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 study was my first room at the basement. It was amazing in every way. Perfect amount of scary and challenging. The actor made the room so immersive and was so kind after the game. I love this location and cannot wait to do more rooms here”
probablywontescape
70 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
32 games played
THE BASEMENT: A Live Escape Room Experience
Overwhelmingly Positive
12909 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“An all-day experience from 10AM-4PM on a weekday, all 4 escape rooms in this location back-to-back and given essentially up to 90 minutes a room. Light food and drinks in a private room provided. Tier list from most favorite to least favorite: 1. Chapter 1 - The Basement (live actor) 2. Chapter 3 - The Study (live actor) 3. Chapter 4 - The Courtyard (live actor) 4. Chapter 2 - The Elevator Shaft”
yay842
98 games played
Hypnotic Escape Rooms
Overwhelmingly Positive
6367 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91401, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“We had an incredible time in this massive escape room! The intricate and immersive design, coupled with the immersive sound effects and music, made the experience truly captivating. The friendly game masters added to the excitement, and despite our group of seven experienced players, we faced challenges that kept us on our toes and made the escape feel exhilarating. But we emerged victorious, basking in the sense of accomplishment that made every moment worth it. We laughed, bonded, and worked together, all while having a hilarious time with the sheer number of people in the room. Before entering the escape rooms, there’s a lounge where you can bring donuts if you plan to explore multiple rooms. Def my fave one on the valley thus far !”
peinator
25 games played
Boggled Escape Rooms
Very Positive
24007 Ventura Blvd UNIT 130, Calabasas, CA 91302, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“This is an awesome escape room for newbies and experienced people alike. GMs are really nice people and made the experience more enjoyable. My girlfriend and I had to do this one twice because we didn’t escape the first time. We didn’t bring our A game for the first time. But today we killed it. Very puzzle heavy so you need to move fast if it’s a smaller group. Highly recommend”
dcenten584
47 games played
“Production Quality is EXTREMELY high. Our GM was Becca and she was so passionate and great at explaining everything to us. They even allow us to take photos and video in the room! The storyline was cohesive, it wasn't super duper linear, and it was actually really fun. Pretty easy room, so good to bring beginner escape artists to try.”
AdilinDeity
61 games played
“I thought I'll be sooo dizzy by the end of this escape room because of smelling different scents. BUT wrong! There was one puzzles that in order to solve, one must have an intact sense of smell ... other than that ... there was not much smelling involved. 😆 I love this escape room! Our GM had a performative stint at the beginning and the set design and lighting just gave this place the right amount of spooky. There were some really gross aspects though ... like "Human essence / oil" to create perfume. Yuck! 🤢🤮 But overall, it was a fun and creative room! 10/10. 🙌🏼”
FleurDeLiz
76 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
32 games played
Quest Room
Overwhelmingly Positive
5517 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“OMG This was so fun! I’ve done Zoe Reborn and this one and this is more intense! It was very immersive from the start! The puzzles were hard enough with the suspenseful environment! Be prepared to go alone for some points but it’s totally worth it! Nothing but great props to everyone here!! Shout out to Robbie and Gabe for a great time!! Yall did great!”
dvanordt
37 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
78 games played
The Escape Revolution
Very Positive
7126 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Great room. Staff was friendly and they had parking on site. The room was imersive and I would say the puzzles were moderately difficult for experienced players. If you're newer it may be more difficult as there are not always clear instructions regarding how to solve puzzles”
Escaponistas
77 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
47 games played
Stash House
Overwhelmingly Positive
4267 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90020, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Great room, Pham was an awesome GM! Completed with 4 of us and no clues, made it out with 3 mins to spare. The puzzles weren’t any harder than a regular hard/challenging room, it was just the sheer volume of them that was time consuming! Highly recommend!”
