Sober activities & things to do

15 listings · See also: Alcohol-free restaurants, Cafes & tea rooms, Non-alcoholic bars & bottle shops, Recurring events

• And Destroy Coffee & Gaming

  Los Angeles (Central/DTLA)

  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

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• VALLEYPAA

  San Fernando Valley

  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.

  Verified Sep 2026Official site for VALLEYPAA (opens in a new tab)

• Zenshuji Soto Mission

  Los Angeles (Central/DTLA)

  Buddhist temple in Little Tokyo hosting a public tea ceremony the first three Saturdays of every month.

  123 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

  Recurring event — see schedule

  Verified Sep 2026Official site for Zenshuji Soto Mission (opens in a new tab)

• Hangar 18 South Bay

  South Bay

  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

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• Creative Ceramics

  San Fernando Valley

  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

  Recurring event — see schedule

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• Early Birdz Flight 013 (Pluto LA)

  Moves around. Check their socials.Los Angeles (Central/DTLA)

  One-time Early Birdz morning rave — house music, zero-proof cocktails, coffee & matcha bar, art market, and wellness vendors. All ages, zero alcohol confirmed by the organizer.

  6100 Wilshire Blvd #1700, Los Angeles, CA 90048

  Recurring event — see schedule

  Verified Sep 2026Official event page for Early Birdz Flight 013 (Pluto LA) (opens in a new tab)

• Sender One Climbing (LAX)

  Westside

  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

  Recurring event — see schedule

  Verified Sep 2026Official site for Sender One Climbing (LAX) (opens in a new tab)

• Mindfulness Lounge (Japan House LA)

  Los Angeles (Central/DTLA)

  Recurring relaxation lounge at JAPAN HOUSE LA, with mats, scenery projections, music, and aromatherapy. Mondays and Tuesdays, 11:30am-5pm.

  6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

  Recurring event — see schedule

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• Graff Tours (LA)

  Los Angeles (Central/DTLA)

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

  225 E 16th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

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• Moonlight Rollerway

  San Gabriel Valley

  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

  Recurring event — see schedule

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• Major Wavez Lab

  Los Angeles (Central/DTLA)

  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

  Verified Sep 2026Official site for Major Wavez Lab (opens in a new tab)

• Good Dirt LA

  Westside

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

  4505 S Centinela Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066

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• POT (Pottery Studio)

  Los Angeles (Central/DTLA)

  Pottery studio in Mid-City offering walk-in wheel-throwing and hand-building classes, no experience needed.

  3228 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018

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• The Last Bookstore

  Los Angeles (Central/DTLA)

  Iconic independent bookstore in a former bank building downtown, complete with a vault full of vintage and rare books. Also has locations in Studio City, Montrose, and Honolulu.

  453 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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• Geeky Teas & Games

  San Fernando Valley

  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

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