boulevard.

Dedicated in 1929, the Wilshire Boulevard Temple (3663 Wilshire Blvd.) is one of the largest and most influential Reform synagogues. Byzantine-inspired and designed by architects A.M. Edelman, S. Tilden Norton, and David C. Allison, interior features include symbolic murals by Hugo Ballin, depicting episodes in the biblical and post-biblical history of the Hebrew people.

Re-board the Wilshire Rapid bus at Normandie Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard. Depart at Wilshire and Western Avenue.

Wilshire/Western bus stop ( Metro Rapid Wilshire)

Re-board the Wilshire Rapid bus at Normandie Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard. Depart at Wilshire and Western Avenue.

A few blocks east on Wilshire Boulevard, stop in one of Koreatown’s newest shopping destinations, the Aroma Center (3680 Wilshire Blvd.; 213/387-0111). Or walk south on Western Avenue, from the Metro station to Koreatown Plaza (928 S. Western at 9th St.; 213/382-1234). Inside the plaza, you’ll find everything from a Korean grocery store, Korean stationery store, Korean bakery, cosmetics, clothing, Korean music store, and health food store. Grab lunch at the food court serving a variety of Korean food ranging from Korean barbecue to Korean style noodles, to spicy tofu casserole (soon tofu), to bim-bim-bap (rice with vegetables and meat served sizzling in a hot stone pot).

From Wilshire Boulevard and Western Avenue, walk west on Wilshire Boulevard to the next destination.

Experience a traditional Korean tea ceremony. The calm, soothing atmosphere of Hwa Sun Ji (3960 Wilshire Blvd.; 213/382-5302) is sure to remind you of old Korea. If you don't have time for a tea ceremony, stop in for traditional hot and cold teas. After taking in the Korean cultural setting, you will see why Korea is called "Land of the Morning Calm."

For a traditional Korean barbecue, check out Woo Lae Oak (623 S. Western Ave.; 213/384-2244), located just north of the Wilshire/Western Metro station.

Located at the southeast corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Western Avenue, the Wiltern Theater (3790 Wilshire Blvd.; 213/380-5005) originally opened in 1931 and is a wonderful example of Art Deco. A great place to spend an evening out, the Wiltern presents concerts, dance performances, stage productions and award shows. If you plan to catch a show, have dinner at the Atlas Supper Club (3760 Wilshire Blvd.; 213/380-8400) located right next door.

Re-board the Wilshire Rapid bus at Western Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard. Depart at Wilshire and Crenshaw Boulevard.