The rich Hispanic heritage of Los Angeles can be celebrated every day on Olvera Street, the birthplace of the City of Angels. Located in downtown, the village is made up of 27 historic buildings and a traditional Mexican plaza. Enjoy colorful shops offering traditional Mexican wares, authentic cuisine, strolling Mariachis, and dance performances by Aztec Indians.

It’s a buyer’s market, and Los Angeles is no exception. A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, ocean-view condo in a beach city like Marina Del Rey can now be had for relatively affordable prices, rather than the much more expensive rates at the beginning of the decade. It’s a great time to start looking into these kinds of properties.