10 Things to Do this July in LA
- Mark Stampfly
- Jul 6
- 4 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
LA Today's presents your best July experiences to continue your Summer adventures in Los Angeles, California.
Top 10 Events & Experiences
1. Relax Poolside
@ Tropicana Pool
🔍 Think Spanish tiles, cabanas that cost more than your rent, and the kind of poolside energy that makes you feel like you're in a music video. This isn't just any hotel pool; it's the spot where Marilyn Monroe used to hang, and honestly, the vibes haven't changed much. Grab a poolside cocktail, claim a daybed, and pretend you're not calculating how much the day pass is costing you per hour.
📍 7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles
💰 Varies (Hotel Guest Access, Day Pass)
2. Visit the Beach Cities
@ Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, & Redondo Beach
🔍 If you want to jump in the ocean instead of a pool, the Beach Cities are your holy trinity of SoCal summer perfection. Manhattan Beach serves up volleyball courts and that bougie energy, Hermosa brings the party vibes and college flashbacks, while Redondo keeps it real with pier fishing and families who've been coming here since the '80s. Each beach has its own personality, but they all deliver on that classic LA promise: sand between your toes and not a single thought about your inbox.
📍 See the websites below
💰 FREE
3. Dine at the Secret Patio
@ Bacari Silverlake
🔍 This little Mediterranean gem serves up small plates that are perfect for sharing (or not sharing, we don't judge) while string lights create that magical golden hour energy that lasts well into the night. It's intimate without being stuffy, trendy without trying too hard.
📍 3626 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
💰 $30+ (per person)
4. Go Down A Water Slide
@ Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
🔍 Hurricane Harbor delivers the kind of adrenaline-soaked relief that makes you remember why summer rules. This isn't some backyard splash pad; we're talking multi-story water slides, lazy rivers that actually let you be lazy, and wave pools that'll remind you why you moved to California in the first place. Sure, it's in Valencia, but you'll realize the drive is worth it when you're flying down Tornado and screaming like you're 12 again.
📍 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia
💰 Starting at $49
5. Lotus Festival
@ Echo Park Lake
🔍 This free community celebration brings together families, hipsters, and everyone in between for a day that feels like the best neighborhood block party you've ever crashed. The lotus flowers are legitimately stunning, but honestly, watching kids chase ducks while their parents sip beer and nod along to local bands is the real entertainment.
📍 751 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles
💰 FREE ("Lights of Dreams” starts at $34)
6. Join A Dance Party
@ Union Station
🔍 KCRW Summer Nights turns Union Station's historic courtyards into the city's most unexpectedly perfect dance floor. There's something surreal about getting down to DJ sets where trains used to roll through, but that's exactly the kind of beautiful weirdness that makes LA special. It's free, it's outdoors, and it's the rare event where downtown commuters, music nerds, and random wanderers all vibe together.
📍 800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles
💰 FREE
7. Go For A Run
@ Venice Beach Run
🔍 You'll run across the iconic Venice Beach pier, dodge street performers, wave at muscle beach legends, and probably get passed by someone on roller skates wearing a tutu. The route hugs the coastline, so even when you're dying, at least you're sweating it out with ocean views and the constant reminder that you're in a beach paradise.
📍 3100 Washington Blvd, Venice, CA
💰 $70+
8. Sake in the Park
@ Grand Park DTLA
🔍 This sophisticated celebration where you can sip premium sake while food trucks serve up everything from ramen burgers to Korean BBQ tacos makes it one of the most fun things to do in LA this July. The DTLA skyline provides the backdrop while you discover that sake pairs surprisingly well with California sunshine and people-watching.
📍 200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles
💰 $175+
9. K-Pop Group Blackpink Concert
@ SoFi Stadium
🔍 Blackpink at SoFi is the kind of spectacle that reminds you why LA is the entertainment capital of the world. The production value is insane, the energy is infectious, and honestly, you'll find yourself singing along to songs you didn't even know you knew. Plus, SoFi Stadium is an architectural marvel that makes every concert feel like an event, not just a show.
📍 1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood
💰 $70+
10. Hike Point Dume
@ Malibu
🔍 This classic California coastal hike experience (without the Runyon Canyon crowds) rewards you with panoramic ocean views, dramatic cliffs, and if you time it right, whale watching opportunities that'll make you forget all about your step counter. It's the perfect balance of accessible hiking and genuine natural beauty.
📍 29245 Cliffside Dr, Malibu
💰 FREE (2-hour parking limit)
Weekend Getaways in July
(within 2-3 hours drive of LA)
11. Pechanga Resort
@ Temecula, CA
🔍 Sometimes you need to test your luck beyond LA's beaches and city lights, and Pechanga Resort delivers Vegas-style excitement with slots, table games, and live entertainment in Temecula's wine country setting. Whether you're a seasoned player or just soaking up the tribal casino atmosphere, it's the perfect SoCal getaway that feels like a real trip without the endless drive. And don't be surprised if online casinos in California become another option to play your cards right in the near future.
📍 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula
💰 Varies (Hotel Guest, Day Visitor)
12. Solvang
🔍 A Danish village that somehow ended up in Central California wine country, complete with windmills, bakeries, and enough fairy tale vibes to make you question reality. The wine tasting is legitimately excellent, the pastries will ruin your diet in the most delicious way possible, and the whole experience feels like you've stumbled into some alternate universe where Scandinavia relocated to sunny California.
📍 Solvang, CA
💰 Varies (Hotel Guest, Day Visitor)
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