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5 Best Mosques in Los Angeles (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Finding a mosque in a city as spread out as Los Angeles usually means picking based on more than just the closest exit off the freeway. The mosques on this page have logged just over 2,700 Google reviews combined, and every one holds a rating of 4.6 or higher, so what separates them is community size, programming, and how each one handles Friday crowds.

Short answer: Islamic Society of Orange County leads with 4.9 stars across 627 reviews, describing itself as the largest Muslim community center in Southern California. King Fahad Mosque in Culver City holds the deepest review base on this page at 946 reviews and 4.8 stars. Parking at busiest locations during Jummah is the recurring practical note across nearly every review.
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Los Angeles Mosques, Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 King Fahad Mosque - Los Angeles 4.8 ★ 946 Largest, most-reviewed community View ›
2 Islamic Society of Orange County 4.9 ★ 627 Largest overall community and services View ›
3 Islamic Center of Hawthorne 4.9 ★ 359 Hawthorne and near-LAX community View ›
4 Islamic Center of Southern California (ICSC) 4.6 ★ 464 Downtown LA, family-friendly View ›
5 Masjid Omar ibn Al-Khattab 4.7 ★ 322 Quiet reflection near USC View ›
5 Best Mosques in Los Angeles (2026)

Community by community

King Fahad Mosque - Los Angeles logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

King Fahad Mosque - Los Angeles

4.8946 Google reviews

King Fahad Mosque has served the Culver City and greater Los Angeles area since 1998. The mosque describes itself as fully supported by the local community, with no affiliation to any overseas organization, and it publishes daily prayer times along with Friday khutbah scheduling. It runs on donations through PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle for operations and repairs.

What people praise

  • Reviewers consistently describe the space as clean, spacious, and well maintained
  • Ample parking, including a basement lot, comes up repeatedly as a strength
  • Community programs like iftar and suhoor during Ramadan draw specific praise
  • One reviewer notes attending since childhood, a sign of long-term community ties

Worth knowing

  • A few reviewers mention parking can still be tight for the largest Friday prayer sessions
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume946 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The deepest review base on this page at a strong 4.8, and the long operating history plus community-funded model come through clearly in how reviewers describe it.

Website+1310-202-0432 Directions

10980 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

Islamic Society of Orange County logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Islamic Society of Orange County

4.9627 Google reviews

The Islamic Society of Orange County, based in Garden Grove, describes itself as serving over 10,000 Muslims and operating the largest Muslim community center in Southern California. The 5.2-acre campus includes a full-time K-12 accredited school, a mortuary service, a cafe, and a food pantry alongside the mosque itself.

What people praise

  • The highest rating of any mosque on this page at 4.9
  • One detailed review describes the mortuary team guiding a family through an Islamic burial with patience and compassion
  • Reviewers repeatedly describe the space as large, clean, and beautifully maintained
  • The basketball courts and community amenities draw specific mentions as a plus

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer raises concerns about modesty standards being loosely observed in some areas of the campus
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume627 · 93rd
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The combination of scale, a near-perfect rating, and the range of services, from the school to the mortuary, makes this the most complete community on this page, even with the one dissenting review on standards.

Website+1714-531-1722 Directions

Al-Rahman Plaza, 1 Al-Rahman Plaza, Garden Grove, CA 92844

Islamic Center of Hawthorne logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Islamic Center of Hawthorne

4.9359 Google reviews

The Islamic Center of Hawthorne operates a mosque and school in the Hawthorne neighborhood, close to LAX, publishing daily prayer times and a monthly calendar of programming. The center has recently acquired its property outright and is running a donation campaign to pay off related loans.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe the mosque as welcoming and conveniently located for the South Bay area
  • Multiple reviewers mention attending Friday prayers with clear, published prayer times
  • The center actively shares video and social content of lectures and sermons

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer raises concerns about the academic standards of the attached school compared to other options
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume359 · 83rd
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A near-4.9 rating driven mostly by prayer-focused reviews, with the one school-specific concern worth separating from the mosque's own reputation for prayer and community.

