A very popular spot in Los Angeles to take pictures at! The lights are beautiful at night and fun to take pictures with. it does get difficult to take pictures though since its almost guaranteed to have people there but there are many areas inside where you can try to avoid the crowd. Make sure not to step on the pillars or you can get kicked out!

We recently discovered this gem of a museum. It feels like traveling back to the good old times when buildings were still built with thick walks as compared to plywood dry walls.The museum is across the street from Union Station. It is surrounded by cute little Mexican restaurants and street vendors.

Oldest house in Los Angeles, the Avila Adobe built in 1818. A little golden nugget tucked in La placita Olvera. If you arent looking intently for it, you might as well miss the fact that it is a museum open to the public. Best part, it was open on a Monday. Truly a treasure.

The Avila Adobe is the oldest homestead in all of Los Angeles. I visited the adobe on an overcast and drizzly January afternoon. It seemed as if my brother and I were the only people there. The docent was beyond friendly, and full of interesting facts, both adobe-related, and not. After a half-hour conversation, we had the adobe pretty much to ourselves and we took our time wandering about. The space houses some beautiful relics. On a cold and damp day with little human distraction, theres more than a whiff of the eldritch to the place.

We stumbled upon this historical site by chance when we were walking around Olvera Street. Unfortunately we were here after 4pm closing time, we can only stroll around the courtyard of this oldest residence in the city of Los Angeles. While it is albeit small, it has few interesting display items, including the old cart and the introduction wall to the place. Worth a stop to the history if you are happened to be at Olvera Street

Loved the history provided at this museum. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

This cool hidden house was a nice escape from the busy street. On a day less crowded you feel like youre in country side and almost forget youre in LA.I thought these translations were interesting inside the house. From Spanish to English they are quite different. I was humored by it.

Fun place with great food options.

If you come into L.A. Union Station by Amtrak or Metrolink and have some time to spare, definitely come across the street and stroll through Olvera Street in Los Angeles and take 15 to 20 minutes to see this historical site. As a bonus, theres several restaurants and restrooms nearby as well.

A rare, surviving gem of local history. Before being called Olvera Street, this adobe began on a little lane that was originally called Wine Street, and for good reason. Before vineyards were grown in abundance around El Pueblo, Avila adobe grew its first hybrid vines (Spanish Vitis vinifera + native Vitis girdiana) from the cuttings derived from the San Gabriel Mission, about 200 years ago. Later, Italian and French winemakers would grow their vineyards around here too. As far as commercial winemaking goes, L.A. had the largest and was the most recognized in the New World.

This is an old mexican house which is the oldest in the LA.You can see old mexican lives thru this hose in terms of their sleeping, kitchen,living room ..It locates in the Alvira street or sendero.

Very nice place, I love how you can see and feel the way these people lived back then. I recommend everyone to visit this place Los Angeles.

Some of the reviews seem to be about restaurants nearby? The Avila Adobe did not serve food, at least if it did, it was in another section and I can only review the museum part.I stumbled onto the museum, which was very comfortable to pass through without too much overwhelming information but enough simple explanation to have a sense of the house. The last room that I entered had a video of the history of cultural influences in LA. Very interesting.

Beautiful and love it. Enjoy and walking through. NenaH

Avila Adobe was very interesting and informative to visit. In addition, it was free.

Great margaritas service ok

Great food and great service. We had to wait a bit because weekends are first come first served basis. But once we got a table, worth the wait.

On strip on a Saturday this was an interesting place across from union station to visit.

I totally recommend to visit this place! This old home in Los Angeles has been turned into a museum for the public. Ironically, it is the oldest home in LA

Great historical site to view an hold home and see other areas as well for shopping.

Delicious food and the coconut margaritas are the reason i always come here with my family everytime i come to L.A.

Brings you back in time. Old house turned museum is rich in history. I recommend this museum.

Nice example of the early life in LA opened to the public for free. Not to be missed in your next visit to LA.

Well I was not impressed at all. The service was great, the food came fairly quickly. I ordered the carnitas plate ,the meat was put in a very small cup, it was very greasy and most of it was fat. the corn tortillas were warm and dry.the beans where good but also in a small cup. I think its all the hype of Olvera Street. Well i have to say , pass on this place. But thats just me.

Interesting example of an old house owned by a successful family of the time. Lots of nice furniture etc.

The historic house is in remarkable shape. Its truly an educational and interesting look into life in early California. Also the flea market and the restaurants are excellent.

The Admission: FREE!! Very small museum, displaying the home/furniture in the past.You get to see the life style as well.The Museum: It is a historic site built in 1818. It is right on Olvera Street. If you are in the neighborhood, check it out. It is free and informative. Besides the museum, there are small shops and restaurants nearby. You can definitely spend an hour or so on Olvera Street. It is one of LA Landmark.

Sure has a lot of Mexican heritage to it. Enjoyed it very much..

Beautiful museum in LAs oldest house. Friendly and helpful attendants. Take the light rail to union station, an easy walk. Visit the court yard and imagine the old days.

Quaint street market. Full of life, history and character!

Totally worth the investment of a few minutes to see this historic place.

GREAT PLACE TO GET GREAT FOOD

Free museum with lots of history. Very cool stop. Great location on Olvera Street.

Was gross to not come back again. I put 1 star because I have to but not worth it

Fun and interesting for the kids.

Build in 1818 by Francisco Avila known as the oldest standing residence in Los Angeles it is open to the public and is a registered historic landmark, one of the very first settlements of the Los Angeles. The architecture is made of adobe and you can still see the rooms and areas of the house as they where back when the house was occupied. very nice things to see and experience

First house in Los Angeles well worth seeing

The food was great and the kids loved it

Great place to stop for a history lesson. The lady that works there ius very informative and willing to answer any and all questions.

Very interesting. Ask questions to get information from guides. Make sure to watch the film!

Hard to find behind all the street venders, parking is hard and expensive

It is a beautiful well-maintained old mexican style house.It is usually quiet, and peaceful in the middle of the very busy Olvera Street.The entrance is free; but they do accept tips and donations.

Very well kept. Watch the documentary in.one of the rooms about the history of Los Angeles

A quick but great visit if youre already in the area. The villa is set up like a home from olden times.

Oldest house in L.A. -who knew this was here! Wonderfully preserved but a little hard to access via Olvera Street. Once inside you are transported back in time.

Well presented historic home in LA

Is nice to see an old house in good condition to the future generations.

Oldest house in Los Angeles. Right on Olvera.

When you are in the area you should take a free self guided tour of this historical site. Very interesting.

Great little museum to take you back to the founding of Los Angeles. The space is quickly crowded on a busy day, but well worth visiting.

Very nice restoration of a beautiful old Adobe home. Fantastic street market and my first time tasting a Churro!

Great shop for souvenirs

A great attraction in the LA area. Part of the Olvera Street experience and a lesson in LA history.

We love coming here with the kids very educational.

Lots of information and history provided to the public for free! Pass by and learn about the history of olvara street.

A nice museum. Come and see how the first mexican settlers lived in the young L. A.

LA is a young city that hasnt always done a great job of preserving its past -- which makes rarities like Avila Adobe all the more crucial.

This is the oldest house in LA. Worth a visit and completely free.

Beautiful little museum to have a quick look around in.

Snapshot of LA history

Very peaceful adobe in the middle of the city

Ok

Looking at history of L.A.

I guess it was nice?

Nice museum

Thats L.A. without photoshop. Just adobe.

Thank you San Gabriel.Without you we wouldnt be here.

Must see

Historic landmark in downtown Los Angeles

Oldest home in Los Angeles

Back into history

Totally awesome to see

Free and good