kiwifruit
33 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
63 games played
Escape Room 66
Overwhelmingly Positive
1436 S La Cienega Blvd #102, Los Angeles, CA 90035, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“My favorite escape room at Escape Room 66! I love the theme on this one: Black and white with coffee and cartoonish artwork. The puzzles were so fun to solve and they have the right amount of tech. I also love the props! Overall, this room is just perfect. 10/10. 😁”
FleurDeLiz
76 games played
Escape Room 66
Very Positive
1436 S La Cienega Blvd #102, Los Angeles, CA 90035, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“I love a room that breaks the dark study/dungeon theme, and this one is a delight. Creative and very appealing to be in, and puzzles that are challenging while also being downright fun. The owner and her family are delightful as well. It's a labor of love and that shines through.”
kklq11
172 games played
Maze Rooms
Overwhelmingly Positive
11901 Santa Monica Blvd #211, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Super fun, highly linear room with really good variety of technology and locks. Fantastic set design throughout the entire room. At the time, success rate was 33%, , but we didn't find anything too technical. 43 minutes with 0 clues with 5 people.”
Awwtbone
37 games played
Maze Rooms
Very Positive
11901 Santa Monica Blvd #211, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Just the right amount of scary! Thank God there's no live actors. 😆 Set design was sooo immersive from the moment you step in the room. It felt like as if you've been transported to the heart of Louisiana's Bayou. And like I said, just the right amount of scary. Nothing too crippling that it takes away from the actual puzzles solving. The puzzles itself were creative and fun. I actually like this room better than Whatever Happened to the Garretts? But I love the storyline in that one.”
FleurDeLiz
76 games played
“Wow. Just wow. This might be my favorite escape room ever. The GM was fantastic and immersive. The way the game starts is so unexpected and fun. The set design is STUNNING, and the puzzles were really unique and really well thought out. The way they linked together was super cool. I wish we could experience this for the first time again! Honestly we wanted to just hang out in the room lol.”
kestrelredfern
32 games played
“I’ve been wanting to do this room for a while, but I was waiting to go with the right people. It definitely did not disappoint. Very awesome design of the room. Good balance of tricky and easy puzzles. We were treating well by the game master Michael. Loved this room.”
dcenten584
47 games played
“Wow, what a phenomenal room!!! First things first, the GM AJ made this an unforgettable experience. She was super in character and the perfect amount of helpful when it came to giving me nudges in the right direction. This room does so much right, from having incredible set design, adaptive sounds (probably due to AJ manually adjusting volumes but still), and my favorite thing: optional extra puzzles. I absolutely love rooms that have extra puzzles that you can solve, and in Warlocked, these extra puzzles fit seamlessly into the story and general progression of the room. This room had a lot of fun puzzles with cool elements that I haven’t seen before. It’s a great use of space and unique puzzles that had the entire experience feel cohesive and entertaining. An amazing experience that you should definitely play if you’re in the area!”
DistortedLeaf
105 games played
The Escape Game
Very Positive
3525 W Carson St #161, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
Brain Games Escape Room
Overwhelmingly Positive
757 W 9th St, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Overall a very cool room. Set design stands out, it seems like a lot of attention was paid to detail and making sure the room felt immersive. My group had two brand new players and 3 more experienced players, and all of us had the chance to solve something, so a very good medium difficulty.”
StrateJake
36 games played
Brain Games Escape Room
Very Positive
757 W 9th St, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA
- Escape room
- IRL
“The room is very fun and surprisingly cute. Definitely not a true scary thriller room. It’s spooky themed with silly whimsical cuteness. Families can take their kids here without much worry, unless they are honest to goodness hardcore scaredy-cats 😸👻. Gameplay was very entertaining. The way the room is designed makes it very fun to stop by just play. No major rush to beat the clock, lots to do, and everything is somewhat guided. So very beginner friendly as well. I’d categorize the room more as one to do for fun with friends, not a hardcore competitive room. It’s nice to have rooms like this 😁 Only thing to mention is there is one part that requires a bit of climbing. Be careful not to trip 😅 100% highly recommend this room and the whole company! Easily one of the best top tier escape companies near LA! All the rooms they have are amazingly well designed, tricky but not overly difficult to impossible, and themed meticulously to the point of being truly immersed in each room. Don’t hesitate to stop by for an awesome time!”
