Things To Do In Los Angeles
Red carpet premieres, iconic venues, studio backlots, coastline sunsets, and playoff level sports nights. Los Angeles delivers showtime energy every day of the week. Compare tickets, book tours, and plan the perfect SoCal itinerary.
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Concerts & Venues
Arena headliners, outdoor summer nights, and intimate historic theaters. LA's live scene stays loaded. Book early for Hollywood Bowl and Greek Theatre seasons.
Major Venues
- Hollywood Bowl (outdoor)
- Greek Theatre (Griffith Park)
- Crypto.com Arena (Downtown LA)
- SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater (Inglewood)
- Kia Forum (Inglewood)
- The Wiltern, The Fonda, The Palladium
Shows & Comedy
From touring Broadway productions to comedy icons and improv troupes, LA's stage scene mixes glitz with grit. Weekend and late night shows go fast.
Classic Rooms
- The Comedy Store (Sunset Strip)
- Laugh Factory (Hollywood and Long Beach)
- The Improv (Melrose)
- Dolby Theatre and Pantages Theatre (Hollywood)
Sports
NBA, NHL, MLB, NFL, MLS. LA fields double franchises in nearly every league. Compare ticket markets for the best seat value.
Home Teams & Venues
- LA Lakers and LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena
- LA Kings at Crypto.com Arena
- LAFC at BMO Stadium
- LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park
- LA Dodgers at Dodger Stadium
- LA Rams and LA Chargers at SoFi Stadium
Studio Tours & Theme Parks
Walk through working backlots, step onto sets, and chase coasters right after. Studio tours and park entries book up on weekends. Reserve ahead.
Top Picks
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
- Universal Studios Hollywood (with Super Nintendo World)
- Paramount Pictures Studio Tour
- Disneyland and Disney California Adventure (Anaheim)
- Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia)
Hollywood & City Tours
From Griffith Park's skyline views to Beverly Hills mansions and Venice canals, there is a tour for every angle of LA. Sunset and golden hour times sell first.
Don't Miss
- Hollywood Sign viewpoint hike (guided)
- Griffith Observatory night views
- Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive
- Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade
- Venice Boardwalk and Canals
Beaches & Outdoors
Ride, hike, and soak up the Pacific. From Malibu to Manhattan Beach, outdoor time is built into LA life.
Easy Wins
- Santa Monica and Venice Beach bike path
- Surf lesson (Malibu or Venice)
- Runyon Canyon and Griffith Park hikes
- Malibu wine country lookouts
Festivals & Big Weekends
Music, film, food, and culture events fill LA's year, each with its own red carpet. Book early and check traffic advisories for citywide weekends.
- Academy Awards Week in March, screenings and events citywide
- Hollywood Bowl and Greek seasons: outdoor concerts and film nights
- LA Pride in June, parades, concerts, and neighborhood festivals
- Holiday and NYE: theme park fireworks and special shows
Los Angeles By Month
Mild weather year round. Summer brings outdoor concerts. Winter delivers crisp skyline days.
- January through March: Awards season buzz, cool nights
- April through June: Bowl and Greek openers, beach season
- July through September: Outdoor festivals and coastal concerts
- October through December: Holiday lights, studio events, NYE fireworks
Los Angeles FAQ
Not always. Base near your plans and use rideshare or Metro lines. Many tours include hotel pickup.
Hollywood or WeHo for nightlife and studios. Downtown for arenas. Santa Monica for beaches. Pasadena for Bowl and Greek access.
At least a week ahead for weekends. Earlier during holidays and summer.
Bundle tours, aim for midweek shows, and compare prices across marketplaces.