# Los Angeles Updates

> What's on, where to go and how to live in Los Angeles, updated daily


## Posts

- [Things to Do in Los Angeles: Where to Start and What to See](https://losangelesupdates.com/things-to-do-in-los-angeles/): 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 (Locals' Favorites)](https://losangelesupdates.com/free-things-to-do-in-los-angeles/): 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.
- [3 Days in Los Angeles: A First-Timer's Itinerary](https://losangelesupdates.com/los-angeles-itinerary-3-days/): A 3-day Los Angeles itinerary for first-timers: Hollywood and Griffith Observatory, the Getty and Santa Monica, then Downtown, with transit and timing tips.
- [Griffith Observatory Guide: Hours, Parking & Best Views](https://losangelesupdates.com/griffith-observatory-guide/): 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.
- [Things to Do in Los Angeles With Kids: 15 Family Favorites](https://losangelesupdates.com/things-to-do-in-los-angeles-with-kids/): Things to do in Los Angeles with kids: the zoo, Aquarium of the Pacific, free museums, Travel Town, beaches, Griffith Observatory and the theme parks.
- [New Year's Eve in Los Angeles: Where to Celebrate](https://losangelesupdates.com/new-years-eve-los-angeles/): Where to spend New Year's Eve in Los Angeles: NYELA at Grand Park, Rose Parade curb camping, Disneyland, rooftops and Metro, with what is confirmed for 2026.
- [Best Hikes in Los Angeles: Trails Open Now and Closures](https://losangelesupdates.com/best-hikes-in-los-angeles/): The best hikes in Los Angeles, from Mount Hollywood and Runyon Canyon to Malibu Creek and Solstice Canyon, with October 2026 trail status and fire closures.
- [Santa Monica Guide: Pier, Beach, Promenade and Markets](https://losangelesupdates.com/santa-monica-guide/): A Santa Monica guide for visitors: the pier, the beach and bike path, Third Street Promenade, Main Street, farmers markets, the E Line and 2026 parking.
- [Best Museums in Los Angeles](https://losangelesupdates.com/best-museums-in-los-angeles/): 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.
- [Catalina Island Day Trip from Los Angeles: Ferry and Plan](https://losangelesupdates.com/catalina-island-day-trip/): Plan a Catalina Island day trip from Los Angeles: Catalina Express ports and check-in, getting around Avalon without a car, the Casino and hiking permits.
- [Los Angeles Zoo Guide: Tickets, Tips and Best Exhibits](https://losangelesupdates.com/los-angeles-zoo-guide/): A Los Angeles Zoo guide: hours, date-specific tickets, free parking, the shuttle, the best exhibits from gorillas to the LAIR, and L.A. Zoo Lights dates.
- [Hollywood Walk of Fame Guide: Stars, Tips & What's Nearby](https://losangelesupdates.com/hollywood-walk-of-fame-guide/): 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.
- [Best Brunch in Los Angeles: Where to Book This Weekend](https://losangelesupdates.com/best-brunch-los-angeles/): The best brunch in Los Angeles: République's pastries, Sqirl's rice bowl, Little Dom's in Los Feliz, Farmshop in Brentwood and Eggslut at Grand Central Market.
- [Downtown Los Angeles Guide: Districts, Sights and Transit](https://losangelesupdates.com/downtown-los-angeles-guide/): A Downtown Los Angeles guide: The Broad, Disney Concert Hall tours, Grand Central Market, Angels Flight, Olvera Street, Little Tokyo and the Arts District.
- [Best Beaches in Los Angeles: 10 Picks by Type of Day](https://losangelesupdates.com/best-beaches-in-los-angeles/): The best beaches in Los Angeles, from Santa Monica and Venice to Zuma, El Matador and the South Bay, with what each is best for, parking and water quality tips.
- [LA Metro Guide for Visitors: Lines, Fares and Tips](https://losangelesupdates.com/la-metro-guide/): An LA Metro guide for visitors: rail lines to Hollywood, Santa Monica, Pasadena and LACMA, the $1.75 fare and $5 daily cap, TAP and contactless, and tips.
- [Christmas Lights in Los Angeles: 2026 Guide](https://losangelesupdates.com/christmas-lights-los-angeles/): Where to see Christmas lights in Los Angeles in 2026: L.A. Zoo Lights, Descanso Gardens, Christmas Tree Lane, Candy Cane Lane, boat parades and Disneyland.
- [Getty Center Guide: Free Entry, Parking & the Tram](https://losangelesupdates.com/getty-center-guide/): 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.
- [Universal Studios Hollywood Guide: Rides, Tickets and Tips](https://losangelesupdates.com/universal-studios-hollywood-guide/): A Universal Studios Hollywood guide: the Studio Tour, Super Nintendo World, the new Fast & Furious coaster, Grinchmas 2026, Metro access and tips.
- [Best Korean BBQ in Los Angeles: Koreatown Guide](https://losangelesupdates.com/best-korean-bbq-los-angeles/): The best Korean BBQ in Los Angeles: Park's BBQ, Baekjeong, Soot Bull Jip's charcoal grills, Quarters and Chosun Galbee in Koreatown, plus how to order.
- [Griffith Park Guide: Trails, Observatory, Zoo and More](https://losangelesupdates.com/griffith-park-guide/): A Griffith Park guide: park and trail hours, hikes to Mount Hollywood, Bronson Caves and Fern Dell, the observatory, Travel Town, the zoo and current closures.
- [Venice Los Angeles Guide: Boardwalk, Canals and Abbot Kinney](https://losangelesupdates.com/venice-los-angeles-guide/): A Venice, Los Angeles guide: the boardwalk, Muscle Beach hours, the skatepark, the Venice Canals walk, Abbot Kinney Boulevard and county beach parking.
- [Best Time to Visit Los Angeles: Month-by-Month Guide](https://losangelesupdates.com/best-time-to-visit-los-angeles/): The best time to visit Los Angeles, month by month: NOAA average temperatures and rain, crowds, May Gray, Santa Ana winds and the events worth planning around.
- [Hollywood Sign: Best Viewpoints, Hikes & Photo Spots](https://losangelesupdates.com/hollywood-sign-guide/): 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.
- [Disneyland Guide for First-Timers: Tickets, Timing and Tips](https://losangelesupdates.com/disneyland-guide/): A first-timer's Disneyland guide: tickets and park reservations, Lightning Lane passes, $40 parking, the train from LA and the 2026 holiday season dates.
- [Malibu Beaches Guide: Zuma, El Matador, Point Dume and More](https://losangelesupdates.com/malibu-beaches-guide/): A Malibu beaches guide: Zuma, El Matador, Point Dume, Leo Carrillo, Surfrider and the pier, with October 2026 access updates, parking fees and tide pools.
- [LAX to Downtown Los Angeles: FlyAway, Metro or Rideshare](https://losangelesupdates.com/lax-to-downtown-los-angeles/): How to get from LAX to Downtown Los Angeles: the $12.75 FlyAway bus to Union Station, the free shuttle to Metro rail, rideshare at LAX-it and travel times.
- [Santa Monica Pier Guide: Rides, Food, Parking & Tips](https://losangelesupdates.com/santa-monica-pier-guide/): 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.
- [Best Tacos in Los Angeles: Where Locals Go](https://losangelesupdates.com/best-tacos-in-los-angeles/): The best tacos in Los Angeles: guisados in Boyle Heights, Sonora-style flour tortillas, al pastor trucks, Tijuana tacos and Michelin-starred seafood.
- [Rose Parade 2027 Guide: Route, Seats, Camping and Floatfest](https://losangelesupdates.com/rose-parade-guide/): Plan the 138th Rose Parade on January 1, 2027: start time, the 5.5-mile route, grandstand seats, curb camping rules, Metro A Line stops, parking and Floatfest.

