Alcohol-free places to eat, drink and hang out in LA County

A South Pasadena bottle shop where everything in the fridge is non-alcoholic, with a tasting room to try things first.

1012 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA 91030

Atwater Village kava bar on Glendale Blvd. Its own site calls it the first kava bar to open in Los Angeles.

3111 Glendale Blvd #1, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Sober craft cocktail lounge with a scratch kitchen on Main St in Alhambra. The cocktail program is serious, and there are karaoke nights and DJ sets.

3020 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801

Kava bar near Ocean Park in Santa Monica. Kava is non-alcoholic by nature, and so is everything else on the menu.

306 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Second Kavahana kava bar, on La Brea Ave in Hollywood. Kava is non-alcoholic by nature, and so is everything else on the menu.

1603 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Traditional Yemeni qahwa next to the espresso drinks, in DTLA's South Park.

1001 S Broadway, Suite C, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Over 30 years of Muslim Chinese cooking in Rosemead: hand-pulled noodles, oil-splash beef noodles and sesame bread, all halal.

7727 Garvey Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770

Fast-casual counter in Northridge for certified-halal gyro over rice, falafel, pitas and hamburgers. Takes EBT.

9514 Reseda Blvd #11, Northridge, CA 91324

Family-run Gujarati thali, all you can eat, upstairs in Artesia's Little India. Vegetarian by tradition, and they take reservations.

18525 Pioneer Blvd, 2nd Floor, Artesia, CA 90701

Halal Syrian cooking in Pasadena, on Fair Oaks Ave.

21 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

Halal Indian restaurant in Torrance specializing in Hyderabadi biryani and haleem, part of a chain founded in Hyderabad, India in 1997. Known for its slow-cooked haleem and Hyderabadi chicken dum biryani, plus an in-house bakery of fresh Indian sweets.

1255 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502

Halal kitchen in Sun Valley that crosses Indian cooking with wood-fired pizza.

8879 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Unit A, Sun Valley, CA 91352

The Halal Guys' quick-service counter on Ximeno Ave in Long Beach.

1804 Ximeno Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815

Halal Uyghur cooking in Alhambra. There's a second location in Rowland Heights.

742 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91803

Persian restaurant in Torrance known for grilled kabobs like koobideh and salmon, cooked using traditional Tehran-style techniques without microwaves. Also serves classic sides such as zereshk polo, baghali polo, and ghormeh sabzi.

25336 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505

Arcadia's Xi'an (Shaanxi) kitchen, halal and running for about 35 years. Known for slow-braised yellow beef and hand-pulled dishes like roujiamo and liangpi.

56 E Duarte Rd, Ste 106, Arcadia, CA 91006

Rowland Heights location of The Halal Guys, on Colima Rd.

17416 Colima Rd, Rowland Heights, CA 91748

Chicken and beef kabob, shawarma and hummus at a halal Middle Eastern grill in Redondo Beach.

2515 Artesia Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Halal lamb from Hangzhou's M JOY, now in San Gabriel. The two signatures are lamb rib and lamb shank, each over rice cooked in the lamb's juices with carrots. Back home it sat on Dianping's must-try list from 2018 to 2023. There's a second location in Anaheim.

301 W Valley Blvd #109, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Shawarma and falafel on Route 66 in Glendora, plus hummus, rice bowls and wraps. Halal, and open daily from 11am to 11:30pm.

1808 E Route 66, Glendora, CA 91740

Lawndale's halal Indian and Pakistani restaurant, with gluten-free-friendly options on the menu.

15112 Inglewood Ave, Lawndale, CA 90260

Vegan restaurant in Glendora, part of the Loving Hut chain. Serves 100% plant-based Vietnamese, Thai, and American comfort food, including pho, banh mi, and mock-meat dishes, plus an extensive dessert menu.

722 S Grand Ave, Glendora, CA 91740

Halal Lebanese bakery and restaurant in Northridge known for manakeesh (za'atar flatbread) and Lebanese pastries made fresh daily. Also serves Lebanese-style pizza, wraps, and traditional appetizers like hummus and salads.

