WHAT'S NEW IN LOS ANGELES FALL 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA (September 10, 2026) - Following a summer in the global spotlight, Los Angeles is ushering in the fall with a dynamic lineup of new experiences that offer travelers even more ways to experience the city's world-renowned hospitality, culture, sports and dining scene. From the debut of the highly anticipated Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to new luxury accommodations and restaurants, this fall's arrivals highlight the innovation, creativity and diversity that define Los Angeles as a premier global destination.

HOTELS  

SPOTLIGHT ON: Opening this September, Hotel Lucile transforms a historic 1931 church into a luxury 25-room boutique retreat in the heart of Silver Lake. The thoughtfully restored property combines architectural heritage with modern hospitality, featuring a restaurant and bar, pool, rooftop lounge and gathering spaces designed to reflect the neighborhood's creative spirit and laid-back sophistication.

• PUBLIC Hotel (West Hollywood) | September 2026: Hotelier Ian Schrager will open his West Coast debut property this September. The 137-room hotel will be located on the Sunset Strip in a landmark building designed by Schrager in collaboration with British architect John Pawson. The property will include a pool, a social lobby, and three restaurants and entertainment outlets. A 16,000-square-foot landscaped rooftop terrace will feature open-air views of Los Angeles.

   

• Jordan San Gabriel (San Gabriel Valley) | September 2026: The former Hyatt Place property in San Gabriel is being redeveloped and rebranded under Hilton’s Curio Collection as the Jordan San Gabriel. The 212-room hotel, which is located across the street from the San Gabriel Square Mall, is slated to open in September 2026.

   

• Hotel Clark (DTLA) | Fall 2026: Situated 25 minutes on foot from Crypto.com Arena, Hotel Clark Los Angeles features Wi-Fi throughout the property and a private parking lot on site. The surrounding area includes Olvera Street and the Civic Center/Grand Park Metro station is within close proximity of this boutique hotel. Features include 347 rooms with over 18,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, two food & beverage outlets, and a pool and fitness center.

• Mama Shelter Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) | Late- 2026: Mama Shelter is targeted to open this year in Downtown LA. The hotel will be located in the Fashion District, beside the Los Angeles Flower District. It will offer 145 modern rooms and four suites, as well as two restaurants including a rooftop site.

   

ARTS, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT

SPOTLIGHT ON: Los Angeles is stepping into a new creative era with the highly anticipated opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on September 22nd in Exposition Park. Founded by philanthropist and filmmaker George Lucas and business leader Mellody Hobson, the museum is dedicated to the universal art of visual storytelling. Visitors can explore expansive galleries, state-of-the-art theaters, immersive learning spaces, new public green spaces, retail and event venues, as well as a variety of dining experiences. Among them is Skywalker Grill, the museum's signature full-service restaurant, offering elevated dining with sweeping views of Los Angeles.

• Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center (Exposition Park) | November 2026: Opening November 13, 2026 at the California Science Center, the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center will become the permanent home of Space Shuttle Endeavour and the only place in the world where visitors can see a complete, authentic space shuttle system displayed in a 20-story launch position. The 200,000-square-foot expansion will nearly double the Science Center's exhibit space and feature more than 100 aerospace artifacts and 100 hands-on exhibits exploring the science and engineering of flight and space exploration.

• The Broad presents Has the myth been shattered (DTLA) | November 2026: This fall, The Broad presents Has the myth been shattered, a free exhibition drawn entirely from the museum's collection, spanning six decades and a wide range of media. New acquisitions by Guadalupe Rosales and Hank Willis Thomas are among more than a dozen works on view at the museum for the first time, joining pieces by artists foundational to the collection, including Barbara Kruger, Glenn Ligon, and Andy Warhol.

• MeowWolf (Culver City) | Late-2026: Meow Wolf will transport LA locals and visitors into fantastical worlds of art and exploration in late 2026. Guests will experience work from artists including Charles Dickson, Gabriela Ruiz and more.  

• Museum of Ice Cream (West Adams) | Late-2026: The Museum of Ice Cream's permanent Los Angeles home is taking shape. This year, a brand-new 23,000-square-foot flagship is being built in West Adams, marking the attraction’s first permanent LA location after its popular Downtown Los Angeles pop-up in 2017. The three-story experience is expected to feature 15 interactive installations, including a 100-foot double-helix slide, a Santa Monica Pier-inspired carnival experience, a tiki bar and a massive sprinkle pool billed as the world’s largest.

SHOPPING, WELLNESS & OUTDOORS

SPOTLIGHT ON: West Harbor is San Pedro’s transformative new waterfront destination, bringing together dining, shopping, entertainment, and immersive experiences across a $500 million, 42-acre development. The destination continues its phased opening with new culinary concepts, including the West Harbor Food Collective, featuring a Yamashiro outpost, Tacos El Franc, Mike Hess Brewing, and more, alongside the flagship San Pedro Fish Market. Upcoming attractions include Hopscotch, an interactive art experience, a pickleball and padel complex, and a membership dog park. West Harbor also features a waterfront promenade, a 6,200-seat amphitheater, a boutique amusement park, and California’s tallest Sky Wheel at 175 feet.

