Best in class sports,
entertainment, arts and food: it’s all happening in LA
With over 540,000 Angelenos working in the tourism sector and more than 1,000 local businesses relying on the travel industry for their livelihoods, travellers continuing to visit our City of Angels has never been more critical. The vast majority of LA’s world-class attractions and tourism-related businesses remain fully operational, and the city continues to welcome visitors with the warmth and creativity that make LA so unique.
Los Angeles in 2025 remains a
must-visit destination for visitors with new openings, hidden gems, and
exciting news from iconic landmarks. Inviting travellers to explore
unforgettable experiences at every turn, Los Angeles Tourism is spotlighting
significant milestones and must-visit spots across the city’s many regions in
the year ahead.
Soak up 300+ days of sunshine in Venice
With 75 miles of coastline and iconic surf spots, Los Angeles is the ultimate destination for sun and surf. Venice Beach stands out with its vibrant boardwalk, where the energy of the city meets the rhythm of the waves. Whether swimming, surfing, or exploring scenic running paths, Venice offers plenty of outdoor activities to energize the body and soul.
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Exciting entertainment, nightlife
and live performances
Los Angeles is gearing up for a
thrilling array of entertainment and attractions in 2025, offering something
for everyone. Jazz newcomers Andy’s
Jazz
& R&B
Club, recently opened by Anderson .Paak West Hollywood, and the iconic Blue
Note Jazz Club, opening two performance spaces in Hollywood this March, add
a fresh dose of live jazz and R&B performances. 2025 also promises major
new destination debuts, like West
Harbor in San Pedro, a new vibrant waterfront entertainment district with
dining and shopping and Cinevita,
a live cinema experience set inside the world's largest spiegeltent, located in
Hollywood Park by SoFi Stadium.
Experiential family activities
Los Angeles blends adventure,
creativity, and interactive entertainment for visitors of all ages. The Hello
Kitty Cafe, a pastel pink haven serving sweet treats and specialty
beverages, is now open at Universal Studios Hollywood’s CityWalk. Starting on
25 January, The Grammy
Museum will be offering free general admission to anyone 17 and under,
expanding the opportunity for young individuals to experience interactive
exhibits, including the upcoming Sonic Playground. The Sloomoo
Institute in Fairfax combines a mix of science and magic, offering a
celebration of sensory play with freshly crafted slime, Kinetic Sand, Slimey
Mirrors, Lake Sloomoo and more, while the Balloon
Museum’s current exhibition “Let’s Fly” explores the idea of lightness and
flight.
Best-in-class wellness
destinations for body, mind, and beauty
Los Angeles offers a range of
wellness experiences to refresh the body, mind and soul. With the numerous
hiking trails in Los Angeles is the perfect way to discover why L.A. is the
ideal place to get outside. Shop for trendy, clean products in Larchmont at Thirteen
Lune, highlighting beauty brands by Black and Brown founders, or at one of
multiple new Credo
Beauty locations throughout the city. 444IV
Wellness Lounge, at the intersection of Slauson and Overhill is your haven
for holistic IV therapy and tech-forward wellness solutions. In Downtown, Hotel
Figueroa features a wellness-focused Herbals & Longevity Elixirs Menu
at Café Fig, developed with herbalist Adriana Ayales, and its Rest &
Recovery Suite offers a cutting-edge sleep experience with products designed to
optimize rest and reduce stress. The Four
Seasons Westlake Village has an entire department dedicated to wellness at
their Center
for Health and Wellbeing and is hosting a ‘White Lotus’ inspired wellness
retreat in partnership with the popular TV show ahead of the new season in
February.
A wave of hotel openings and
renovations
LA has seen a wave of exciting
hotel openings and renovations, adding new luxury experiences to the city’s
vibrant hospitality scene. Among the latest, the W
Hollywood has undergone a complete transformation, positioning itself as
the new West Coast flagship for the W Hotels brand. The
Olivia Hotel in Westwood presents a chic, nature-inspired boutique
experience with 56 guest rooms and a tranquil garden courtyard. In early 2025,
new properties like Hotel
Lucile in Silver Lake and Jordan
San Gabriel in the Valley will further elevate LA's hospitality offerings
with unique, modern accommodations.
A culinary
capital with an array of global cuisines
Los Angeles is one of the most
densely populated and ethnically diverse counties in the United States, and as
a result, its culinary diversity is unparalleled. From a mouthwatering
blue-corn taco at Villa’s
Tacos in Highland Park and Thai Town institution Jitlada
to Little Ethiopia’s recently reopened dinner service at Meals
By Genet and Koreatown newcomer Danbi,
visitors will experience the world’s flavours without leaving LA.
ABOUT LOS ANGELES & LOS
ANGELES TOURISM
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board is the non-profit destination
marketing and sales organization for the Los Angeles tourism industry and the
ultimate resource for where to stay and play in the LA area.
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Preece | lpreece@latourism.org