Timiuas
166 games played
The Study
THE BASEMENT: A Live Escape Room Experience
- Escape room
- IRL
“The study was my first room at the basement. It was amazing in every way. Perfect amount of scary and challenging. The actor made the room so immersive and was so kind after the game. I love this location and cannot wait to do more rooms here”
probablywontescape
70 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
32 games played
Dead & Breakfast
THE BASEMENT: A Live Escape Room Experience
- Escape room
- IRL
“An all-day experience from 10AM-4PM on a weekday, all 4 escape rooms in this location back-to-back and given essentially up to 90 minutes a room. Light food and drinks in a private room provided. Tier list from most favorite to least favorite: 1. Chapter 1 - The Basement (live actor) 2. Chapter 3 - The Study (live actor) 3. Chapter 4 - The Courtyard (live actor) 4. Chapter 2 - The Elevator Shaft”
yay842
98 games played
Atlantis: The Forgotten City
Hypnotic Escape Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“We had an incredible time in this massive escape room! The intricate and immersive design, coupled with the immersive sound effects and music, made the experience truly captivating. The friendly game masters added to the excitement, and despite our group of seven experienced players, we faced challenges that kept us on our toes and made the escape feel exhilarating. But we emerged victorious, basking in the sense of accomplishment that made every moment worth it. We laughed, bonded, and worked together, all while having a hilarious time with the sheer number of people in the room. Before entering the escape rooms, there’s a lounge where you can bring donuts if you plan to explore multiple rooms. Def my fave one on the valley thus far !”
peinator
25 games played
The Key of Destiny
Boggled Escape Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“This is an awesome escape room for newbies and experienced people alike. GMs are really nice people and made the experience more enjoyable. My girlfriend and I had to do this one twice because we didn’t escape the first time. We didn’t bring our A game for the first time. But today we killed it. Very puzzle heavy so you need to move fast if it’s a smaller group. Highly recommend”
dcenten584
47 games played
Wizard's Treasure
60Out
- Escape room
- IRL
“Production Quality is EXTREMELY high. Our GM was Becca and she was so passionate and great at explaining everything to us. They even allow us to take photos and video in the room! The storyline was cohesive, it wasn't super duper linear, and it was actually really fun. Pretty easy room, so good to bring beginner escape artists to try.”
AdilinDeity
61 games played
The Perfumer
Quest Room
- Escape room
- IRL
“I thought I'll be sooo dizzy by the end of this escape room because of smelling different scents. BUT wrong! There was one puzzles that in order to solve, one must have an intact sense of smell ... other than that ... there was not much smelling involved. 😆 I love this escape room! Our GM had a performative stint at the beginning and the set design and lighting just gave this place the right amount of spooky. There were some really gross aspects though ... like "Human essence / oil" to create perfume. Yuck! 🤢🤮 But overall, it was a fun and creative room! 10/10. 🙌🏼”
FleurDeLiz
76 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
32 games played
Project Minotaur
Quest Room
- Escape room
- IRL
“OMG This was so fun! I’ve done Zoe Reborn and this one and this is more intense! It was very immersive from the start! The puzzles were hard enough with the suspenseful environment! Be prepared to go alone for some points but it’s totally worth it! Nothing but great props to everyone here!! Shout out to Robbie and Gabe for a great time!! Yall did great!”
dvanordt
37 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
78 games played
Escobar: Part 1 (The Betrayal)
The Escape Revolution
- Escape room
- IRL
“Great room. Staff was friendly and they had parking on site. The room was imersive and I would say the puzzles were moderately difficult for experienced players. If you're newer it may be more difficult as there are not always clear instructions regarding how to solve puzzles”
Escaponistas
77 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
47 games played
Stash House
Stash House
- Escape room
- IRL
“Great room, Pham was an awesome GM! Completed with 4 of us and no clues, made it out with 3 mins to spare. The puzzles weren’t any harder than a regular hard/challenging room, it was just the sheer volume of them that was time consuming! Highly recommend!”
kiwifruit
33 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
63 games played
Inksidious
Escape Room 66
- Escape room
- IRL
“My favorite escape room at Escape Room 66! I love the theme on this one: Black and white with coffee and cartoonish artwork. The puzzles were so fun to solve and they have the right amount of tech. I also love the props! Overall, this room is just perfect. 10/10. 😁”
FleurDeLiz
76 games played
The Mush Room
Escape Room 66
- Escape room
- IRL
“I love a room that breaks the dark study/dungeon theme, and this one is a delight. Creative and very appealing to be in, and puzzles that are challenging while also being downright fun. The owner and her family are delightful as well. It's a labor of love and that shines through.”
kklq11
172 games played
Whatever Happened To The Garretts?
