The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles, Ranked
LA's top-rated experiences in one list — from Universal Studios and celebrity-homes drives to helicopter flights over the Hollywood Sign and the Santa Monica coast, ordered by real traveller review scores.
Available
15 options
Avg. rating
4.7 - 21,360 reviews
From
$14 USD
Cancellation
Free up to 24h before
Best Things to Do: what to know before booking
LA's top-rated experiences in one list — from Universal Studios and celebrity-homes drives to helicopter flights over the Hollywood Sign and the Santa Monica coast, ordered by real traveller review scores.
- Availability
- 15 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $14 USD before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 4.7 stars across 21,360 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Across greater LA — Universal City, Hollywood, Mid-Wilshire, and the coast from Santa Monica to Long Beach
- Best time
- Spring and fall for mild weather; book Universal and helicopter slots for clear-sky mornings
- Ticket note
- Most are date- or time-stamped; check each booking
Best Things to Do in Los Angeles
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Everything you should know before you book
Los Angeles is less a single city than a string of icons spread across the freeways — Universal Studios in the valley, the Walk of Fame and Beverly Hills mansions in the hills, the Academy Museum at Mid-Wilshire, and the beaches from Santa Monica down to Laguna. This ranking pulls the city's highest-rated bookable experiences so you can build a shortlist fast, whether it's your first trip or your fifth.
Book the marquee tickets ahead and plan around the traffic. Universal Studios sells dated admission, celebrity-homes and helicopter tours fill on weekends, and whale-watching cruises sell out in peak season. Everything below is bookable with instant confirmation and, on most options, free cancellation — and a guided tour often beats driving yourself across town.
Frequently asked questions
What is the number one thing to do in Los Angeles?
Universal Studios Hollywood is the headline attraction, but a Hollywood and celebrity-homes tour and a helicopter flight over the Hollywood Sign round out the classic LA trio. This list ranks them all by traveller reviews.
How many days do you need in Los Angeles?
Two days covers Universal and the Hollywood-to-coast loop; three adds the museums and a harbor cruise; five lets you fit a Yosemite day trip. See our 1-, 2-, 3-, and 5-day LA itineraries.
Is Los Angeles expensive for tourists?
It can be, but multi-attraction city passes and combo tickets cut the cost of stacking big-ticket sites like Universal, the Aquarium, and Madame Tussauds into one trip.