Activities for Seniors in Los Angeles

The city of Los Angeles rolls out the red carpet to visitors with its perfect weather, fantastic beaches, and beautiful parks. It also offers an abundance of recreation activities for seniors.

Some people tend to think Los Angeles is a city for the young, but as the second largest city in the country, this place has a lot of love for their senior citizens too. You can find yourself never growing tired of this city because there are endless opportunities to enjoy indoors and outdoors.

From the 29 senior citizen centers throughout the city to senior-friendly hiking trails, anyone can enjoy this city. Senior centers in this city offer special programs, events, shuffleboard, croquet, arts and crafts, zumba, line dancing, tai chi, language lessons, painting sessions, and dancing classes.

If you're interested in working with seniors and older adults in Los Angeles, consider becoming a Papa Pal companion caregiver.

The role of a Papa Pal varies from day to day. Some Papa Pals lend a hand around the house and help with errands, housekeeping and gardening. Others offer company on a walk around the neighborhood or provide transportation to help seniors and older adults enjoy everything their community has to offer. It’s a great part-time job for friendly people.

While there are many places to visit while you’re in Los Angeles these are a must! Make a point to go to Exposition Park Rose Garden, which is also called “one of the best kept secrets” in Los Angeles. If you want to see the iconic Hollywood Sign, visit Griffith Park Observatory. Located inside Griffith Park you will find many nature trails to hike and can also enjoy panoramic views of Los Angeles.

Go see exotic animals and luscious flowers at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Visit the third oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball and cheer on the Dodgers at their stadium. If you want to try and get a hike in, walk Fryman Canyon, which is a senior-friendly 3-mile loop through the Hollywood Hills.

With Los Angeles’ glitz and glamour, you can find yourself starting your day with a Hollywood tour to check out the iconic film sets and then ending your day at The Walt Disney Concert Hall. This Hall offers music for everyone with a full orchestra. Make sure you check out Grauman’s Chinese Theatre to see the classic movies starring Marilyn Monroe, Lucille Ball, and George Burns just to name a few.

If you aren’t afraid of heights go to the top of the OUE Skyspace LA to look at the city from above. Go at night to see the city all lit up.  Walk around the Getty Center art museum and get impressed by the beautiful architecture and design. If you love a good laugh go to one of Los Angeles’ comedy clubs. Sometimes they have a traveling comedy company called Senior Comedy Afternoons and they are the best for improv comedy shows.  From all the museums, music, and tours, Los Angeles is a great place to be year-round.  

Some people will tell you there is no bad meal in Los Angeles. This city is known for great meals and its unique ambiance. Make sure to go to these neighborhoods to find your favorite place. 

You will find nationally popular restaurants and picture worthy presentations. All the food is fresh, fun, and delicious. Walking around downtown has its own experience too. You can look at all the different menus and make a choice. You can’t go wrong! 

You can find different types of food at the market. Sometimes they have live music and different performances where you can spend hours walking around and enjoying yourself. Be sure to explore Grand Central Market too.

If you love sushi or ramen, you need to check out this area! From classic Japanese dishes to fusion restaurants, you will love the food!  

Go eat here are night if you are into a lively crowd. This is a great place to people watch as you dine outside. This area has amazing cuisine that won’t disappoint.  

Los Angeles has its own aesthetically pleasing culture. The building designs are a work of art as well as different graffiti walls that create the city feel.  There are many different museums to visit and these are just a few. 

This art museum shows more contemporary art and is primarily new in downtown Los Angeles. The best part, admission at The Broad is free. Just make sure you get there early!

Along with many museums in LA, this museum is on “museum row” in the city. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, or LACMA, is the largest art museum in the western United States.

 Located near the Walt Disney Concert Hall, this museum is located in Downtown LA. Enjoy looking at contemporary art and strolling through rotating exhibits. 

This iconic venue plays an array of classic, short, and silent films. You can also come for live entertainment of jazz and ragtime music. It has a 2,600 pipe organ as well!  

If supporting seniors and older adults in Los Angeles sounds good to you, consider becoming a Papa Pal companion caregiver. It's a part-time, flexible job that's a great fit for kind, reliable people.

When you work part-time as a Papa Pal, you can support your community and make a meaningful difference. Click here to learn more.