While our love for L.A. is no secret, the need to step into another world is undeniable. If you’re craving mood-boosting experiences, these options have you covered! Explore creative spaces, from Messi’s astronomical career as he rises to become the greatest athlete in history, to underwater adventures. Check out our list of the best interactive experiences in Los Angeles to visit right now!
1. Titanic: A Voyage Through Time
Embark on Titanic: A Voyage Through Time in L.A.! This interactive VR experience lets you explore the wreckage 2.4 miles deep before stepping back in time to walk the Grand Staircase, stroll the deck, and uncover passengers’ stories. Created with Musealia experts, it offers a unique look at one of history’s most infamous tragedies.
📍 Location: Beverly Centre, 8th floor (in front of the H&M store), 8500 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
🎟️ Get tickets here
2. The Gallery: Experiential Dining
The Gallery Theater presents Elementa, a unique 2-hour, five-course dining experience with stunning visuals, an immersive soundtrack, and delicious food. Choose from wine pairings, craft cocktails, or non-alcoholic options. Led by The Curator, you’ll witness the transformation of your surroundings as the five classical elements: earth, water, air, fire, and aether, come to life.
📍 Location: 330 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90015
🎟️ Get your tickets here
3. Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
Experience the magic of ballet like never before with Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty. This luminous performance blends classical choreography with cutting-edge glow-in-the-dark costumes, turning every pirouette into a spellbinding light show. Perfect for families, date nights, or anyone craving a touch of wonder, this reimagined fairytale brings timeless elegance into a dazzling new light.
📍 Location:324 N Orange St
4. The Oz Escape
This self-guided experience blends the charm of The Wizard of Oz with the excitement of an escape game, leading you through the city with interactive puzzles and hidden surprises. Using the Questo app, you’ll solve clues, explore iconic spots, and uncover fun facts along the way. Perfect for friends, families, or couples looking for a unique and interactive outing!
📍 Location: Secret location. The starting point will be emailed to you 2 weeks before the event
5. Put your team’s morals to the test at the Jury Experience
The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Case is a thrilling theater event in Glendale where your team becomes the jury in a high-stakes trial. You’ll examine evidence, dissect testimonies, and debate the verdict—guilty or innocent? It’s like getting jury duty on a case that’s guaranteed to be fit for a movie, and the experience is sure to spark conversation, challenge perspectives, and put collaboration to the test in a whole new way.
📍Location: 324 N Orange St, Glendale, CA 91203
🎫 Reservations: Get your tickets here!
6. Dining in the Dark
Get ready to awaken all your senses with one of the most original immersive experiences in Los Angeles! Perfect for a romantic date, Dining In The Dark embraces the old saying that eye appeal is half the meal.
By eliminating sight, diners embark on a culinary adventure guided solely by taste, touch, smell, and conversation. Hosted at The Spotlight, Dining In The Dark is an exclusive event with limited availability.
📍 Location: 1601 North Cahuenga Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90028
🎟️ Get tickets here
7. ARTE MUSEUM
Step into ARTE MUSEUM Las Vegas, just a short flight from L.A., where nature merges with technology in an immersive blend of visuals, sound, and scent. Drawing inspiration from the timeless beauty of nature, its media artworks transform the city’s vibrant energy into stunning digital landscapes. The experience is enriched with soundscapes by composer Young-gyu Jang and fragrances crafted by perfumer Marianne Nawrocki Sabatier. The creators behind the 14 exhibitions also sparked the viral wave in Seoul’s city center.
📍 Location: 3716 S Las Vegas Blvd 2nd Floor, Suite 208, Las Vegas, NV 89158
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8. 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.
📍 Location: 221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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9. Catch a game at Cosm
Cosm is a must-visit spot for sports fans seeking for a completely unique sports bar. The massive 87-foot LED screen and stadium-style seating, bring you right into the action, making this spot one of the best immersive experiences in the city! With unique spaces like The Hall and The Dome, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re a passionate fan or just looking to relax. Plus, ticket prices are designed to fit all budgets!
📍 Location: 1252 District Dr, Inglewood, CA 90305
10. Experience the magic of cinema like never before
Are you a fan of movies and TV shows? Besides spending hours in front of the screen and collecting all the merch you can, we recommend the ultimate experience for movie buffs: visiting the studios where your favorite films and shows were made. From Jurassic World to Friends, L.A. is home to some of the most iconic pop culture productions.
11. Experience VR Games
Is there anything better than playing video games and visiting arcades? Yes—experiencing an immersive and interactive adventure that makes you feel like you’re actually inside the game! Luckily, Los Angeles has venues that offer these kinds of experiences through countless gaming platforms you can enjoy in virtual reality headsets, whether alone or with friends on a weekend.
12. Explore the Aquarium of the Pacific
The Aquarium of the Pacific offers a captivating look into the underwater world with a stunning variety of exhibits and educational programs. Home to over 11,000 animals across more than 500 species, including sharks, jellyfish, and sea lions, the aquarium showcases diverse marine habitats.
A highlight is the Pacific Visions wing, featuring interactive displays and immersive exhibits that emphasize ocean conservation. Oh, and you can enjoy free entry with your L.A. Library Card!
📍 Location: 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802.
13. De-stress at a rage room
There’s no art or technology involved here—just you and your feelings of anger desperately seeking release. This experience is certainly different, but it’s definitely interactive, as you’ll have the chance to get hands-on and destroy, smash, and obliterate everything in front of you with tools like baseball bats or axes.
It may sound intense, and it is! Los Angeles has many fantastic rage rooms where you, your friends, and even your coworkers can spend a stress-relieving afternoon in a unique way.
14. Have a thrilling day at a theme park
Few things are as immersive as riding a roller coaster at top speed or stepping into a haunted house at one of the many theme parks in Los Angeles. Cotton candy, popcorn, and hot dogs transport you back to your childhood, and when you add visits to Universal or Disney, where you can experience scenes from your favorite movies firsthand, an amusement park offers exactly the extreme immersion you’re looking for.
15. Visit the California Science Center
The California Science Center in Los Angeles is an outstanding museum that offers hands-on learning experiences for visitors of all ages. One of the highlights is the Leonardo da Vinci exhibit, where you can try a Virtual Paddle Boat and navigate like the great inventor himself or the “Goose Bumps: The Science of Fear” exhibit, featuring interactive rooms that let you explore common fears in a fun and educational way.
The exhibits here are ideal for children, making the California Science Center a perfect destination for family outings, offering an unforgettable adventure into deeper knowledge!
📍 Location: 700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037
16. Snorkel in the Pacific
This is for fans of wildlife and outdoor adventures. If visiting one of the many hidden beaches around L.A. or surfing isn’t enough, and you’re looking for more, then sign up for snorkeling in the Pacific. Grab your wetsuit and dive into the Pacific Ocean for a truly immersive experience under the sea, swimming in crystal-clear waters and exploring everything that lies beneath the surface.
Originally written by Melissa Maynard.