The 24 best escape rooms in Los Angeles
The variety of amazing escape rooms in Los Angeles is even more sprawling than the city itself. Here's where to play the best ones.
THE BASEMENT: A Live Escape Room Experience
Very Positive
12909 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“I love this whole series of The Basement from end to end and the finish was just great. The set design was fantastic and the puzzles were super fun to work through. We did get a little stuck a couple times but Partly that’s just because the room is relatively big and there were only three of us and at least one is doesn’t usually do escape rooms. Even with all that, we managed to squeak out with very little time to spare. I would def recommend doing this whole series from the beginning. It was so fun!”
tjs616
31 games played
THE BASEMENT: A Live Escape Room Experience
Overwhelmingly Positive
12909 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Dead and Breakfast is a worthwhile compilation of your experience! Note that you will start out of order but that will not detract from your experience. They give you fair warnings before you enter each room with what to expect and the production value and live actors are top notch. I find myself leaning towards the live actor in the study the most as Aiden captured both hint giving and the theme most vividly. It's scary, but not too scary. I think most will manage just fine. I will say that none of the actors lacked passion here. And neither will you.”
Linking
113 games played
Hypnotic Escape Rooms
Overwhelmingly Positive
6367 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91401, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Wow this room was amazing. And we are VERY PICKY! I’m surprised this room isn’t talked about more. Definitely on our top 10 list of best escape rooms in LA. The room just keeps on going when you think you’ve reached the end it has more and more! The puzzles are medium difficulty, you definitely need a couple hints when you go into the larger rooms to just know where to start but other than that it’s pretty linear which makes it flow so well”
shredz55
51 games played
Boggled Escape Rooms
Very Positive
24007 Ventura Blvd UNIT 130, Calabasas, CA 91302, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“An extremely fun room with a lot to do. Even though they warn you that there are a lot riddles to lead you to puzzle solutions, you (we) quickly got into "GO GO GO" mode and constantly had to slow our brains down (usually with the help of our friendly and amazing Game Master, Erica). Combination lock heavy rooms are not our favorite, BUT this room managed to do it in a way that made it a lot of fun. And you can tell from the set design and puzzles that this room was created by people (Darryl, I believe) that really love escape rooms, and wanted to make sure the people that play their rooms walk away with a great experience. And I think this passion for escape rooms helped elevate what may have been an okay room in someone else's hand to a great room in theirs.”
Cluracan
155 games played
“I don’t give out Morty “hearts” a lot… we’ve done a lot of rooms and a lot blend together at this point. You can tell that this room was made by people who really LOVE escape rooms. Hard to say anything other than delightful and cute. This is definitely an easier room in terms of difficulty. Take your time and solve puzzles together if you want to get the most fun experience. If I could recommend any first room, it would be this one hands down.”
mikesnipes
55 games played
“This is such a gorgeous room. The details in the entire room are amazing. All the puzzles are interesting and the way you ask for hints is fun. Definitely a top 5 room for me if not my favorite. All the little pieces put in to make it are awesome.”
Truewhovian1011
73 games played
“The set design on this room was great! Most of the puzzles were pretty fun with some surprising moments thrown in as you spend time exploring and discovering. There was one particular puzzle that’s honestly just annoying to do and takes too much time but otherwise this room was pretty great and had a unique design. I would def recommend!”
tjs616
31 games played
Quest Room
Overwhelmingly Positive
5517 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“alright we’ve done over 100 escape rooms and by far this has been so freakin’ better than most of the scary rooms we have done. it’s very active heavy, lots of moving and running around but it was so well done and the acting was on point! shout out to ryan and pj for their acting skills! highly recommend, even if you are wimp like me do it with friends it will be fun!”
shanelomein
148 games played
60Out
Very Positive
7270 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This was a really fun room with a great theme. It is based off of the newer Jumanji movies, so you might enjoy (re)watching those before you do this room. The set design in the room was great and the puzzles were fun. Nothing too crazy difficult, but lots to solve. I’d recommend it for the fun theming and well made set.”
Trudeau
97 games played
“Some real physical crime experience. A few puzzles are unique and super well designed. It’s a big room with a lot of puzzles. We escaped as a group of 2 with less than 2min to spare, after using several hints”
Snowpig
89 games played
The Escape Revolution
Very Positive
7126 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“We made it out!! Freedom at last!!!! This was our favorite prison break room so far. Definitely better if you do it with 2-4 people at most. Super fun immersive experience. Has some fun surprises during the experience. Highly recommend for everyone to do. GM was great in giving us a couple of nudges along the way to make sure we made it out and got the full experience. Can’t wait to try the other Rooms here.”
