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The most beautiful Los Angeles churches and temples

We scoped out the city’s most stunning houses of worship to pick the most beautiful Los Angeles churches and temples

Michael Juliano
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Michael Juliano
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Jakob N. Layman
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Los Angeles churches are more than just houses of worship; they’re multicultural reminders that this city does, in fact, have lasting, monumental architecture. We found plenty of beauty in stately structures from Malibu to Koreatown to far-flung suburbs. Whether you’re thinking about wedding planning or simply searching for the city’s most beautiful buildings, you’ll find plenty to admire in our multi-denominational picks for the most stunning Los Angeles churches, temples and cathedrals.

The 15 most beautiful Los Angeles churches and temples

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
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1. St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

University Park
621 W Adams Blvd
Mon–Fri 10am–3pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10:30am–6pm
213-749-8950

Hsi Lai Temple
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2. Hsi Lai Temple

Hacienda Heights
3456 Glenmark Dr
Daily 9am–5pm
626-961-9697

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Immanuel Presbyterian Church
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3. Immanuel Presbyterian Church

Koreatown
3300 Wilshire Blvd
Mon–Fri 7:30am–4pm, Sat 8am–2pm, Sun 9am–2pm
213-389-3191

Los Angeles California Temple
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4. Los Angeles California Temple

Westwood
10777 Santa Monica Blvd
Visitor center: daily 9am–9pm
310-474-5569

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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
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5. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Chino Hills
15100 Fairfield Ranch Rd
Daily 9am–7:30pm
909-614 5000 

Wilshire Boulevard Temple
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6. Wilshire Boulevard Temple

Koreatown
3663 Wilshire Blvd
Mon, Tue 8:30am–5pm; Wed 8am–5pm; Thu 8:30am–5pm; Fri 8:30am–4:45pm; Sat 10:30am–noon; closed Sun
213-388-2401

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Malibu Hindu Temple
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7. Malibu Hindu Temple

Calabasas
1600 Las Virgenes Canyon Rd
Mon–Fri 9am–12:30pm, 5–8pm; Sat, Sun 9:30am–8pm
818-880-5552

Thien Hau Temple
Photograph: Jakob N. Layman for Time Out

8. Thien Hau Temple

Chinatown
756 Yale St
Mon–Thu 10am–2pm, Fri–Sun 10am–3pm
213-680-1860

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Wayfarers Chapel
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9. Wayfarers Chapel

Temporarily closed.

Rancho Palos Verdes
5755 Palos Verdes Drive South
310-377-1650

St. Andrew Catholic Church
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10. St. Andrew Catholic Church

Pasadena
311 N Raymond Ave
Mon–Sat 7am–8pm, Sun 6:30am–6:30pm
626-792-4183

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First Congregational Church of Los Angeles
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11. First Congregational Church of Los Angeles

Westlake
540 S Commonwealth Ave
Daily 10am–6pm
213-385-1341

Wat Thai of Los Angeles
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12. Wat Thai of Los Angeles

North Hollywood
8225 Coldwater Canyon Ave
Daily 8am–5pm
818-780-4200

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St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral
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13. St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Mid-City
1324 S Normandie Ave
Call for appointment
323-737-2424

Holy Transfiguration Russian Orthodox Church
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14. Holy Transfiguration Russian Orthodox Church

East Hollywood
5432 Fernwood Ave
Sat, Sun 11am–1:30pm
323-469-0366

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First Church of Christ, Scientist
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15. First Church of Christ, Scientist

Pasadena
80 Oakland St
Mon–Sat noon–4pm, Sun 11am–1pm
626-793-5151

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