• Palisades Village (Pacific Palisades) | August 2026: Following a devastating 19-month closure caused by the January 2025 Palisades Fire, the beautifully restored Palisades Village officially reopened its doors to the public on August 15, 2026. Backed by a $100 million revitalization effort by Rick Caruso, the walkable, open-air coastal center has returned with its signature neighborhood charm, featuring a mix of resilient original tenants alongside highly anticipated new boutiques and premier dining concepts.

DINING

SPOTLIGHT ON: Opening alongside the highly anticipated Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on September 22nd, Skywalker Grill is poised to become one of Los Angeles' most buzzed-about new dining destinations. Located atop the museum, the restaurant will feature a California-inspired menu and panoramic views of the city, offering visitors a new culinary experience within one of the year's most anticipated cultural openings.

• Gable (Hollywood) | August 2026: Gable arrives as The Hollywood Roosevelt prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Named for one of the hotel’s most storied guests, Clark Gable,  Gable serves a menu inspired by the culture of Los Angeles.

• Brick Lane (Arts District) | August 2026: Led by acclaimed chef Sanjay Rawat, formerly of Kahani at The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, Brick Lane brings a modern Indian dining experience to the Arts District. Drawing inspiration from East London’s renowned Brick Lane, the restaurant combines California-driven ingredients and techniques with traditional Indian flavors.

• Döner Haus (South Los Angeles) | August 2026: Döner Haus opened its first California and West Coast location in South Los Angeles, introducing its popular Berlin-inspired street food concept to the region. The restaurant serves freshly prepared döner sandwiches, wraps and boxes made with halal meats and high-quality ingredients, while also debuting the brand's first dedicated dine-in restaurant experience.

• Chez Mar (Mar Vista) | August 2026: So-Cal bistro & raw bar in the heart of Mar Vista, from the former chef of Dudley Market. The menu is a blend of California and France, featuring local fish, fresh market salads and Parisian gnocchi tossed in sage butter.

• Marée (Beverlywood) | September 2026: Opening on September 9th, Marée is a 70-seat bistro and wine bar offering an à la carte menu inspired by California and Parisian cuisine that evolves with the season and is complemented by an equally compelling wine program.

• Spacca Tutto (Pacific Palisades) | October 2026: Acclaimed chef Nancy Silverton expands to the Westside with Spacca Tutto, a new Italian American steakhouse opening this fall at Palisades Village. The highly anticipated restaurant blends influence from Silverton's beloved Mozza and Chi Spacca concepts with classic American steakhouse traditions, marking one of Los Angeles' most notable culinary debuts of the year.

• Little Luck (West Hollywood) | Fall 2026: The Sunset Strip gets a new H.wood Group destination this fall with Little Luck. Little Luck will be the H.wood Group’s first Japanese dining concept, with executive chef Erik Idos leading the kitchen.

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (LAX)

SPOTLIGHT ON: As Los Angeles prepares to welcome visitors for a decade of major global events, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) continues its multi-billion-dollar transformation designed to improve the travel experience from arrival to departure.

• LAX Modernization: Ongoing improvements throughout the airport include upgraded terminals, enhanced pedestrian connections, improved signage and wayfinding, and expanded passenger amenities, all designed to create a more seamless travel experience.
  • Midfield Satellite Concourse South: The latest expansion of the Tom Bradley International Terminal adds approximately 150,000 square feet and eight additional gates, increasing capacity and improving operational efficiency for travelers.
  • Terminals 2 & 3: Now operating as a unified 27-gate complex, the terminals feature modernized facilities, upgraded technology and enhanced dining and retail offerings.
  • Terminal 5: The terminal is currently undergoing a complete redevelopment and is expected to reopen in 2028 as part of LAX's ongoing modernization efforts.
• SKYLINK at LAX: One of the most anticipated transportation projects in Los Angeles, the SKYLINK elevated electric train system will provide 24/7 connections between airport terminals, parking facilities, the Metro system and the Consolidated Rent-A-Car facility. Trains are expected to arrive every two minutes during peak periods.
• Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) Facility: Opened in 2026, the new facility brings all 12 on-airport rental car companies together in one centralized location, simplifying vehicle pickup and return for visitors.

TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE

SPOTLIGHT ON:  Hollywood Burbank Airport will soon have an upgraded terminal. “Elevate BUR” opens October 13, 2026. The modern 355,000-square-foot facility maintains the airport's signature convenience and 14-gate layout while offering 50% more space for passengers. Upgrades include a spacious grand hall with 14 new dining options, a scenic bar overlooking the runways and Verdugo Mountains, and significantly faster, modernized security screening and baggage handling areas.

• Hollywood Park Continues to Expand (Hollywood Park): The 300-acre entertainment district surrounding SoFi Stadium and Intuit Dome continues to grow with new hospitality, retail and public spaces, reinforcing Inglewood's emergence as one of the region's premier sports and entertainment destinations.

• Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion (DTLA): The Los Angeles Convention Center is undergoing a transformative expansion and modernization project that will further strengthen the city's position as a leading meetings and events destination. Scheduled for completion in 2029, the project will add significant new event space while supporting future growth in tourism and business travel. Construction will pause during the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, when the Convention Center will serve as an official venue.

• Harbor Breeze Cruises New Vessel (LA Port): Harbor Breeze Cruises recently introduced El Escudo, a new hybrid-electric vessel operating in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach for harbor tours and whale watching.  

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