L.A. Mornings
Our favorite ways to start the day in Los Angeles
Griffith ParkEarly, before the heatCatching the Sunrise in Griffith ParkBefore the city wakes up, the hills above Los Feliz belong to the early risers. Here's how to make the most of it.Read more →The Beach PathAbout an hour by bikeThe Strand at Dawn: Santa Monica to VeniceThe beach bike path is at its best before the crowds arrive, when the fog is still rolling off the water.Read more →Downtown L.A.Weekday morningsBreakfast at Grand Central MarketDowntown's food hall has been feeding Angelenos for more than a century, and mornings are the best time to visit.Read more →Fairfax DistrictEarly weekday morningsThe Original Farmers Market, Before the CrowdsAt Third and Fairfax, one of the city's best-loved markets is at its most relaxed first thing in the morning.Read more →Hollywood HillsGo before 8 a.m.An Early Hike in Runyon CanyonA short, steep hike right off the Hollywood flats, with big views for not much time.Read more →VeniceAn easy hourA Morning Walk Through the Venice CanalsTucked a few blocks from the boardwalk, the canals are one of the most peaceful corners of the city at sunrise.Read more →
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Los Angeles: where the mountains meet the sea and nobody sleeps in.