Sun on your face, pacific at your feet. Play big in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles knows how to put on a show. From game-day buzz and backlot magic to beach mornings and late-night foodie finds, it’s the perfect place to start your California story.
From 12th to 13th June, get a taste of LA in London at California Games, an immersive Outernet London experience created with Los Angeles Tourism, Visit California, and Virgin Atlantic Holidays. Take a cinematic immersive trip through a day in LA, try your hand at 80s classic California sports challenges, sample LA-inspired food truck fare, and settle into the pop-up Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse experience - complete with a signature cocktail made for the moment.
And when you’re ready for the real thing, fly direct to Los Angeles with Virgin Atlantic. Stadium-sized energy, studio thrills and pacific sunset skies - LA has quite the line-up. How you play it is up to you.
Los Angeles is where California comes out to play, but never in just one way. From skyline views and sunlit beaches to rooftop evenings and food worth crossing town for, LA has a way of turning every interest into an itinerary.
Sightseeing & attractions
Top eats and drinks
A taste of luxury
Events & festivals
Soak up iconic LA views, with skyline lookouts and Hollywood Sign moments that feel properly cinematic from day to night.
End the night under the stars, and LA looks unreal from up here.
Get that pinch-me LA moment, with iconic hillside views and selfie spots that turn a simple walk into a proper movie scene
Get that classic photo, and you’ve officially done LA.
Lace up for an easy city escape, where hilltop views, fresh air, and peak people-watching make it feel like LA’s outdoor living room.
Wrap it up feeling smug, sweaty, and totally recharged.
Turn up the glam, where glossy storefronts and designer daydreams serve pure sparkle from window-shopping to wow moments.
End with a little retail fantasy and a lot of Beverly Hills shine.
Get your culture fix with world-class art, bold architecture, and panoramic views that make a museum day feel like a full-on LA experience.
Finish with a sunset view and you’ll feel very smug about your day out.
Tap into classic LA star power, where icons, selfies, and street energy collide right in the heart of the action.
Close it out with a quick snap, then head off to your next LA moment.
If you want one meal in LA that feels like an event, these are the tables worth planning around.
Book early, arrive hungry, and let the evening do what LA does best: quietly show off.
These are the LA institutions that have earned their reputation, and still feel exciting every time you sit down.
Come for the classics, stay for the reminder that in LA, “iconic” can still mean right now.
Without the dress code, these are the spots LA does best, relaxed, loud with flavour, and worth the detour.
Turn up hungry, keep it simple, and trust the queue, it usually knows exactly what it’s doing.
Cocktails don’t need to shout; they just arrive perfectly balanced and quietly confident. These are the bars that do the classics impeccably.
Pick one, order what they’re known for, and let the rest take care of itself.
Sometimes the best part of the drink is what’s happening around it, namely, LA glittering below you. These rooftops get you the view.
Go for golden hour, stay until the city turns the lights on.
When LA does escapism, it commits to strong drinks, dim lighting, and a sense of mischief you didn’t have at 6pm.
Order something rum-forward, and don’t make plans for afterwards.
Press pause and lean into full-on LA indulgence, with a feel-good treatment, a sunshine lounger, and poolside bites exactly when you want them.
Add a cabana, a chilled drink, and a dip between sessions, and you’ve got the recharge that feels effortless and seriously glamorous.
Catch golden hour on the Sunset Strip, where rooftop cocktails, skyline views, and neon-lit energy serve pure LA glamour from the first sip.
Stay as the lights come up and the music turns up, with the city sparkling below and the buzz building into a properly unforgettable night.
Step into LA fine dining, where tasting menus, bold flavours, and beautiful rooms turn dinner into the main event.
Book ahead, dress up a little, and settle in for a night of show-stopping plates, standout service, and serious “worth it” vibes.
Make it a luxe day out with designer browsing, glossy window-shopping, and the kind of people-watching LA does best.
Then slide into a stylish lunch spot for champagne vibes, pretty plates, and a sweet treat to finish like a pro.
Go behind the scenes with a VIP studio experience, where soundstages, sets, and Hollywood stories bring the movie magic to life.
With a little extra access and fewer crowds, it’s your chance to feel like an insider and leave with brag-worthy moments.
Los Angeles hosts the Super Bowl next year at the SoFi Stadium, bringing one of the world’s most watched sporting events to the city.
The LA Festival of Colours brings the Indian festival of Holi to the West Coast every March, filling the city with colour and feel-good energy.
Expect clouds of powder (skip the fancy outfit) plus live bhangra beats.
WeHo Pride Weekend is a full-colour takeover, with parades, parties and brilliant community energy from morning to late.
Expect big performances, packed streets and a feel-good vibe.
These land in Los Angeles for one of the biggest nights in TV, with red-carpet glamour and plenty of celeb spotting potential.
Even if you’re not attending, the city’s buzz goes up a notch at Emmy time.
Rolling into the Los Angeles Convention Centre with huge displays of new cars, concepts and all things mobility.
It’s a great shout for a day out, whether you’re a petrolhead or just love a shiny new reveal.
Hollywood energy with a boutique, plugged-in feel. A stylish base for LA nights, studio days and big-screen moments.
A polished Hollywood stay with a little red-carpet energy baked in. Made for guests who want city buzz, bold design and easy LA access.
Big, easy and brilliantly placed for Universal Studios Hollywood. There’s a free Universal shuttle, outdoor pool and Hollywood Hills views.
Retro, leafy and full of LA sunshine, The Garland feels like a proper California hideout. It sits on seven tree-shaded acres, with dining, pool time and Universal close by.
A glossy Hollywood stay with scene-stealing style and rooftop appeal. Best for guests who want big nights, big views and a proper LA buzz.
A sleek Downtown LA base with clean design, city views and a polished, grown-up feel. Great for guests who want the arena, restaurants, galleries and after-dark LA buzz close by.
A Hollywood icon since 1927, with golden-age glamour and modern polish. Think historic suites, the David Hockney pool and Boulevard buzz outside.
Looking for more inspo? Consider this your inside line on the city.
