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Things to do in Los Angeles in November 2026
By Tripnostic Research · Updated June 3, 2026
For Los Angeles in November 2026, build the day around dated events, seasonal conditions, venue hours, and booking windows. Dated picks to verify first include The Music Man and The Who's Tommy. Check the event list and public holidays below before assigning fixed dates.
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Los Angeles in November 2026
Weather
Temperature
67°F / 51°F
19.4°C / 10.6°C
Precipitation
4d
0.8in · 20.3mm
Daylight
10.2h
Sea
63.5°F
17.5°C
November cools down and can see early storms, with comfortable museum and food-hall weather.
Events & festivals
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AFI Fest 2026
The American Film Institute's annual film festival showcasing international and American films, with premieres, panels, and special events across Los Angeles. — Tickets and passes available online; early booking recommended due to high demand.
Source: festival research
- Nov 5 – Nov 30
- Nov 6 – Nov 30
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- Nov 7 – Nov 8
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2026
A major literary festival held at the University of Southern California featuring author talks, book signings, and cultural programming. — Free admission; some special sessions may require registration.
Source: festival research
- Nov 7 – Nov 30
- Nov 8 – Nov 30
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- Nov 10 – Nov 30
- Nov 10
The Ace Frehley Band, West Bound (featuring Chas West), Rogues of Chaos
Music · Rock
Source: Ticketmaster
- Nov 11 – Nov 30
- Nov 11 – Nov 30
Source: Ticketmaster
- Nov 12 – Nov 15
Los Angeles Art Show 2026
One of the largest contemporary art fairs in the United States, featuring galleries, artists, and special exhibitions. — Tickets available online; discounts for students and seniors.
Source: festival research
- Nov 12 – Nov 30
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- Nov 20 – Nov 29
LA Auto Show 2026
Annual automotive exhibition showcasing the latest vehicles, concept cars, and industry innovations at the Los Angeles Convention Center. — Advance ticket purchase recommended; family packages available.
Source: festival research
- Nov 21 – Nov 30
- Nov 22 – Nov 30
- Nov 24 – Nov 30
- Nov 25 – Nov 26
A Killer's Confession (featuring former members of Mushroomhead), Outlier , Dead Things
Music · Alternative
Source: Ticketmaster
- Nov 26 – Nov 30
- Nov 27 – Nov 30
The Untouchables, Beneath The Mire, Cali Three, Last Resort, Regina Zernay & The High Rollers
Music · Rock
Source: Ticketmaster
- Nov 28 – Nov 30
Music · Metal
Source: Ticketmaster
Public holidays
- Nov 11Veterans Day
- Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
Planning checklist
- 1Check the 40 dated Los Angeles events for anything that overlaps your exact November dates before assigning fixed sightseeing days.
- 2Hold flexible plans around the 2 public holidays in United States; museums, markets, and government-run sights can switch hours.
- 3Group each Los Angeles day by nearby neighborhoods, then validate the saved places against your trip dates before exporting the checked route to Google Maps.
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Build my Los Angeles planAbout Los Angeles
City overview
Los Angeles spreads across the Los Angeles Basin between the Pacific, the Santa Monica Mountains, and the San Gabriel Mountains, so a single day can move from Hollywood studios to Downtown concert halls to Venice sand. The city works best as a neighborhood plan: Hollywood for film history, Downtown LA and the Arts District for museums and food halls, Santa Monica and Venice for the coast, and Pasadena for older civic architecture.
Food & drink
Los Angeles food is a city map: street tacos, Korean barbecue, Armenian lahmajune, sushi, French-dip sandwiches, smash burgers, pupusas, and farmers-market produce all matter. Grand Central Market, Thai Town, Koreatown, Boyle Heights, Sawtelle, and the Original Farmers Market give first-time visitors a practical route through that range.
Top sights
Ranked for November suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- ASanta Monica Pier
- BUnion Station
- CVenice Beach Boardwalk and Canals
- DGetty Center
- EGriffith Observatory and Griffith Park
- FWalt Disney Concert Hall
- GThe Broad
- HHollywood Bowl
- ILa Brea Tar Pits and LACMA
- JTCL Chinese Theatre and Hollywood Walk of Fame
1Santa Monica Pier
4.6★ · 132,512outdoorOpen dailyThe pier dates to 1909 and includes the 1916 Looff Hippodrome, Pacific Park rides, Route 66 markers, and broad beach views. It is the western end of the E Line from Downtown Los Angeles.
