The 18 best escape rooms in Hollywood
The entertainment capital of the world is home to some amazing escape rooms, and as you'd expect, many of them have world class set design.
Stash House
Overwhelmingly Positive
4267 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90020, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Every single part of this room was fun and cool, puzzles were perfect to divide and conquer. NOT a beginner room, this is great if you've done a good amount of rooms (at least 10) and want to get brainy with it. Awesome tech, amazing puzzles, really amazing atmosphere and scale. GM really went out of his way to make it amazing for everyone”
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Pogosticker
55 escape rooms
“We had lots of fun. A bit more of an old school mechanical room but the puzzles were all fun and we even got in a few Ah Ha! Moments when we realized something we overlooked at first. We also played their latest room The Ladder just before. If I had to only pick one I would go with The Ladder but I thoroughly enjoyed both games.”
12TS
44 escape rooms
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Hatch Escapes
Overwhelmingly Positive
1919 3rd Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90018, USA
- Escape room
- Other
“WOW. What a moving experience. As an escape room enthusiast it was incredible learning how to just move with the flow of the story and not think so hard about puzzles, not everything needs to be analyzed under a microscope. They let you take your time, and if the GM is calling to nudge you forward, they do it completely in character and you don’t realize what they’re even doing when they call. They’re more of a companion than someone running the room. The point here is to listen to Josie’s journey and essentially wander through her memories under the guise of a storage unit. Doing this in a group of 2 as the only people in the building late at night other than our GM was part of the experience, it allowed us to take our time and let go, let the boxes and tapes guide our way. The very last room is overwhelming, depending on the mood you are in after the main room itself, this last one can be beautiful or heartbreaking. I could have spent an hour in that room alone. There is some sensitive subject matter that is warned about ahead of time and puts a very true depth into this story that may or may not be real. It takes up space in my mind and heart and I don’t really care if it’s real or fake because I felt every second of it, Hatch did an amazing job at this that I’ve not seen anywhere else ever. Highly recommended for small groups with open hearts.”
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rhettafeta
74 escape rooms
“Incredible room. I highly recommend for anyone, but an especially good room for people who may be intimidated to try an escape room. It's a lot of fun, and the design was top notch. Gamemaster Grant is the GOAT. 🐐 It's not very traditional, so if you have a ton of escape room experience try to go in with an open mind and just enjoy your time.”
Cajeeb
143 escape rooms
The Escape Revolution
Very Positive
7126 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“I can understand how people see this as Revolution’s best room. It’s got it all: 2 floors, a ton of puzzles, jumpsuits, a [cool way of getting from one floor to the other that I won’t spoil]. Your group starts separate like any classic prison break room and from the very start you have break things to get out. THIS really felt like escaping. On the side of their building it says “It’s Not a Game” and I felt that in this one. Wrongfully Convicted was deeply immersive and had us doubling back to solve puzzles, with one of the best/hardest final puzzles I’ve ever been tasked of solving in a room.”
Ronocnroll
133 escape rooms
The Escape Revolution
Very Positive
7126 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This was such a cool experience. My group of 2 did both this and wrongfully convicted back to back. Both were so immersive and had maybe the best/most realistic sets I’ve seen in an escape room. There were also some really cool aspects I haven’t seen in other rooms. I definitely would recommend going with a larger group for both rooms. We thought that the puzzles could’ve flowed better and used more direction. For both wrongfully convicted and Escobar, the puzzles were very difference from a typical escape room and very much geared to keeping the experience as immersive as possible. I just think that the puzzles could be better and more intuitive overall. I enjoyed Escobar slightly more than Wrongfully but both were fantastic experiences and I recommend doing both if you’re in LA. Also, Carmen was such an awesome game master. She was so attentive and helpful throughout the entire experience!”
Connor218
116 escape rooms
“Phenomenally well crafted room with the most immaculate fantasy vibes I’ve seen in a room so far. This was a perfect choice for my buddy who’s never done an escape room before. Grant made this experience one of the best rooms I’ve ever done.”
onetruenate
53 escape rooms
“This room was great. Multi-layered puzzles, lots of thinking outside the box, and fun surprises along the way. It was scarier than anticipated, but I felt like that added to my enjoyment. Knowing The Matrix movies certainly adds to the room, but it felt like a good balance of a world existing inside of that concept.”
