Rainy Day Activities in Los Angeles, CA
When it rains in Los Angeles, CA, the best indoor options include Academy Museum of Motion Pictures ($25), American Cinematheque - Aero Theatre ($8-14), Annenberg Community Beach House (Free), Autry Museum of the American West ($16), and California Science Center (Free).
Free. Open until 10pm. Free telescope viewing every evening. Best city views in LA.
2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Tue–Fri 12–10pm, Sat–Sun 10am–10pm. Closed Mon. · Ages 0+
Space Shuttle Endeavour is here. Free. Combine with Natural History Museum and Rose Garden next door.
700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037 · Daily 10am–5pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day. · Ages 0+
Free for LA County residents weekdays 3-5pm. Dinosaur hall, gem vault, nature gardens.
900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007 · Daily 9:30am–5pm. Closed first Tue of each month & major holidays. · Ages 0+
Kids wade in a real creek and hunt for bugs. Timed tickets -- book online. No cash.
480 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103 · Tue–Sun 10am–5pm. Closed Mon. · Ages 1–10
Above Santa Monica Place. Two blocks from the Pier. Ball pit, art studio, building zone.
395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA 90401 · Wed–Sun 10am–5pm. Closed Mon–Tue. · Ages 0–8
Free to walk. $10 Ferris wheel. Sunset Deal wristband: $24.95 after 5pm.
380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401 · Pier open 24hrs. Rides generally 11am–11pm summer, shorter off-season. Check pacpark.com for daily schedule. · Ages 0+
15,000 rose bushes. Free. Between the Science Center and Natural History Museum.
701 State Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037 · Daily 8:30am–dusk. Closed Jan 1–Mar 15. · Ages 0+
Disney's 1926 movie palace. Live pre-shows and character appearances. Not a regular theater.
6838 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 · Opens 1hr before first show · Ages 0+
Free admission. Tram ride up. Pack a picnic -- terrace views are the real exhibit.
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049 · Tue–Fri & Sun 10am–6:30pm, Sat 10am–9pm. Closed Mon. · Ages 0+
Free Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1-4pm. Cowboys, Native art, California history.
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Tue-Sun 10am-4pm. Closed Mon. · Ages 0+
Free splash pad on the beach. Pool and playground too. Santa Monica waterfront.
415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA 90402 · Daily 8:30am-5:30pm (seasonal hours vary) · Ages 0+
Free. At the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier. Touch tanks and local marine life.
309 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 · Mon-Fri 3pm-sunset, Sat-Sun 10am-sunset · Ages 0+
Always free. Cold War art and artifacts in a converted armory. Mural garden outside.
10808 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230 · Fri-Sun 10am-5pm. Closed Mon-Thu. · Ages 8+
Interactive exhibits for ages 0-8. Global cultures, creativity, community. $10.
6505 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90048 · Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Closed Mon. · Ages 0–8
Free. 605 acres. The lake from the Andy Griffith Show opening. Easy trails.
2600 Franklin Canyon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 · Daily sunrise-sunset · Ages 0+
Life-size Noah's Ark made from recycled materials. Kids climb, build, and play. Free Thursdays.
2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049 · Tue-Fri 12-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. Closed Mon. · Ages 0+
Public beach facility with pool, splash pad, playground, volleyball courts. Pool is seasonal. Grounds are free to visit and include the Marion Davies guest house gallery. Pool and some programs cost extra.
415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA 90402 · Daily 8:30am-5:30pm (seasonal hours vary)
Bouldering gym in the Arts District with extensive climbing walls for all skill levels. Day pass is $30 before 3pm on weekdays and $35 after 3pm. Shoe rental available. No rope climbing -- bouldering only, so no partner or belay experience needed. Great for beginners and experienced climbers alike.
1375 E 6th St #8, Los Angeles, CA 90021 · Mon-Fri 7am-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm
Large climbing facility with top-rope, lead, and bouldering walls. Day pass is $27 for adults plus $7 for gear rental. Offers yoga classes, fitness area, and a training zone. Popular with the Westside climbing community. First-timer packages available with introductory instruction.
12775 W Millennium Dr, Unit 4-140A, Los Angeles, CA 90094 · Mon-Fri 6am-11pm, Sat-Sun 8am-8pm
One of LA's longest-running climbing gyms with top-rope, lead, and bouldering. Day pass is $17 for adults -- one of the most affordable in the city. Shoe rental $4, harness rental $3. Friendly community vibe with less crowding than newer mega-gyms.
11866 La Grange Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025 · Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm
Free City of LA rec center with basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball diamond, playground, indoor gym. Free youth sports leagues, fitness classes, after-school programs. Rarely crowded.
