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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.
The Super Graphic Spectacular
An all-ages, two-day charity fundraiser for The Midwest Princess Project benefiting trans youth and LGBTQ+ communities, featuring headline performance from Chapell Roan. This event combines music and social impact in an inclusive atmosphere.
AFI FEST
LA's premier international film festival featuring premieres, documentaries, and independent cinema across various LA venues. Experience world-class cinema from October 21-25, 2026.
Lakers vs. Warriors
NBA season opener featuring the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Golden State Warriors. Tickets starting from $119 available through SeatGeek.
The Super Graphic Spectacular
All-ages charity fundraiser at Shrine Auditorium featuring headline performance by Chapell Roan and supporting acts, benefiting The Midwest Princess Project. October 21-22, 2026.
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Free admission to this iconic hilltop observatory with unparalleled views of the Hollywood Sign, downtown towers, and coast. Planetarium shows cost $6–$10, and you can visit the grounds anytime, even when the building is closed on Mondays.
A sprawling 4,210-acre urban park featuring the Griffith Observatory, LA Zoo, Autry Museum, Greek Theatre, and 53 miles of hiking trails through chaparral-covered hills. The Observatory offers free entry on clear nights with unbeaten city views.
A must-visit museum in Brentwood featuring European art from the Middle Ages to the present, with equally stunning views and gardens overlooking the city and Pacific. Arrive around 3 PM on Saturday for reduced parking ($10) and golden hour light on the terraces.
World-class art museum on a stunning hilltop complex featuring Van Gogh, Monet, and contemporary works alongside manicured gardens and architecture. Admission is free; parking is $20.
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.
Watch the sunset from this iconic pier featuring amusement park rides, arcade games, and the Pacific Park roller coaster. Beach access is free with direct ocean views and the classic Santa Monica experience.
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).
Explore 4,210 acres of hiking trails in Griffith Park with guides who lead you to iconic viewpoints and the historic Observatory. Multiple trails range from easy to moderate, with options for sunrise hikes and sunset views of the city and Hollywood Sign.
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.
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Perched above Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, this legendary celebrity hideaway offers a secluded, residential-style retreat with storied Old Hollywood glamour and discretion that has defined the property for decades.
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.
LA's finest attraction atop a 4,210-acre park with 53 miles of trails. The Samuel Oschin Planetarium and Tesla coil demonstrations make it one of America's best science museums, with unparalleled city and ocean views even when the observatory is closed.