Pick your player and experience Los Angeles like never before. Follow locals who know the scene best—ride the waves with surfer J.D. Stroud, explore LA’s film heritage with critic Katie Walsh, and taste the city’s culinary magic with food writer Khushbu Shah.

Whether you’re catching epic waves, searching for cinematic treasures, or hunting for hidden food gems, this is your chance to level up your LA adventures.

Want a truly authentic LA experience? Hit the waves with J.D. Stroud, surfer, author, and native southern Californian. “The surfing community is actually a big testament to how real and genuine people are here,” Stroud says.

From its vintage video stores to its legendary theaters, Los Angeles was truly made for cinephiles. As film critic Katie Walsh puts it, “The film scene in LA, especially right now—it is an embarrassment of riches.”

In the mood for Filipino barbecue? How about Korean cake? Discover why LA is “one of the best food scenes in the entire world” with famed food writer Khushbu Shah.

Produced in partnership with Discover Los Angeles