— Under 2 hours
Quick things to do in Los Angeles
Short on time? These Los Angeles experiences run in under two hours, which makes them perfect for a layover, a half-day window, or anything you can squeeze in before dinner. No day-long commitments.
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88
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4.3
About this list
Why this shortlist
We've focused on express admission, short guided tours, and single-attraction visits. All rated 4.3★ and above so you're not wasting your limited window on something mediocre.
Fast-track and skip-the-line options are marked — they're worth the small premium when your clock is ticking.
Shortlist
Quick things to do in Los Angeles
Aquarium of the Pacific: Skip The Line Ticket
From$44.95
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Universal Studios Hollywood
From$107.91
Battleship IOWA Museum: General Access Tickets
From$29.95
Aquarium of the Pacific: Membership Voucher
From$179
Aquarium of the Pacific Skip-the-Line Tickets
City Sightseeing: Los Angeles & Hollywood Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Entry Ticket
From$25
Universal Studios Hollywood: Universal Express Ticket
From$196.59
Big Bus: Los Angeles Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Optional Celebrity Homes Tour
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County: Entry Ticket
From£18
Hollywood Sign Los Angeles: 2-5.Hr Guided Tour with Snacks
From$19
Madame Tussauds Hollywood: Entry Ticket
From$31.99
Universal Studios Hollywood™: VIP Experience
From$364.54
Sloomoo Institute Los Angeles: Entry Ticket
From$40.99
La Brea Tar Pits Museum
From$18
Newport Beach: Year-Round Whale and Dolphin Cruises
From$36
City Sightseeing Los Angeles: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
From$57
Griffith Observatory: Guided Tour + Planetarium Show
From$52
Los Angeles Echo Park: Swan Boats Rental
From£7.5
Warner Bros. Studios Tour Hollywood
From£77.9
Dolby Theatre: Guided Tour
Hollywood Sign Los Angeles: 1-Hr Guided Tour
From€12.81