There's a similar (lack of) atmosphere to neighboring Norwalk and Cerritos, but it's a great place to pick up an embroidered sari, woof down a tasty masala dosa, and catch a recent Bollywood flick on the large screen.
Get in
[edit]The 605 Freeway runs through Artesia and connects to the 5, 91, and 105 freeways. South St is the Artesia exit.
Get around
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The Little India stretch of Pioneer Blvd only runs for a couple blocks and is easily walkable. If you're straying off of Pioneer Blvd, you'll probably want a car, or catch an occasional bus.
See
[edit]- 1 Artesia Historical Museum (Frampton/Dantema House), 18644 Alburtis Ave, ☏ +1 575 748-2390, [email protected]. 2nd Sa of the month 1PM-3PM. A home restored to its original 1929 Spanish style with an interior to match.
Do
[edit]- 1 East West Ice Palace, 11446 Artesia Blvd., ☏ +1 562 809-6200, fax: +1 562 809-0399. Check website for public skating sessions. Ice skating rink best known for being co-owned by Olympic medal figure skater Michelle Kwan. $10, 10 and under - $9, Skate rental $3.
Buy
[edit]You can find a number of Indian grocery and clothing shops along Pioneer Blvd.
- 1 Rasa Indian Grocery, 18707 Pioneer Blvd, ☏ +1 562 402-9622. 9AM-8PM. A pretty standard and well-stocked Indian grocery store.
- 2 Bombay Sweets & Snacks, 18526 Pioneer Blvd, ☏ +1 562 402-7179. 11AM-9PM. Large selection of sweets and savories. They will customize a gift box of your choices.
Eat
[edit]While Indian food dominates, there are also several Chinese, Vietnamese, Italian and Bangladeshi restaurants scattered around off the main parts of Pioneer Blvd and South St.
- 1 Jay Bharat Restaurant, 18701 Pioneer Blvd, ☏ +1 562 924-3310, toll-free: +1-866-JAYBHARAT (529242728). 11AM-8:30PM. A relatively small but tasty menu of snacks and South Indian specialties, including tasty dosas and uttapam. Snacks $2-5, dosas $4-7, thalis $10.
- 2 Ambala Sweets & Snacks, 18433 Pioneer Blvd, ☏ +1 562 402-0006, [email protected]. 10AM-9PM. A selection of good dosas and snacks, very popular.
- 3 Rajdhani, 18525 Pioneer Blvd, ☏ +1 562 402-9102. Tu-F 11:30AM-3PM, 6PM-9PM, Sa-Su 11:30AM-9PM. One of the finest vegetarian restaurants in the area. Specialty is Rajashthani/Gujarati style lunch and dinners.
- 4 Udupi Palace, 18635 Pioneer Blvd, ☏ +1 562 860-1950. Su, Tu-Th 11:30AM-9PM, F-Sa 11:30AM-10PM, M closed. Reasonable southern Indian vegetarian dishes. Simple, modern clean decor. Free parking at back.
- 5 Ashoka Cuisine of India, 18614 Pioneer Blvd, ☏ +1 562 809-4229. M-F 11AM-3PM, 5PM-10PM, Sa-Su 11AM-10PM. Great Northern Indian and Punjabi food. $11-30.
- 6 Little Dhaka, 18159 Pioneer Blvd, ☏ +1 562 865-5230. 10AM-10PM daily. Tucked away in a minimall, this is the place to pick up some halal meat, or have a quick bite to eat, Bangladeshi style. There's a small selection of authentic fish and vegetable curries and biryani. $4-8.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]- 1 Days Inn & Suites Artesia, 17510 Pioneer Blvd, ☏ +1 562 924-6700, fax: +1 562 924-7756, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. No pets allowed.
- 2 Rodeway Inn, 11854 Artesia Blvd, ☏ +1 562 402-0070, fax: +1 562 402-0713. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Free high-speed internet and continental breakfast. No pets allowed.
Go next
[edit]| Routes through Artesia |
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