The 16 best escape rooms in West LA
West LA has more to offer than just beaches and tacos, here are the best escape rooms in the area.
“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
Maze Rooms
Very Positive
900 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Incredible set! The production value was next level. Gen 2 game that absolutely slaps. There was one physical puzzle that I would consider not fun (?), but a surprise moment that is MEMORABLE and might haunt me in my dreams tonight (and, no, this is not a horror room. Our GM was enthusiastic and hilarious and we loved him.”
leahlamarr
327 games played
The Escape Game
Very Positive
10250 Santa Monica Blvd Space 2945, Los Angeles, CA 90067, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“A very, very fun and high-quality room! There was one puzzle we got COMPLETELY stuck on (felt like there should have been more in-room clues for it), but our game master was amazing and helped us through it. I’d highly recommend it for team of 4+ (we played with 2). Great set design!”
jakez
26 games played
The Escape Game
Very Positive
10250 Santa Monica Blvd Space 2945, Los Angeles, CA 90067, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Definitely challenging with two people as there is a lot to get through. We were a bit slow getting started, so we had to rush through the end. But we had so much fun. Rooms aren’t private, so we booked last minute to make sure it was just us, and I’m so glad we did.”
LindseyAndBrad
103 games played
The Escape Game
Very Positive
10250 Santa Monica Blvd Space 2945, Los Angeles, CA 90067, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Loved the variety of puzzles, both technical and mechanical. Really dislike the fact that the reservation isn’t private. We were a party of 3 but when we got there, 4 other people (3 of them children) had signed up. Seven was too many.”
ltmaxey
78 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
83 games played
Escape Room 66
Overwhelmingly Positive
1436 S La Cienega Blvd #102, Los Angeles, CA 90035, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“8/10 Of all the mechanical “Gen 1” rooms I have done, this really is one of the best. Just like paint on canvas, you can feel the love that was put into every brush stroke. Fun fresh puzzles, strong flow, hilarious set design, cute story, it’s going to be very difficult not to enjoy yourself in this amazing experience. With two players we had 11 minutes to spare with no hints. Plenty of time left over to give belly rubs to Beans and geek out over the room. Inksidious definitely deserves its high praise!”
BestEscapeCritic
297 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
Very Positive
11901 Santa Monica Blvd #211, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“I was very pleasantly surprised with this one! Good puzzles, some cool tech surprises and a fun ending! I think it was a little on the easier side (we just got stuck on one part for a long time) but there were a lot of puzzles to do so it was very entertaining!”
tomboytunes
30 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
“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
115 games played
“Great room, not very puzzle centric but definitely fun. Puzzles felt more like a guide or an addon to a good story. Great execution of puzzles and fantastic use of story. Story element adds a very unique twist to the room. Great way to get the players involved.”
Kokuryuha
92 games played
“This is a great 45 minute room for beginners. Let’s get this out of the way - it’s expensive, too expensive for a 45 min room as it’s priced the same as a 60 min room. However the design is top notch and it’s very well done. Would highly recommend especially to families.”
BryanWarman
110 games played
“7.5/10 Fantastic experience. Puzzles were fun, innovative, and the atmosphere/set design was great. Just wish it was a bit longer. Only negative is the age of the room showed. Wear and tear on some puzzles. Experienced players you will get through this room fairly quickly.”
BestEscapeCritic
297 games played
Maze Rooms
Very Positive
8632 S Sepulveda Blvd #105, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This one blew my mind with its technical set design… It’s a masterpiece just to look at! I wish I could go back just to marvel at it. Interesting and fun story. It's an overused theme, but well executed and worth doing. This is my second Alice in Wonderland-themed room, and I will keep doing more since they all have a different take on the concept. Highly recommend!”
dahliadelight
31 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
The Temple of Lost Gold
Maze Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“Incredible set! The production value was next level. Gen 2 game that absolutely slaps. There was one physical puzzle that I would consider not fun (?), but a surprise moment that is MEMORABLE and might haunt me in my dreams tonight (and, no, this is not a horror room. Our GM was enthusiastic and hilarious and we loved him.”
