Four hours in West Adams

An art an jewelry shop called Just Tantau is run by Carol Tantau, who likes to work with repurposed materials. The store is at 5740 W. Adams Blvd.

Jewelry made of old typewriter keys at Just Tantau

Jewelry at Tantau, run by Carol Tantau

The Just Tantau store in West Adams

Lotties skate shop is a gathering place for fans of the four-wheeled rides. These are some of the boards at the store, at 4472 W. Adams Blvd.

Inside Lotties skate shop

Craftsmen homes line 6th Avenue north of West Adams Boulevard. Turn a stroll into a walking tour.

The Underground Museum is an exhibition space at 3508 W. Washington Blvd. Its bookstore is well stocked too. You might even find a book like this waiting in a washroom.

A recent exhibition at the Underground Museum presented the street photography of Roy DeCarava.

The Underground Museum’s bookstore

A decorated utility box at the corner of West Adams Boulevard and Buckingham Road

Washington Boulevard in West Adams during a CicLAvia event in June 2019.