Upcoming in Los Angeles
All events →
Purpose at Geffen Playhouse
Broadway and Steppenwolf Theatre Company production directed by Phylicia Rashad. A critically acclaimed theatrical experience in West Hollywood's premier venue.
The Smashing Pumpkins
Alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins performs at Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Tickets start at $40.
Pershing Square Holiday Ice Skating Rink
Outdoor ice skating in Downtown LA with special holiday events including the DTLA Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 19, K-Pop Holiday Skate on December 15, and A Country Christmas on December 22. Multiple themed skating nights throughout the season.
Night Tales
The Natural History Museum features glowing installations and cinematic projections throughout its galleries. An immersive holiday-season art experience blending light, technology, and museum collections.
Night Tales
An immersive nighttime installation at the Natural History Museum featuring glowing sculptures, cinematic projections, and enchanting light-based encounters throughout the grounds. This extended run transforms the museum into a luminescent wonderland perfect for evening visits.
Pershing Square Holiday Ice Skating Rink
Downtown LA's open-air skating rink operates through January 3, 2027 with special events including DTLA Tree Lighting (November 19), K-Pop Holiday Skate (December 15), and A Country Christmas (December 22). Multiple skating sessions available daily.
Top things to do
All attractions →
Perched high above the city in one of North America's largest urban parks, this free admission observatory offers telescope viewing, planetarium shows ($6-$10), and spectacular views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign. The surrounding 4,210-acre Griffith Park provides hiking, horseback riding, and outdoor activities.
Perched high above the city, this free observatory offers spectacular views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign, along with free telescope observing most nights. Griffith Park is also one of the largest urban parks in North America with ample hiking, horseback riding, and cultural attractions including the LA Zoo and Autry Museum.
Perched high above the city at 4730 Hollywood Blvd, this free-admission observatory offers spectacular views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign. Griffith Park is one of North America's largest urban parks with hiking, horseback riding, and unmatched sunset vistas.
World-class art museum featuring European masters including Van Gogh's 'Irises' in a stunning architectural setting with panoramic city views. Free admission with $20 parking; plan 3–4 hours for exploration. Accessible by car or metro.
A $1.3 billion architectural masterpiece featuring European and American art from the Middle Ages to today, Robert Irwin-designed gardens, and panoramic views overlooking Los Angeles. Admission is free with timed-entry reservation; parking is $25 per car ($10 after 6pm, free Saturday after 6pm).
Among the most famous municipal parks in North America, spanning from Los Feliz to the San Fernando Valley with endless hiking trails, picnic areas, and multiple attractions including the LA Zoo, Autry Museum, and Griffith Observatory. Film-famous for its appearances in countless movies.
Tours & excursions
All excursions →Evening visit to view the city and universe through public telescopes at this free hilltop observatory. Best at sunset to catch Hollywood Sign, downtown towers, and coast views, followed by planetarium shows ($6–$10).
Two-Michelin-starred Japanese kaiseki restaurant with only one seating per night for seven guests. Chef Brandon Go offers an intimate, precision-focused fine dining experience in ROW DTLA. Reservations extremely difficult—book months in advance.
Gustavo Dudamel conducts a complete cycle of Beethoven piano concertos at Walt Disney Concert Hall, December 5-6 and beyond. Free events available at 1pm December 5, with ticket options for evening performances.
Where to stay
All hotels →
Located in the historic United Artists Building (1927), this mid-range hotel features a rooftop swimming pool and bar with panoramic city views. The Art Deco architecture and nightly entertainment make it a stylish base for exploring Downtown LA's arts and culture scene.
Los Angeles' first Four Seasons, this city icon has perfected California living with a rooftop pool, lush gardens and seamless access to Beverly Hills glamour and West Hollywood's creative energy. Open since the brand's arrival in LA, it remains a symbol of effortless sophistication.
Iconic free observatory perched high above LA with unobstructed views of the city, Hollywood Sign, and cosmos. Features planetarium shows, free telescope observing most nights, and hiking throughout one of North America's largest urban parks.