WHAT'S NEW IN LOS ANGELES SPRING/SUMMER 2025
Los Angeles, CA (May 29, 2025) - Spring in Los Angeles isn’t just a season — it’s fresh chapter for the city. As LA continues to rebuild from the recent wildfires, its spirit of resilience and community shines brighter than ever, with a wave of new openings and cultural moments. With LA28, FIFA World Cup 2026, LAX’s transformation, Super Bowl LXI, and more on the horizon, the City of Angels is ready to welcome all travelers and remind the world why it's one of the world’s most dynamic playgrounds for sports, food, fashion, and culture. This season, expect new hotels rising in Hollywood and Los Feliz, matcha tea lattes from Tokyo in Brentwood and exploring the brand-new NHM Commons in Exposition Park — proof that LA’s story is only getting bigger and bolder.
HOTELS
Check out one of LA’s newest hotels in Hollywood, Santa Monica, or Pasadena for a stylish stay immersed in culture — or venture into a new neighborhood to explore a different side of the city. Planning a late 2025 or 2026 visit? Book now for the ultimate LA experience.
NEWEST HOTEL OPENINGS
Whisky Hotel (Hollywood)
Whisky Hotel is a seven-story 132-room boutique hotel located in the heart of Hollywood on the cross streets of Hollywood Boulevard and Wilcox Avenue. The Whisky Hotel steals the scene with a rebellious spirit and a cinematic nod to 1960s Hollywood. From a welcome whisky shot upon arrival to rooftop revelry at sundown, this adults-only escape is a new L.A. icon.
AC Hotel Pasadena (Pasadena)
A 194-room hotel under Marriott International’s AC Hotel brand premiered April 1, 2025. The property, which is located adjacent to Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena’s Playhouse Village District, includes a rooftop lounge, introduces a refined blend of European sophistication and contemporary design to the heart of Pasadena's vibrant Playhouse Village.
The Sandbourne Santa Monica (Santa Monica)
The Sandbourne Santa Monica has opened at the beachfront Santa Monica site that previously housed Le Merigot. The 175-room hotel includes 10,000 square feet of meeting space, a 200-square-foot dog park and the 187-seat California-Mediterranean restaurant Marelle. The hotel, which is part of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, will add a full-service spa in 2025.
Sonesta LAX Renovation (LAX/Beach Cities)
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX recently completed a $42 million renovation to enhance the hotel’s appeal to business and leisure travelers. The transformation introduces redesigned guest rooms, a modernized lobby, 14,000 square feet of reimagined event spaces—including the cutting-edge Sonesta Work Suite—and four distinctive dining venues offering a variety of curated culinary experiences.
LOOKING AHEAD IN LA
Hotel Lucile (Silver Lake)
Summer 2025
Hotel Lucile is a 25-room boutique hotel in the heart of Silver Lake by Casetta. Housed in a 1931 church building where Griffith Boulevard and Lucile Avenue converge, the space has been reimagined to include a restaurant and bar, pool, rooftop lounge and more. Just around the corner from the farmer’s market and with views of the city from its rooftop, the hotel will be welcoming guests in 2025.
Hilton Arcadia (Arcadia)
Opening October 2025
Step into the newest full-service Hilton in the San Gabriel Valley. Hilton Arcadia features 173 modern guest rooms and suites, many with sweeping views of the iconic Santa Anita Racetrack and San Gabriel Mountains. Just minutes from Pasadena, the hotel offers unmatched convenience with easy access to LA landmarks like the Rose Bowl and Universal Studios. Guests can enjoy gourmet fare at the hotel’s signature restaurant or sunset views from Hipico , the area’s only rooftop bar. With over 18,000 sq. ft. of stylish event space, an outdoor pool, and a Hilton Honors Executive Lounge, Hilton Arcadia is the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and California charm.
Jordan San Gabriel (San Gabriel Valley)
Opening January 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 January 2026.
Kali Hotel and Rooftop (Hollywood Park)
Opening in 2026
KPC Development Company announces its latest project, Kali Hotel and Rooftop, Autograph Collection, a landmark lifestyle hotel at Hollywood Park in Inglewood. The 300-key hotel will be adjacent to SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater, within walking distance of Intuit Dome and Kia Forum, and four miles from Los Angeles International Airport.
Mama Shelter Downtown Los Angeles (Downtown)
Opening late 2026
The hotel is targeting a 2026 opening. The Mama Shelter Downtown LA will be located in the Fashion District, beside the Los Angeles Flower District. It will offer 140 modern rooms and four suites, as well as two restaurants including a rooftop site.
North Hollywood Hotel (North Hollywood)
Opening 2026
A 125-room hotel has been approved for a Lankershim Boulevard site about a half-mile south of the North Hollywood Metro Rail station. The seven-story-high project is also slated to include about 9,000 square feet of ground-floor retail.
Aman Beverly Hills (Beverly Hills)
Opening 2027
Swiss hotelier Aman has announced plans for a luxury hotel to be developed near the intersection of Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards. The Aman Beverly Hills will have 42 rooms and 37 Aman- branded luxury condominiums. The hotel, to be located on the old Robinsons-May department store
site that’s just west of the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills and was previously earmarked for a hotel under China’s Wanda brand, will be part of the 17.5-acre One Beverly Hills project.
Venice Place (Venice Beach)
Opening 2027
Venice’s Abbot Kinney Boulevard will be the site of a mixed-use project that will include 78 boutique hotel rooms and four furnished long-term-stay units.
DINING
What’s cooking in LA? Much like our culture, we have a bit of everything. From secret dinner clubs to soufflé pancakes and celebrity-led diners, Los Angeles dining is bold, diverse, and always evolving.
LATEST LA DINING OPENINGS & NEWS
Le Le Dinner Club
Trend alert! With thousands of Angelenos on the waiting list, Le Le Dinner Club invites a lucky 32 diners in an undisclosed location to experience a culinary mastery like no other. Chef Daniele Uditi of Pizzana and sommelier Ferdinando Mucerino are on a mission to introduce diners to the food, wine and culture of the Campania region of Italy.
88 Club (Beverly Hills)
One of Los Angeles’s most talented chefs, Mei Lin, made a splashy entrance to Beverly Hills with her third restaurant, 88 Club, April 4. The restaurant features a polished menu of Chinese dishes like nam yu (red fermented bean curd) roasted chicken, prawn and bamboo shoot wontons, and sweet and sour squirrel fish. The opening represents Lin’s return to finer dining fare after the 2020 closure of Nightshade, her award-winning Arts District restaurant.
Santa Canela (Highland Park)
Since opening on March 12, Santa Canela’s queue has kept growing. The bakery is the latest project from the Loreto team, where pastry chef Ellen Ramos turns her Mexican American roots into a sweet reality.
The Ruby Fruit (Silverlake)
After a three-month closure, queer bar The Ruby Fruit is back open in their original strip mall space in Silver Lake. What started as a wine bar is now branded as a “neighborhood bar and grill,” but most of the old menu has stuck around: fried gigante beans, popcorn chicken, a hot dog, and a grilled chicken sandwich. There’s wine, cocktails, and N/A options, with a very simple Happy Hour: $1 off everything from 3-6pm daily.
Firstborn (Chinatown)
Chef Anthony Wang opened Firstborn in Chinatown where the chef serves his interpretation of Chinese American cuisine. The menu is inspired by his family history in Beijing, summer trips across China, and childhood in Georgia and Miami. Firstborn’s fried Chongqing chicken takes two days to make, and influenced by the Southern fried chicken Wang ate growing up in Georgia. Kenzo Han’s bar program is one of the most unique menus in Los Angeles, with a sesame Old Fashioned and a fermented rice sour cocktail.
Cafe 2001 (Arts District)
Cafe 2001, a new restaurant next to Yess in the Arts District that transitions from sunny daytime cafe to vibey wine bar hangout, recently opened on February 3, 2025. Yess owner Kino Kaetsu teamed up with former Yess sous chef Giles Clark, a veteran of St. John in London, Den in Tokyo, and Chez Panisse in Berkeley, to bring Angelenos breezy pork tenderloin katsu sandwiches, egg and relish salad sandwiches, a BLT with Benedictine spread, and smoked trout with hash browns and huckleberries. The cafe space had long been imagined as a daytime companion to chef Junya Yamasaki’s modern Japanese restaurant.
Beethoven Market (Mar Vista)
Housed in a historic market built in 1949, Beethoven Market is a neighborhood gathering place—warm, inviting, and effortlessly elegant, honoring the past while embracing the way people interact with food and each other today. The menu, rooted in Italian simplicity features handmade pastas and pizzas, along with roast chicken on the custom rotisserie all accompanied by a robust wine and cocktail list. Opened by Jeremy Adler, this neighborhood spot that was born out of his obsession with creating a custom rotisserie for perfect roast chicken.
Somni (West Hollywood)
After closing due to the pandemic, Somni reopened in West Hollywood. Chef and owner Aitor Zabala showcases the reworked Somni with a tasting menu starting at $495 without pairings. The private dining room, which accommodates up to six, has a $5,000 minimum spend. Valet parking is complimentary.
Asakura (Santa Monica)
Asakura is the first U.S. outpost of decorated Tokyo kaiseki spot La Bombance. The Santa Monica restaurant seats just 13 guests a night—seven at the counter, six at tables—and serves a $200 six-course or $300 eight-course kaiseki meal. The lineup changes often, but you can expect dishes like truffle- topped chawanmushi, caviar-laced noodles, and sashimi served on plates that wouldn’t be out of place in a Kyoto antique shop.
Cosetta (Santa Monica)
Zach Pollack’s highly anticipated California Italian restaurant Cosetta is finally here. Opened on April 1 in a standalone building along Ocean Park Boulevard in Santa Monica. Pollack is making a splash in the pizza game with puffy-crusted, wood-fired pies featuring soppressata and peppers, smoked coppa with pineapple, and mushroom fontina. Other menu highlights include house-baked bread with dips and
spreads like Alimento’s chicken liver, burrata cheese, fava bean hummus, Thai chicken Milanese,
eggplant cutlet and more.
Voodoo Doughnut (Hollywood)
VooDoo Doughnut opened up a brand-new Southern California location for Angelenos to enjoy their favorite treats. The popular chain with locations nationwide celebrated the grand opening of its location at 7101 Melrose Avenue in April.
Malou Coffee (Brentwood)
Malou Coffee is a minimalist cafe that recently opened up in Brentwood with colorful drinks, breakfast foods, and a small patio. The menu features drinks like an orange espresso tonic, date-cardamom latte, and matcha with yuzu.
Great White (Brentwood)
Great White is now in Brentwood, which means there are four locations of this beachy all-day mini-chain across LA.
Downtown Dough (DTLA)
Good Vibes Only Hospitality founders Yonnie Hagos and Ajay Relan collaborate with actor, producer, and Los Angeles-native Issa Rae to debut pizzeria Downtown Dough. The restaurant on Hill between Seventh and Eighth Streets is a clever use of existing space: It will operate inside the Downtown location of Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen after the cafe closes at 3 p.m.
Takagi Coffee (Beverly Grove)
Japan-based chain Takagi Coffee opened its first U.S. outpost outside Singapore and Hong Kong in February, right in Beverly Grove. The cafe centers its food menu around fluffy soufflé pancakes, but also serves savory Japanese dishes like katsu with rice and miso soup, omurice, and chicken nanban. Takagi’s polished and modern interior is steps away from the Original Farmers Market on Third and Fairfax.
Daisy Margarita Bar (Sherman Oaks)
The award-winning team behind Mírate in Los Feliz is reinventing the modern-day cantina with its newest concept, Daisy Margarita Bar, in Sherman Oaks. You can find reimagined classic dishes and cocktails, a raw seafood bar, and an extensive selection of tequila. It’s the first of two places to open in Sherman Oaks, where award-winning barman Reis, Egan, and chef Alan Sanz put together something unique for Los Angeles: a Norteño cantina-inspired restaurant and bar. The team will debut the intimate Gilbert Perez Bar on the top floor in late May.
Jaime Taqueria (El Segundo)
In El Segundo near Jame, prolific chef/operator Jackson Kalb has turned his attention to California- Mexican food at the vibrant Jaime Taqueria. This vibrant new spot will feature a bold and satisfying menu of hand-rolled tortillas, tacos, burritos, signature variations of guac, and inventive margaritas – all crafted with high-quality ingredients and a chef-driven touch.
AttaGirl (Hermosa Beach)
Chefs David LeFevre and Alice Mai debuted Attagirl this March, serving Italian-California-inspired dishes that Mai says she enjoys eating.
Matu Kai (Brentwood)
Hills wagyu specialist Matu gains a sibling soon with the opening of its sister restaurant, Matu Kai, in
Brentwood which opened on April 6. Matu Kai builds on Matu’s promise of all wagyu, all the time, offering the prized beef as steaks, thin-sliced in a carpaccio preparation, and even ground up into tender meatballs.
Cafe Knotted (Century City)
South Korea’s most popular dessert cafe and cream doughnut specialist, Cafe Knotted, has landed in the
U.S. for the first time with a location at the Westfield Century City. At the Century City outpost, Knotted continues its focus on inventive cafe drinks, including iced and cream-topped lattes in flavors like chestnut tiramisu, corn cream, and banana.
Zaytinya (Culver City)
José Andrés Group (JAG), opened an outpost of the hit Mediterranean restaurant Zaytinya at The Shay hotel in Culver City. The incoming Zaytinya, along with a yet-to-be-named rooftop spot set to debut in 2025, is part of a larger JAG takeover of the hotel’s food and beverage program, including in-room dining, poolside bites, a lobby lounge, and more.
Levain Bakery (Venice)
Levain Bakery, the iconic New York desserts shop famous for slinging cakey, chunky, sky-high cookies, finally opens its a second Southern California location in Venice’s Abbot Kinney Boulevard.
Santa Canela (Highland Park)
From the Loreto and Za Za Zá crew, Santa Canela will serve coffee and showcase pastries prepared by the team’s longtime pastry chef, Ellen Ramos, the creator of the restaurant group’s signature “LA” churro.
2025 MICHELIN Guide Inclusions (Citywide)
The MICHELIN Guide continues to showcase Los Angeles’ culinary scene by adding seven new restaurants to the esteemed Michelin Guide, including local favorites and newcomers such as Tomat, Bar Etoile, and Kusano. These Michelin California Guide additions are eligible for the distinctive star status, to be announced at the California Michelin Guide Ceremony on June 25th. View all recognized Los Angeles eateries here.
COMING SOON
Dine LA Summer (July 25 – August 8, 2025)
Discover Los Angeles’ Restaurant Week returns this summer from July 25 – August 8, 2025 with an expected 350+ participating restaurants offering special deals, dishes and pre-set menus. Keep a close eye on this page for participating restaurants and to make your reservations.
Badmaash (Venice)
Modern Indian restaurant Badmaash will soon open up in Venice on Abbot Kinney this Summer. The new Badmaash will reflect a slight shift in sensibilities from the all-out carb-and-cheese fest on the original Downtown menu.
Max and Helen’s (Larchmont)
Phil Rosenthal of Netflix’s ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ is opening Max and Helen’s, an old-school diner, in Larchmont Village this summer. Featuring elevated comfort diner foods, Rosenthal named the restaurant after his parents and will be partnering with Chef Nancy Silverton on the menu.
El Moro (Echo Park)
El Moro, Mexico City’s most iconic and popular churro maker, is opening in the current Patra Burgers on
Sunset building in Echo Park sometime in May 2025.
8 New Japanese Eateries in West Hollywood
Round 1 Delicious, a Japanese amusement store chain, has its eyes on the Now development in West Hollywood as the future home of a food hall with Japanese storefronts serving yakitori, sushi, and more. Round 1 already has footholds in Los Angeles with its bowling and claw machine venues, but this will be its first foray into food in the States. The food hall is slated to open later this year.
Raising Cane’s at CityWalk
Fried chicken chain Raising Cane’s is opening in the former Dongpo Kitchen space in City Walk. No official opening date announced.
Mensho Tokyo (Culver City)
One of Japan’s most popular ramen bars, Mensho Tokyo, is expanding to Los Angeles with a location in
Culver City.
Tesla Diner (Hollywood)
Tesla is making progress on its 1950s diner and drive-in opening this year. Designed by architecture firm Stantec, the futuristic, eye-catching Tesla Diner & Drive-In hovers over one of Hollywood’s busiest streets. When open, it will be a two-level, 24-hour restaurant with two movie screens, dining areas, and electric vehicle charging stations.
SPORTS
Los Angeles is gearing up to take center stage as a premier host city for the FIFA World Cup 2026, and planning ahead for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic games. The city will host eight action-packed matches, including the U.S. Men’s Opening Match and the United States Opening Ceremony. From the electric atmosphere of SoFi Stadium to the global celebration at FIFA Fan Fest™ at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, fans can experience the magic of the World Cup surrounded by the energy, diversity, and star power that only LA can deliver. Be on the lookout for citywide celebrations for the one-year mark this June and more.
NOW PLAYING
• FIFA Club World Cup 2025 (June 13- July 14): Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Stadium will host matches for the FIFA Club World Cup. Catch top clubs from Europe, South America, and beyond as they battle for international bragging rights.
• Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball (April – September): See the 2024 World Series Champs in action at the historic Dodger Stadium. Tours in a variety of languages are regularly available.
• Los Angeles Soccer Teams (February – October): Catch a match from one of LA’s three
professional teams, join fan chants, and book a stadium tour to go behind the scenes.
o LA Galaxy (MLS) – Play at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson
o LAFC (MLS) – Based at BMO Stadium in Exposition Park
o Angel City FC (NWSL) – Women’s pro soccer at its finest, also at BMO Stadium
UPCOMING EVENTS
• Grand Slam Track (June 27-29)
• 125th U.S. Open Golf Tournament (June 12-15)
• Concacaf Gold Cup Final (June 14-July 6)
ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT
From family-friendly fun at the Grammy Museum to browsing for a new read at The Last Bookstore in the Valley, there’s no shortage of fresh entertainment offerings to discover in every corner of LA for all ages.
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
Grammy Museum at L.A. Live - Free Admission for Minors (Downtown)
As part of the Campaign for Music Education and generously made possible by the Stengaard Gross Family Education Initiative, the GRAMMY Museum is now offering free general admission to anyone 17 and under, expanding the opportunity for young individuals to experience our interactive exhibits, including our upcoming Sonic Playground, a new hands-on permanent exhibit.
The Last Bookstore (Studio City)
The Last Bookstore in Studio City is officially open! It is located near the border of Studio City, North Hollywood and Toluca Lake. Beloved by its visitors, the bookstore offers new and used books, vinyl records, comic books and more.
The Gallery (DTLA)
The Gallery is Los Angeles’ premier destination where immersive entertainment meets world-class dining. Experience Elementa at The Gallery Theater — a five-course, multi-sensory dining show that transforms your surroundings into a stunning exploration of the elements through cutting-edge visuals, music, and extraordinary cuisine. Or relax and socialize at Horizon. Sip handcrafted cocktails, explore an extensive wine list, and enjoy seasonal dishes in a sophisticated modern-lux setting as a dynamic cityscape evolves around you, creating an atmosphere like no other.
New Superman Exhibit at Warner Bros. Studio Tour (Burbank)
The new Superman Exhibit is now on display at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood. Among the featured displays is the sharp, professional attire of Lois Lane, played by Rachel Brosnahan, showcased next to the Daily Planet ensemble worn by Clark Kent, played by David Corenswet.
COMING SOON
LA Pride 2025:
Los Angeles is proudly home to one of the nation’s most vibrant and historic Pride celebrations. LA Pride 2025 returns this June with a dynamic lineup of parades, concerts, and community events honoring the city’s LGBTQ+ legacy and future. Festivities include the LA Pride Parade & Pride Village Festival, Pride Night – Los Angeles Dodgers, West Hollywood Pride & OUTLOUD Festival and more.
West Harbor (San Pedro)
Expected late 2025 / Grand Opening 2026
Located in San Pedro, West Harbor is a new and vibrant waterfront destination for dining, shopping, entertainment and extraordinary experiences. Opening in 2025, this modern and dynamic district offers an exciting collection of stores, restaurants and experiences. West Harbor features an expansive harborside promenade and the longest courtesy dock in Southern California. When open, West Harbor will feature a one-mile-long waterfront promenade, a 1,200-linear-foot public dock for boat access, more than 200,000 square feet of waterfront attractions and excursions, and many other amenities and experiences.
Dataland (Downtown)
Late 2025
Refik Anadol Studio presents DATALAND, the world’s first Museum of AI Arts, which is set to open in 2025 at The Grand LA, the Frank Gehry-designed development in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. DATALAND features art experiences blending human imagination and artificial intelligence, establishing a new model for artistic expression at the onset of the digital age.
Hollywood Park Events & Festivals (Inglewood)
Spanning nearly 300 acres, Hollywood Park is the largest urban mixed-use development under construction in the Western United States. Being built by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke, this unprecedented and unparalleled project is transforming the site of the former Hollywood Park racetrack into a year-round sports and entertainment destination. This summer, you can visit for multiple festivals from pop, soul to EDM and more.
• Hard Summer (August 3 & 4): This year's lineup includes GRAMMY-nominated Australian powerhouse Dom Dolla, Colombian reggaetón and cumbia singer/songwriter Feid, the dark industrial sonics of legendary French producer Gesaffelstein, and multigenre super producer Kaytranada and many more.
• Hollywood Park Moves: Started in June 2021, Hollywood Park Moves Presented by Cedars-Sinai is a dedicated health and wellness program designed to help Inglewood and Los Angeles locals improve their physical and mental health, with access to free exercise classes. The high-energy HIIT workout, led by Inglewood resident Claudine Cooper, will be held at the basketball court in Hollywood Park, adjacent to SoFi Stadium. Check out the schedule here!
Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center - Endeavour on Vertical Display (Exposition Park)
In July 2023, the California Science Center commenced Go for Stack, the complex process of moving and lifting each of the space shuttle components into place for Endeavour’s upcoming awe-inspiring 20-story vertical display. This technically challenging feat has never been done outside of a NASA facility. The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center will dramatically expand the footprint and impact of the California Science Center, adding 200,000 square feet of space for exhibits, events and educational programs, and include three multi-level galleries – Air, Space and Shuttle – spanning four floors of exhibit space.
Anticipated building construction completion is in mid-2025 with an official opening to follow.
“Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” at Universal Studios Hollywood
Expected 2026
Buckle up! Universal Studios Hollywood has announced its first-ever high-speed outdoor roller coaster “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” will join the theme park family in 2026. The dynamic new thrill ride, themed to Universal Pictures ’blockbuster film saga, Fast & Furious, will elevate the guest experience with innovative and technological achievements never previously employed in a rollercoaster. Renowned for creating groundbreaking and imaginative rides and attractions inspired by today's most compelling movie, television and digital game experiences, Universal Studios Hollywood will bring innovative and technological achievements never previously employed to this all-new thrill ride.
ARTS & CULTURE
As one of LA’s defining pillars, Arts & Culture keeps the city on its toes with new exhibits and openings that invite visitors to discover fresh perspectives and unexpected facets of creativity. Explore some of the latest cultural moments taking shape across Los Angeles...
THE LATEST IN LA’S ART & CULTRE
90th Anniversary of Griffth Observatory (Hollywood)
This May is the 90th anniversary of the magical Griffith Observatory as it opened its doors on May 15, 1935. To celebrate 90 Moonstruck years, they have special events including star parties, lunar standstills, and other observing nights.
60th Anniversary of LACMA (Mid-City)
LACMA, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, is marking its 60th anniversary this year. The anniversary is being celebrated with the unveiling of a new building, the David Geffen Galleries, which is slated to open in April 2026. The museum also has a new plaza and outdoor art installations, including Mariana Castillo Deball's "Feathered Changes"
• Kamasi Washinton Live at David Geffen Galleries: Be among the first to step inside LACMA’s new David Geffen Galleries and experience an unforgettable live performance by renowned composer, bandleader, and saxophonist Kamasi Washington. Performances are June 26, 27, and 28, 2025, at 7 pm PT.
• Digital Witness: Revolutions in Design, Photography, and Film examines the impact of digital manipulation tools from the 1980s to the present, for the first time assessing simultaneous developments and debates in the fields of photography, graphic design, and visual effects. On view until July 13th.
Noah Davis at The Hammer Museum (Brentwood)
The first institutional survey of the late Noah Davis (1983–2015) charts the breadth and depth of the American artist’s relentless output. Assembling over 50 works made between 2007 and 2015, the exhibition is organized in a manner that reflects the diverse interests informing Davis’s practice. On view
through August 31st.
NHM Commons (Exposition Park)
The Natural History Museum in Exposition Park recently opened the NHM Commons, a new wing and community hub on the southwest side of the museum campus. Celebrating the intersection of science, nature, and culture, this unique outside-inside experience features 75,000-square feet of new and refreshed spaces, including many free experiences. See Gnatalie, a more than 75-foot-long green-boned sauropod. Get up close to L.A. artist Barbara Carrasco’s landmark mural, L.A. History: A Mexican Perspective, and see an exhibition of notable specimens found by local community scientists and collected and researched by our own scientists.
Autry Museum of the American West (Hollywood)
• 34th Annual American Indian Arts Festival (June 7-8, 2025):
o With more than 5,000 visitors over two days and Native artists and their families from across Los Angeles, the state of California, and the country, the American Indian Arts Festival is the most popular annual event at the Autry. As the county with the highest population of Native American residents in the country, Los Angeles is the place to showcase contemporary and traditional Native art and celebrate Native artists.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures (Mid-City)
• Director’s Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho
Director's Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho is the first museum exhibition dedicated to the internationally acclaimed, Oscar–winning film director. In a continuation of the Academy Museum’s Director’s Inspiration series, this exhibition offers a focused spotlight on Bong Joon Ho’s creative process, filmography, and cinematic influences.
• Barbie to Anna Karenina: The Cinematic Worlds of Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer
Barbie to Anna Karenina: The Cinematic Worlds of Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer is an immersive and experiential look at one of the most distinctive production design teams working today. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the impact of production designers and set decorators on a film and will leave with a greater understanding and knowledge of their work.
The Broad (Downtown)
- Jeffrey Gibson: the space in which to place me is a kaleidoscopic special exhibition filled with vibrant colors, intricate beadwork, towering sculptures, and powerful storytelling, all reflecting the artist’s radical vision for a future in which all people are seen, accepted, and loved. On view through Sept. 28.
- Broad Expansion: The Broad has officially broken ground on the $100 million dollar expansion project and will remain open during construction. The new building will open to the public before Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Summer Olympics. General admission will continue to be free.
Colburn School Expansion (Downtown)
The Colburn School of Performing Arts in Downtown Los Angeles broke ground on April 5 on a 100,000- square-foot campus expansion in Downtown Los Angeles designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry. The new complex, the Colburn Center, will include a 1,000-seat concert hall, four professional-sized dance studios and a 100-seat studio theater. The Colburn Center is planning for completion in early 2027.
OPENING SOON
Vogue World: Hollywood
On October 26, 2025, Vogue will host its annual Vogue World event at Hollywood's Paramount Pictures Lot, focusing on the relationship between fashion and film. The event aims to raise funds for the Entertainment Community Fund, assisting costume designers and film industry professionals affected by recent Los Angeles wildfires.
Institute of Contemporary Art Upgrades (Downtown)
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles is planning to buy the East Seventh Street building it occupies and improve it with a cafe, outdoor space and studios for a new artists-in-residence program.
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
2026
Founded by philanthropist and filmmaker George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will focus on the universal art of visual storytelling. The museum will present exhibitions for diverse public audiences unpacking visual storytelling in its richness and complexity through dynamic learning opportunities and public programs. Designed by renowned architect Ma Yansong and under construction in Los Angeles’s Exposition Park, the museum will feature expansive galleries, state-of-the-art cinematic theaters, dedicated spaces for learning and engagement, a new public green space, restaurants, retail and event spaces.
Destination Crenshaw
Under Construction
Destination Crenshaw is the largest public/private Black art program in the nation, stamping a 1.3-mile stretch of Crenshaw Boulevard with an infrastructure project that includes beautifully designed community spaces, landscaping, and newly planted trees, and 100 commissioned works by Black artists. While elevating Black culture, Destination Crenshaw will also boost the community through economic development, job creation and environmental healing.
OUTDOORS & WELLNESS
Los Angeles is made for outdoor exploration and mindful wellness escapes. It’s our bread & butter. In addition to our beautiful public parks, hiking options, and miles of shoreline, LA has the newest in sauna and cold-plunges to fitness centers, wellness is always just a step away.
RECENTLY OPENED
Likeminded Studios (Venice)
Opened in February, Likeminded Studios is the new neighborhood wellness oasis where health meeting community. With offerings like cold plunges, saunas, and advanced biohacking tools, we help you optimize your body and mind.
Fred Fitness (Santa Monica)
Fred Fitness, the first gym to offer fully AI-driven personalized workouts, is set to transform the U.S. fitness market. It recently made its debut in January 2025 in Santa Monica. Backed by Clever Fit, a European fitness giant, and powered by cutting-edge EGYM technology, Fred Fitness delivers customized training plans and real-time guidance, offering the experience of a personal trainer—at a fraction of the cost.
Guerlain Wellness (Santa Monica)
A Parisian fragrance, skincare, and makeup house founded in 1828, Guerlain’s roots are evident the moment guests enter the new wellness center inside the Regent Santa Monica Beach. Past the display of perfumes and products (incorporated in spa treatments) is a luxurious 10,000-square-meter complex — with 12 treatment rooms, three lounges, a sauna and steam room, a plunge pool and a fitness center.
Stark Wellness (Beverly Hills/ West Hollywood)
This Irvine-based health company recently opened a location on Sunset with personal trainers, health coaches, doctors and specialists. Stark Wellness focuses on whole-body wellness using a new methodology called The Wheel of Health.
COMING SOON TO LA
La Brea Tar Pits Transformation
A reimagined Tar Pits will allow visitors of all ages to better witness and engage with the scientific process as well as more fully enjoy the beautiful grounds of this extraordinary destination. A new 1-kilometer looping pedestrian walkway will weave past the bubbling lake pits and through gardens planted with historical species to tell the story of La Brea Tar Pits from prehistoric time to our contemporary moment. Highlights of the plan include visible fossil labs, engaging and educational excavation sites, expanded green spaces with welcoming shade structures, new public amenities, an updated research wing, and new exhibition building.
Details and new renderings will be released in spring of 2025.
CicLAvia
CicLAvia catalyzes vibrant public spaces, active transportation and good health through car-free and free street events around Los Angeles. Enjoy the pop-up park for the day in your favorite people-powered way, whether that's walking, jogging, biking, roller skating, skating, or simply spectating! All ages and abilities are welcome. Here’s a look at CicLAvia events coming up:
• CicLAmini—Pico Union; May 18
• CicLAvia—Historic South Central meets Watts; June 22
• CicLAvia—Culver City meets Venice; August 17
• CicLAmini—San Pedro; September 14
• CicLAvia—Heart of LA; October 12
• CicLAvia—Melrose Ave; December 7
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (LAX)
LA’s biggest infrastructure upgrades are right on track, making it easier than ever for locals and visitors
to navigate the city.
The Automated People Mover at LAX
January 2026
The Automated People Mover (APM) is the centerpiece of LAX’s multibillion dollar Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP) which will enhance the traveler experience, give guests time-certain access to terminals and provide the long-awaited connection to the regional transportation system. This project is a key portion of LAX’s $15 billion modernization program, considered the largest public works program in the history of the City of Los Angeles. It will debut to the public in January 2026.
LAX/Metro Transit Center Station
June 2025
Metro’s plan for better transit includes connecting Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), with Airport Metro Connector Transit Station (AMC) at Aviation Bl/96th Street, allowing transfers between LAX and Metro’s network. Located on the Metro K Line, the AMC includes a bus plaza, bicycle hub, customer service center and pick-up/drop-off area.
TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
Metro changes coming so soon that meeting up with your friends on the westside won’t be a hassle.
Access To Hollywood
Hollywood Boulevard has started to undergo a major revamp in hopes of making it safer for pedestrians and bicyclists while revitalizing businesses along the boulevard. Named “Access to Hollywood,” the project will focus on a 3.6-mile stretch that will include removing some car lanes to install protected bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes, improving crosswalks and widening sidewalks. Progress has been made with new 2.1 miles of parking-protected bike lanes, redesigned street layout to improve safety and decrease speeding and newly painted crosswalks, curbs and street lanes.
Metro D Line Subway Extension Project
Expected Fall 2025-2027
Metro is expanding its rail system to the Westside with the D Line Subway Extension Project. This highly anticipated new addition to Metro’s network will add a total of seven new stations and a reliable, high- speed connection between Downtown and the Westside. Opening in three sections, Section 1 which includes stations located at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax, and Wilshire/La Cienega, will open in Fall 2025. The remaining two Sections will open in 2026 and 2027.
The Lawn (Brentwood)
Prominently situated in Brentwood – where San Vicente Boulevard meets Montana Avenue – The Lawn™ is a complementary offering to the local neighborhood with diverse retail offerings, modern office space, and three levels of below grade parking. Montalba Architects and landscape architects ACLA have re-imagined the shopping destination as an open-air gathering place with an emphasis on the indoor-outdoor California lifestyle.
Press Materials
Discover LA, Your Way: Los Angeles Tourism’s very own neighborhood publicity series. Discover Los Angeles the way you want to experience it, by diving into the neighborhood as a local would. Take a look through our published releases so far below. Readers can expect additional releases over the next year!
Hollywood & Griffith Park: From the Walk of Fame to the Hollywood Sign, no destination is more iconic, glamorous or culturally influential than Hollywood, located in the heart of Los Angeles.
San Fernando Valley: Los Angeles Tourism invites you to soak up the sun-drenched lifestyle,
cinematic history, iconic eats and hidden gems of the LA’s Valley neighborhoods.
Beach Cities: From Venice and Malibu to Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, the world- famous beach cities of Los Angeles offer sun, sand and surf, along with wellness and outdoor recreation, street art and shopping, nightlife and some of the best cuisine found in Los Angeles. A visit to LA’s beaches is low-cost and reason enough to select the nation’s second largest City for an urban beach getaway.
Downtown Los Angeles: From Chinatown and Little Tokyo to the Fashion and Arts Districts and everywhere in between, Downtown Los Angeles offers visitors a diverse collection of unique districts, each with distinct personalities, intriguing stories and compelling attractions.
Discover Los Angeles Media Centre: https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/media
Media Library: https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/media/multimedia-library
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MEDIA CONTACT
Ana-Gabriella Garcia
Manager, Global Communications
ABOUT LOS ANGELES & LOS ANGELES TOURISM
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (Los Angeles Tourism) is the non-profit destination marketing and sales organization for the Los Angeles tourism industry and the ultimate resource for where to stay and play in the LA area. Los Angeles is a dynamic, ever-evolving destination – where diversity thrives, and everyone is welcome. Discover the true LA by exploring its more than 30 culturally rich neighborhoods, each one offering a distinct vibe. LA is home to more than 300 days of warm sunshine, 75 miles of idyllic shoreline, more museums and performing arts venues than any other US city, and an innovative culinary scene led by influential tastemakers. A global creative capital and the epicenter of the sports universe, LA presents limitless possibilities for visitors from around the world. For more information, visit discoverlosangeles.com, follow at facebook.com/DiscoverLosAngeles, or @discoverLA on Instagram.