dcenten584
41 games played
Stash House
Overwhelmingly Positive
4267 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90020, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This was a great room. The setup is simple but the way the room unfolds as you play it was surprising and entertaining. Several of the puzzle chains were among my favorites that I have done in a long time. The subject matter is, obviously, mature so don’t bring the kiddos but as long as you are OK with profuse drug references and associated PG-13 rated concepts you will be fine. I mean, not if you fail the room, then you’ll be busted by the cops and that will definitely harsh your mellow. But otherwise fine. Highly recommended.”
mollems
488 games played
“We played Ghost Hunters and Avalanche and had such a wonderful time. The rooms are great, especially Avalanche, and it was refreshing being able to play such unique rooms with such great theming and set design. The puzzles were cool and Avalanche in particular had an incredibly unique and well executed story. Alida ran both our games and she’s just the best. Super helpful and funny, she made the experience truly great. Will definitely be coming back to play Sherlock, Area 51 and the new one when it’s open. Thanks again Alida!!”
ahhdamm
81 games played
The Escape Game
Very Positive
10250 Santa Monica Blvd Space 2945, Los Angeles, CA 90067, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Our first escape room in LA and we were not disappointed! The atmosphere was amazing across a range of different styles and the immersion element was excellent with a great setting and use of audios. The puzzles were great and the setting was used to amplify this further. I liked the optional merchandise, nice touch! They also offer online rooms at a very reasonable price to purchase.”
CornishJock
81 games played
Escape Room 66
Overwhelmingly Positive
1436 S La Cienega Blvd #102, Los Angeles, CA 90035, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Unique themed room with homemade thoughtful decor by owner. Fun logical puzzles with full immersion in a 2D comic world. This one’s been on our wish list for a while because of the 2D art and it was fun to finally play. Bonus visit from the Beans the cat!”
KReven
95 games played
Escape Room 66
Very Positive
1436 S La Cienega Blvd #102, Los Angeles, CA 90035, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Thuesday the Owner is very creative! The room has a lot of cleaver puzzles. Even though we were 2 players and became overlly welm with the non linear puzzles, we escaped 9 secons prior the end of the room! Great for FAMILY activity”
constantinosisaias
181 games played
“I really enjoyed this room, right from the beginning when you have a rather unique interactive introduction, all the way through the large number of well-constructed puzzles. The set design is also excellent. Highly recommended.”
mollems
488 games played
Maze Rooms
Overwhelmingly Positive
11901 Santa Monica Blvd #211, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“I loved this game! The sets were so well done for the time period the game is set in. The story is super easy to follow with some fun twists and turns. Most of the puzzles were very unique. The game is 100% linear, with 2 people, it was perfect, however I imagine you wouldn’t want more than 4.”
kamrynhuff
82 games played
Maze Rooms
Overwhelmingly Positive
11901 Santa Monica Blvd #211, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“We loved this room. Had a scary theme without a live actor. It did a great job of keeping us on our toes. The flow was linear and our team of 5 had a lot to do. The effects in the room were on point and helped with the immersion. Made it through with just 1 clue. GM was very welcoming and I highly recommend putting this one on your list.”
SlyRy
112 games played
“Lab Rat was one of the Escapeologists absolute FAVORITE games! And that's saying something since we are not easily impressed. The game was hilarious and we honestly couldn't stop laughing at the amusing set design and playful puzzles. Even though we felt like rats in a cage playing this game, we somehow enjoyed the experience. Great game master and totally creative storyline. One of the best of the best games! Seriously, go play it now!”
Escapeologists
488 games played
“Hatch escapes never disappoints. When you have done so many rooms, it’s hard to be impressed but I’d say this room is in my top 5. This was the shortest 90 mins of my life! The Ladder is wayyyy too advanced for its time. It’s not really your traditional lock and key escape room. Rooms will follow in their footsteps. HIGHLY recommend for all enthusiast. I would not recommend this for a first time escape roomer. The mechanics were incredible, the puzzles were novel, and the sheer # of games/puzzles were crazy. It’s worth the $85 pp.”
StarryNight
113 games played
“We played this room with KD and it was an absolute blast. I would definitely recommend it to people who like silly magical things. The room was cute and well decorated. The puzzles were fun. KD was super nice and helpful. Definitely worth the trip”
Truewhovian1011
73 games played
Brain Games Escape Room
Overwhelmingly Positive
757 W 9th St, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“AMAZING!! First of all, best clue system I have ever seen. This room uses every inch of its space, you can't overlook anything. The decor is so immersive and fun! There are references to so many things, it made every aspect interesting. This room is very unique, with a fun theme and story, tons of interactive elements, and much more. Couldn't recommend this room enough!”
JennaB1121
26 games played
Brain Games Escape Room
Very Positive
757 W 9th St, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Possibly my favorite escape room that I have done. The hint system/ game master in this game is one of a kind. The story is so interactive. Everything from the start of the game, to the immersive story and set were perfect. I wouldn't change a thing about this room.”
