Best of Downey, CA
Birthplace of the Apollo Space Program
About Downey
Located in southeastern Los Angeles County, Downey is part of the Gateway Cities region just southeast of Downtown Los Angeles. The city serves as the birthplace of both the Apollo space program and Taco Bell. Visitors can also see the oldest operating McDonald's restaurant in the world.
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Sizzler
Sizzler is a restaurant serving as a steak house.
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Best Restaurants in Downey
62 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Bob's Big Boy Broiler
Located in Hollydale, Bob's Big Boy Broiler serves American cuisine. The establishment is part of a chain founded in Southern California in 1936.
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Downey Pizza Company
Downey Pizza Company serves pizza in the Fulton Wells neighborhood.
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Gloria's Cocina Mexicana
Gloria's Cocina Mexicana serves Mexican food in the Walker neighborhood.
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Mariscos Choix
Mariscos Choix serves Mexican and seafood dishes in the Hollydale neighborhood.
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Mr. Menudo Oficial
Mr. Menudo Oficial serves Mexican cuisine in the Hollydale neighborhood.
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Nguyen's Kitchen
Nguyen's Kitchen serves Asian cuisine in the Hollydale neighborhood.
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The MarketPlace Grill Café
The MarketPlace Grill Café is a restaurant located in the Fulton Wells neighborhood. It specializes in seafood cuisine.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Downey
13 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is a coffee shop located in the Hollydale neighborhood.
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Tierra Mia Coffee
Tierra Mia Coffee is a specialty coffee retailer and roaster located in the Walker neighborhood. The company operates 20 retail locations across California.
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Awake Coffee
Awake Coffee is a café in the Hollydale neighborhood serving coffee, tea, and ice cream.
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7 Leaves Cafe
Located in Hollydale, 7 Leaves Cafe serves as a local spot for coffee and Vietnamese cuisine.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Downey
7 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Ojos Locos Sports Cantina
Ojos Locos Sports Cantina is a bar located in the Hollydale neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Downey
6 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Columbia Memorial Space Center
Located in Hollydale, the Columbia Memorial Space Center operates as a hands-on space museum and activity center. The facility is owned and operated by Downey for the general public.
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Downey Art Museum
The Downey Art Museum is an attraction located in the Walker neighborhood.
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Hathaway Ranch Museum
The Hathaway Ranch Museum is an attraction located in the Fulton Wells neighborhood.
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Apollo Boilerplate 12
Apollo Boilerplate 12 is an attraction located in the Hollydale neighborhood.
Best Shops in Downey
19 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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The Salvation army thrift store
The Salvation army thrift store operates as a shop in the Fulton Wells neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Downey
71 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Chet Holifield Park
Chet Holifield Park is a green space located in the Bandini neighborhood.
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Dennis the Menace Park
Dennis the Menace Park is a local green space situated in the Fulton Wells neighborhood.
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Discovery Sports Complex
Discovery Sports Complex is a park located in the Hollydale neighborhood.
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Furman Park
Furman Park is a public green space located in the Walker neighborhood.
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Julia Russ Asmus Park
Julia Russ Asmus Park is a green space located in the Walker neighborhood.
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Lakeview Park
Lakeview Park is a public green space located in the Fulton Wells neighborhood.
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Paramount Cortland Community Garden
Paramount Cortland Community Garden is a park located in the Hollydale neighborhood.
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