Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles? We have you covered with the very best that L.A. has to offer. Whether you’re a culture vulture, outdoorsy type or simply a lover of our fine city, there’s more than enough here to keep you busy. Even lifelong Angelenos will find something new to add to their to-do list, between the city’s landmark attractions that are still accessible, an ever-changing inventory of the best restaurants in Los Angeles, essential L.A. museums and even some off-the-beaten path secrets. How many of the best things to do in Los Angeles will you try?
May 2024: This month, we’ve added a citywide comedy fest from Netflix and a Maurice Sendak exhibition at the Skirball, plus a couple of harbingers of summer: Cinespia’s cemetery screenings and the L.A. County Fair. We’ve also refreshed a bunch of our museum and attraction picks with their latest seasonal offerings, including a Pixar fest at Disneyland and a studio tour celebration at Universal. Speaking of the change of seasons, we’ve said so long to our mentions of ski resorts and wildflowers (which turned out to be relatively lackluster).
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