Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA
Places to go in Los Angeles
159 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Outdoors
Lake Hollywood Park
Scenic, dog-friendly spot with a large grass field, a kids' play area & views of the Hollywood sign.
3160 Canyon Lake Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA

Food & Drink
LEVEL 8
1254 S Figueroa St 8th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA

Arts & Culture
Lodge Room
104 N Ave 56 2nd floor, Los Angeles, CA 90042, USA

Outdoors
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Sprawling manicured grounds filled with plants & featuring roaming peacocks & a Queen Anne cottage.
301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007, USA

Arts & Culture
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts.
5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA

Outdoors
Los Angeles State Historic Park
32 acres of open space with walkways & architectural features, plus Downtown views.
1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA

Family
Los Angeles Zoo
Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 270 animal species & 800 plant species.
5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA

Sports & Recreation
Los Verdes Golf Course
Challenging 18-hole course designed by Billy Bell, with a driving range, coffee shop & sea views.
7000 Los Verdes Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, USA

Food & Drink
Maccheroni Republic
Handmade pastas star at this homey Italian spot with a covered patio & a BYO wine policy.
332 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA

Arts & Culture
Madame Tussauds Hollywood
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
6933 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA

Outdoors
Malibu Creek State Park
Rugged state park in the Santa Monica Mountains with hiking trails & a rock pool swimming hole.
1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91302, USA

Food & Drink
Manuela
Casual eatery for seasonal menus, cocktails & housegrown ingredients in a rustic-chic arts complex.
907 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA

Food & Drink
Maru Coffee
Hip, minimalist coffee shop in a large, industrial space with plenty of room for lingering.
1019 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021, USA

Food & Drink
Maru Coffee
Cozy coffeehouse with a stylish, minimalist vibe for espresso drinks, pour-overs, matcha & Wi-Fi.
1936 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA

Family
Maze Rooms Escape Game - Vermont
132 S Vermont Ave #204, Los Angeles, CA 90004, USA

Sports & Recreation
Mountain Meadows Golf Course
18-hole championship course with lush grounds nestled in the hills of the San Gabriel Basin.
1875 Fairplex Dr, Pomona, CA 91768, USA

Arts & Culture
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
From T. rex skeletons to an insect zoo, popular attraction holds more than 35-million artifacts.
900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA

Food & Drink
Nobu Los Angeles
Upmarket standard for Peruvian-accented Japanese fare served in a chic, happening setting.
903 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069, USA

Arts & Culture
Norton Simon Museum
Unconventional building housing a noted collection of European & Asian art plus a sculpture garden.
411 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105, USA

Food & Drink
Obet & Dels Coffee, Hollywood
5233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA

Family
Off The Wall Los Angeles
6051 De Soto Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367, USA

Family
Old Los Angeles Zoo
Founded in 1912, this now-abandoned zoo offers past enclosure ruins, picnic space & hiking trails.
4801 Griffith Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA

Wellness
Olympic Spa
3915 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019, USA

Food & Drink
Oste
Relaxed option offering Italian dishes, specialty pizza & cocktails, plus outdoor seating.
8142 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA