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Getty Acquires Rediscovered Velázquez Masterpiece, on View in Los Angeles This Fall
The art world has a brand-new reason to visit Los Angeles this fall: the Getty Museum has just acquired a rediscovered masterpiece by Diego Velázquez, one of the greatest painters of early modern Europe. The painting, “Portrait of the Count-Duke of Olivares” (about 1626), shows the powerful prime minister of King Philip IV of Spain…
NightTales: A Magical Winter Lights Experience Comes to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
This holiday season, Los Angeles is getting a brand-new after-dark wonder: NightTales, a glowing indoor-outdoor winter lights experience at the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park. On select nights from November 12, 2026 through January 10, 2027, the Museum’s historic halls and beautiful Nature Gardens will be transformed with luminous installations, cinematic projections, and interactive…
Los Angeles Through a New Lens: Five Photographers Celebrated at the Getty
There are many ways to see Los Angeles, and the Getty Center is shining a spotlight on five of the most soulful. The J. Paul Getty Museum presents Every Minute Is History: Five Views of Los Angeles, on view from September 1, 2026 through January 3, 2027 — a joyful celebration of the photographers who…
Three Los Angeles Museums Unite to Celebrate Compton-Born Painter Reggie Burrows Hodges
Los Angeles is about to give one of its own a grand homecoming. The J. Paul Getty Museum, the California African American Museum (CAAM), and Art + Practice have teamed up to present three concurrent exhibitions of new work by Reggie Burrows Hodges — his first solo museum presentations in his hometown of Los Angeles.…
Tours
Handpicked tours and experiences in Los Angeles — reviewed by our team, loved by travelers.
Griffith Observatory Hike Review: LA’s Most Spectacular Views on Foot
Some of the best views in Los Angeles aren’t seen from a car window — they’re earned on foot. The Griffith Observatory Hike is a guided walk through beautiful Griffith Park that takes you all the way to the top of the city’s most famous landmark, and travelers can’t stop raving about it: 4.9 stars…
Downtown Los Angeles Food Tour Review: Taste Your Way Through the Heart of the City
Los Angeles serves up some of the best food in America, and there’s no tastier way to discover it than on foot. The Downtown Los Angeles Food Tour takes you on a delicious walking adventure through the heart of the city, where every block tells a story and every stop brings a new flavor. With…
Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour Review: LA’s Greatest Hits by Open-Air Bus
Los Angeles is gloriously sprawling, which makes this open-air bus tour the smartest first move. In two hours, you’ll cruise the Hollywood Walk of Fame, gaze up at the Sign, roll through Beverly Hills and the Sunset Strip, and — the main event — peek at celebrity homes with a guide who knows all the…
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood Review: Behind the Scenes of Movie Magic
Every film lover dreams of walking onto a real studio backlot — and Warner Bros. makes it happen. This guided tour rolls through Burbank’s legendary lot, where you’ll explore soundstages, the prop department, and the iconic backlot streets that have doubled for a hundred cities. With 5,600+ reviews, it’s one of LA’s most beloved experiences.…
Events
Mark your calendar: the happiest happenings around Los Angeles.
NightTales: A Magical Winter Lights Experience Comes to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
This holiday season, Los Angeles is getting a brand-new after-dark wonder: NightTales, a glowing indoor-outdoor winter lights experience at the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park. On select nights from November 12, 2026 through January 10, 2027, the Museum’s historic halls and beautiful Nature Gardens will be transformed with luminous installations, cinematic projections, and interactive…
Arts & Culture
Art, music and culture lighting up Los Angeles.
Getty Acquires Rediscovered Velázquez Masterpiece, on View in Los Angeles This Fall
The art world has a brand-new reason to visit Los Angeles this fall: the Getty Museum has just acquired a rediscovered masterpiece by Diego Velázquez, one of the greatest painters of early modern Europe. The painting, “Portrait of the Count-Duke of Olivares” (about 1626), shows the powerful prime minister of King Philip IV of Spain…
Los Angeles Through a New Lens: Five Photographers Celebrated at the Getty
There are many ways to see Los Angeles, and the Getty Center is shining a spotlight on five of the most soulful. The J. Paul Getty Museum presents Every Minute Is History: Five Views of Los Angeles, on view from September 1, 2026 through January 3, 2027 — a joyful celebration of the photographers who…
Three Los Angeles Museums Unite to Celebrate Compton-Born Painter Reggie Burrows Hodges
Los Angeles is about to give one of its own a grand homecoming. The J. Paul Getty Museum, the California African American Museum (CAAM), and Art + Practice have teamed up to present three concurrent exhibitions of new work by Reggie Burrows Hodges — his first solo museum presentations in his hometown of Los Angeles.…
Places to Love in Los Angeles
Beloved landmarks, hidden gems, and spots worth visiting in Los Angeles — our favorites, no sponsors attached.
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Where to Stay
Rest easy: our favorite places to stay in Los Angeles. Hotel guides coming soon.
The Beverly Hills Hotel Review: Pink Palace Glamour Since 1912
They call it the Pink Palace, and the moment you see that iconic blush-pink facade wrapped in palms and bougainvillea, you understand why. Open since 1912 — before Beverly Hills was even a city — The Beverly Hills Hotel is where Hollywood’s golden age never ended. Legends didn’t just stay here; they lived here. Tucked…
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Review: Quiet Luxury, Star Power
In a city that worships the scene, the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is the insiders’ choice — discreet, impeccable, and calm. Set back from the bustle on Doheny Drive, this is where stars stay when they don’t want to be seen, and where service anticipates your needs before you’ve named them.…
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles Review: Downtown’s Luxury High-Rise
Downtown LA has its own gravitational pull — the Broad, Disney Hall, Crypto.com Arena — and The Ritz-Carlton sits right at its center, crowning the L.A. Live complex. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the downtown skyline, and the service is pure Ritz: polished, warm, and quietly perfect. The location is unbeatable for downtown explorers: steps from the…
Where to Eat
Taste the city: where Los Angeles eats happiest.
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Family
Family fun in Los Angeles: ideas everyone will love.
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