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A street corner in Los Angeles' Koreatown

Sep 25, 20267 min read

The Best Places to Get Korean Food in Los Angeles, California

The Griffith Observatory and views of Downtown Los Angeles on a sunny day.

Jul 16, 202610 min read

Things to Know Before Visiting Los Angeles

Fresh fish hanging in the kitchen at Holbox in Los Angeles.

May 29, 20266 min read

The 11 Best Tacos in Los Angeles

A close shot of a dish on a table with wine glasses and water nearby. In the upper right, a man is looking out at the ocean view, and a woman's hand with a camera is visible in the bottom right corner

May 13, 20267 min read

The Best Places to Eat in Los Angeles Right Now

Los Angeles skyline with Dodgers Stadium in foreground

May 7, 20269 min read

The 8 Best Neighborhoods to Explore in Los Angeles

Aerial view of Newport Beach harbor in Orange County, California early in the morning with boats below.

May 6, 20268 min read

The Best Day Trips from Los Angeles

Children in front of an ice cream truck.

May 4, 20265 min read

The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles When Traveling with Kids

Sculptures are seen on a huge set of steps leading to an ultra-modern building.

May 4, 20267 min read

7 Things You Can do in Los Angeles for Free

Sensorio Paso Robles. Laura Motta for Lonely Planet.

May 3, 202610 min read

The Ultimate Los Angeles Weekend – with a Wine Country Diversion

Aerial view of tourists and locals at Santa Monica Pier with the Pacific Amusement Park in the background.

May 2, 20269 min read

Visit Los Angeles on a Budget: La-La Land for Less

Sunset over the beach in Santa Monica.

Apr 29, 20267 min read

The 8 Best Hikes in Los Angeles

Views from the Getty Center in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Apr 28, 20268 min read

The Best Free Museums in Los Angeles

Cars on the Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica, with the cliffs lit up at sunset, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Apr 20, 202610 min read

How to Get Around Los Angeles

People walk down a sandy coastal path towards a beach with several rock stacks and arches.

Apr 19, 20266 min read

The Best Time to Visit Los Angeles

Dinosaur skeletons locked in combat at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Apr 17, 202613 min read

The 9 Best Museums in Los Angeles

Elysian park and the view towards Los Angeles downtown, USA, with a palm tree alley, in the morning sun.

Apr 17, 20267 min read

Top 10 City Parks in Los Angeles, California

Hotel Figueroa, Downtown Los Angeles

Mar 22, 202610 min read

3 Perfect Days in Los Angeles, California

View from Élephante. Courtesy of Élephante by Wish You Were Here Group

Mar 12, 20267 min read

11 Quintessential Brunch Spots in LA

Los Angeles is poised to be one of the most exciting places to catch the action, both on and off the pitch. UVL/Shutterstock

Feb 18, 20268 min read

How to Plan a World Cup Weekend in LA

Surfers, swimmers and sunbathers on a summer day in southern California. ©David M. Schrader/Shutterstock

Feb 18, 202610 min read

The 9 Best Beaches in Los Angeles, California

The Santa Monica Pier with its famous Ferris wheel. Dennis Fischer Photography/Getty Images

Feb 2, 20268 min read

The 10 Best Things to Do in Los Angeles

Venice Beach at sunset. Ganna Tokolova/Shutterstock

Feb 2, 20266 min read

The Perfect 24 Hours in Los Angeles, CA

Randy's Donuts in Los Angeles. Ivanova Ksenia/Shutterstock

Feb 2, 20266 min read

Where to Eat After Midnight in Los Angeles

The historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will be the venue for the opening ceremony and track-and-field events for the 2028 Olympics – the third time the stadium will have hosted these events.

Jan 19, 20268 min read

Olympics-Obsessed? Start Planning Your Trip to the 2028 LA Games Now

Highland Park neighborhood in LA for breakfast is a good option. halbergman/Getty

Aug 21, 20258 min read

Lonely Planet Guide on Where to Eat and Drink in LA

Left: Venice Beach, Los Angeles, California. Iain Donaldson/Shutterstock Right: Flags over Pier 39, San Francisco, California Benjamin Heath for Lonely Planet

Jun 6, 20259 min read

Los Angeles vs San Francisco: How to Choose Your Perfect California City Break

Get in on the new California gold rush with this guide to the best art to see in LA right now like the Best in Low exhibit at the Peterson Automotive Museum. Photo courtesy of The Peterson Automotive Museum

Sep 8, 20246 min read

Don't Miss These 5 Art Exhibits Running in Los Angeles Right Now

It's popular and iconic: read on for some local tips for making the most of your Los Angeles visit. Getty Images

Aug 21, 20245 min read

I’m a Travel Writer Based in LA – Here Are the Questions Visitors Ask Me the Most

The author in front of live-music venue Whisky a Go Go – which has played host to legendary music sets as well as debauchery © James March

Jun 4, 20248 min read

10K Steps Down and Around LA’s (In)famous Sunset Strip

The best way to explore Venice Beach and its eclectic boardwalk is on foot © Getty Images

Jun 1, 20246 min read

How to Get Your 10 Thousand Steps on Venice Beach

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