Best walking routes in Los Angeles

18 routes ranked on sights, efficiency, hills & length — real foot distance and elevation.

3.6 scoreHills 1/107.0 kmBest Mar–May, Sep–Nov
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#1
Viewpoint

Los Angeles in 2 Hours on Foot

2 hours

10 stops3.6 km1 h 50 min

3.6 kmdistance1 h 50 minwith stops10stops+39 mgain
2.8 sights7.5 efficiency0.7 hills9.8 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 50 min+ up to 2 h insides+39 m climb along route
  1. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
  2. Grand Park
  3. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
  4. Walt Disney Concert Hall
  5. Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
  6. Los Angeles Central Library
  7. Aon Center
  8. Pershing Square
  9. Angels Flight
  10. The Broad
82–121 m

Photo: ViewpointOriginally uploaded by w:en:User:Jengod.Public domain

4.8/10
#2
Viewpoint

Los Angeles in One Day: Walking Itinerary

One day

16 stops9.9 km3 h 40 min~109 m stairs

Inside visits push a full day to ~5 h 20 min.

Inside: Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (~40 min) + The Broad (~1 h). Estimates only.

9.9 kmdistance3 h 40 minwith stops16stops~5 h 20 minfull day+121 mgain~109 mstairs
2.6 sights7.5 efficiency2.0 hills9.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 10 min+ up to 2 h insides+121 m climb along route
  1. MacArthur Park
  2. Peacock Theater
  3. Mayan Theater
  4. Orpheum Theatre
  5. Pershing Square
  6. Homer Laughlin Building
  7. Angels Flight
  8. Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (inside ~40 min)
  9. Walt Disney Concert Hall
  10. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
  11. Terri and Jerry Kohl Stairs
  12. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
  13. Grand Park
  14. The Broad (inside ~1 h)
  15. Broadway Steps
  16. Los Angeles Union Station
72–123 m

Photo: ViewpointWurzeller at English WikipediaPublic domain

4.8/10
#3
Viewpoint

Los Angeles Loop Walk from Walt Disney Concert Hall

Loop

10 stops4.3 km1 h 50 min

4.3 kmdistance1 h 50 minwith stops10stops+86 mgain
2.5 sights7.3 efficiency1.4 hills9.6 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+ up to 2 h 25 min insides+86 m climb along route
  1. Walt Disney Concert Hall
  2. Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
  3. Angels Flight
  4. Pershing Square
  5. St. Vincent Court
  6. Orpheum Theatre
  7. Palace Theatre
  8. Los Angeles Theatre
  9. Homer Laughlin Building
  10. The Broad
79–123 m

Photo: ViewpointCarol M. HighsmithPublic domain

4.6/10
#4
Viewpoint

One Hour in Los Angeles: A Short Walk

1 hour

6 stops3.3 km1 h 15 min

3.3 kmdistance1 h 15 minwith stops6stops+32 mgain
4.2 sights6.9 efficiency0.5 hills3.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 45 min+ up to 1 h 40 min insides+32 m climb along route
  1. The Broad
  2. Angels Flight
  3. Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
  4. Walt Disney Concert Hall
  5. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
  6. Los Angeles Union Station
83–123 m

Photo: ViewpointDavid Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USACC BY 2.0

4.4/10
#5
Viewpoint

Los Feliz Neighborhood Council District, Los Angeles: Walking Route

DistrictLos Feliz Neighborhood Council District

6 stops6.0 km2 h~118 m stairs

6.0 kmdistance2 hwith stops6stops+242 mgain~118 mstairs
3.6 sights6.1 efficiency4.0 hills2.8 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 25 min+ up to 1 h insides+242 m climb along route
  1. Vista Theatre
  2. Barnsdall Art Park
  3. Hollyhock HouseUNESCO
  4. Ennis House
  5. Griffith Observatory
  6. Greek Theatre
122–343 m

Photo: ViewpointCarol M. HighsmithPublic domain

4.2/10
#6
Viewpoint

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Los Angeles

Walking tour

11 stops7.1 km2 h 35 min

7.1 kmdistance2 h 35 minwith stops11stops+96 mgain
3.2 sights7.0 efficiency1.6 hills4.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 35 min+ up to 2 h insides+96 m climb along route
  1. Peacock Theater
  2. Mayan Theater
  3. Pershing Square
  4. Los Angeles Central Library
  5. Angels Flight
  6. The Broad
  7. Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
  8. Walt Disney Concert Hall
  9. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
  10. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
  11. Los Angeles Union Station
72–121 m

Photo: ViewpointHaruhi8CC0

4.1/10
#7
Viewpoint

Museums of Los Angeles in 2 Hours

Museums

7 stops3.4 km1 h 20 min

3.4 kmdistance1 h 20 minwith stops7stops+66 mgain
1.8 sights6.4 efficiency1.1 hills9.6 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 45 min+ up to 4 h 20 min insides+66 m climb along route
  1. Japanese American National Museum
  2. Chinese American Museum
  3. Plaza Firehouse Museum
  4. Museum of Social Justice
  5. LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
  6. Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
  7. The Broad
80–123 m