leahlamarr
327 games played
The Depths
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“A very, very fun and high-quality room! There was one puzzle we got COMPLETELY stuck on (felt like there should have been more in-room clues for it), but our game master was amazing and helped us through it. I’d highly recommend it for team of 4+ (we played with 2). Great set design!”
jakez
26 games played
Prison Break
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
“Definitely challenging with two people as there is a lot to get through. We were a bit slow getting started, so we had to rush through the end. But we had so much fun. Rooms aren’t private, so we booked last minute to make sure it was just us, and I’m so glad we did.”
LindseyAndBrad
103 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
83 games played
Inksidious
Escape Room 66
- Escape room
- IRL
“8/10 Of all the mechanical “Gen 1” rooms I have done, this really is one of the best. Just like paint on canvas, you can feel the love that was put into every brush stroke. Fun fresh puzzles, strong flow, hilarious set design, cute story, it’s going to be very difficult not to enjoy yourself in this amazing experience. With two players we had 11 minutes to spare with no hints. Plenty of time left over to give belly rubs to Beans and geek out over the room. Inksidious definitely deserves its high praise!”
BestEscapeCritic
297 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
Tombstone
Maze Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“I was very pleasantly surprised with this one! Good puzzles, some cool tech surprises and a fun ending! I think it was a little on the easier side (we just got stuck on one part for a long time) but there were a lot of puzzles to do so it was very entertaining!”
tomboytunes
30 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
“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
115 games played
Amnesia
Quest Room
- Escape room
- IRL
“Great room, not very puzzle centric but definitely fun. Puzzles felt more like a guide or an addon to a good story. Great execution of puzzles and fantastic use of story. Story element adds a very unique twist to the room. Great way to get the players involved.”
Kokuryuha
92 games played
Pirates: Wanted!
Quest Room
- Escape room
- IRL
“This is a great 45 minute room for beginners. Let’s get this out of the way - it’s expensive, too expensive for a 45 min room as it’s priced the same as a 60 min room. However the design is top notch and it’s very well done. Would highly recommend especially to families.”
BryanWarman
110 games played
They're Coming
Maze Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“7.5/10 Fantastic experience. Puzzles were fun, innovative, and the atmosphere/set design was great. Just wish it was a bit longer. Only negative is the age of the room showed. Wear and tear on some puzzles. Experienced players you will get through this room fairly quickly.”
BestEscapeCritic
297 games played
Titanic
60Out
- Escape room
- IRL
Steampunk Alice
Maze Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“This one blew my mind with its technical set design… It’s a masterpiece just to look at! I wish I could go back just to marvel at it. Interesting and fun story. It's an overused theme, but well executed and worth doing. This is my second Alice in Wonderland-themed room, and I will keep doing more since they all have a different take on the concept. Highly recommend!”
dahliadelight
31 games played
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About West LA
While Hollywood boasts some the most famous attractions in the world, it is LA’s Westside that arguably showcases the soul of the city. From the beach cities of Santa Monica and Venice, to glamorous Beverly Hills, the Westside offers a wide array of experiences for all to behold, including some of the city’s best escape rooms. If art and architecture is your passion, The Getty Center is a must visit. Or if a relaxing day of shopping and high-end cuisine gets you excited, then the Third Street Promenade might be for you.
Learn More About West LA Escape Rooms
Escape rooms have found a loving home on LA’s Westside. 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 and LA’s Westside offers a particularly exciting array of escape room experiences that are suitable for all tastes. 60 Out’s The Mystery of Senator Payne has been a fan favorite for years, and won a 2016 Golden Lock award. Maze Room’s Whatever Happened The Garretts is another hit with avid players and sure to provide an incredible experience. 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 West LA Escape Rooms with Morty
There are plenty of awesome escape rooms to choose from in Manhattan. 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 West LA?
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 West LA 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!