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Outdoor Activities in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the rare major city where you can hike a 1,500ft ridge before work and swim in the Pacific after it. The Santa Monica Mountains cut straight through the metro area, the Angeles National Forest sits an hour north, and the weather cooperates roughly 280 days a year.
- Griffith Park, Runyon Canyon and the Santa Monica Mountains inside city limits
- Beach events from Malibu through Santa Monica, Venice and Manhattan Beach
- Angeles National Forest and Mount Baldy within 60 to 90 minutes of downtown
- Outdoor venues including the Hollywood Bowl, Greek Theatre and Rose Bowl
Outdoor events in Los Angeles, CA
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Hiking in Los Angeles
Hiking is the cheapest way into the outdoors and the easiest to start: most trails ask for nothing more than water, layers and shoes with grip. Almost every US trail is free and needs no booking, which is why this page leads with planning advice and the official sources for permits and conditions.
See hiking eventsBeaches in Los Angeles
The United States has roughly 95,000 miles of shoreline, and almost all public beach access is free. What varies is the season, the lifeguard cover and the hazards — rip currents cause the large majority of surf rescues, so the flag system below is worth knowing before you go.
See beaches eventsOutdoor Events in Los Angeles
This is the catch-all for anything that happens under open sky — amphitheatre concerts, outdoor cinema, night markets, drive-in shows and seasonal trails. If it does not fit a narrower category, it lands here.
See outdoor events eventsOutdoor Sports in Los Angeles
Outdoor sport is the largest category on this site by volume — every ballpark, speedway, golf course and stadium fixture in the country. Use the state and city filters to narrow it to what is actually within driving distance.
See outdoor sports eventsFrequently asked questions
What are the best outdoor activities in Los Angeles?
Griffith Park, Runyon Canyon and the Santa Monica Mountains inside city limits. Beach events from Malibu through Santa Monica, Venice and Manhattan Beach. Beyond those, hiking, beaches, outdoor events, outdoor sports all have active event calendars in Los Angeles — every listing on this page shows the date, venue and ticket link.
When is the best time to visit Los Angeles for outdoor activities?
The Santa Monica Mountains cut straight through the metro area, the Angeles National Forest sits an hour north, and the weather cooperates roughly 280 days a year.
How many outdoor events are on in Los Angeles?
1,789 events are currently listed in Los Angeles, CA over the next twelve months. That figure updates automatically as promoters add dates.
Are there free outdoor activities in Los Angeles?
Yes. Public trails, beaches and park ranger programs cost nothing beyond any park entrance fee, and many street festivals and community events are free to attend. The ticketed listings on this page are the events that require admission.