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
“The staff here are amazing! The manager in the front with the southern accent was our favorite. There was a puzzle in this room that was just not clicking for our party. When we asked about it at the end after not escaping, apparently “every group that day failed on that puzzle” So… take it out or change it? Lol Otherwise this company did a great job”
TyTattooz
153 games played
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
146 games played
Hypnotic Escape Rooms
Overwhelmingly Positive
6367 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91401, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Great experience with so many rooms that made up the escape room. Most escape rooms have 3 rooms or so to solve. This had 7 or more. Flowed well from room to room and most puzzles were linear. A few crossed over. GM was friendly and great to interact with. Completed with a 9yo, 14yo and 2 adults. Would definitely recommended.”
rayanihle
45 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
162 games played
“Fun and very beginner friendly. Puzzles are logical and while the space is small, it's well designed. Great to go with kids! If you get a chance to meet Grant, the game designer, pick his brain about puzzle designs. It'll for sure be a pleasant discussion”
KulSiclone
42 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
74 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
“Wow, what an incredible experience. The hype lives up to it! Fully immersed right as you step in and the story was awesome. Lots of crawling and running, very twisty and you get turned around easily. I've had a few rooms with actors now but this by far was the best! Our GMs were awesome! I've done a few guestroom now and they have all been great. If you're a horror room fan you should have this one on your list.”
capnrogers7
75 games played
60Out
Very Positive
7270 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Very immersive and excellent use of the theme, loved the tie in with characters, and environment was neat to complete puzzles in. Did not care for the game master having to announce the time every 15 minutes- a clock or more blended way to have time awareness would have been better. Only critique though”
MalindaHP27
77 games played
The Escape Revolution
Very Positive
7126 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“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
111 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
43 games played
Stash House
Overwhelmingly Positive
4267 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90020, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This escape room was everything you want in an escape room! The set was immersive and believable. The puzzles were challenging and there was a good amount of them. And the story was unique. This is the only room with this story that I have seen so far, so big props for that too. Definitely make a point of doing this room!”
UndercoverBlobfish
112 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
82 games played
The Escape Game
Very Positive
10250 Santa Monica Blvd Space 2945, Los Angeles, CA 90067, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Pros: - Super high tech room - worth a heart❤️ - A plot twist! - Clever and unique puzzles - Friendly staff - Same day discounts Cons: - Relatively easy - They merge groups - Last box had been open before we solved it - Less number of puzzles, one of the rooms only has one puzzle - May get uncomfortable if you are 3+ people - No parking validation (14$)”
ilke444
57 games played
Escape Room 66
Overwhelmingly Positive
1436 S La Cienega Blvd #102, Los Angeles, CA 90035, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“3rd of 4 rooms we have done with the company. Once again did not disappoint. We can’t wait to play the mushroom room here. Can’t wait to be back. Rudy was a nice GM. Did this with 2 people and made it out in the nick of time.”
Swimmer435
43 games played
Escape Room 66
Very Positive
1436 S La Cienega Blvd #102, Los Angeles, CA 90035, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“We escaped by the hairs on our chiny chin chins! This room was incredibly cute and fun! Everyone had a puzzle they were good at. It was amazing watching our kids look at puzzle in a way we as adults did not and they nailed it!”
ElementalMinds
237 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
83 games played
Maze Rooms
Overwhelmingly Positive
11901 Santa Monica Blvd #211, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This is a great room! The atmosphere is good, reminiscent of slasher films. First room I constantly felt like I needed to wipe my shoes off before going inside, it was that good. Puzzles are pretty good, I would say they fit the theme pretty well. Good use of tech in this room, a lot of maglock style of releases. I hesitate to say that there was anything broken persay, but a few maglocks in our visit failed to release on queue. I know they can be slightly finicky, and they did release on the GM's command. The rest of the tech usage was spot on and worked great for the room. Probably my favorite room out of the 3 at this location.”
Kokuryuha
98 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
499 games played
“It’s no wonder this escape room is ranked on TERPECA. Easily a top escape room. You’ll actually feel like a rat in a maze at times! The tech and plot are super fun. Incorporates almost all 5 senses. Lots of group work but also multilinear. Very fun!”
blochros
44 games played
“Of the 50+ escape rooms we’ve done this is easily one of the top three. The puzzles were fun, the story was great, live performer interaction and clever hint system. Would be great for large groups as multiple side quests are available that can be worked independently.”
TheMagrathean
57 games played
Brain Games Escape Room
Overwhelmingly Positive
757 W 9th St, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Wonderful experience! Shoutout to both Sadie and Daniel. Room was so fun, finished in a group of 2, the room’s set design and puzzles are already very well done, but there are quirks to this room that make it extra unique! I love how it does not take itself too seriously and I would most definitely recommend this room to anyone. Had a good yap with the GM after and it’s clear that the staff is passionate which is also slay”
bicyclesquid
26 games played
Brain Games Escape Room
Very Positive
757 W 9th St, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Ghost stories is a very well done and immersive game. There are plenty of puzzles to do and is non linear, so the whole group can enjoy. The GM did a great job leading and narrating through the story. Great experience overall.”
