Outdoor adventure in Los Angeles — where do locals go?

Standouts right now: Griffith Observatory, Venice Beach, Runyon Canyon. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Los Angeles and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.

Is this Los Angeles outdoor adventure list updated?

Yes — we rotate picks as new spots open and old ones fade, and seasonal entries shift with the calendar. Last refreshed within the past few weeks.

Anything else worth doing in Los Angeles this weekend?

Plenty — our weekend concierge cross-references food, live music, weather and the rest of Los Angeles's open venues to build a full 2-day plan around any of these picks.

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Top spots in Los Angeles

Griffith Observatory
Outdoors
Los Feliz
Free planetarium with the city's best skyline-and-Hollywood-sign combo.
Venice Beach
Outdoors
Venice
Boardwalk performers, Muscle Beach and rollerbladers at sunset.
Runyon Canyon
Outdoors
Hollywood
Quick hike with celebrity sightings and the classic LA-basin panorama.

Frequently asked

Standouts right now: Griffith Observatory, Venice Beach, Runyon Canyon. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Los Angeles and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.

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