The best things to do in Ventura

Popular spot for photos of the Hollywood sign, with a free parking lot in Lake Hollywood Estates.

6101 Mulholland Hwy (Los Angeles)

Classic Hollywood studio offering cart tours of its historic & active backlot sets & prop warehouse.

5515 Melrose Ave (Los Angeles)

Historic, 5,900-seat amphitheater in a wooded park showcasing a variety of acts under the stars.

2700 N Vermont Ave (Los Angeles)

Founded in 1912, this now-abandoned zoo offers past enclosure ruins, picnic space & hiking trails.

4801 Griffith Park Dr (Los Angeles)

Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater.

2301 Highland Ave (Los Angeles)

Center for train rides on reproductions of classic American locomotives, with a mile-long track.

4400 Crystal Springs Dr (Los Angeles)

Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 270 animal species & 800 plant species.

5333 Zoo Dr (Los Angeles)

Rain, heat, or June gloom, The City Golf lets you grind in indoor bays across Koreatown, Sherman Oaks, and the new West LA spot using…

3500 W 6th St #238 (Los Angeles)

Sometimes you just need to stand somewhere that reminds you why you live here. Serra Cross serves up sweeping ocean views, a dose of local…

Father Serra Cross

Westfield Century City delivers an outdoor, stroll-friendly mix of Alo Yoga and UNIQLO, bites at Eataly or Katsuya, plus AMC Theatres for a…

10250 Santa Monica Blvd (Los Angeles)

Open since 1923, historic movie palace known for Egyptian decor, massive screen & lots of legroom.

4473 Sunset Dr (Los Angeles)

Private golf course and country club offering a range and practice area, plus tournaments.

301 N Rossmore Ave (Los Angeles)

Premium cinema featuring reclining seats, seat-side service, comfy seating and upscale fare.

10840 Wilshire Blvd (Los Angeles)

Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

1045 Broxton Ave #2803 (Los Angeles)

Classic movie theater showing films while serving food and hosting live performances.

611 N Fairfax Ave (Los Angeles)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

2825 Johnson Dr

Rooms themed around mysteries, holidays, movies and more at escape rooms with helpful staff.

2855 Johnson Dr Unit D

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

4020 Marlton Ave (Los Angeles)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

2766 Seaglass Way (Oxnard)

Classic & arty films shown in 35 mm, including midnight movies & double features for 1 ticket price.

7165 Beverly Blvd (Los Angeles)

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

6933 Hollywood Blvd (Los Angeles)

Waterfront retail complex with specialty boutiques & restaurants offering sunset & ocean views.

1583 Spinnaker Dr

Small water park with a playground for young children, a lazy river inner-tube ride & a snack bar.

11311 Santa Ana Rd

Modern theater complex featuring new releases, 3D films, print-at-home tickets & arcade games.

555 E Main St

Family-friendly spot provides all-ages entertainment with miniature golf, go-karts & bumper boats.

5555 Walker St

Indoor playground at The Collection with a large play castle and other activities for kids.

670 Collection Blvd (Oxnard)

Historic Spanish mission with a 1700s church & gardens & a small museum showcasing local artifacts.

211 E Main St

Movie theater chain established in 1938 showcasing the latest independent, foreign & art films.

11523 Santa Monica Blvd (Los Angeles)

Challenging escape rooms with themes like Wizard's Lair, Attic and Twisted Tales.

1591 Spinnaker Dr

Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

11272 Santa Monica Blvd (Los Angeles)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

6081 Center Dr Ste 201 (Los Angeles)

Categorized as a swimming pool, this spot is suitable for both adults and toddlers.

1835 Stoner Ave (Los Angeles)

Casual drive-in movie theater in the heart of Hollywood offering daily screenings.

2035 Highland Ave (Los Angeles)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

3485 S La Cienega Blvd (Los Angeles)

Basic theater with stadium-style seating & snack bar, showing new releases & discounted matinees.

255 W 5th St (Oxnard)

Upscale entertainment destination with bowling, craft food & cocktails, plus lively arcades.

12125 Venice Blvd. (Los Angeles)