Maze Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“Super fun, highly linear room with really good variety of technology and locks. Fantastic set design throughout the entire room. At the time, success rate was 33%, , but we didn't find anything too technical. 43 minutes with 0 clues with 5 people.”
Awwtbone
37 games played
Something's Out There!
Maze Rooms
- Escape room
- IRL
“Just the right amount of scary! Thank God there's no live actors. 😆 Set design was sooo immersive from the moment you step in the room. It felt like as if you've been transported to the heart of Louisiana's Bayou. And like I said, just the right amount of scary. Nothing too crippling that it takes away from the actual puzzles solving. The puzzles itself were creative and fun. I actually like this room better than Whatever Happened to the Garretts? But I love the storyline in that one.”
FleurDeLiz
76 games played
Black Dragon
Escape Room LA
- Escape room
- IRL
“Wow. Just wow. This might be my favorite escape room ever. The GM was fantastic and immersive. The way the game starts is so unexpected and fun. The set design is STUNNING, and the puzzles were really unique and really well thought out. The way they linked together was super cool. I wish we could experience this for the first time again! Honestly we wanted to just hang out in the room lol.”
kestrelredfern
32 games played
Lab Rat
Hatch Escapes
- Escape room
- IRL
“I’ve been wanting to do this room for a while, but I was waiting to go with the right people. It definitely did not disappoint. Very awesome design of the room. Good balance of tricky and easy puzzles. We were treating well by the game master Michael. Loved this room.”
dcenten584
47 games played
Warlocked
Quest Room
- Escape room
- IRL
“Wow, what a phenomenal room!!! First things first, the GM AJ made this an unforgettable experience. She was super in character and the perfect amount of helpful when it came to giving me nudges in the right direction. This room does so much right, from having incredible set design, adaptive sounds (probably due to AJ manually adjusting volumes but still), and my favorite thing: optional extra puzzles. I absolutely love rooms that have extra puzzles that you can solve, and in Warlocked, these extra puzzles fit seamlessly into the story and general progression of the room. This room had a lot of fun puzzles with cool elements that I haven’t seen before. It’s a great use of space and unique puzzles that had the entire experience feel cohesive and entertaining. An amazing experience that you should definitely play if you’re in the area!”
DistortedLeaf
105 games played
Timeliner: Train Through Time
The Escape Game
- Escape room
- IRL
Treasure Island
Brain Games Escape Room
- Escape room
- IRL
“Overall a very cool room. Set design stands out, it seems like a lot of attention was paid to detail and making sure the room felt immersive. My group had two brand new players and 3 more experienced players, and all of us had the chance to solve something, so a very good medium difficulty.”
StrateJake
36 games played
Ghost Stories
Brain Games Escape Room
- Escape room
- IRL
“The room is very fun and surprisingly cute. Definitely not a true scary thriller room. It’s spooky themed with silly whimsical cuteness. Families can take their kids here without much worry, unless they are honest to goodness hardcore scaredy-cats 😸👻. Gameplay was very entertaining. The way the room is designed makes it very fun to stop by just play. No major rush to beat the clock, lots to do, and everything is somewhat guided. So very beginner friendly as well. I’d categorize the room more as one to do for fun with friends, not a hardcore competitive room. It’s nice to have rooms like this 😁 Only thing to mention is there is one part that requires a bit of climbing. Be careful not to trip 😅 100% highly recommend this room and the whole company! Easily one of the best top tier escape companies near LA! All the rooms they have are amazingly well designed, tricky but not overly difficult to impossible, and themed meticulously to the point of being truly immersed in each room. Don’t hesitate to stop by for an awesome time!”
Timiuas
166 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!