Best nightlife neighborhoods in Los Angeles
United States · 16 neighborhoods · Updated October 2026
Whitley Heights Historic District, Downtown and Hollywood have the liveliest evenings of the 16 neighborhoods we compared in Los Angeles. Looking for quiet nights instead? Start from the other end of the list.
| # | Neighborhood | Nightlife | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitley Heights Historic District | 10.0/10 Very lively | 6.6/10 Good |
| 1 | Downtown | 10.0/10 Very lively | 4.4/10 Poor |
| 3 | Hollywood | 8.0/10 Very lively | 5.0/10 Fair |
| 4 | Little Armenia | 3.0/10 Very little | 5.4/10 Fair |
| 4 | Thai Town | 3.0/10 Very little | 5.4/10 Fair |
| 6 | Rancho Park | 2.0/10 Very little | 7.7/10 Good |
| 7 | Garnsey | 1.0/10 Very little | 7.2/10 Good |
| 7 | Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council District | 1.0/10 Very little | 6.6/10 Good |
| 9 | Wilton Historic District | 0.0/10 Very little | 7.6/10 Good |
| 9 | Sunland | 0.0/10 Very little | 7.3/10 Good |
| 9 | Valley Glen | 0.0/10 Very little | 7.0/10 Good |
| 9 | Sylmar Neighborhood Council District | 0.0/10 Very little | 6.4/10 Fair |
| 9 | Fairfax | 0.0/10 Very little | 6.4/10 Fair |
| 9 | Reseda | 0.0/10 Very little | 6.1/10 Fair |
| 9 | Bicycle District | 0.0/10 Very little | 5.5/10 Fair |
| 9 | South Park | 0.0/10 Very little | 5.3/10 Fair |
How we measure it
Nightlife counts the bars, pubs and clubs within walking distance of the addresses checked in each neighborhood, or its center. Livelier is not better or worse: it depends on what you want. Methodology