bamboopuppy
63 games played
The Elevator Shaft
THE BASEMENT: A Live Escape Room Experience
- Escape room
- IRL
“The staff here are amazing! The manager in the front with the southern accent was our favorite. There was a puzzle in this room that was just not clicking for our party. When we asked about it at the end after not escaping, apparently “every group that day failed on that puzzle” So… take it out or change it? Lol Otherwise this company did a great job”
TyTattooz
153 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
146 games played
Atlantis: The Forgotten City
Hypnotic Escape Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“Great experience with so many rooms that made up the escape room. Most escape rooms have 3 rooms or so to solve. This had 7 or more. Flowed well from room to room and most puzzles were linear. A few crossed over. GM was friendly and great to interact with. Completed with a 9yo, 14yo and 2 adults. Would definitely recommended.”
rayanihle
45 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
162 games played
Wizard's Treasure
60Out
- Escape room
- IRL
“Fun and very beginner friendly. Puzzles are logical and while the space is small, it's well designed. Great to go with kids! If you get a chance to meet Grant, the game designer, pick his brain about puzzle designs. It'll for sure be a pleasant discussion”
KulSiclone
42 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
74 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
“Wow, what an incredible experience. The hype lives up to it! Fully immersed right as you step in and the story was awesome. Lots of crawling and running, very twisty and you get turned around easily. I've had a few rooms with actors now but this by far was the best! Our GMs were awesome! I've done a few guestroom now and they have all been great. If you're a horror room fan you should have this one on your list.”
capnrogers7
75 games played
- Escape room
- IRL
“Very immersive and excellent use of the theme, loved the tie in with characters, and environment was neat to complete puzzles in. Did not care for the game master having to announce the time every 15 minutes- a clock or more blended way to have time awareness would have been better. Only critique though”
MalindaHP27
77 games played
Escobar: Part 1 (The Betrayal)
The Escape Revolution
- Escape room
- IRL
“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
111 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
43 games played
Stash House
Stash House
- Escape room
- IRL
“This escape room was everything you want in an escape room! The set was immersive and believable. The puzzles were challenging and there was a good amount of them. And the story was unique. This is the only room with this story that I have seen so far, so big props for that too. Definitely make a point of doing this room!”
UndercoverBlobfish
112 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
82 games played
Special Ops: Mysterious Market
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“Pros: - Super high tech room - worth a heart❤️ - A plot twist! - Clever and unique puzzles - Friendly staff - Same day discounts Cons: - Relatively easy - They merge groups - Last box had been open before we solved it - Less number of puzzles, one of the rooms only has one puzzle - May get uncomfortable if you are 3+ people - No parking validation (14$)”
ilke444
57 games played
Inksidious
Escape Room 66
- Escape room
- IRL
“3rd of 4 rooms we have done with the company. Once again did not disappoint. We can’t wait to play the mushroom room here. Can’t wait to be back. Rudy was a nice GM. Did this with 2 people and made it out in the nick of time.”
Swimmer435
43 games played
The Mush Room
Escape Room 66
- Escape room
- IRL
“We escaped by the hairs on our chiny chin chins! This room was incredibly cute and fun! Everyone had a puzzle they were good at. It was amazing watching our kids look at puzzle in a way we as adults did not and they nailed it!”
ElementalMinds
237 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
83 games played
Something's Out There!
Maze Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“This is a great room! The atmosphere is good, reminiscent of slasher films. First room I constantly felt like I needed to wipe my shoes off before going inside, it was that good. Puzzles are pretty good, I would say they fit the theme pretty well. Good use of tech in this room, a lot of maglock style of releases. I hesitate to say that there was anything broken persay, but a few maglocks in our visit failed to release on queue. I know they can be slightly finicky, and they did release on the GM's command. The rest of the tech usage was spot on and worked great for the room. Probably my favorite room out of the 3 at this location.”
Kokuryuha
98 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
499 games played
Lab Rat
Hatch Escapes
- Escape room
- IRL
“It’s no wonder this escape room is ranked on TERPECA. Easily a top escape room. You’ll actually feel like a rat in a maze at times! The tech and plot are super fun. Incorporates almost all 5 senses. Lots of group work but also multilinear. Very fun!”
blochros
44 games played
Warlocked
Quest Room
- Escape room
- IRL
“Of the 50+ escape rooms we’ve done this is easily one of the top three. The puzzles were fun, the story was great, live performer interaction and clever hint system. Would be great for large groups as multiple side quests are available that can be worked independently.”
TheMagrathean
57 games played
Treasure Island
Brain Games Escape Room
- Escape room
- IRL
“Wonderful experience! Shoutout to both Sadie and Daniel. Room was so fun, finished in a group of 2, the room’s set design and puzzles are already very well done, but there are quirks to this room that make it extra unique! I love how it does not take itself too seriously and I would most definitely recommend this room to anyone. Had a good yap with the GM after and it’s clear that the staff is passionate which is also slay”
bicyclesquid
26 games played
Ghost Stories
Brain Games Escape Room
- Escape room
- IRL
“Ghost stories is a very well done and immersive game. There are plenty of puzzles to do and is non linear, so the whole group can enjoy. The GM did a great job leading and narrating through the story. Great experience overall.”
bamboopuppy
63 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!