Photo: ViewpointTu Tram Pham tutramphamCC0

4.1/10
#8
Viewpoint

Squares of Los Angeles Walk

Squares

5 stops4.0 km1 h 20 min

4.0 kmdistance1 h 20 minwith stops5stops+28 mgain
1.1 sights7.5 efficiency0.5 hills8.6 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+28 m climb along route
  1. Pershing Square
  2. Japanese Village Plaza
  3. Old Plaza
  4. Saigon Plaza
  5. Chinatown Central Plaza
80–99 m

Photo: ViewpointjjronGFDL 1.2

3.8/10
#9
Viewpoint

Los Angeles Old Town Walking Tour

Old town

8 stops4.2 km1 h 45 min

4.2 kmdistance1 h 45 minwith stops8stops+45 mgain
1.1 sights7.5 efficiency0.8 hills7.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+ up to 1 h 20 min insides+45 m climb along route
  1. Japanese Village Plaza
  2. Cathedral of Saint Vibiana
  3. Mark Taper Forum
  4. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
  5. Old Plaza
  6. Chinatown Gate
  7. Saigon Plaza
  8. Chinatown Central Plaza
78–121 m

Photo: ViewpointLos AngelesCC BY-SA 4.0

3.7/10
#10
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Los Angeles in 2 Hours

Hidden gems

8 stops4.8 km1 h 50 min

4.8 kmdistance1 h 50 minwith stops8stops+59 mgain
0.9 sights8.1 efficiency1.0 hills6.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+ up to 2 h 25 min insides+59 m climb along route
  1. Japanese American National Museum
  2. Cathedral of Saint Vibiana
  3. Chinatown Gate
  4. Grand Park
  5. Mark Taper Forum
  6. Los Angeles Central Library
  7. Los Angeles Theatre
  8. Palace Theatre
78–124 m

Photo: ViewpointLos AngelesCC BY-SA 3.0

3.5/10
#11
Viewpoint

More of Los Angeles on Foot: Self-Guided Walk

More Sights Walk

6 stops4.9 km1 h 45 min~106 m stairs

4.9 kmdistance1 h 45 minwith stops6stops+67 mgain~106 mstairs
0.8 sights7.7 efficiency1.1 hills5.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+ up to 20 min insides+67 m climb along route
  1. Angels Flight Railway Stairs
  2. Bunker Hill Steps
  3. Vista Hermosa Natural Park
  4. Echo Park
  5. Angelus Temple
  6. Clinton Street Stairs
82–127 m

Photo: ViewpointBruce BoehnerCC BY-SA 3.0

3.3/10
#12
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Los Angeles: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk

Hidden gems

11 stops5.9 km2 h 20 min

5.9 kmdistance2 h 20 minwith stops11stops+73 mgain
1.0 sights8.4 efficiency1.2 hills3.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 20 min+ up to 1 h 45 min insides+73 m climb along route
  1. Orpheum Theatre
  2. Palace Theatre
  3. Los Angeles Theatre
  4. Aon Center
  5. Los Angeles Central Library
  6. Mark Taper Forum
  7. Grand Park
  8. Cathedral of Saint Vibiana
  9. Chinatown Gate
  10. Saigon Plaza
  11. Chinatown Central Plaza
78–123 m

Photo: ViewpointEric Richardson from Los AngelesCC BY 2.0

3.2/10
#13
Viewpoint

Easy Flat Walk in Los Angeles (Kids & Stroller Friendly)

Easy walk

11 stops5.8 km2 h 10 min

5.8 kmdistance2 h 10 minwith stops11stops+24 mgain
1.5 sights7.3 efficiency0.4 hills3.5 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 15 min+ up to 2 h 40 min insides+24 m climb along route
  1. Hollywood Wax Museum
  2. Grauman's Egyptian Theatre
  3. Psychiatry: An Industry of Death Museum
  4. The Dome Entertainment Centre
  5. Earl Carroll Theatre
  6. Capitol Records Building
  7. Hollywood Pantages Theatre
  8. Fonda Theatre
  9. Museum of Death
  10. Dearly Departed Tours & Artifact Museum
  11. Hollywood Forever Cemetery
94–122 m

Photo: ViewpointDowntowngalCC BY-SA 3.0

3.1/10
#14
Viewpoint

2 Days in Los Angeles: Walking Itinerary

Multi-day

2 days40 stops31.7 km

16.5 kmdistance5 h 55 minwith stops22stops+134 mgain~109 mstairs
2.1 sights7.8 efficiency2.2 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 3 h 40 min+ up to 4 h 5 min insides+134 m climb along route
  1. Sixth Street Viaduct
  2. Cathedral of Saint Vibiana
  3. Los Angeles Union Station
  4. The Broad
  5. Grand Park
  6. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
  7. Mark Taper Forum
  8. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
  9. Walt Disney Concert Hall
  10. Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
  11. Angels Flight
  12. Homer Laughlin Building
  13. Pershing Square
  14. Los Angeles Central Library
  15. Aon Center
  16. Los Angeles Theatre
  17. Palace Theatre
  18. Orpheum Theatre
  19. Mayan Theater
  20. Peacock Theater
  21. MacArthur Park
  22. Immanuel Presbyterian Church
68–123 m

