Bring Your Comfy Shoes, There’s a lot to Do in Los Angeles
Forty years is a loooong time. That’s why APA is so excited to bring the in-person 2025 APA Annual Meeting to Los Angeles on May 17-21, 2025.
If you live in Southern California, get ready for psychiatrists and thought leaders from around the world to gather right in your backyard at the Los Angeles Convention Center. And if you’re from any other city, state, or country, register early to get the best rates and have your choice of conference hotels (.pdf) based on cost, distance, dining options, and more.
The APA Annual Meeting is the place to get inspired, energized, and better prepared for your everyday practice. Yet on top of all the great sessions, networking events, and career opportunities, there are the brights lights and big attractions of Los Angeles itself.
Take advantage of great hotel rates to extend your stay either before or after the conference. The list of sights to see in LA is long, and you’re wise to spend some time preparing for your visit.
We put together a cheat sheet of the top attractions in the LA area. Check out the links for more details on costs, transit options, and more. With a population of 3.8 million, the traffic in LA is infamous and getting around can take some time. So again, invest a little time to plan out your schedule. That’s the best way to ensure that you fit in all the great sessions, visit the Exhibit Hall, attend networking events, and see all the sights in LA.
Arts and Culture
- The Getty Center – world-class art exhibits and exquisite, manicured gardens
- LA County Museum of Art – largest art museum in the western United States
- Petersen Automotive Museum – top automotive museum in the world
Celebrities
- Hollywood Bus Tours – go celebrity spotting and see all the hot spots
- Hollywood Walk of Fame – world-renowned tourist attraction on Hollywood Boulevard
Dining
- 25 Best Restaurants in LA – many options for all kinds of food lovers
- Michelin Guide – list of MICHELIN-rated restaurants in LA
Outdoors
- Runyon Canyon Park – 160-acre park with great views of the greater LA area
- Santa Monica Pier – iconic tourist attraction with shopping and much more
- Venice Beach – famous, lively beach with performers, sun, sand, and more
Shopping
- The Grove – popular, stylish, sprawling, open-air shopping mall
- Neighborhood Shopping Guide to LA – easy guide for all the different areas
Show Business
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour – get behind the lens and discover the secrets of movie making magic
- Universal Studios Hollywood – one of the world’s amazing theme parks for all ages
Sights
- Downtown Helicopter Tour – see the city and all the sights in the early evening light
- Griffith Observatory – get unparalleled views of both the city and the cosmos
- Hollywood Sign – iconic, global symbol of Hollywood glamour
Sports
- Anaheim Angels – just a short trip southeast of LA
- LA Dodgers – visit the defending World Series champions
- See all the LA teams – look at schedules and learn more