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JesM
40 escape rooms
60Out
Very Positive
7270 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Jumanji was our first 60out escape room and it was great! We ended up finishing all the rooms at the Melrose location, and Jumanji was definitely the highlight there. It's really on theme, and knowing the general idea of the movie definitely makes it more enjoyable. Puzzles were fun and different.”
Mighty689
79 escape rooms
“REALLY FUN but also really hard. We could barely even reach the final room, and at some points we got stuck. We were a team of 3. However, gameplay, immersion and props were so much fun!!!! Would still highly recommend and would love to play again someday!”
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sallyjelly
37 escape rooms
“The Ladder is more of an experience than an escape room, where each room is a 15-minute container and you are moving through each decade with your chosen character. It’s the best of both worlds in my opinion with the “choose your own adventure” and escape room/arcade game feel. There are multiple pathways to win so you never really lose and you’re doing something the entire time either to get more story or more money. Do it for the plot takes on a different meaning here. When we played the experience, the technical pieces ran smoothly and we came in with the expectation that this was a linear immersive video game. Our game master, Chelsea, is probably the most amazing human ever so that definitely made our HR onboarding a seamless one. We also came on a Wednesday, which significantly reduced the price point for our group. I see the vision of how this is meant to be played more than once and now I want to back to see what other lives I may have lived! I always have completions tendencies so I know there is always going to be that part of me that’s hesitant to shift to a new focus or let a task go. One feedback I would have is to have a much more obvious signal if the games and puzzles were solved. Sometimes, we were not sure if it has already been solved or we messed up along the way. The point is to have fun and we did have a lot of fun. Thank you so much Chelsea and Hatch for a great 50 years 😭”
deniecee
318 escape rooms
“This was so fun! It was perfect for 4 people and they allowed us to take my sister + brother-in law’s newborn (in a carrier!). The pacing and flow was so great; the puzzles were interesting and so fun; the ambiance was awesome! I think <2 people would be too difficult for some teams. The GM was great and watching from another room, they were super helpful and allowed us to solve the puzzle on our own with the perfect amount of nudge. Overall, amazing game and we had a really great time!”
livinginakaydrama
43 escape rooms
Stash House
Stash House
- Escape room
- IRL
“Every single part of this room was fun and cool, puzzles were perfect to divide and conquer. NOT a beginner room, this is great if you've done a good amount of rooms (at least 10) and want to get brainy with it. Awesome tech, amazing puzzles, really amazing atmosphere and scale. GM really went out of his way to make it amazing for everyone”
P
Pogosticker
55 escape rooms
Lab Rat
Hatch Escapes
- Escape room
- IRL
“We had lots of fun. A bit more of an old school mechanical room but the puzzles were all fun and we even got in a few Ah Ha! Moments when we realized something we overlooked at first. We also played their latest room The Ladder just before. If I had to only pick one I would go with The Ladder but I thoroughly enjoyed both games.”
12TS
44 escape rooms
The Nest [Immersive Theatre]
Hatch Escapes
- Escape room
- Other
“WOW. What a moving experience. As an escape room enthusiast it was incredible learning how to just move with the flow of the story and not think so hard about puzzles, not everything needs to be analyzed under a microscope. They let you take your time, and if the GM is calling to nudge you forward, they do it completely in character and you don’t realize what they’re even doing when they call. They’re more of a companion than someone running the room. The point here is to listen to Josie’s journey and essentially wander through her memories under the guise of a storage unit. Doing this in a group of 2 as the only people in the building late at night other than our GM was part of the experience, it allowed us to take our time and let go, let the boxes and tapes guide our way. The very last room is overwhelming, depending on the mood you are in after the main room itself, this last one can be beautiful or heartbreaking. I could have spent an hour in that room alone. There is some sensitive subject matter that is warned about ahead of time and puts a very true depth into this story that may or may not be real. It takes up space in my mind and heart and I don’t really care if it’s real or fake because I felt every second of it, Hatch did an amazing job at this that I’ve not seen anywhere else ever. Highly recommended for small groups with open hearts.”
r
rhettafeta
74 escape rooms
Big Brain Labs
60Out
- Escape room
- IRL
“Incredible room. I highly recommend for anyone, but an especially good room for people who may be intimidated to try an escape room. It's a lot of fun, and the design was top notch. Gamemaster Grant is the GOAT. 🐐 It's not very traditional, so if you have a ton of escape room experience try to go in with an open mind and just enjoy your time.”
