Discover off-the-beaten-path attractions and unique local spots in Los Angeles. Best Activities to Visit Los Angeles in 2026.

Hidden Gems

Explore Los Angeles’s lesser-known attractions and hidden gems. Uncover charming spots, quirky locales, and unique experiences that showcase the city’s distinctive character beyond the usual tourist routes.

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Santa Monica & Venice Beach: Electric Bike Tour, Santa Monica, United States, Los Angeles City Pass.

Santa Monica & Venice Beach: Electric Bike Tour

  • Santa Monica, United States
  • 3 hours

Explore Santa Monica and Venice Beach on a guided e-bike tour.

From
$93.71
Giant's House at World of Illusions, Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles City Pass.

Giant's House at World of Illusions

  • Los Angeles, United States

Explore a world of oversized objects and see things from a giant's perspective at the Giant's House.

2.8(6 reviews)

From$30

$25
Smash It, Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles City Pass.

Smash It

  • Los Angeles, United States

Let off steam by smashing plates at the World of Illusions’ newest attraction.

4.5(2 reviews)

From$22

$20
The Upside Down House at World of Illusions, Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles City Pass.

The Upside Down House at World of Illusions

  • Los Angeles, United States

Experience a unique, topsy-turvy adventure in the Upside Down House.

4.5(4 reviews)

From$30

$25
Recommended
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum: Fast Track Ticket, Yorba Linda, United States, Los Angeles City Pass.

Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum: Fast Track Ticket

  • Yorba Linda, United States

Explore Richard Nixon's life through engaging multimedia and interactive exhibits.

4.9(50 reviews)
From
$29
Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood Blvd Dining Experience, Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles City Pass.

Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood Blvd Dining Experience

  • Los Angeles, United States

Savor classic American fare at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood Blvd.

5(2 reviews)
From
$37.06
Madame Tussauds Hollywood: Entry Ticket, Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles City Pass.

Madame Tussauds Hollywood: Entry Ticket

  • Los Angeles, United States

Meet the stars of Hollywood at Madame Tussauds.

4.7(20 reviews)
From
$31.99
Big Bus Los Angeles: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour, Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles City Pass.

Big Bus Los Angeles: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

  • Los Angeles, United States

Explore Los Angeles at your leisure with the Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour.

3.1(7 reviews)
From
$53.1
Medieval Torture Museum with Ghost Hunting, Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles City Pass.

Medieval Torture Museum with Ghost Hunting

  • Los Angeles, United States

Delve into a dark past at America’s first Medieval Torture Museum.

5(8 reviews)
From
$31.99
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
Recommended
Museum of Illusions at World of Illusions, Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles City Pass.

Museum of Illusions at World of Illusions

  • Los Angeles, United States

Enter a world of optical illusions and 3D art at the Museum of Illusions in LA.

4.3(26 reviews)
From
$30
Newport Beach: Year-Round Whale and Dolphin Cruises, Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles City Pass.

Newport Beach: Year-Round Whale and Dolphin Cruises

  • Los Angeles, United States
  • 2 hours 15 mins

Set sail for an exciting whale and dolphin adventure in Newport Beach.

4.2(26 reviews)
From
$36
Recommended
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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