11430 Woodbine St, Los Angeles, CA 90066 · Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm
Free City of LA rec center with lighted basketball courts, baseball diamond, tennis courts, playground, indoor gym. Lights mean you can play after dark. Free youth and adult programming.
7341 Willoughby Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 · Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm
Gym with indoor basketball courts, pool, free weights, group fitness classes. Monthly from $30. Day passes sometimes available ($5-15 with promotions). Pool and basketball under one roof, which is hard to find in Silver Lake.
3746 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039 · Mon-Fri 5am-11pm, Sat-Sun 8am-8pm
Elton John, James Taylor, Tom Waits all had career-defining nights here. 500 capacity.
9081 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 · Doors typically open 7–8pm on show nights
A-list comedians drop in unannounced. Every show feels like a one-time event.
366 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048 · Will Call opens 6pm, doors 7pm, shows typically 8pm
Pryor, Robin Williams, Chappelle all cut their teeth here. Three rooms, shows nightly.
8433 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 · Daily 6:30pm–2am
Free open mic every Tuesday at 5:30pm. Sign up at 5pm. 2-minute sets.
8001 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90046 · Mon 7pm–2am, Tue 5pm–2am, Wed–Sun 7pm–2am
$5-$12. No drink minimum. Seven nights a week. Best comedy deal in LA.
5919 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028 · Shows nightly 7–10pm, box office opens 30 min prior
Free admission. Hilltop views. Tram ride up. Saturday nights until 9pm -- free date night.
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049 · Tue–Fri & Sun 10am–6:30pm, Sat 10am–9pm. Closed Mon.
Free. Basquiat, Warhol, Kusama's Infinity Room. Timed tickets released monthly.
221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 · Tue–Wed & Fri 11am–5pm, Thu 11am–8pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm. Closed Mon.
Free after 3pm weekdays for LA County residents. Urban Light is the photo everyone takes.
5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 · Mon–Tue & Thu 11am–6pm, Fri 11am–8pm, Sat–Sun 10am–7pm. Closed Wed.
Oldest bowling alley in LA (1927). Eight lanes, Italian food, craft cocktails. Reserve weekends.
5621 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042 · Mon–Thu 5pm–12am, Fri 5pm–2am, Sat 12pm–2am, Sun 12pm–12am
Free entry. VR, story rooms, arcades -- pay per attraction. $5-$35 each.
634 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90021 · Thu–Fri 6pm–12am, Sat 1pm–12am, Sun 1pm–8pm. Closed Mon–Wed.
Hollywood-quality set design. 60 minutes, 2-8 players. Popular slots sell out.
10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Space 2945, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Sunset Strip since 1973. Bob Marley, Springsteen, Guns N' Roses all played here.
9009 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 · Show nights, doors typically 7-8pm
The Oscar museum. Real props, costumes, a 1,000-seat theater. Kids under 17 free.
6067 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 · Sun-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10am-8pm. Closed Tue.
Active paleontological dig in the middle of the city. Watch scientists pull out Ice Age fossils.
5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 · Daily 9:30am-5pm. Closed first Tue of month & major holidays.
The Lab is a 50-120 seat black box for experimental comedy. $10-20. No drink minimum.
8162 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 · Show nights, check schedule
Repertory cinema in Santa Monica. Double features, Q&As with filmmakers. $14.
1328 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403 · Screening times vary, check schedule
Always free. Contemporary art, film screenings, live music. UCLA campus.
10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024 · Tue-Sun 11am-6pm, Thu until 8pm. Closed Mon.
700 capacity. Art Deco interior. Indie rock, hip-hop, Latin. Standing room, great sound.
5515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 · Show nights, doors typically 7-8pm
Restored vaudeville theater. Comedy, concerts, podcasts, drag. 500 capacity.
1020 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029 · Show nights, check schedule
Free admission. Roman villa recreation on PCH. Timed tickets required. Stunning gardens.
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 · Wed-Mon 10am-5pm. Closed Tue.
Two rooms: Echo (350) upstairs, Echoplex (800) down. Indie rock, Latin, DJ nights.
1822 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 · Show nights, doors typically 8-9pm
Disney's own 1926 movie palace. Live pre-shows. 4D effects. Character meet-and-greets.
6838 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 · Opens 1hr before first show, closes 30min after last show
Dry cleaner and tailor in Los Feliz. Walk-ins welcome. Hemming from $4, dress alterations around $100.
2617 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-5pm
Clean, well-maintained self-service laundromat in Echo Park with commercial washers and dryers in multiple sizes. Offers wash-and-fold drop-off service for those who prefer to leave it. Part of a small local chain with additional locations in East LA and Hyperion Ave. Open early to late for convenience.