Website+1310-973-8000 Directions

12209 Hawthorne Way, Hawthorne, CA 90250

Islamic Center of Southern California (ICSC) logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Islamic Center of Southern California (ICSC)

4.6464 Google reviews

The Islamic Center of Southern California, in the Koreatown area of Los Angeles, is a longstanding downtown mosque with an on-site Islamic bookstore selling books, clothing, perfumes, and home decor. The center runs multiple programs through the week and hosts food vendors outside after Friday prayers.

What people praise

  • Reviewers specifically praise the mosque as welcoming toward families with young children
  • The Friday sermon and recitation quality draw repeated praise
  • Multiple reviewers mention a strong lineup of weekly programs and lectures
  • The on-site bookstore gets called out as a nice addition to a visit

Worth knowing

  • Parking is limited for Friday prayers and popular events, with reviewers suggesting ride-share as an alternative
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume464 · 88th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown84% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The rating trails the others slightly, but the family-friendly reputation and downtown location make it a strong pick for anyone praying with young children.

Website+1213-382-9200 Directions

434 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020

Masjid Omar ibn Al-Khattab logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Masjid Omar ibn Al-Khattab

4.7322 Google reviews

Masjid Omar ibn Al-Khattab sits near USC on Exposition Boulevard, offering daily prayers, Jummah, Quran classes, and community and charity programs. Reviewers note the mosque draws a significant Ethiopian-origin community alongside worshippers from across backgrounds.

What people praise

  • Multiple reviewers describe the prayer hall as quiet and well suited for individual reflection
  • Ablution and restroom facilities are described as clean and well organized
  • The mosque's location near a metro stop and bus routes makes it easy to reach without a car
  • Reviewers note active charity work and community support programs

Worth knowing

  • One detailed review describes a conflict with staff over photography outside the building during a holiday visit
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume322 · 78th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid 4.7 built mostly around the mosque's quiet, meditative atmosphere, with one sharply negative review about a holiday-day incident worth weighing against a long run of otherwise positive visits.

Website+1323-733-9938 Directions

1025 W Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007

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How we score

Rating is each mosque’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many visitors actually left a review, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence blends the two, so a rating backed by more reviews scores higher than the same rating on a handful. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing. No mosque can pay to change these numbers.

What does it cost to visit or join a mosque in Los Angeles? (2026)

Mosques generally don’t charge admission, and operate on donations, so there’s no standard price to list here. Several on this page do note paid parking lots near their busiest Friday sessions.

Serving all of Los Angeles

These span Culver City, Garden Grove, Hawthorne, Koreatown, and the area near USC, covering much of the greater LA basin and Orange County. Search ‘mosque near me’ or ‘masjid near me’ and check prayer times against this list before you head out.

What to ask before you visit a mosque in Los Angeles

  • What are the current Jummah (Friday prayer) times, since they can shift seasonally?
  • Is parking available on-site, or is nearby paid parking the norm during busy times?
  • Are there separate facilities or a dedicated area for women?
  • What community programs, like Quran classes or youth programs, run regularly?
  • Is the khutbah delivered in English, Arabic, or another language?
  • Does the mosque offer services like funeral or burial support?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these mosques?

We pulled real Google ratings, review counts, and review text for mosques across the Los Angeles area, then ranked them by a blend of rating, review volume, and how recently people are still reviewing.

How often is this updated?

This page was verified in August 2026 using live Google data, and we refresh it periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Which mosque is best for families with young children?

The Islamic Center of Southern California draws specific reviewer praise for being welcoming toward families and young children, including during prayer times.

Which mosque has the most community services beyond prayer?

The Islamic Society of Orange County runs the widest range of services on this page, including a full-time school, a mortuary, a cafe, and a food pantry.

The bottom line

Islamic Society of Orange County is the strongest overall pick, combining the highest rating on this page with the widest range of community services. For those closer to Culver City, King Fahad Mosque’s deep review history and long-standing community make it an equally safe choice.

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