Take Metrolink to Union Station and the Metro D Line to explore museums, galleries, and dining

Los Angeles’ Miracle Mile is home to one of the largest concentrations of museums and cultural institutions in the United States. With the expansion of the Los Angeles Metro D Line, this district is easily accessible for visitors arriving by rail.

Start your trip by taking Metrolink to Los Angeles Union Station. Inside Union Station, follow signs to the Metro B/D Line subway platforms. Board the Los Angeles Metro D Line toward Wilshire/La Cienega and the Miracle Mile. In about 20 minutes, you’ll arrive in the Miracle Mile district, where several museums, galleries, and restaurants are located within walking distance.

Cost of Getting There

Metrolink offers a SoCal Day Pass that makes exploring easy:

• $10 on weekends
• $15 on weekdays

The pass allows unlimited Metrolink travel for the day and includes free transfers to LA Metro rail and buses, including the D Line.

This means you can travel from your home station to Union Station and onward to Miracle Mile without paying additional subway fare.

Large Museums and Cultural Institutions

Miracle Mile is best known for its major museums, several of which are located within a few blocks of each other along Wilshire Boulevard.

 Los Angeles County Museum of Art

• Wilshire/Fairfax station
• Adult admission: about $25–$30
• Students and seniors: discounted
• Children under 18: free
• Reservations: Timed-entry tickets are recommended but can often be purchased onsite.

One of the largest art museums in the western United States, featuring global collections and the iconic Urban Light installation.

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

• Wilshire/Fairfax station
• Adult admission: about $25
• Students: about $15
• Children under 17: free
• Reservations: Timed entry is recommended and can be booked online.

Explore Hollywood history, filmmaking technology, and exhibits featuring costumes, props, and film artifacts.

Petersen Automotive Museum

• Wilshire/Fairfax station
• Adult admission: about $22
• Children: about $12
• Optional “Vault” tour: about $51 total with admission
• Reservations: Recommended, especially on weekends.

A favorite for car enthusiasts, showcasing historic automobiles, racing vehicles, and famous movie cars.

La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

• Wilshire/Fairfax station
• Adult admission: about $15–$18
• Children: discounted
• Reservations: Not always required, but purchasing online can help avoid lines.

Visitors can see active fossil excavations and Ice Age fossils discovered beneath the city.

Small Galleries and Creative Spaces

In addition to large museums, Miracle Mile offers smaller cultural spaces that highlight contemporary artists.

Craft Contemporary

• Wilshire/Fairfax station
• General admission: about $9
• Students and seniors: about $7
• Children under 12: free
• Reservations: typically not required.

This museum focuses on modern craft and design, featuring exhibitions that showcase ceramics, textiles, and mixed media.

Ace Gallery

• Wilshire/Fairfax station
• Admission: varies by exhibition, often free or donation-based
• Reservations: usually not required.

These smaller venues are ideal for visitors who enjoy discovering emerging artists and experimental exhibitions.

Food and Dining Destinations

La Cienega Restaurant Row -  Wilshire/La Cienega station

After exploring museums along Miracle Mile, visitors can head a few blocks south to La Cienega Restaurant Row, one of Los Angeles’ historic dining corridors.

Restaurant Row developed in the 1930s and 1940s and quickly became a favorite dining destination for Hollywood studios and entertainment industry professionals. Today, the street still offers a mix of classic Los Angeles restaurants and modern dining spots.

Notable Restaurants on Restaurant Row

Lawry's The Prime Rib
A Los Angeles institution since 1938, known for its classic prime rib carved tableside and traditional steakhouse atmosphere.

• Typical entrée price: $45–$65
• Reservations recommended, especially on weekends.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
A Brazilian churrascaria offering continuous tableside service of grilled meats and an extensive salad bar.

• Dinner price: about $60–$75 per person
• Reservations recommended.

Il Fornaio Beverly Hills
An Italian restaurant known for house-made pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and regional Italian cuisine.

• Typical entrée price: $20–$35
• Reservations recommended for dinner.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
A popular Japanese barbecue restaurant where guests grill meats and vegetables at the table.

• Typical meal: $25–$40 per person
• Reservations recommended for dinner hours.

Cafés along Wilshire Boulevard also provide convenient stops between museum visits.