1448 N Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90026 · Daily 6am-10pm
Full-service auto detailing shop in Highland Park offering hand wash, paint correction, ceramic coating, and interior detailing. Exterior hand wash with water spot removal runs $70-170 depending on vehicle size. Higher-end than a basic car wash but delivers professional results. Good option for detail work beyond a standard wash.
7320 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90041 · Mon-Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 9am-5pm
Dog grooming in Koreatown, 4.6 rating. Full grooming, baths, nail trimming, breed-specific cuts. Small dogs $60-120, large dogs $90-170. Walk-ins accepted, appointments recommended.
4407 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90004 · Mon-Sat 9am-6pm
Highly rated dog grooming salon in Downtown LA with a 4.8 rating. Specializes in breed-specific cuts and creative grooming. Offers full-service grooming, bathing, nail care, and teeth brushing. Convenient for DTLA residents and workers. Appointments recommended for weekend slots.
527 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 · Tue-Sun 9am-6pm, closed Mon
Tailor in Koreatown with strong reviews. Suit alterations, hemming, tapering, custom fitting. Pants hemming from $10, suit jacket from $25. Walk-ins welcome.
975 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006 · Mon-Sat 9am-6pm
Dry cleaner on Hillhurst Ave in Los Feliz. Dry cleaning, laundered shirts, basic alterations. Consistent quality, reasonable turnaround.
1804 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-5pm
Dry cleaner on Sepulveda near the Brentwood/West LA border. Delicates, suits, shirts, comforters, curtains. Same-day on items dropped before 10am.
641 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049 · Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-5pm
Downtown LA tailor specializing in suits, pants, and shirts. Custom tailoring and alterations available. Located in the Fashion District adjacent to Santee Alley. Good for both off-the-rack alterations and custom work. Competitive pricing for DTLA given the high concentration of tailors in the area.
111 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014 · Mon-Sat 9am-6pm
Pet grooming facility with a 4.7 rating offering both full-service professional grooming and self-wash stations where you can bathe your own dog. Self-wash stations include shampoo, towels, and dryers. A good hybrid option if you want to handle the bath yourself but need access to proper equipment and facilities.
3036 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034 · Daily 8am-7pm
A well-reviewed tailor near the Grove offering suit alterations, hemming, tapering, and custom fitting. Known for precise work on both men's and women's garments. Pants hemming from $12, suit jacket sleeves from $25. Walk-ins welcome. Convenient location for Fairfax and Mid-Wilshire residents.
6311 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048 · Mon-Sat 9am-6pm
Self-service laundromat on Sunset Blvd in Silver Lake. Modern machines, free Wi-Fi. Small loads from $3, triple-load from $6. Wash-and-fold drop-off available.
4446 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Daily 6am-10pm
Alterations and custom sewing studio in Atwater Village. Basic hems to complex garment reconstruction and bridal alterations. Pants hemming from $15, bridal from $150. Appointments for complex work.
3216 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039 · Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat by appointment
Neighborhood dry cleaner in Silver Lake handling suits, shirts, dresses, delicates, and household items. Same-day service on items dropped off before 10am. Shirts from $3, suits from $12. No frills, just reliable cleaning and fast turnaround. A local option for the Sunset Junction area.
2701 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 · Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-5pm
Neighborhood dog grooming salon on the Hyperion Ave strip in Silver Lake. Full grooming, baths, nail trimming, and de-shedding treatments. Small dogs from $55, large dogs from $85. Walk-ins accepted but appointments recommended on weekends. Known for handling anxious dogs patiently.
1926 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Mon-Sat 9am-6pm
Koreatown locksmith with a storefront and mobile service. Key cutting from $3, residential lockout from $75, rekeying, lock installation, automotive keys. Walk-in key cutting same day.
3525 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005 · Mon-Sat 9am-6pm
Self-service laundromat on Hollywood Blvd with new high-efficiency machines, card-operated payment (no quarters needed), and a clean, well-lit facility. Small loads from $3.25, large from $6. Wash-and-fold drop-off service available. Open early to late, seven days a week.
4661 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Daily 6am-11pm
Dry cleaner on La Brea Ave. Suits, shirts, dresses, leather, comforters. Same-day on items dropped before 9am. Shirts from $3.50, suits from $11.
1435 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028 · Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-5pm
Dog grooming on Hillhurst Ave in Los Feliz, 4.7 stars. Full grooming, breed-specific cuts, nail trimming, teeth brushing, de-matting. Small dogs from $60, large from $95. Good with nervous dogs. Appointments recommended.
2116 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Tue-Sat 8am-5pm, closed Sun-Mon