South Los Angeles Travel Guide 2025: The Best of South Los Angeles

Where to stay in South Los Angeles

Historic South Central

While you're in Historic South Central, take in top sights like Central Avenue and jump on the metro at LATTC/Ortho Institute Station to see more of the city.

Vermont Square

While there might not be top attractions in Vermont Square, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and BMO Stadium.

View Park-Windsor Hills

View Park-Windsor Hills might not have many top sights, but SoFi Stadium and Kia Forum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Leimert Park

When in Leimert Park and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County or Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Martin Luther King Jr. Station or Leimert Park Station.

Westmont

Though Westmont may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like SoFi Stadium and Kia Forum.

Florence

While Florence isn't home to many top sights, SoFi Stadium and Crypto.com Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Popular places to visit

University of Southern California

Enjoy the student vibe with a visit to University of Southern California, a top university in Los Angeles. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Known as the Greatest Stadium in the World, this arena hosts football games and commemorates those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in World War I.

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County in Los Angeles. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

California Science Center

Discover an aquarium with a giant kelp forest, an actual space shuttle and numerous educational displays and exhibits inside this remarkable facility.

Exposition Park

With sports arenas, a science center, a rose garden and a museum devoted to African American history, this downtown space welcomes visitors of all ages.

Galen Center

Catch an event at Galen Center during your trip to Los Angeles. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.