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Usher & Chris Brown
R&B and hip-hop artists Usher and Chris Brown perform together at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Tickets start at $48.
Usher & Chris Brown
R&B and hip-hop superstars perform a joint concert at the state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, one of Southern California's premier concert venues.
Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2026 - Day 2
Multi-day Los Angeles weekend festival presented by Tyler, the Creator, featuring performances and carnival activities across the venue. Two-day festival bringing music, art, and entertainment to Dodger Stadium.
Teddy Swims
Singer-songwriter Teddy Swims performs at Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Tickets start at $70.
Santa Monica Pier Christmas Market
A Swiss-inspired Christmas market overlooking the Pacific Ocean on the Santa Monica Pier Event Deck. Browse holiday vendors, decorations, and festive offerings with ocean views throughout the season.
Swiss-Inspired Christmas Market at Santa Monica Pier
An elevated holiday market with alpine vibes overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This rare seasonal market combines European holiday traditions with Santa Monica's coastal setting, featuring festive shopping and dining.
Top things to do
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The very best attraction in the city, offering unparalleled views of Los Angeles even when closed. Visitors can drive or hike up to the grounds, and the planetarium ($12) provides immersive shows when open. Free admission to grounds; parking $10/hour.
Free public observatory with telescopes and one of the best views in Los Angeles, set within one of the largest urban parks in North America. Hike trails to overlook the entire city, visit the Greek Theatre, Los Angeles Zoo, and watch the city lights come up at sunset.
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.
One of North America's largest urban parks with sweeping views of the Hollywood Sign and city skyline. The free Griffith Observatory offers public telescopes and panoramic vistas—urban wilderness at its best without leaving the city.
Popular 2.8-3.5 mile loop hike offering panoramic vistas of downtown Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean, with views of the Hollywood Sign. Best visited at sunrise or early morning to avoid crowds.
World-class art collection in a stunning Richard Meier-designed building with panoramic views over the city. Features European masters and contemporary works with free admission, though parking costs $20.
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).
Free guided hike led by park rangers with sweeping views of the Hollywood Sign and Los Angeles skyline. The Observatory offers monthly Sunset Walk & Talk programs that combine scenic views with expert interpretation of the landscape and city below.
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.
Where to stay
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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.
The premier free attraction in Los Angeles offering unparalleled city views and planetarium shows. Even when closed on Mondays, the grounds provide spectacular vistas of the Hollywood Hills and beyond.