Aon Center (Los Angeles)
Palace Downtown Los Angeles skyscraper formerly First Interstate Tower
A downtown Los Angeles office tower on Wilshire Boulevard, the Aon Center appears on architectural walks around Bunker Hill and the Financial District; visitors note its modernist facade and urban context.
The Aon Center in Los Angeles is an office skyscraper on Bunker Hill in downtown Los Angeles, commonly identified by its street address at 707 Wilshire Boulevard. It is a commercial high-rise within the cluster of towers that form part of the central business district.
The building serves primarily as office space with ground-level retail and a plaza typical of downtown high-rise developments. Its location places it among civic and corporate buildings on Bunker Hill near transportation links and cultural institutions.
As an urban office tower, the Aon Center is a modern commercial structure rather than a public visitor attraction, and access is generally limited to tenants and visitors with business purposes. The building contributes to the skyline and office provision in central Los Angeles.
The tower is located in central Los Angeles on Bunker Hill in the City of Los Angeles, within the wider downtown area and adjacent to other commercial and cultural sites.
How to Get to Aon Center (Los Angeles) #
The Aon Center in Los Angeles is in downtown LA on Wilshire Boulevard (central downtown skyscraper). It is within easy walking distance (a few blocks) of major Metro rail stations such as Pershing Square and 7th Street/Metro Center, and is served by downtown surface streets (Wilshire Blvd, Figueroa St). Driving from Los Angeles International Airport is typically about 18-20 miles via I‑105 and I‑10 depending on traffic; downtown parking options (public garages/paid parking) are available nearby.
Tips for Visiting Aon Center (Los Angeles) #
- Don't expect a public observation deck: the Aon Center in Los Angeles is primarily an office tower with limited public access, so plan to admire and photograph the building from surrounding public spaces such as Pershing Square, Bunker Hill or Grand Park.
- If you hope to see the interior or terrace spaces, check ahead for public events or open‑house days-access is otherwise controlled through the main Wilshire Boulevard lobby and security may restrict entry to visitors without business at the building.
- For photos, visit around golden hour when the building's façade and nearby landscaping are most photogenic and traffic on Wilshire is lighter for safer curbside shots.
Best Time to Visit Aon Center (Los Angeles) #
For visiting the Aon Center in downtown Los Angeles, expect the busiest periods during weekday business hours and the quietest times on evenings and weekends.
Weather & Climate near Aon Center (Los Angeles) #
Aon Center (Los Angeles)'s climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 91 mm of rain.
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March
March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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