things to do in los angeles
The spots, the hikes, the beaches, the culture. What makes LA worth going outside for.
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Long Beach: 2028 Olympics, Cambodia Town, Naples Canals & More
California's seventh-largest city is hosting 7 Olympic events in 2028. Naples canals, Cambodia Town food, Rosie's Dog Beach, and the Metro gets you here car-free.
Malibu: El Matador, Zuma, Surfrider, Wine Safari & More
21 miles of coastline from the Chumash 'Humaliwo.' Sea caves at El Matador, the world's first surf reserve, wine safaris with zebras, and the most scenic drive in LA.
Manhattan Beach: Bruce's Beach, Pier, Food Scene & More
The cleanest sand in LA. The oldest cement pier on the West Coast. A food scene that rivals any neighborhood in the city. And the story of Bruce's Beach.
Santa Monica Beach: Things to Do, Best Restaurants, Parking & More
LA's most iconic stretch of coastline. Wide sands, the Santa Monica Pier, bike paths, and that classic California energy.
Venice Beach: Things to Do, Abbot Kinney, the Boardwalk & More
LA at its most unapologetically weird and wonderful. Street performers, Muscle Beach, the skate park, the canals, unlike anywhere else.
Franklin Canyon: LA's Hidden Wilderness (And the Andy Griffith Fishing Hole)
605 acres of wilderness at the geographic center of LA. The Andy Griffith Show fishing hole. Hollywood's favorite secret backlot. And you've probably never been.
Griffith Park, Hollywood Sign & Observatory: The Complete Guide
4,310 acres. The Hollywood Sign. A free observatory. The best views in Los Angeles. Here's everything you need to know, all in one place.
Los Liones Trail to Parker Mesa Overlook: The Definitive Guide
The best ocean-view hike in Los Angeles. Lush canyon, panoramic Pacific views, free parking, and one of the few Westside trails open after the Palisades Fire.
Runyon Canyon 2026: Off-Leash Rules, Parking, Hours & Trail Guide
Everything you need to know about Runyon Canyon in 2026. Current off-leash dog rules, Mulholland parking lot status, park hours (sunrise to sunset), trail maps, and the best times to go. Free entry, no reservations needed.
Solstice Canyon: Waterfall, Ruins & Wild Parakeets in Malibu
A waterfall, the ruins of a celebrity architect's mansion, a creek that tested space satellites, and wild parakeets. All within three miles in Malibu.
Temescal Gateway Park: The Waterfall Hike That's Coming Back
A waterfall hike ten minutes from the beach. A ridgeline with panoramic Pacific views. Currently closed after the Palisades Fire. Reopening soon.
Will Rogers State Historic Park: Inspiration Point Hike Guide
Ocean views, city skyline, and Catalina Island, all from a moderate one-hour loop hike in Pacific Palisades.
Griffith Observatory: Hours, Parking, Free Exhibits & Sunset Guide
Free admission. Public telescopes. The best view in Los Angeles. Open since 1935.
The Hollywood Sign: Best Views, History & How to See It
100+ years of Hollywood. Nine letters. Zero ways to actually touch it. Here's every way to see it.
Santa Monica Pier: Rides, Food, Parking & Complete Visitor Guide
The end of Route 66. A Ferris wheel over the Pacific. LA's most photographed pier since 1909.
The Getty Center: Free Admission, Tram, Views & Complete Guide
Free admission. A tram ride up a mountain. Views from the Hollywood Sign to the Pacific Ocean. One of the best art collections in the world. And you can bring a picnic.
The Huntington: Gardens, Gutenberg Bible & Complete Guide
A railroad magnate's private estate that became one of the most remarkable cultural institutions in America. Plan to stay all day.
LACMA: Urban Light, David Geffen Galleries & Complete Guide
The largest art museum in the western United States. 150,000+ objects spanning 6,000 years. Urban Light. Levitated Mass. The La Brea Tar Pits next door. And a brand new $750 million building opening April 26, 2025.
Natural History Museum: Dinosaurs, First Fridays & Complete Guide
35 million specimens spanning 4.5 billion years. The only T. rex growth series in the world. And one of the best First Fridays parties in LA.
Norton Simon Museum: Van Gogh, Degas & Free Fridays in Pasadena
Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Picasso, Degas, and 2,000 years of Asian art, in a building you see on TV every New Year's Day. Free for students. Free first Fridays. The best art-value proposition in Los Angeles.
The Broad: Free Contemporary Art, Kusama, Hours & Complete Guide
Free contemporary art museum. Basquiat. Warhol. Kusama's Infinity Mirror Room. A building that looks like it was designed by aliens. Right in the middle of downtown LA.
Beverly Hills: A Local's Guide to Rodeo Drive, Restaurants & Things to Do
The ultimate guide to Beverly Hills. Discover the best things to do, from shopping on Rodeo Drive to the best restaurants, hotels, and parks for a perfect group outing.
Downtown LA (DTLA): A Local's Guide to the Best Restaurants, Bars & Things to Do
The ultimate guide to Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA). Discover the best restaurants, rooftop bars, museums, and things to do for a perfect group outing.
Hollywood: A Local's Guide to the Walk of Fame, Theaters & Things to Do
The ultimate guide to Hollywood. Discover the best things to do, from the Walk of Fame and Grauman's Chinese Theatre to the best restaurants, bars, and live music venues.
Silver Lake & Echo Park: A Local's Guide to LA's Coolest Neighborhoods
The ultimate guide to Silver Lake and Echo Park. Discover the best coffee shops, restaurants, bars, and things to do for a perfect group outing in LA.
West Hollywood (WeHo): A Local's Guide to the Sunset Strip & LA's Best Nightlife
The ultimate guide to West Hollywood (WeHo). Discover the best restaurants, bars, clubs, and things to do on the Sunset Strip, Santa Monica Blvd, and Melrose Ave.
Walt Disney Concert Hall: LA Phil, Tours, Architecture
Frank Gehry's masterpiece. Home of the LA Phil. 6,500 stainless steel panels that never look the same way twice.
Dolby Theatre: Home of the Oscars, Tours & Shows
Home of the Oscars. 3,400 seats on Hollywood Boulevard. The most famous theater stage in the world.
The Greek Theatre: Griffith Park's Intimate Outdoor Venue
5,870 seats in Griffith Park. The most intimate big venue in LA. Where every show feels like a secret.
Hollywood Bowl: Concerts Under the Stars
17,500 seats under the stars. The most iconic outdoor concert venue in America. Summer in LA starts here.
Pantages Theatre: Broadway Shows, Art Deco & Tickets
LA's Art Deco masterpiece. Broadway's West Coast home. The most beautiful theater in Los Angeles.