Cajeeb
143 escape rooms
Wrongfully Convicted
The Escape Revolution
- Escape room
- IRL
“I can understand how people see this as Revolution’s best room. It’s got it all: 2 floors, a ton of puzzles, jumpsuits, a [cool way of getting from one floor to the other that I won’t spoil]. Your group starts separate like any classic prison break room and from the very start you have break things to get out. THIS really felt like escaping. On the side of their building it says “It’s Not a Game” and I felt that in this one. Wrongfully Convicted was deeply immersive and had us doubling back to solve puzzles, with one of the best/hardest final puzzles I’ve ever been tasked of solving in a room.”
Ronocnroll
133 escape rooms
Escobar: Part 1 (The Betrayal)
The Escape Revolution
- Escape room
- IRL
“This was such a cool experience. My group of 2 did both this and wrongfully convicted back to back. Both were so immersive and had maybe the best/most realistic sets I’ve seen in an escape room. There were also some really cool aspects I haven’t seen in other rooms. I definitely would recommend going with a larger group for both rooms. We thought that the puzzles could’ve flowed better and used more direction. For both wrongfully convicted and Escobar, the puzzles were very difference from a typical escape room and very much geared to keeping the experience as immersive as possible. I just think that the puzzles could be better and more intuitive overall. I enjoyed Escobar slightly more than Wrongfully but both were fantastic experiences and I recommend doing both if you’re in LA. Also, Carmen was such an awesome game master. She was so attentive and helpful throughout the entire experience!”
Connor218
116 escape rooms
Wizard's Treasure
60Out
- Escape room
- IRL
“Phenomenally well crafted room with the most immaculate fantasy vibes I’ve seen in a room so far. This was a perfect choice for my buddy who’s never done an escape room before. Grant made this experience one of the best rooms I’ve ever done.”
onetruenate
53 escape rooms
Twisted Matrix
Maze Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“This room was great. Multi-layered puzzles, lots of thinking outside the box, and fun surprises along the way. It was scarier than anticipated, but I felt like that added to my enjoyment. Knowing The Matrix movies certainly adds to the room, but it felt like a good balance of a world existing inside of that concept.”
J
JesM
40 escape rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“Jumanji was our first 60out escape room and it was great! We ended up finishing all the rooms at the Melrose location, and Jumanji was definitely the highlight there. It's really on theme, and knowing the general idea of the movie definitely makes it more enjoyable. Puzzles were fun and different.”
Mighty689
79 escape rooms
Grandma's Masterplan
60Out
- Escape room
- IRL
“REALLY FUN but also really hard. We could barely even reach the final room, and at some points we got stuck. We were a team of 3. However, gameplay, immersion and props were so much fun!!!! Would still highly recommend and would love to play again someday!”
s
sallyjelly
37 escape rooms
The Ladder
Hatch Escapes
- Escape room
- IRL
“The Ladder is more of an experience than an escape room, where each room is a 15-minute container and you are moving through each decade with your chosen character. It’s the best of both worlds in my opinion with the “choose your own adventure” and escape room/arcade game feel. There are multiple pathways to win so you never really lose and you’re doing something the entire time either to get more story or more money. Do it for the plot takes on a different meaning here. When we played the experience, the technical pieces ran smoothly and we came in with the expectation that this was a linear immersive video game. Our game master, Chelsea, is probably the most amazing human ever so that definitely made our HR onboarding a seamless one. We also came on a Wednesday, which significantly reduced the price point for our group. I see the vision of how this is meant to be played more than once and now I want to back to see what other lives I may have lived! I always have completions tendencies so I know there is always going to be that part of me that’s hesitant to shift to a new focus or let a task go. One feedback I would have is to have a much more obvious signal if the games and puzzles were solved. Sometimes, we were not sure if it has already been solved or we messed up along the way. The point is to have fun and we did have a lot of fun. Thank you so much Chelsea and Hatch for a great 50 years 😭”
deniecee
318 escape rooms
Da Vinci's Secret
60Out
- Escape room
- IRL
“This was so fun! It was perfect for 4 people and they allowed us to take my sister + brother-in law’s newborn (in a carrier!). The pacing and flow was so great; the puzzles were interesting and so fun; the ambiance was awesome! I think <2 people would be too difficult for some teams. The GM was great and watching from another room, they were super helpful and allowed us to solve the puzzle on our own with the perfect amount of nudge. Overall, amazing game and we had a really great time!”