9545 Reseda Blvd, Northridge, CA 91324

Rotisserie chicken chain founded by an Armenian family in Beirut in 1962 and rebuilt in Los Angeles in 1983, known for its garlicky white sauce, shawarma, and falafel. At this Pasadena location, only select items like chicken tarna and kabobs are halal-certified, not the whole rotisserie chicken.

1296 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106

Public archery range in Lower Arroyo Park run by the Pasadena Roving Archers. Alcohol is not allowed on the range (City of Pasadena law). Bring your own gear and a city credential.

Lower Arroyo Park, Pasadena, CA

Rage room in DTLA where you smash items in a private room. Their waiver refuses anyone under the influence.

120 E 11th St, Los Angeles, CA

Sneaker customization studio in Eagle Rock teaching hands-on techniques like painting, patching, and leather sewing to personalize shoes. Works for individuals, groups, or a casual date; no experience required.

1457 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041

Escape room in Sylmar. Their site states alcohol is strictly prohibited in their escape rooms.

12909 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342

Independent bookstore downtown in a former bank building, with vintage and rare books kept in the old vault. Other locations in Studio City, Montrose and Honolulu.

453 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Little Tokyo's Soto Zen temple opens its tea ceremony to the public on the first three Saturdays of every month.

123 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Pottery studio in Sherman Oaks offering wheel-throwing and hand-building classes for kids and adults in an open-studio format. Also hosts Friday Night Live, two-hour drop-in clay workshops for beginners, and sells one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces made in-house.

15116 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

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True-crime and literary bus and walking tours of LA. No alcohol is served or allowed on the tours. Some tours meet at Grand Central Market, which has bars, so check each tour's meeting point.

Escape room brand with multiple LA locations, including Hollywood, Silver Lake, Melrose, and Koreatown. Guests under the influence are not allowed to play.

1316 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Award-winning graffiti art studio offering group and private lessons, plus street art tours.

225 E 16th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Recurring sober community and meetup for young people in the San Fernando Valley. AA-affiliated, and open to anyone in recovery who wants to connect. Meets at different locations around the Valley; check their site for the current one.

Board game cafe in Eagle Rock with late-night hours: a coffee shop by day, a tabletop gaming hub by night.

3420 Eagle Rock Blvd, Unit C, Los Angeles, CA 90065

On Mondays and Tuesdays, 11:30am-5pm, JAPAN HOUSE LA sets up a relaxation lounge with mats, projected scenery, music and aromatherapy.

6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

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Indoor rock climbing gym in Hawthorne with over 12,000 square feet of top-rope, lead, and bouldering terrain, plus a training area with a Kilter Board. Offers introductory classes in all three climbing styles for first-timers and experienced climbers alike.

4926 W Rosecrans Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250

Rage rooms, axe throwing and a paint room in Van Nuys. No alcohol is sold or served; guests at private events may bring a limited amount of their own, with approval.

6473 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91401

Walk in and get on a wheel, or try hand-building, at this Mid-City pottery studio. No experience needed.

3228 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018

Del Rey pottery studio with adult classes, workshops and walk-in wheel time.

4505 S Centinela Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Board game shop, tea lounge, and cat rescue in Burbank. Large board game library, all-day access, and a kitten cafe on Saturdays.

900 W Alameda Ave, Burbank, CA 91506

Classic old-school roller rink in Glendale. The snack bar has zero alcohol, and Mondays are an 18-and-over adult skate night, 8-11pm.

5110 San Fernando Rd, Glendale, CA 91204

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Paintball, airsoft, and archery tag park in Castaic. Open weekends, with weekdays by booking. Their site states alcohol, drugs, and smoking are prohibited within the facility.

31050 Charlie Canyon Rd, Castaic, CA 91384

Escape room brand with several LA locations, including Hollywood, West LA, Culver City, and Tarzana. Their terms refuse entry to intoxicated guests.

1328 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Escape rooms on Melrose Ave. They have a zero-tolerance policy for intoxicated guests.

7126 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Indoor climbing gym near LAX that runs recurring community meetups: Monday Night Meetup, Ladies Climbing Coalition, Asian Ascenders. Also has Westwood, Long Beach, and Santa Ana locations.

11220 Hindry Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90045

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