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2Union Station
4.5★ · 11,318outdoorOpen dailyLos Angeles Union Station opened in 1939 with Spanish Colonial Revival and Art Deco details, tiled waiting rooms, courtyards, and rail links across Southern California. Olvera Street, Chinatown, and Little Tokyo are all nearby.
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3Venice Beach Boardwalk and Canals
4.5★ · 2,318outdoorDeveloper Abbot Kinney opened Venice of America in 1905, and the remaining canals still show the original resort-city idea. The boardwalk, Muscle Beach, skate park, and Abbot Kinney Boulevard sit south of Santa Monica.
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- 4Getty Center
- 5Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park
- 6Walt Disney Concert Hall
- 7The Broad
- 8Hollywood Bowl
- 9La Brea Tar Pits and LACMA
- 10TCL Chinese Theatre and Hollywood Walk of Fame
Neighborhoods
1Hollywood and Los Feliz
This side is cinematic and hillside, with the Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, Griffith Observatory, Franklin Village, studio history, and late-night Thai Town food nearby.
2Downtown LA, Bunker Hill, and Arts District
Downtown is dense and mixed, with Union Station, Grand Central Market, Walt Disney Concert Hall, The Broad, Little Tokyo, warehouses, galleries, and brewery patios.
3Santa Monica
Santa Monica is coastal and walkable, with the pier, Third Street Promenade, Palisades Park, the E Line terminus, and hotels facing the Pacific.
4Venice and Marina del Rey
Venice is eccentric and beach-level, with the boardwalk, canals, skate park, Abbot Kinney shops, murals, and marina sunsets just south.
5Beverly Hills and West Hollywood
This westside belt is polished and social, with Rodeo Drive, Sunset Strip clubs, design showrooms, hotels, and restaurant-heavy streets between Beverly and Santa Monica boulevards.
6Pasadena and Highland Park
The northeast side feels older and more architectural, with Old Pasadena, the Gamble House, Rose Bowl, Arroyo Seco, York Boulevard, and Gold Line light-rail access.
Day trips
45km / 40-75min by car from Downtown LA or about 1.5h by Metrolink and bus via Anaheim
Disneyland Resort
The 1955 theme park and Disney California Adventure make a full Orange County day, with timing driven by freeway traffic and park reservations.
35km / 1h ferry from Long Beach or San Pedro terminals
Catalina Island
Avalon, Descanso Beach, glass-bottom boats, hiking, and harbor views give Los Angeles a true island day trip.
210km / 2.5-3h by car from Central Los Angeles
Joshua Tree National Park
Desert boulders, Joshua trees, Keys View, and dark skies are reachable as a long day but work better with an overnight in Twentynine Palms or Joshua Tree.
Getting around
Metro rail and buses use the TAP card, with the B Line for Hollywood, E Line for Santa Monica, A Line for Pasadena, and regional trains from Union Station. A car or rideshare is still fastest for cross-basin moves, but parking and freeway traffic make neighborhood clustering essential.
Common questions about Los Angeles in November
- Will the places on my list be open when I'm in Los Angeles in November?
- Not always. Opening days and hours vary by weekday, season, and holiday. Paste your Los Angeles list into Tripnostic and it checks every place against the exact dates you're there, flagging closures before the trip instead of at a locked door.
- How do I plan Los Angeles days without crossing the city twice?
- Tripnostic groups your places by neighborhood so each day stays in one or two areas instead of zig-zagging. It also flags what needs booking ahead, so timed tickets and reservations don't fall through.
- What to pack for Los Angeles in November
Pack for November's weather, not a generic Los Angeles checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 19°C / 67°F.
- A light evening layer because nights average 11°C / 51°F.
- Sun protection and comfortable walking shoes; rain is usually limited this month.
- How many days do you need in Los Angeles
- 4 days covers the main Los Angeles highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
- Is Los Angeles worth visiting in November
- Yes. Los Angeles in November: 19.4°C high, 10.6°C low, 20.3mm rain over 4 days, 10.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.