Upcoming in Los Angeles
All events →Stones Throw 30
Three-day outdoor festival celebrating Stones Throw Records' 30th anniversary with performances by Automatic, Los Retros, J Rocc, Sudan Archives, and Aloe Blacc. Located in Highland Park at Avenue 56 & Figueroa.
Family Festival: LA and Mexico in Focus
Getty Center celebration of Mexican culture and LA's Chicano heritage featuring ballet folklórico, mariachi performances, and bilingual storytelling. Family-friendly cultural festival honoring the deep connections between Los Angeles and Mexico.
Photo: Photos are copyrighted by their ownersNight Out at The Cube
After-hours 21+ event at Discovery Cube Los Angeles featuring interactive science exhibits, live DJs, science challenges, and costume contests. Adult-oriented evening of entertainment and discovery.
Modest Mouse
Indie rock legends Modest Mouse perform at the Hollywood Palladium with their first new album in five years. An essential show for fans of the band's distinctive angular rock sound and experimental approach to alternative music.
Modest Mouse
Indie rock band Modest Mouse performs at Hollywood Palladium, featuring music from their first new album in five years, 'An Eraser and a Maze.' A must-see for alt-rock fans.
AFI FEST 2026
The West Coast's premier film festival season kickoff featuring over 80 features and nearly 70 shorts with screenings, panels, and conversations from master filmmakers and new cinematic voices. This five-day festival showcases the best in contemporary cinema at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
Top things to do
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An iconic Art Deco dome offering unparalleled views of Los Angeles from its hilltop perch in the sprawling 4,200-acre Griffith Park. Free admission with evening telescope viewing when open; the grounds are accessible even on Mondays when the observatory is closed.
America's largest urban park with mountain terrain at 4,210 acres, containing 53 miles of hiking trails, the Observatory, the LA Zoo, the Autry Museum, and the Greek Theatre. Genuinely wild chaparral-covered hills just 3 miles from Hollywood.
Perched high above Brentwood with sweeping views of Los Angeles, this world-class art museum features European masters and stunning architecture. Free admission with paid parking ($10–$20).
World-class art collection displayed in a stunning hilltop building with beautifully manicured gardens and panoramic views. Free admission with $20 parking; the gardens and architecture are as memorable as the artwork itself.
The world's only active, urban Ice Age excavation site. The Page Museum displays mammoths, saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, and other fossils discovered here, with the Ice Age Encounters show bringing the prehistoric world to life.
The most popular urban hike in LA—a 3.5-mile moderate loop through the Santa Monica Mountains offering panoramic views of Los Angeles, the Hollywood sign, and on clear days, the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. Street parking available; arrive early as it gets packed.
Tours & excursions
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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.
Los Angeles' premier seafood festival featuring fresh catches, coastal cuisine demonstrations, and local seafood vendors. A day-long celebration of the region's fishing heritage and marine bounty.
Watch the sunset from this iconic pier where the amusement park meets the Pacific Ocean. This quintessential LA beach moment brings locals and tourists together naturally, with rides, games, and unobstructed ocean views.
Where to stay
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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.
A pale-pink icon on Sunset Boulevard since 1912, this five-star hotel is known for its private bungalows nestled in 12 acres of lush tropical gardens—a favorite hideaway for celebrities seeking privacy. Features 210 guestrooms and suites with views of Beverly Hills, Hollywood Hills, or LA, plus a retro-style pool and excellent service.
A $1.3 billion hilltop museum in Brentwood with world-class architecture, gardens, and views overlooking Los Angeles. Free admission with paid parking ($25, discounted after 3pm). Connected to parking by a cable-pulled tram, it draws 1.8 million visitors annually.