Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles? We have you covered with the very best that L.A. has to offer. I’m a Los Angeles native and have lived here all my life, and take it from me: There’s always more to discover and explore. Whether you’re a culture vulture, an outdoorsy type or simply a lover of our fine city, you’ll find more than enough here to keep you busy. Even lifelong Angelenos can find something new to add to their to-do list, between the city’s landmark attractions, an ever-changing inventory of the best restaurants in Los Angeles, essential L.A. museums and even some off-the-beaten path secrets. How many of the best things to do in Los Angeles will you try?
March 2025: Sure, St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, but to many, March means one thing: the start of spring. Head to L.A.’s botanical gardens this month before you miss the fleeting beauty of their cherry blossoms. Two culinary fests—women-centric Re:Her Festival and California Adventure’s Food & Wine Festival—fill March with delicious offerings. And two of the city’s best cultural events are back this month: Museums Free-for-All and First Fridays at the Natural History Museum.
Note: In the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires, we’ve temporarily removed the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine, Temescal Gateway Park and Eaton Canyon Falls from our list, as at press time the beloved L.A. attractions were still closed.
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