Things to do
Activities worth your time — from sunrise yoga to late-night shows, ranked by locals who do them regularly.
Top picks
Curated by people who live here, updated regularly.
Wednesday and Saturday on Arizona Ave. The best produce in LA, plus a rotating cast of the city’s top chefs shopping for the week.
18 galleries in a converted rail yard. Free to enter, reliably interesting, and a genuine art-world hub.
2 miles of ocean-view path above PCH. Sunset walks here are one of the best free things you can do in the city.
Classic films and revival screenings at a beautifully preserved 1940s cinema on Montana Ave.
The calmest break in Santa Monica makes this the ideal spot for first-timers. Several good schools operate here year-round.
The original outdoor gym, free to use and always buzzing. The rings and parallel bars attract serious athletes from across the city.
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