Los Angeles may have comfortable enough weather throughout the year, but summer in L.A. just hits different. Sure, we do Halloween parties and Christmas lights pretty good, but we do summer even better thanks to long days, cool nights and an endless list of things to do in the city. So get excited for the season with our comprehensive round-up of fun events and things to do in the summer in Los Angeles, including the best beaches, sunniest spots for a drink on a rooftop, seasonal things to do and more.
Summer in L.A.
Music
Summer music festivals in and near L.A.
Things to do
Relax on the beach
Things to do
The best free things to do in L.A. this summer
Movies
All of L.A.’s outdoor movies in one calendar
Music
Summer concerts in L.A.
Things to do
Swimming holes near Los Angeles
Things to do
The best summer activities for kids in Los Angeles
Kids
The best swimming pools for kids in L.A.
Things to do
The best outdoor adventures in Los Angeles
Eat and drink outside
Bars
The best rooftop bars in L.A.
Restaurants
The best rooftop restaurants in L.A.
Things to do
The best picnic ideas in Los Angeles
Restaurants
The best ice cream shops in Los Angeles
Summer trips
Things to do
The 15 best day trips from Los Angeles
Travel
The best car-free day trips from Los Angeles
Things to do
The 6 cheapest ways to get around L.A.
Things to do outdoors
Things to do
The 26 best parks in Los Angeles
Things to do
Best hikes with city views
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Best botanical gardens and hidden oases
Art
8 art installations worth a day trip from L.A.
Things to do
The 11 best public pools
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5 great places to have a bonfire
More things to do in the summer
Things to do
Free things to do in L.A.
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L.A. attractions for tourists and natives alike
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The 51 best things to do in Los Angeles
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