JennaB1121
26 games played
The Courtyard
THE BASEMENT: A Live Escape Room Experience
- Escape room
- IRL
“I love this whole series of The Basement from end to end and the finish was just great. The set design was fantastic and the puzzles were super fun to work through. We did get a little stuck a couple times but Partly that’s just because the room is relatively big and there were only three of us and at least one is doesn’t usually do escape rooms. Even with all that, we managed to squeak out with very little time to spare. I would def recommend doing this whole series from the beginning. It was so fun!”
tjs616
31 games played
Dead & Breakfast
THE BASEMENT: A Live Escape Room Experience
- Escape room
- IRL
“Dead and Breakfast is a worthwhile compilation of your experience! Note that you will start out of order but that will not detract from your experience. They give you fair warnings before you enter each room with what to expect and the production value and live actors are top notch. I find myself leaning towards the live actor in the study the most as Aiden captured both hint giving and the theme most vividly. It's scary, but not too scary. I think most will manage just fine. I will say that none of the actors lacked passion here. And neither will you.”
Linking
113 games played
Atlantis: The Forgotten City
Hypnotic Escape Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“Wow this room was amazing. And we are VERY PICKY! I’m surprised this room isn’t talked about more. Definitely on our top 10 list of best escape rooms in LA. The room just keeps on going when you think you’ve reached the end it has more and more! The puzzles are medium difficulty, you definitely need a couple hints when you go into the larger rooms to just know where to start but other than that it’s pretty linear which makes it flow so well”
shredz55
51 games played
The Key of Destiny
Boggled Escape Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“An extremely fun room with a lot to do. Even though they warn you that there are a lot riddles to lead you to puzzle solutions, you (we) quickly got into "GO GO GO" mode and constantly had to slow our brains down (usually with the help of our friendly and amazing Game Master, Erica). Combination lock heavy rooms are not our favorite, BUT this room managed to do it in a way that made it a lot of fun. And you can tell from the set design and puzzles that this room was created by people (Darryl, I believe) that really love escape rooms, and wanted to make sure the people that play their rooms walk away with a great experience. And I think this passion for escape rooms helped elevate what may have been an okay room in someone else's hand to a great room in theirs.”
Cluracan
155 games played
Wizard's Treasure
60Out
- Escape room
- IRL
“I don’t give out Morty “hearts” a lot… we’ve done a lot of rooms and a lot blend together at this point. You can tell that this room was made by people who really LOVE escape rooms. Hard to say anything other than delightful and cute. This is definitely an easier room in terms of difficulty. Take your time and solve puzzles together if you want to get the most fun experience. If I could recommend any first room, it would be this one hands down.”
mikesnipes
55 games played
The Perfumer
Quest Room
- Escape room
- IRL
“This is such a gorgeous room. The details in the entire room are amazing. All the puzzles are interesting and the way you ask for hints is fun. Definitely a top 5 room for me if not my favorite. All the little pieces put in to make it are awesome.”
Truewhovian1011
73 games played
Red Giant
Quest Room
- Escape room
- IRL
“The set design on this room was great! Most of the puzzles were pretty fun with some surprising moments thrown in as you spend time exploring and discovering. There was one particular puzzle that’s honestly just annoying to do and takes too much time but otherwise this room was pretty great and had a unique design. I would def recommend!”
tjs616
31 games played
Project Minotaur
Quest Room
- Escape room
- IRL
“alright we’ve done over 100 escape rooms and by far this has been so freakin’ better than most of the scary rooms we have done. it’s very active heavy, lots of moving and running around but it was so well done and the acting was on point! shout out to ryan and pj for their acting skills! highly recommend, even if you are wimp like me do it with friends it will be fun!”
shanelomein
148 games played
- Escape room
- IRL
“This was a really fun room with a great theme. It is based off of the newer Jumanji movies, so you might enjoy (re)watching those before you do this room. The set design in the room was great and the puzzles were fun. Nothing too crazy difficult, but lots to solve. I’d recommend it for the fun theming and well made set.”
Trudeau
97 games played
Wrongfully Convicted
The Escape Revolution
- Escape room
- IRL
“We made it out!! Freedom at last!!!! This was our favorite prison break room so far. Definitely better if you do it with 2-4 people at most. Super fun immersive experience. Has some fun surprises during the experience. Highly recommend for everyone to do. GM was great in giving us a couple of nudges along the way to make sure we made it out and got the full experience. Can’t wait to try the other Rooms here.”
dcenten584
41 games played
Stash House
Stash House
- Escape room
- IRL
“This was a great room. The setup is simple but the way the room unfolds as you play it was surprising and entertaining. Several of the puzzle chains were among my favorites that I have done in a long time. The subject matter is, obviously, mature so don’t bring the kiddos but as long as you are OK with profuse drug references and associated PG-13 rated concepts you will be fine. I mean, not if you fail the room, then you’ll be busted by the cops and that will definitely harsh your mellow. But otherwise fine. Highly recommended.”
