Records & music · Little Tokyo & Arts District
Salt Box Records
on Little Tokyo, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Funk-focused record shop inside the Hello Stranger event space, with US classics, European 45s, Japanese city pop and new funk releases.
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 12–7pm
- Thursday
- 12–7pm
- Friday
- 12–7pm
- Saturday
- 12–7pm
- Sunday
- 12–7pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Grand Central Market (12 min walk) and Los Angeles Union Station (14 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Metro A and E Lines stop at Little Tokyo/Arts District station, 402 E 1st St, between the two neighborhoods. Hauser & Wirth points drivers to lots at 222 S Hewitt St, 713 E 3rd St, 830 Traction Ave and 606 E 1st St, and there is free street parking on Mateo and 8th Streets.
- Little Tokyo shops
- Shops in Little Tokyo open around 10–11am and close 6–8pm; Arts District galleries and shops keep roughly 11am–6pm, and several close early in the week.
From Discover Los Angeles
A Walking Tour of Little Tokyo
From museums to restaurants and bars, read on for a walking tour of Little Tokyo, one of LA’s most historic and popular cultural neighborhoods.
Shops a few minutes away
All of Little Tokyo →- Anime JungleSpecialty · 319 E 2nd St1 min walk
- POP Little TokyoGifts · 349 E 2nd St1 min walk
- Going Underground RecordsRecords & music · 356 1/2 E 2nd St2 min walk
- JapangelesFashion · 141 Japanese Village Plaza2 min walk
- Dear VanillaVintage · 319 E 1st St2 min walk
- KinokuniyaBooks · 101 San Pedro St3 min walk
Before you go
What are Salt Box Records's hours?
Salt Box Records is usually open Wed–Sun 12–7pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Salt Box Records?
Salt Box Records is at 320 E 2nd St in Little Tokyo & Arts District, Los Angeles. It's near Grand Central Market (12 min walk).
Is Salt Box Records open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 12–7pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Salt Box Records?
The closest option for Little Tokyo & Arts District is Metro A and E Lines stop at Little Tokyo/Arts District station, 402 E 1st St, between the two neighborhoods. Hauser & Wirth points drivers to lots at 222 S Hewitt St, 713 E 3rd St, 830 Traction Ave and 606 E 1st St, and there is free street parking on Mateo and 8th Streets.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Metro.
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