Your Ultimate L.A. Summer Guide
As Summer is starting, days grow longer and the nights heat up. There are more things to do under Los Angeles’s sun and the night sky. From outdoor brunch and movies to hiking spots and beaches. We have rounded up your ultimate L.A. summer guide.
Outdoor Brunch
What is LA summer without starting the day with outdoor brunch at Openaire? Just 15 minutes east of 6th street from One Museum Square. This hotel restaurant is located in The Line in Koreatown.
You will experience a greenhouse feel with the jungle of greenery. Recommended brunch menu include Bulgogi Hash, Korean Fried Chicken and Waffle, and Hollywood Hills Omelet.
Openair pride itself on a celebration of outdoor dining at the center of the melting pot that is LA. Visit Openaire as a starter for your ultimate LA summer guide. Other brunch spots guide for summers in L.A. are Zinc Cafe & Market and Bar, Great White Larchmont, and Blu Jam Cafe.
Outdoor Cinemas
Los Angeles is filled with many outdoor cinemas for you to experience. You can watch movies at the cemetery, on a boat, from your car, or on a rooftop with city views. This summer visit Boat Cinema LA with food, drinks, music, and pre-show fun. Have your first outdoor movie experience in your mini boats.
Visit Rooftop Cinema Club if you are looking for stunning city views. They are showing many genres including action, comedy, crime, classic, thriller, and more. Other outdoor cinema includes Street Food Cinema, Poolside Cinema, Cinespia, and Marina Drive-In Movies.
Amusement Parks
Southern California is surrounded by many amusement parks like Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Six Flags, LEGOLAND and Universal Studios. Experience flight simulations and 3D technology at Universal Studios. Or wild and exciting rides at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
Another one is LEGOLAND, one of the most popular amusement parks for families with young children. The park has fun themes like Dino Island and DUPLO Village.
Looking for the wildest thrill ride? You will find it at Knott’s Berry Farm. Lastly, a Southern California landmark, Disneyland Park located in Anaheim, is less than 1-hour drive from One Museum Square. Also, don’t forget to try some Dole Whip and ice cream at Disneyland to cool down.
Museums in Los Angeles
Visiting L.A.’s museum is essential. L.A. has many museums with beautiful outdoor campuses, hilltop views, sculpture gardens, and sunny courtyards. First, we recommend the Getty Center, a place that you visit for the art and stay for the gardens. With modern architecture, classical art, sculptures, paintings, and more Getty Center is a must-visit.
The Griffith Observatory, 30-minutes from luxury apartments on Miracle Mile, has stunning views of Los Angeles and amazing exhibits about astronomy. The nearest museums to luxury Mid-Wilshire apartments are LACMA and Petersen Automotive Museum.
Beaches
Thinking about a beach with an amusement pier, beachfront boardwalk, and a variety of good restaurants? Santa Monica offers all of it, 25-minutes from luxury apartments mid-Wilshire. Next is Malibu, which stretches 20 miles along the California coastline, just north of Santa Monica. A great beach to surf, dive, fish, swim, and have a picnic.
Other beaches that are considered an ultimate L.A. summer guide include Venice Beach, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Palos Verdes Beach.
Parks and Gardens
There is a wealth of beautiful parks and gardens in Los Angeles. Stop by and smell the flowers at Descanso Botanical Garden, 40-minutes from Miracle Mile luxury apartments. Enjoy a botanical oasis and visit the Japanese Garden at Descanso Botanical Garden this summer.
Just 18 minutes from Mid-Wilshire luxury apartments, you can visit Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area. This State Recreation has picnic sites, a fishing lake, a lotus pond, and 5-miles long trails. Other parks and gardens in Los Angeles to visit include Virginia Robinson Gardens, Palisades Park, and Barnsdall Art Park.
Summer in Los Angeles is packed with endless activities and places for you to experience. We hope you enjoy our ultimate L.A. Summer guide and have a great summer.