South LA - Monuments and Murals Tour

Discover Los Angeles through the murals, monuments, and public art that tell the stories of its communities. This immersive tour takes you across South LA and beyond to explore powerful works of art celebrating history, culture, activism, music, sports, and neighborhood pride. Travel through the Crenshaw District, Watts, Compton, Downtown Los Angeles, and more as we visit iconic murals, public installations, and monuments honoring figures such as Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant. Along the way, you’ll learn the stories behind the artwork and how public art has become a living archive of Los Angeles. Designed for guests who love history, culture, photography, and art, this is a camera-ready experience with plenty of opportunities to stop, explore, and capture some of LA’s most memorable works.

Begin in Downtown Los Angeles, where we’ll explore murals, monuments, and public art that reflect the city’s history, culture, and creative spirit. From there, we’ll travel south through Jefferson Park and the Crenshaw District, discovering large-scale murals and artwork celebrating Black Los Angeles, community leaders, cultural icons, and neighborhood history. We’ll continue through Hyde Park, including public art connected to the legacy of Nipsey Hussle, before heading to Watts to experience some of South LA’s most significant cultural landmarks and public artwork. Next, we’ll travel to Compton to see murals celebrating local history, music, sports, and community pride. During the tour, we’ll stop for a sit-down lunch in South Los Angeles, with plenty of opportunities throughout the day to step out, take photos, and experience the artwork up close. Please note: Specific murals and stops may vary as public artwork changes over time.