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2026 Los Angeles Magazine - Best of Los Angeles: Where to Play

Los Angeles magazine’s 2026 category awards, published 5 August 2026. All 28 source selections appear in editorial order, with category labels and brief original reading notes. Includes places, performers, services and transport; only physical venues receive map pins. Some selections and offers refer to summer or limited-run 2026 events. Ontario and Highland are outside the Los Angeles region but remain included as published. Reviewed 7 November 2026.

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Year
2026
Published by
Los Angeles magazine
Entries
28

Los Angeles magazine - published 5 August 2026 ↗

Explore the list

19 mapped places

The list

28 entries

Little Artist Party

Arts and Crafts

Creative activities and entertainment booked for parties and events.

Zibby’s Bookshop

Author-Run Bookshop

Santa Monica, California

An independent Santa Monica bookshop with author events and a literary community.

Logan’s Candies

Candymaking Demonstrations

Ontario, California

Handmade sweets and scheduled candy-making demonstrations in Ontario.

Venice Heritage Museum

Cool Events

Venice, California

Venice history and community archives at the museum’s Pacific Avenue home.

The Beverly Hills Hotel

Classic Hotel

Beverly Hills, California

The historic hotel on Sunset Boulevard, with dining and visitor experiences.

Dante Beverly Hills

Martini Hour Deals

Beverly Hills, California

Rooftop cocktails at The Maybourne Beverly Hills; check the current martini-hour offer.

Arturo Sandoval

Cuban Bandleaders

A Cuban-born trumpeter, composer and bandleader; consult his current performance calendar.

The Huntington

Garden Escape

San Marino, California

Library collections, art and botanical gardens in San Marino.

Cosm Los Angeles

Immersive Fan Experience

Inglewood, California

An immersive viewing venue at Hollywood Park in Inglewood.

The Parlor Bloom

Intimate Event Space

Los Angeles, California

A Westwood private-event venue offering celebrations and high tea by arrangement.

The Kia Forum

Live Music Venue

Inglewood, California

The Inglewood arena, selected for live music.

Pvolve

Low-Impact Workout

A fitness programme with multiple studios and online classes; choose a location or format.

Calamigos Private Club

Private Club

A members’ club at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu; access requires membership or an eligible invitation.

Cameo Beverly Hills

New Hotel

Los Angeles, California

The former Mr. C hotel, transformed and relaunched in 2026 within Hilton’s LXR collection.

Vandell

New Cocktail Bar

Los Angeles, California

A Los Feliz cocktail bar on Hillhurst Avenue.

Bob Baker Marionette Theater

Puppet Show

Los Angeles, California

A Highland Park puppet theatre; the named 2026 production was a seasonal programme.

KROQ’s Klein/Ally Show

Radio Show

A Los Angeles radio programme, also available through official streaming and podcast channels.

Hinano Cafe

Rock Pop-Ups

Venice, California

A Venice neighbourhood bar with burgers and live music.

Aero

Semi-Private Airline

An airline using private terminals; check current routes, fares and travel requirements.

Only the Wild Ones

Singles Spot

Venice, California

A Venice listening and wine bar on Abbot Kinney Boulevard.

Hollywood Bowl

Summer Event Venue

Los Angeles, California

The outdoor Hollywood amphitheatre; the summer award refers to its 2026 programme.

Angie Banicki

Tarot Card Reader

A tarot reader offering private sessions and events by arrangement.

Pacific Surfliner

Train for a Day Trip

A coastal train service; check live timetables and service alerts before planning a trip.

The Brady Experience

TV House Tour

Studio City, California

Limited opportunities to tour the Brady house; the article’s Halloween 2026 window has passed. Check official availability.