Things to Do

The best things to do in Los Angeles, from Griffith Observatory and the Getty to beaches, tacos and theme parks, with hours, costs and tips checked for 2026.

Free things to do in Los Angeles: no-cost museums, Griffith Observatory, beaches, hikes, markets and parades, with the parking and booking costs to know first.

Plan a Griffith Observatory visit: free entry, hours, paid and free parking, the DASH bus, planetarium shows, sunset crowds and the best Hollywood Sign views.

The best museums in Los Angeles, from the Getty and The Broad to LACMA, the Academy Museum and the Petersen, with hours, free entry, reservations and parking.

Hollywood Walk of Fame guide: where the stars run, how to find a name, how to watch a free star ceremony, getting there on Metro and what to see nearby.

Getty Center guide for 2026: free timed-entry reservations, hours, parking rates, the tram, Metro bus 761, the gardens and how to pair it with the Getty Villa.

Where to see the Hollywood Sign: the best free viewpoints, which trails get you closest, Lake Hollywood Park, parking, rules and the sign’s history since 1923.

Santa Monica Pier guide: pier hours, Pacific Park rides, where to park during the bridge project, the E Line and rideshare drop-off, plus visiting tips.