The Ultimate Guide to Summer Fun in Los Angeles

Thanks to its gorgeous year-round weather, Los Angeles is the epitome of the Southern California lifestyle. As the days grow longer and the nights heat up in the summer, L.A. offers even more things to do under the sun and stars. From outdoor movies and concerts to red-hot hotel pools and world-famous beaches, read our guide to the best ways to have summer fun in L.A.

For movie fans, the summer outdoor movie season in Los Angeles is the best of all worlds: classic films and modern hits, shown on a big screen under the stars, with plenty of great food and drink. Read More →

Los Angeles is home to some of the best outdoor music venues and events in the country. There are music events taking place day and night that will keep you in the groove all the way to the fall. Read More →

This summer, the Los Angeles Convention Center welcomes back four spectacular events: BET Experience (BETX), Anime Expo (AX), Beautycon Festival LA and KCON Los Angeles. All four shows have grown to become the largest entertainment experiences of their kind in size, popularity, and contribution to the L.A. economy. Read More →

Presented by the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, dineL.A. is a 15-day event that showcases Los Angeles as a premier dining destination while highlighting the diversity of culinary experiences L.A. has to offer. More than 300 restaurants are offering special lunch and dinner menus, with select participants like The Royce Wood-Fired Steakhouse featuring the dineL.A. Exclusive Series. Book Now →

Getting acquainted with the numerous hiking trails in Los Angeles is the perfect way to discover why L.A. is the ideal place to get outside. Most of the hikes listed here are easy to moderate, so it’s not necessary to be an experienced hiker to enjoy them. Read More →

Los Angeles is the best city to experience the quintessential "Endless Summer" in Southern California. We round up eight of the best beaches in L.A., from Malibu to the South Bay. Read More →

Here in Los Angeles, pools are an art form, and hotels go way beyond swimming laps. With L.A.'s perpetual sunshine and mild year-round climate, swimming pools are attractive destinations no matter when you visit. Read More →

For film fans, hikers and lovers of the great outdoors, here are ten of our favorite big-screen backdrops that have appeared in Oscar-recognized films. Read More →

When it's too darn hot, where in the Los Angeles area can you go with the kids to cool off and have some fun to boot? Here are a dozen L.A. spots that deliver relief. Read More →

The 22-mile Marvin Braude Bike Trail (aka The Strand) connects many of L.A.’s best beaches and offers the best day of coastal bike riding that anyone could ask for. Escape the inland heat with this two-part guide to the Marvin Braude Bike Trail, from its northern end at Will Rogers State Beach south to Torrance Beach, featuring dozens of activities and points of interest along the way. Read More →

Thanks to its sun-splashed weather, Los Angeles is one of the best cities in the country to have a picnic in the summer or any time of the year. From cultural attractions and state parks to the zoo and even a cemetery, here are some of the best places in L.A. to gather your friends, spread out a blanket and have a picnic. Read More →