This traditional Korean bath house is very family-friendly, affordable, huge, usually very busy and lively, and conveniently open 24/7. You can get scrubs, massages, and have a delicious Korean meal all in one place.
2700 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, 90057
+1-213-487-2700
If you want to get the most out of a cardio workout and people watch at the same time, this is the spot. The trail is made up of 282 intense calorie-burning steps leading to a beautiful scenic overlook of the city. The best time of the day to go is sunrise.
6300 Hetzler Rd.
Culver City, 90232
The best place in LA to get lost. Browse through their archives for research and inspiration — for everything from interiors and fashion, to science. You can go back to the history of everything. The architecture and access to experts make the library a true gem.
630 W. 5th St.
Los Angeles, 90071
+1-213-228-7000
Located in the heart of Los Angeles, this beautiful gallery, which features a verdant landscaped forecourt, spotlights an incredible roster of artists, from younger talents like Rosha Yaghmai all the way to James Turrell.
1201 S. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, 90019
+1-310-586-6886
On the second Sunday of the month, vintage dealers and junk peddlers set up shop around the stadium perimeter and across two large parking lots. Crisscross the aisles of furniture, tchotchkes, clothing, and accessories with shopkeeps, trend scouts, and bargain-hunters looking for a deal.
1001 Rosebowl Dr.
Pasadena, 91103
+1-323-560-7469
Artifacts or experimental film — whatever your taste — one of the seven buildings across twenty acres makes the Renzo Piano-renovated compound likely to have something that speaks to you. It is the largest art museum in the western United States.
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, 90036
+1-323-857-6000
Home to the Hollywood sign, the observatory, and one of the best outdoor music venues in the city, this expansive park above Los Feliz is a green getaway in a concrete city. Post-hike stop for an avocado sandwich or a thick slice of freshly baked pie at the woodsy Trails Café.
4730 Crystal Springs Dr.
Los Angeles, 90027
+1-323-913-4688
No kitchen is no excuse for skipping this open-air market, especially when you can play the who's who of the restaurantscape Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Spy on chefs as they find inspiration for the week's menu.
1685 Main St.
Santa Monica, 90401
+1-310-458-8712
Sunday mornings bring a crush of fresh fruit, vegetable, and specialty food vendors to the streets of Hollywood. If there is no fridge to stock, grab a cafécito organico coffee and a hunk of LA village bakery baguette and take in the scene.
Ivar & Selma Ave.
Hollywood, 90028
Call ahead for a tour of the iconic Schindler House or check the schedule for lectures, symposiums, and film screenings organized or lead by the artists-in-residency. Pop into the bookstore for a lesson in the history of California modernist architecture on the fly.
835 N. Kings Rd.
West Hollywood, 90069
+1-323-651-1510
Perched high above Los Feliz, the legendary Hollyhock House is a big reason to hike the hill. The year-round and dependably quirky municipal museum and rollicking summertime outdoor wine tastings are two more.
4800 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, 90027
+1-323-644-6296
Take your time buttering your popcorn or flipping through magazines in the gift shop: This deluxe movie theater has assigned stadium seats. Do remember the ushers are very serious about not letting anyone — even those with a seat — into the theater after the ten-minute mark.
6360 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, 90028
+1-323-615-2550