Los Angeles developed rapidly in the 40s and 50s, and therefore grew on the era’s up-and-coming force: the car. Like in other cities in the western United States, low-level buildings and broad streets comprise the sprawling city, making public transit travel from point A to B a day-long affair.

And yet, many travelers come to the city in the hopes of seeing the sights without a car. Good news: this can be done. However, seeing the city’s entirety without four wheels in a three-day trip is not recommended.

The first tip: visitors should consider halving the city and concentrating on that one half. This article focuses on the sights of East Los Angeles, and how to get there using Los Angeles public transit.