It’s no secret that we love L.A., but stepping into another world is so needed now and then! There are so many ways to feel like you’ve left the city of Angels with one of these engaging and immersive experiences that have graced us with their creative spaces, from walking into Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse at World of Barbie to discovering a universe filled with every kind of bubble—we have you covered! Keep scrolling to check out our list of the best immersive experiences in L.A. to visit right now.
1. Wander into this Bubble World experience near L.A.
This Bubble World experience is a multi-sensory adventure, transporting you to another universe to explore every imaginable kind of bubble. Step into over 10 immersive rooms, each with its own imaginative theme and see why it’s one of the best immersive experiences in L.A.. Whether you dive into a massive bubble pit or try the hot air balloon flight simulator with your S.O., one thing’s certain: this experience is for everyone!
🛁 Secure your tickets to Bubble World here before it departs L.A. for good!
📍 Location: 1345 N. Montebello Boulevard, Montebello, California, 90640
2. Visit this sinister Haunted Tavern bar
Spooky szn is almost here and we are ready for it! Tickets have just been released for this 4-part interactive cocktail journey, guided by the tavern keeper himself. Guests of this experience will enjoy a decked out atmosphere at the Belvedere Room at the Padre Hotel with themed music, and of course, take part in a 4-part interactive cocktail journey, all included with your ticket! So get ready for a ghoulish experience that is worth the trip to Bakersfield.
👻 Get your tickets before they disappear!
📍 Location: Belvedere Room at the Padre Hotel, 1702 18th Street, Bakersfield, 93301
3. Step into Barbie’s perfectly pink universe!
The Barbie movie is all the buzz after grossing over $1 billion since releasing on July 21st—and you can make it your mission to step into her perfectly pink world at the ‘World of Barbie’ experience now open in L.A. Get an up-close look at her DreamHouse, pretend you’re going glamping and snap some sweet pics in her Camper Van, and grab a mic and record your own hit in the Barbie Sound Studio!
🎀 Get your tickets to World of Barbie here.
📍 Location: 395 Santa Monica Pl, Santa Monica, CA 90401
4. Pivot into the nostalgic ‘Friends Experience’
Grab your friends and step into the nostalgic FRIENDS™ Experience: The One Near Long Beach. Created by the show’s producers, Themed Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television Group, this is one of our favorite immersive experiences in L.A. to relive your favorite moments from the popular TV show. From sitting on that famous couch with all of your besties to visiting the iconic Central Perk, Joey and Chandler’s memorable living room and of course, Monica and Rachel’s kitchen, you’re not going to want to miss it!
🎫 Grab tickets to the Friends Experience here!
📍 Lakewood Center, 4661 Silva Street, Lakewood, CA 90712
5. See Yayoi Kusama’s dreamy ‘Infinity Mirrored Rooms’
Yayoi Kusama’s sparkling infinity Mirrored Room—The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away can be seen without reservations on the third floor at The Broad. This twinkly universe is a beloved installation by the iconic Japanese artist that lets visitors enjoy an endless universe and fill their Instagram feeds with a dazzling illusion.
🌌Learn more about Yayoi Kusama’s stunning galaxies!
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6. Enter the world of Van Gogh at this spectacular exhibit
The luminous Van Gogh Exhibit lets you step into the iconic painters world in a whole new way with state-of-the-art technology. The Dutch artist’s masterpieces are vibrantly displayed using 360-degree digital projections.
🌻Get your tickets to the Van Gogh Exhibit here!
📍 Location: 1345 N. Montebello Boulevard, Montebello, CA
7. Have a visual delight at ‘Club SYNCRA’
Embark on a journey to a cyberpunk city at Club SYNCRA, an adventure that immerses you in a world of neon lights and dreamy visuals in San Pedro, Port of Los Angeles, starting on August 16th! This event is the perfect fusion of electronic music, visual projections, spatial augmented reality, and games that are sure to captivate your entire group of friends!
💖Grab your tickets here!
📍 Location: 112 East 22nd Street, San Pedro, 90731
8. Peep Horror & Sci-Fi Movie Props at Icons of Darkness
If you’re harboring any sci-fi movie fans under your roof, a visit to Icons of Darkness is an absolute must! This experience happens to have the most expansive private collection of eerie movie props worldwide! Explore a trove of over 200 props and costumes from sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and comic book films like Batman, The Terminator, Aliens, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, Child’s Play, Predator, Nightmare on Elm Street, Back to the Future, Star Wars, and more.
📍 Location: Ovation Hollywood (former Hollywood & Highland)
9. Journey into the Titanic the Exhibition for real artifacts and heroic stories
Start your experience at Titanic the Exhibition by receiving a boarding pass of an actual passenger. From there, you’ll go on a fascinating journey through the famous liner’s captivating storyline, see 300 real artifacts from the Titanic, check out film memorabilia, and get a closer look at the ship’s dock, staircase, and interior, as well as the starry night sky scene.
⚓ All Aboard! Grab your tickets now!
📍 Location: 4327 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90004-4409