Alice Carruthers, Author at Secret Los Angeles

Christmas Things to do

In 1961 this plot was used as a landfill zone—today it’s home to one of L.A.’s most beloved green escapes with over 200,000 plants and its own microclimates

South Coast Botanic Garden attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year with its stunning rose gardens and towering fig trees. But long before the blooming beauty we know today, the site was an o...

Food & drink Things to do

This iconic Los Angeles venue is transforming into a massive elf-themed Christmas bar with interactive performances and cocktails this holiday season

If Christmas is your passion, you love all things festive, or you’re looking for a special festive night out that goes beyond your standard bar crawl, this could be the winter plan for you. This Decemb...

Cinema Things to do

From facing the Gom Jabbar test to summoning colossal sandworms: L.A. is getting a massive multisensory 31,500-square-foot Dune experience with authentic movie props and costumes

If you’re as excited as we are for the release of Dune: Part Three this December 18th, you’re likely hunting for every clue and insider detail to tide you over until the premiere. Luckily, Los Angeles is...

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Time is running out to visit LA’s spine-chilling horror pop-up bar before it closes on Halloween

It might look like a standard watering hole from the street, but the moment you cross the threshold of this unusual bar, the atmosphere shifts. Inspired by gothic tales, classic cinema, and those legendar...

Christmas Things to do

An authentic alpine holiday market is transforming Santa Monica Pier this November—and tickets are officially on sale

You don’t need flights across the Atlantic to experience an alpine Christmas this winter. You can leave your passport at home as serious European holiday vibes are landing directly on the Southern Califor...

Culture Food & drink Things to do

L.A. Times Food Bowl Returns For Its 8th Edition, Showcasing The Best Of Southern California & Beyond

Calling all local foodies: LA’s can’t-miss culinary celebration is back! The Los Angeles Times Food Bowl is heading to the Westside next week, taking over the historic Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on Fri...

Cinema Things to do

Opening in DTLA’s Arts District this November: tickets for a massive multi-sensory Dune experience have just gone on sale

With the highly anticipated Dune: Part Three coming to theatres on December 18th, 2026, cinematic excitement in LA is officially reaching a fever pitch. If you’ve been looking for a chance to channel that...

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Unlike normal museums, this new multi-sensory exhibition in L.A.’s Arts District lets you touch everything—featuring 7 glowing worlds, giant plush bears, and a massive illuminated ball pit

Getting a bit bored of your standard museum outings? Downtown LA’s Arts District is home to NEONIKA, a multi-sensory light and color exhibition created by immersive designer Veronika Plieshkova. Unlike tr...

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South Coast Botanic Garden is transforming its 87 acres into a massive, glowing Peter Pan light trail this winter—and you can now reserve your spot

This Christmas, South Coast Botanic Garden is transforming into a dreamlike world of adventure, twinkling lights, and festive joy. Tinker Bell’s Neverland: An Illuminated Adventure is coming to LA. The ga...

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The Eaves, a petrifying live ghost story, is now playing at The Nocturne Theatre for a limited run

Bringing bone-chilling horror to life on stage is no easy feat, but writer, director, and Nocturne Theatre co-founder Justin Meyer has achieved just that with The Eaves. After an almost entirely sold-out...