Your Super Awesome Guide to Memorial Day Weekend in Los Angeles

If you’re looking to spend this Memorial Day Weekend in Los Angeles soaking up the sun and chowin’ down on some meaty eats, then you are in good company (the millions, actually)! Here are my picks if you’d like to experience a low-key, affordable, awesome Memorial Day Weekend in Los Angeles that begins as early as Friday, May 22nd, and concludes with National Hamburger Day deals on Thursday, May 28th. 

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Sun & Fun

You would have to be crazy to go to the beach on Memorial Day weekend, right?? Not if you head there early and plan ahead!

My two favorites are Crystal Cove between Laguna and Newport Beach, and Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach. If you’re heading to Crystal Cove, I suggest making a reservation at The Beachcomber Cafe to coincide with your visit. You can literally hang out on the beach right in front before you’re seated at your table.

Insider Tip: OpenTable isn’t available for day-of reservations, so if you don’t plan ahead, make them there BEFORE exploring the beach. Otherwise, be prepared to wait 2 hours. Breakfast starts at 7 am:)

Looking to include your fur baby on this holiday? Rosie’s Dog Beach allows for off-leash fun and is the only off-leash dog beach in L.A. County! Located in the Belmont Shore area of Long Beach, the beach is open from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Hungry? Head to nearby Panxa Cocina and enjoy outdoor patio seating for Fido and friends, or The Win-Dow for a casual bite that’s less than $5.

Also not to be missed is the Memorial Day Carnival at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia from Saturday, May 23rd to the 25th. Here’s where to purchase a $35 wristband for Unlimited Rides.

It’s also one of the last weekends to check out The L.A. County Fair in Pomona, with Rides, Concerts, and all things Fried. Hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday to Sunday, and on Memorial Day! It’s the only Monday all month that they are open. Purchase tickets beginning at $25 on their website or $32 at the door (for adults).

Classic Americana

Nothing is more American than baseball, and you can see both the Angels and the Dodgers play for Memorial Day Weekend! Head out to Anaheim when the Angels play the Texas Rangers from Friday, May 22nd, to Sunday, May 24th. Featured events include Saturday Night Fireworks and Giveaway Days! Get your tickets below for as low as $11 for some games – and that includes fees. Cap off your home run derby with a Dodgers Memorial Day Game on Monday, May 25th, against the Colorado Rockies. 

• Friday, May 22nd, at 6:38 p.m. for a Camo Trucker Hat Giveaway at Angels Stadium
• Saturday, May 23rd at 7:05 p.m. for Fireworks at Angels Stadium
• Sunday, May 24th at 4:20 p.m. at Angels Stadium
• Monday, May 25th at 6:10 p.m. at UNIQLO Field

Eats & Treats: Memorial Day Food Specials

Enjoy a specially priced Sunday Supper at A.O.C. in Mid-City on Sunday, May 24th, 2026. Book on OpenTable beginning at 5 p.m. for $85 per person. The menu is hyperseasonal and features items like Soft Shell Crab on grilled milk bread with summer slaw and a Roman Tart with Murray’s Arvin Glenn cherries.

If you like the A.O.C. menu themes but want it in the daytime, head to the newish restaurant Gott’s Roadside at The Original Farmers Market, where they’ve got early-summer specials like a Cherry Cobbler Parfait and a Crispy Soft Shell Crab Sandwich on the menu.

BADMAASH and Prime Pizza have come together for the collab of Angelenos foodie dreams. It’s a limited-edition Butter Chicken Pie with BADMAASH’s signature chicken along with mozzarella, bell peppers, pickled onions, and fresh parsley. Dates on this one are Thursday, May 14th, through Memorial Day. 

Visit Mr. Wanderlust at Level 8 in Downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, May 24th, for a specially priced Pianos & Pours. This limited-time offer includes two drinks for two guests at just $35.

Monday, May 25th, also happens to be National Wine Day! You can toast America FOR FREE at a relaxing in-store Wine Tasting at Thatcher’s Imports in Brentwood. Hours are 2 to 6 p.m., and you can reserve your spot on Tock.

Also for Memorial Day, visit Sol Cocina or Solita’s Tacos for $2.99 Margaritas ALL DAY!

Thursday, May 28th, is National Hamburger Day, closing out National Burger Month. Check out a list of deals on the linked webpage. Shake Shack is doing it up BIG this year with FREE BURGERS every week of May. Just use the code FREEBURGER to redeem. Also don’t miss Irv’s Burgers, whose giving away FREE Roadside Singles to the first 50 customers. The secret code you need is in the hyperlink.

Music & Arts

Memorial Day weekend in Los Angeles continues at LACMA in mid-city, where you can enjoy the sounds of the Brian Schwartz Quintet for FREE on Friday, May 22nd, at 6 p.m.

From Friday, May 22nd, through Sunday, May 24th, enjoy 3 Acts of Die Walküre, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, while we still have him in residence. Purchase tickets here and save 20% with code WALKURE20. 

If you want to let loose a bit this weekend, Friday, May 22nd, has live DJ music at Level 8 in DTLA from JustIN Credible of Power 106. The party begins at 9 p.m. and lasts until Saturday, May 23rd.

Avalon Hollywood starts their party on Sunday, May 24th, continuing through to Memorial Day at 3 p.m. Here’s your House and Techno all weekend Ticket. 

On the pool party scene, the Hotel June West LA has a no-reservations soiree happening during Labor Day weekend. Sip on Frozen Cocktails and Mezcalitas from their newly revamped Caravan Cantina while you sway to the beat of DJ Brizzle from Noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 23rd, and DJ Little Son from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 24th.