Are you looking for something to do during the summer while you are staying in town? So many people are traveling somewhere as soon as summer break starts, but sometimes the real fun and vacation is closer to us than we think. If you are trying to do something different while staying local, this is the perfect article for you! Here are some of the best things to do in and around the City of Angels this summer.
1. Watch an Outdoor Movie:
Outdoor movie theaters can be found all over LA County, each with a wide variety of movies on display. You’ll want to check out at least one of these the next time you’re in the mood for a good movie:
- Cinespia at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- The Rooftop Cinema Club, DTLA
2. Go Shopping:
Los Angeles is home to a huge selection of stores, offering a diverse shopping experience for everyone. Here are some cool places you should check out at least once:
- Melrose Trading Post
- Balboa Island
- Silverlake Flea Market
- Rose Bowl Flea Market
- Century City Mall
- Abbott Kinney
3. Get Outdoors:
LA is surrounded by nature, from the Santa Monica Mountains to the Hollywood Hills. This summer, take advantage of the natural beauty around us by doing some of these fun things:
- Go to the Beach
- Go on a Hike
- Go to a swimming Hole
- Griffith Park Star Party – first Saturday of every month
- International Surf Festival
4. Visit a Museum
LA is known for its museums, whether you’re more into science or art, there’s something for everyone:
- Natural History Museum
- LACMA
- The Getty Center
- The Getty Villa
- The Huntington Library
5. Try Some New Food!
- Smorgasburg – every Sunday
- Butcher’s Daughter
- Grand Central Market – DTLA
- Takami
- Gracias Madre
- Elephante
- Bamboo Thai
- Great White
- Din Tai Fung
From watching an outdoor movie to visiting all the diverse museums that we have, there are so many different things to do in the city of Angels. We truly live in such a great city, and let’s show our appreciation this summer!