mollems
488 games played
Avalanche
Maze Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“We played Ghost Hunters and Avalanche and had such a wonderful time. The rooms are great, especially Avalanche, and it was refreshing being able to play such unique rooms with such great theming and set design. The puzzles were cool and Avalanche in particular had an incredibly unique and well executed story. Alida ran both our games and she’s just the best. Super helpful and funny, she made the experience truly great. Will definitely be coming back to play Sherlock, Area 51 and the new one when it’s open. Thanks again Alida!!”
ahhdamm
81 games played
Special Ops: Mysterious Market
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“Our first escape room in LA and we were not disappointed! The atmosphere was amazing across a range of different styles and the immersion element was excellent with a great setting and use of audios. The puzzles were great and the setting was used to amplify this further. I liked the optional merchandise, nice touch! They also offer online rooms at a very reasonable price to purchase.”
CornishJock
81 games played
Inksidious
Escape Room 66
- Escape room
- IRL
“Unique themed room with homemade thoughtful decor by owner. Fun logical puzzles with full immersion in a 2D comic world. This one’s been on our wish list for a while because of the 2D art and it was fun to finally play. Bonus visit from the Beans the cat!”
KReven
95 games played
The Mush Room
Escape Room 66
- Escape room
- IRL
“Thuesday the Owner is very creative! The room has a lot of cleaver puzzles. Even though we were 2 players and became overlly welm with the non linear puzzles, we escaped 9 secons prior the end of the room! Great for FAMILY activity”
constantinosisaias
181 games played
Black Dragon
Escape Room LA
- Escape room
- IRL
“I really enjoyed this room, right from the beginning when you have a rather unique interactive introduction, all the way through the large number of well-constructed puzzles. The set design is also excellent. Highly recommended.”
mollems
488 games played
Whatever Happened To The Garretts?
Maze Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“I loved this game! The sets were so well done for the time period the game is set in. The story is super easy to follow with some fun twists and turns. Most of the puzzles were very unique. The game is 100% linear, with 2 people, it was perfect, however I imagine you wouldn’t want more than 4.”
kamrynhuff
82 games played
Something's Out There!
Maze Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“We loved this room. Had a scary theme without a live actor. It did a great job of keeping us on our toes. The flow was linear and our team of 5 had a lot to do. The effects in the room were on point and helped with the immersion. Made it through with just 1 clue. GM was very welcoming and I highly recommend putting this one on your list.”
SlyRy
112 games played
Lab Rat
Hatch Escapes
- Escape room
- IRL
“Lab Rat was one of the Escapeologists absolute FAVORITE games! And that's saying something since we are not easily impressed. The game was hilarious and we honestly couldn't stop laughing at the amusing set design and playful puzzles. Even though we felt like rats in a cage playing this game, we somehow enjoyed the experience. Great game master and totally creative storyline. One of the best of the best games! Seriously, go play it now!”
Escapeologists
488 games played
The Ladder
Hatch Escapes
- Escape room
- IRL
“Hatch escapes never disappoints. When you have done so many rooms, it’s hard to be impressed but I’d say this room is in my top 5. This was the shortest 90 mins of my life! The Ladder is wayyyy too advanced for its time. It’s not really your traditional lock and key escape room. Rooms will follow in their footsteps. HIGHLY recommend for all enthusiast. I would not recommend this for a first time escape roomer. The mechanics were incredible, the puzzles were novel, and the sheer # of games/puzzles were crazy. It’s worth the $85 pp.”
StarryNight
113 games played
Warlocked
Quest Room
- Escape room
- IRL
“We played this room with KD and it was an absolute blast. I would definitely recommend it to people who like silly magical things. The room was cute and well decorated. The puzzles were fun. KD was super nice and helpful. Definitely worth the trip”
Truewhovian1011
73 games played
Treasure Island
Brain Games Escape Room
- Escape room
- IRL
“AMAZING!! First of all, best clue system I have ever seen. This room uses every inch of its space, you can't overlook anything. The decor is so immersive and fun! There are references to so many things, it made every aspect interesting. This room is very unique, with a fun theme and story, tons of interactive elements, and much more. Couldn't recommend this room enough!”
JennaB1121
26 games played
Twenty Ghosts
Brain Games Escape Room
- Escape room
- IRL
“Possibly my favorite escape room that I have done. The hint system/ game master in this game is one of a kind. The story is so interactive. Everything from the start of the game, to the immersive story and set were perfect. I wouldn't change a thing about this room.”
JennaB1121
26 games played
More Escape Rooms
Learn More About Los Angeles Escape Rooms
The escape room scene is alive in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles Escape Rooms with Morty
There are plenty of awesome escape rooms to choose from in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles 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!