Explore Los Angeles with must-see attractions and essential experiences. Best Activities to Visit Los Angeles in 2026.

First-Time Visitors

Make the most of your first visit to Los Angeles with the curated list of essential attractions and experiences. Discover iconic landmarks, popular tours, and tips to help you navigate the city like a pro.

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Aquarium of the Pacific: Membership Voucher, Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles City Pass.

Aquarium of the Pacific: Membership Voucher

  • Los Angeles, United States

Dive into marine life with an Aquarium of the Pacific membership for endless ocean adventures.

4.8(136 reviews)
From
$179
TCM Classic Films Tour, Burbank, United States, Los Angeles City Pass.

TCM Classic Films Tour

  • Burbank, United States
  • 3 hours

Discover Hollywood’s Golden Age with a classic film-themed Warner Bros. studio tour.

4.4(5 reviews)
From
$99
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Universal Studios Hollywood: Entry Ticket, Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles City Pass.

Universal Studios Hollywood: Entry Ticket

  • Los Angeles, United States

Experience the thrills of Universal Studios Hollywood with a BOGO offer.

4.6(948 reviews)
From
$117.81
Universal Studios Hollywood™: VIP Experience, Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles City Pass.

Universal Studios Hollywood™: VIP Experience

  • Los Angeles, United States

Exclusive VIP access to Universal Studios Hollywood™.

4.5(23 reviews)
From
$443.57
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Battleship IOWA Museum: General Access Tickets, Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles City Pass.

Battleship IOWA Museum: General Access Tickets

  • Los Angeles, United States

Explore the historic USS Iowa with a self-guided tour.

4.9(161 reviews)
From
$29.95
Los Angeles Echo Park: Swan Boats Rental, Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles City Pass.

Los Angeles Echo Park: Swan Boats Rental

  • Los Angeles, United States
  • 1 hour

Glide across Echo Park Lake in charming Swan Boats, a top LA family activity.

5(7 reviews)
From
$13
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood: Live Guide, Burbank, United States, Los Angeles City Pass.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood: Live Guide

  • Burbank, United States
  • 3 hours

Discover 95 years of Hollywood magic with a live guide tour at Warner Bros. Studio.

4.5(134 reviews)
From
$76
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Six Flags Magic Mountain: One-Day Ticket, Valencia, United States, Los Angeles City Pass.

Six Flags Magic Mountain: One-Day Ticket

  • Valencia, United States

Experience thrills with 19 world-class rollercoasters and 100+ rides.

4.9(23 reviews)
From
$59
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Universal Studios Hollywood: Universal Express Ticket, Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles City Pass.

Universal Studios Hollywood: Universal Express Ticket

  • Los Angeles, United States

Maximize your day with priority access to Universal Studios Hollywood’s top attractions.

4.6(142 reviews)
From
$265.75
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Entry Ticket, Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles City Pass.

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Entry Ticket

  • Los Angeles, United States

Explore the magic of cinema at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

4.5(184 reviews)
From
$25
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Aquarium of the Pacific: Skip The Line Ticket, Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles City Pass.

Aquarium of the Pacific: Skip The Line Ticket

  • Los Angeles, United States

Dive into fun with skip-the-line access to the Aquarium of the Pacific.

4.7(898 reviews)
From
$49.95
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Los Angeles: All-Inclusive Pass with Universal Studios, Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles City Pass.

Los Angeles: All-Inclusive Pass with Universal Studios

  • Los Angeles, United States

Experience LA's top spots with one convenient pass, Universal Studios included!

4.6(10 reviews)
From
$129
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Other Traveler Types in Los Angeles

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Adults

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Couples

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Families

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Foodies

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Groups

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Returning Travelers

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Solo Travelers

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