## Pages

- [Living in Los Angeles: Neighborhoods, Costs & Moving Tips](https://losangelesupdates.com/living-in-los-angeles/): Moving to Los Angeles means choosing a neighborhood as much as a city.
- [Family Vacation in Los Angeles: Kid-Friendly Things to Do](https://losangelesupdates.com/family-vacation-los-angeles/): Los Angeles works well for families once you plan days by area.
- [Theme Parks Near Los Angeles: Universal, Disneyland, Knott's & Six Flags](https://losangelesupdates.com/theme-parks-near-los-angeles/): Four major theme parks sit within driving distance of Los Angeles, and each fits a different kind of day.
- [Los Angeles Beaches Guide: Best Beaches, Water Quality & Tips](https://losangelesupdates.com/los-angeles-beaches/): Los Angeles County has a long coastline, from the coves of Malibu to the wide sand of the South Bay and Long Beach.
- [Outdoor Activities in Los Angeles: Hikes, Parks & Trail Updates](https://losangelesupdates.com/outdoor-activities-los-angeles/): Los Angeles has mountains, canyons and coastline within the city limits.
- [Los Angeles Weather by Month: Temperatures, Rain & Best Time to Visit](https://losangelesupdates.com/los-angeles-weather-by-month/): Los Angeles has mild weather most of the year, but the coast and inland areas can feel very different on the same day.
- [Getting Around Los Angeles: Metro, LAX, Driving & Parking](https://losangelesupdates.com/getting-around-los-angeles/): Los Angeles is big, and getting around takes some planning.
- [Los Angeles Neighborhood Guide: Where to Explore, Eat & Stay](https://losangelesupdates.com/los-angeles-neighborhood-guide/): Los Angeles is best understood as a set of neighborhoods and separate cities, each with its own look and pace.
- [Los Angeles Nightlife Guide: Bars, Live Music & Late Nights](https://losangelesupdates.com/los-angeles-nightlife/): Los Angeles nightlife is spread across several districts, each with its own crowd.
- [Best Restaurants in Los Angeles: Local Food & Drink Guide](https://losangelesupdates.com/best-restaurants-in-los-angeles/): Los Angeles is one of the best places in the country to eat, and much of that food comes from taco trucks, strip malls and family restaurants.
- [Where to Stay in Los Angeles: Best Areas, Neighborhoods & Hotel Tips](https://losangelesupdates.com/where-to-stay-in-los-angeles/): Choosing where to stay in Los Angeles matters more than in most cities, because the area you pick decides how much time you spend in traffic.
- [Los Angeles Events: Festivals, Holidays & Year-Round Calendar](https://losangelesupdates.com/los-angeles-events/): This is our running guide to Los Angeles events, from the Rose Parade and holiday light shows to Sunday food markets and free museum days.
- [Los Angeles Attractions: The Complete Things-to-Do Hub](https://losangelesupdates.com/los-angeles-attractions/): From the Hollywood Sign to the Getty Center, this hub covers the Los Angeles attractions most visitors ask about, grouped by area so you can plan realistic days.
- [Los Angeles Visitors Guide: Plan Your Trip Step by Step](https://losangelesupdates.com/los-angeles-visitors-guide/): Los Angeles is huge, spread out and easier to enjoy with a plan.
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