10 Best Apps to Use in Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles is one of the most popular US travel destinations.

  • Getting around, finding the best place to eat, or making reservations for an unforgettable tour - there’s an app for everything. 

  • Check out the top 10 apps to use on your next trip to Los Angeles.


10: Get Your Guide & Viator – to book tours & activities

Both apps are great for booking tours and activities in Los Angeles.  

Get Your Guide

Get Your Guide

Get your guide
👉 iOS: LINK
👉 Android: LINK

Viator

Viator

Viator
👉 iOS: LINK
👉 Android: LINK

9: TodayTix & Groupon – to get the best deals 

 Both apps help you get amazing deals, from tickets to the best performances to other activities. On Groupon you can even get other deals, such as the best places to eat and more. 

TodayTix

TodayTix

 TodayTix - Theater Tickets
👉 iOS: LINK
👉 Android: LINK

Groupon

Groupon

 Groupon
👉 iOS: LINK
👉 Android: LINK

8: Google Maps & Apple Maps – for walking, driving, etc. 🗺

 Google Maps and Apple Maps (native on iOS) are great for many things, from walking, public transportation, driving, etc. in Los Angeles. Google Maps also lets you download maps, which is a great option if you don’t want to use roaming. 

Google Maps

Google Maps

👉 iOS: LINK
👉 Android: LINK

Apple Maps (native on iOS)

Apple Maps (native on iOS)

 7: Uber & Lyft – if you prefer a ride

 Both apps let you book the ride 24/7.

Uber

Uber

 Uber
👉 iOS: LINK
👉 Android: LINK

Lyft

Lyft

Lyft
👉 iOS: LINK
👉 Android: LINK

6: Discover Los Angeles – the official guide to L.A. 

This app let you explore LA, from where to stay, eat, to best events and what to do in the city.

Discover Los Angeles

Discover Los Angeles

👉 iOS: LINK
👉 Android: LINK

5: ParkWhiz, SpotHero & BestParking – to park your car

 If you are looking for the best and most affordable parking.

ParkWhiz

ParkWhiz

 ParkWhiz
👉 iOS: LINK
👉 Android: LINK

SpotHero

SpotHero

 SpotHero
👉 iOS: LINK
👉 Android: LINK 

BestParking

BestParking

BestParking
👉 iOS: LINK
👉 Android: LINK

4: GasBuddy – to find cheap gas

 Since gas in California is expensive (compared to other US states) this app helps you find the cheapest gas prices. 

GasBuddy

GasBuddy

 👉 iOS: LINK
👉 Android: LINK

3: Yelp & Trip Advisor – to find the best restaurants, tours, etc. 🍝

Both Yelp and TripAdvisor are great tools for finding the best (and cheapest) restaurants, tours, museums, etc. in Los Angeles. And most important, you can check the customers reviews, prices and more. 

Yelp

Yelp

 Yelp
👉 iOS: LINK
👉 Android: LINKn

Tripadvisor

Tripadvisor

Tripadvisor
👉 iOS: LINK
👉 Android: LINK

2: Lime & Bird – for renting an electric scooter 🛴

 Los Angeles is spread-out and getting from A to B with Lime or another e-scooter app is both fun, fast and convenient. You can use it on Venice Beach, which is an different way to explore any neighborhoods. 

Lime (left), and Bird (right)

Lime (left), and Bird (right)

 Lime
👉 iOS: LINK
👉 Android: LINK

Bird
👉 iOS: LINK
👉 Android: LINK

1: Eatwith & Airbnb – to book experiences with LA locals

Both apps let you book experiences with locals. Eathwith focus more on the food experience, but AirBnb also offers also other types of things to do with locals (tours, etc.).

Eatwith

Eatwith

Eatwith
👉 iOS: LINK
👉 Android: LINK

Aibnb experiences

Aibnb experiences

Airbnb
👉 iOS: LINK
👉 Android: LINK