Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles? We have you covered with the very best that L.A. has to offer. I’m a Los Angeles native and have lived here all my life, and take it from me: There’s always more to discover and explore. Whether you’re a culture vulture, an outdoorsy type or simply a lover of our fine city, you’ll find more than enough here to keep you busy. Even lifelong Angelenos can find something new to add to their to-do list, between the city’s landmark attractions, 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?
Updated September 2025: Summer is on the way out, but lots of our favorite alfresco movies, concerts and parties are still in session—take advantage of the warm nights before things turn autumnal. But if you can’t wait for the weather to change and spooky season to start, you’re in luck. Several of the city’s haunted Halloween attractions are starting up this month, and we’re already in prime apple-picking season. I also added some all-time favorite spots to the list that are undoubtedly tourist destinations but also hold appeal for locals: the Grove and Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier. And in a bit of uplifting news, the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine in Pacific Palisades is back on our list—7 1/2 months after the wildfires, the peaceful meditation gardens have finally reopened to visitors.
Note: In the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires, we’ve temporarily removed Temescal Gateway Park and Eaton Canyon Falls from our list, as at press time the L.A. attractions were still closed.
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