livinginakaydrama
43 escape rooms
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About Hollywood
Unless you’ve visited Hollywood before, it can be hard to describe. It’s sunny, it’s wealthy, it’s full of diverse cultures, and at any given time you might see a famous person at Whole Foods. As you tour the many wonders of this desert dreamland, be sure to keep an eye out for Paramount Studios, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and treat yourself to an In-N-Out Burger (animal style). Aside from these attractions, Hollywood is also alive with some of the most unique and immersive escape rooms in the country. It’s no surprise, given that the city’s name is synonymous with some of the most iconic films of all time. There’s a lot to take in, but if you’re looking to be the star of your own Great Escape, here are the best spots in town.
Learn More About Hollywood Escape Rooms
The escape room scene is alive in Hollywood. Since the first escape rooms arrived in Los Angeles in 2016, the film capital of the United States hasn’t stopped crafting these immersive puzzle experiences. In fact, Los Angeles proper is home to 49 different escape room venues. If you look around, you’ll notice several places that are expanding the definition of experiential entertainment in Hollywood. From the expansive Escape Hotel on Hollywood Boulevard to the innovative Escape Revolution on Melrose Avenue, there’s plenty to experience in the City of Angels. With over 170 escape games in the entire area, the possibilities are nearly endless — you’ll find games with themes of horror, adventure, crime, espionage, and plenty you may not expect.
How Do Escape Rooms Work?
Remember those point-and-click adventure games where you’re locked in a room and have to solve puzzles to find the key and escape? Those online games were the original inspiration for the live escape rooms you’ll find all across the world today. An escape room is an immersive experience where you (and your team of 2 or more people) are locked in a room with a series of puzzles for 60 minutes. To escape and win the game, you have to look for clues, solve the puzzles, and find the key. While most escape rooms only give you 60 minutes to complete the challenge, others may have shorter or longer time limits. Many venues are private rooms where you and your team are the only players. However, some places may pair you with other groups who booked a slot at the same time. And don’t worry about getting stuck, asking for hints on a difficult puzzle is totally normal. While the original escape room (created by SCRAP in 2007) had a fairly simple aesthetic, today’s escape games often take you into a different world. Artistic set designs, secret doors, and unique interactive elements are all part of the fun. It’s like an adventure game that you can interact with in real life. But if you’re hoping to preview any rooms before you book a game somewhere, detailed images and videos can be hard to find. To keep the puzzles a secret and preserve the experience of seeing the room for the first time, most venues only offer a few photos or a short trailer about the room’s theme or narrative. The only way to know what it’s like is to go and try it for yourself!
Find the Best Hollywood Escape Rooms with Morty
There are plenty of awesome escape rooms to choose from in Hollywood. The goal of Morty is to make escape rooms more accessible for everyone to find and play. With Morty, you can: - Browse escape rooms anywhere in the country - Read reviews and ratings from other community members - Book a room together with your friends Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned escape room enthusiast, our aim is to help you play more escape rooms and visit more immersive attractions.
Frequently asked questions
How Do I Book an Escape Room in Hollywood?
Most escape room venues don’t accept walk-ins, and time slots for popular games may fill up fast. Besides that, not every escape room is the same — some have varying difficulties, and you don’t want to get stuck playing a room that’s beyond your experience level. That’s why the best way to book an escape room in Hollywood is through the Morty app. You can get updates on new games, read reviews, compare details (including difficulty, theme, runtime) and plan an outing with friends, all on the same platform. You can even coordinate games with your friends collaboratively. Download the Morty app and book your adventure today!