Photo: ViewpointGeographer at English WikipediaCC BY 2.5

2.9/10
#15
Viewpoint

Los Angeles Parks Walk

Parks

5 stops7.4 km2 h 25 min

7.4 kmdistance2 h 25 minwith stops5stops+71 mgain
1.2 sights7.9 efficiency1.2 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 40 min+71 m climb along route
  1. Los Angeles State Historic Park
  2. Grand Park
  3. Pershing Square
  4. Vista Hermosa Natural Park
  5. Echo Park
82–127 m

Photo: ViewpointAl PavangkananCC BY 2.0

2.7/10
#16

Stairways of Los Angeles Walk

Stairways

10 stops11.4 km3 h~363 m stairs

11.4 kmdistance3 hwith stops10stops+190 mgain~363 mstairs
0.5 sights8.0 efficiency3.2 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 30 min+190 m climb along route
  1. Bunker Hill Steps
  2. Angels Flight Railway Stairs
  3. Broadway Steps
  4. Terri and Jerry Kohl Stairs
  5. Clinton Street Stairs
  6. Music Box Steps
  7. Stair Tempo Staircase
  8. Micheltorena Steps
  9. The Mattachine Steps
  10. Baxter Stairs
85–176 m
2.6/10
#17
Viewpoint

Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument, Los Angeles: Walking Route

DistrictPueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument

9 stops0.7 km50 min

0.7 kmdistance50 minwith stops9stops+0 mgain
1.0 sights7.4 efficiency0.0 hills1.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 10 min+ up to 2 h insides+0 m climb along route
  1. LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
  2. Chinese American Museum
  3. Plaza Firehouse Museum
  4. Old Plaza
  5. Olvera Street
  6. América Tropical Interpretive Center
  7. Avila Adobe and Visitor Center
  8. Museum of Social Justice
  9. Sepulveda House
88–92 m

Photo: ViewpointLos AngelesCC BY-SA 3.0

2.6/10
#18
Viewpoint

Los Angeles Museum Walk

Museums

8 stops7.9 km2 h 25 min

7.9 kmdistance2 h 25 minwith stops8stops+70 mgain
0.8 sights7.5 efficiency1.2 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 45 min+ up to 5 h 20 min insides+70 m climb along route
  1. Hollywood Heritage Museum
  2. Hollywood Wax Museum
  3. Guinness World Records Museum
  4. Psychiatry: An Industry of Death Museum
  5. Los Angeles Fire Department Hollywood Museum
  6. Dearly Departed Tours & Artifact Museum
  7. Museum of Death
  8. Ferndell Nature Museum
97–172 m

Photo: ViewpointThe original uploader was ChrisO at English Wikipedia.CC BY-SA 2.0

2.4/10

Hills: higher = steeper along the walk. Stairs (when shown): metres of mapped stairways near the route — approximate, not a step countvisit times are estimates.

Los Angeles walking stats

From the 19 rated routes187 stops total75 unique places.

Most climbLos Feliz Neighborhood Council District, Los Angeles: Walking Route+242 m along route
Most stops / kmPueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument, Los Angeles: Walking Route13.8 stops per km
Least climbPueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument, Los Angeles: Walking Route+0 m along route
Most stairsStairways of Los Angeles Walk~363 m mapped stairways (approx., not step count)
Longest / shortest16.5 km0.7 km2 Days in Los Angeles: Walking Itinerary — Day 1 / Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument, Los Angeles: Walking Route
Places on routes75unique stop ids
How we score. Same formula for every route: Sights 50% (how notable the stops are)Efficiency 25% (less backtracking between stops)Hills 10% (how steep the walk is)Length fit 15% (distance vs the kind of walk). Stairs stay a fact in metres, not a quality bar. Avg score in the hero is the mean across all ranked walks.

Los Angeles FAQ

Short answers from this city’s data.

Best first-visit walk?
Los Angeles in 2 Hours on Foot (3.6 km, 1 h 50 min with stops) ranks #1 here.
Best months to walk Los Angeles?
Mar–May, Sep–Nov are usually the nicest months for walking.
Shortest walk?
Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument, Los Angeles: Walking Route0.7 km, walking 10 min.
One hour in Los Angeles?
One Hour in Los Angeles: A Short Walk: walking 45 min, with stops 1 h 15 min, 6 stops.
One-day plan?
Los Angeles in One Day: Walking Itinerary: 16 stops, ~3 h 40 min on-route; suggested insides on marked stops; full day ≈ 5 h 20 min. Visit times are estimates.
Stairs and hills?
Hills is 10% of the score (higher = steeper along the walk). Stairs are not scored — when shown, they are metres of mapped stairways near the route (approximate; not a step count). Example: stairways ≈ 363 m, climb ≈ +190 m.
Can I change stops?
Yes — open in Maps, edit, then paste into Lineo for a cleaner order.
Why are some Google Maps links split?
Google Maps caps how many stops fit in one directions link (we use 11). Longer walks are split into numbered buttons (1/2, 2/2, …). Open them in order — each part starts where the previous one ended.