What are fun things to do with friends in Los Angeles?
We checked 55 real places in Los Angeles, CA from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.
Last updated 2026-10-14
We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 8 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 7 sports venues and 8 places to shop in Los Angeles, from OpenStreetMap map data.
Three ready-made day plans
Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.
Plan A
Fort MacArthur Museum to Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy
Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Fort MacArthur Museum
Osgood-Farley Road, Los Angeles, CA 90733
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Wilmington Waterfront Park
Wilmington, Los Angeles, California
Free
12:30Lunch at Everytable
1662 Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90710
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Play at XLanes LA
333 South Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
$15–30 (estimate)
15:00Get active at Granada Hills Little League
16035 Rinaldi Street, Los Angeles, CA 91344
$10–25 (estimate)
16:00Browse The Corner Store
1118 West 37th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90731
Free to $40 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Fish Market Grille
Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90710
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy
52 Windward Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90291
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan B
Astronomy to The Waterfront
A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Astronomy
L Street, Harbor Pines, Los Angeles, CA 90710
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Wilmington Waterfront Promenade
301, Los Angeles, CA 90744
Free
12:30Lunch at Fish Market Grille
Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90710
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at Stuart M Ketchum Downtown YMCA
West 4th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse Mission Village
Chatsworth Street, Los Angeles, CA 91345
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Catch a show at Fox Theater
945 Broxton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Izakaya Akatsuki
18206 South Western Avenue, Gardena, CA 90248
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at The Waterfront
205 Ocean Front Walk, Los Angeles, CA 90291
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan C
The Institute for Art and Olfaction to Venice Beach Club
High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit The Institute for Art and Olfaction
932 Chung King Road, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Oberrieder Park
Westchester, Los Angeles, California
Free
12:30Lunch at Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90291
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at BMO Stadium
South Coliseum Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse Chapman Plaza
3465 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Watch a movie at AMC Fallbrook 7
Vanowen Street, Los Angeles, CA 91304
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Cantalini's Salerno Beach Restaurant
193 Culver Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90293
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Venice Beach Club
2 Rose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90291
$12–30 (estimate)
Family friendly things to do in Los Angeles
Real places in Los Angeles for a day out with kids.
Visit John Mendez Baseball Park
Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.
Free920, Wilmington, Los Angeles, California
Eat at Everytable
A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.
$12–20 (estimate)1662 Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90710
Go to XLanes LA
Mini golf, bowling and arcades are easy for kids. Check the hours before you go.
$15–30 (estimate)333 South Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Go to TCL Chinese 6 Theatre
Movies, games or bowling for a rainy or hot afternoon. Check showtimes and hours first.
$15–30 (estimate)6801 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Snack stop at Starbucks
A quick stop for drinks and a snack between activities.
$8–18 (estimate)1450 West 190th Street, Torrance, CA 90501
Everytable1662 Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90710
Starbucks1450 West 190th Street, Torrance, CA 90501
Fish Market GrilleSepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90710
Izakaya Akatsuki18206 South Western Avenue, Gardena, CA 90248
Cali TeaSouth Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90732
Cafe Gratitude512 Rose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90291
N'ice cream619 Ocean Front Walk, Los Angeles, CA 90292
Cantalini's Salerno Beach Restaurant193 Culver Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90293
Bars and nightlife (21+)
Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy52 Windward Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90291
Sea LegsWorld Way, Los Angeles, CA 90009
The Waterfront205 Ocean Front Walk, Los Angeles, CA 90291
RoosterfishCadiz Court, Los Angeles, CA 90291
Beach and BrewDell Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90292
Venice Beach Club2 Rose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90291
The Whale & Ale327 West 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90731
Wolf and Crane366 East 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Sights
Fort MacArthur MuseumOsgood-Farley Road, Los Angeles, CA 90733
Los Angeles Maritime MuseumEast 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90731
AstronomyL Street, Harbor Pines, Los Angeles, CA 90710
Mission WorkshopsSan Fernando Mission Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 91345
African American Firefighter Museum1401 South Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90021
The Institute for Art and Olfaction932 Chung King Road, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Union Center for the Arts120 Judge John Aiso Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Hale HouseHomer Street, Los Angeles, CA 90065
Parks and outdoor spots
Wilmington Waterfront ParkWilmington, Los Angeles, California
John Mendez Baseball Park920, Wilmington, Los Angeles, California
Wilmington Waterfront Promenade301, Los Angeles, CA 90744
Marco TriangleVenice, Los Angeles, California
Steve Soboroff Court ParkLos Angeles, California
Oberrieder ParkWestchester, Los Angeles, California
Coastal View Park at One WestbluffLos Angeles, California
Watts Towers Cultural CrescentLos Angeles, California
Game spots
XLanes LA333 South Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
TCL Chinese 6 Theatre6801 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Fox Theater945 Broxton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Laemmle's Royal11523 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Darryl F. Zanuck Theater 226Tenth Street, Los Angeles, CA 90067
AMC Fallbrook 7Vanowen Street, Los Angeles, CA 91304
Highland Theatre5604 North Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042
The Cinefamily611 North Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Sports venues
Venice Barbell ClubDillon Court, Los Angeles, CA 90291
Granada Hills Little League16035 Rinaldi Street, Los Angeles, CA 91344
Alumni GymnasiumAlumni Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041
Stuart M Ketchum Downtown YMCAWest 4th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Pan Pacific Park PoolSouth Gardner Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036
BMO StadiumSouth Coliseum Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Denker Recreation Center1550 West 35th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Places to shop
The Corner Store1118 West 37th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90731
HHLA608 Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Mission VillageChatsworth Street, Los Angeles, CA 91345
Eagle Rock Plaza2700 Colorado Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90041
Hollywood Farmers Market1600 Ivar Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Chapman Plaza3465 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Ma Dang Courtyard621 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Sepulveda PlazaSepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 91343
How much does a day out with friends cost in Los Angeles?
Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Los Angeles costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.
Frequently asked questions
What can a group do in Los Angeles for free?
Free places on our list include Wilmington Waterfront Park, John Mendez Baseball Park and Wilmington Waterfront Promenade. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.
Where can friends eat in Los Angeles?
Good places to start are Everytable, Starbucks and Fish Market Grille. The day plans above include food stops from this list.
What is there to see in Los Angeles?
Sights on our list include Fort MacArthur Museum, Los Angeles Maritime Museum and Astronomy. The full list is in the places section below.
What are good things to do with kids in Los Angeles?
Try visit John Mendez Baseball Park, eat at Everytable and go to XLanes LA. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good date night ideas in Los Angeles?
Try coffee at Cali Tea, walk through Marco Triangle and look around Los Angeles Maritime Museum. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.
What are good things to do with a large group in Los Angeles?
Try bowling at XLanes LA, play at Laemmle's Royal and park time at Steve Soboroff Court Park. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.
What can friends do on a weekend in Los Angeles?
Try saturday morning: Mission Workshops, saturday lunch: Everytable and saturday afternoon: Coastal View Park at One Westbluff. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good birthday ideas for adults in Los Angeles?
Try birthday dinner at Everytable, play at Highland Theatre and drinks at The Whale & Ale (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What can friends under 21 do together in Los Angeles?
Try play at XLanes LA, see a movie at The Cinefamily and get active at Pan Pacific Park Pool. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.
Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Los Angeles?
Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.