What to Do in Los Angeles in August [2025]

LA Today presents our picks for the best of August 2025. Your guide to incredible events and experiences.

THE BEST EVENTS & EXPERIENCES IN AUGUST

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1. The Photobooth Museum

🔍 Step into analog magic at this newly opened Silver Lake gem featuring vintage photo booths from the 1950s that you can actually use! Experience tactile photo strips and keychain making in a space designed to feel like a "Wes Anderson movie set."

📍 3827 W. Sunset Blvd, Silver Lake

🗓️ Daily, August 2025

🎯 Great for Instagram enthusiasts, vintage lovers, and nostalgic millennials

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2. Monster Jam

🔍 Watch gravity-defying monster truck action at Crypto.com Arena with massive machines performing death-defying stunts, backflips, and crushing competitions that will leave you breathless.

📍 Crypto Arena, Downtown Los Angeles

🗓️ August 22nd - 24th

🎯 Great for families with kids, adrenaline junkies, and motorsport enthusiasts

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3. Hollywood Dive: Film & TV Industry Mixer

🔍 Network with entertainment industry insiders while lounging poolside in Hollywood's creative epicenter—the perfect blend of professional connections and summer fun. The cast and crew of the feature film "Miles Away," Executive Produced by Luis Guzman (Boogie Nights, Narcos) and Andre Royo (The Wire, Empire) will be celebrating their upcoming release. Learn more on the Hollywood Dive event page.

📍 Mondrian Hotel, West Hollywood

🗓️ Saturday, August 9th

🎯 Great for actors, film professionals, and the industry crowd

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4. 3rd Street Promenade

🔍 Wander this iconic Santa Monica pedestrian paradise featuring eclectic street performers, diverse dining from dive bars to fine restaurants, and unique shopping experiences just blocks from the beach. (FYI: You can now walk around drinking alcoholic beverages while in their entertainment zone).

📍 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica

🗓️ Daily, August 2025

🎯 Great for tourists, families, and friend groups

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5. Saints @ Chargers (NFL Preseason)

🔍 Catch the New Orleans Saints take on the Los Angeles Chargers in this exciting NFL preseason matchup at the stunning SoFi Stadium, featuring next-gen football action.

📍 SoFi Stadium, Inglewood

🗓️ Sunday, August 10th

🎯 Great for NFL fans, sports enthusiasts, and families

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6. LA Zoo (Tasmanian Devils)

🔍 Meet the zoo's newest celebrity residents—two charismatic male Tasmanian devils named after movie icons (Danny Zuko and Crush)! These rare marsupials just arrived from Australia and are already stealing hearts with their ferocious appetites and playful personalities.

📍 Los Angeles Zoo, Animals of Australia Exhibit

🗓️ Daily, August 2025

🎯 Great for families, animal lovers, and Australian wildlife enthusiasts

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7. One Piece Cafe

🔍 Embark on a culinary adventure at the first-ever, official One Piece themed cafe in Los Angeles, featuring exclusive LA-only menu items like Sanji's "Diable Jambe" Chicken Katsu Sando and themed merchandise you can't find anywhere else.

📍 241 S. San Pedro Street, Little Tokyo

🗓️ Daily, August 2025

🎯 Great for anime fans, foodies, and pop-culture enthusiasts

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8. Aquarium Of The Pacific "Night Dive"

🔍 Experience the ocean's nocturnal magic with after-dark exhibits showcasing bioluminescent marine life and special nighttime animal behaviors in this immersive underwater journey.

📍 Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach

🗓️ Select August 2025 Evenings

🎯 Great for couples, animal lovers, and nightlife enthusiasts

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9. Getty Center's New Outdoor Bar

🔍 Sip craft cocktails while soaking in panoramic views of Los Angeles at sunset from one of the city's most sophisticated cultural venues, where art meets mixology against a backdrop of architectural brilliance.

📍 Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, Brentwood

🗓️ Daily, August 2025

🎯 Great for art + architecture lovers, date nights, and cocktail enthusiasts

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10. Go "Thrifting"

🔍 Hunt for vintage treasures and sustainable fashion finds across LA's diverse thrift scene—from high-end consignment in Beverly Hills to eclectic vintage stores in Silver Lake and Venice.

📍 Various LA neighborhoods (read our guide here)

🗓️ Daily, August 2025

🎯 Great for fashionistas, vintage collectors, and budget-savvy trendsetters

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11. Moonlights on the Beach

🔍 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.

📍 Granada Beach, Long Beach

🗓️ Weekly Events throughout August 2025

🎯 Great for movie lovers, families, and date nights

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12. Barnsdall Wine Series

🔍 Savor curated wines while enjoying breathtaking city views from this historic hilltop and cultural landmark, where Frank Lloyd Wright architecture meets LA's thriving wine culture.

📍 Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood

🗓️ Weekly Events throughout August 2025

🎯 Great for wine connoisseurs, art enthusiasts, and romantic evenings

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13. Tesla Diner

🔍 Experience cinema reimagined with cutting-edge Tesla technology creating an eco-friendly drive-in movie experience that merges sustainable transportation with nostalgic entertainment.

📍 7001 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles

🗓️ Daily, August 2025

🎯 Great for for tech enthusiasts, movie buffs, and friend groups

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14. Sunset Sessions at the Ritz

🔍 Unwind with a drink and intimate acoustic performances as golden hour paints the sky in Los Angeles this August. Featuring talented local musicians in the elegant ambiance of one of Southern California's premier luxury destinations, this is an elevated experience for Angelenos.

📍 900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles

🗓️ Weekly Events throughout August 2025

🎯 Great for music lovers, luxury getaways, and cocktail enthusiasts

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15. Get Cast as a Background Actor

🔍 Step behind the scenes of Hollywood magic with insider opportunities to appear in major film and TV productions, complete with professional guidance and industry networking potential.

📍 Various LA locations (read our guide here)

🗓️ Daily, August 2025

🎯 Great for aspiring actors, entertainment industry newcomers, and LA experience seekers

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[ IMPORTANT ] Make sure to check the Los Angeles in August Weather Report

View the LA August Monthly Weather

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