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5 Best Temples 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

Los Angeles holds some of the largest and most architecturally significant temples outside Asia, and picking where to go depends on whether you want to worship, learn, or simply stand somewhere beautiful. The top temples here have logged more than 13,400 Google reviews between them, and the most-reviewed single site, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, has crossed 6,300 on its own.

Short answer: For temples worth visiting in Los Angeles, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills leads with 4.8 stars across 6,342 reviews, followed by Hsi Lai Temple in Hacienda Heights (4.8, 3,277 reviews) and Malibu Hindu Temple (4.7, 2,707 reviews). Most of these temples offer free admission, though several charge a modest fee for their dining hall.
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Los Angeles's Temples, Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chino Hills 4.8 ★ 6,342 Architecture / Hindu worship View ›
2 Hsi Lai Temple 4.8 ★ 3,277 Buddhist temple / cultural visit View ›
3 Malibu Hindu Temple 4.7 ★ 2,707 Scenic setting / South Indian style View ›
4 Thien Hau Temple 4.7 ★ 675 LA Chinatown / Taoist temple View ›
5 Valley Hindu Temple 4.8 ★ 475 Community / San Fernando Valley View ›
5 Best Temples in Los Angeles (2026)

Where to visit

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chino Hills logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chino Hills

4.86,342 Google reviews

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Chino Hills is a large Hindu temple and cultural center built from carved white stone, part of the global BAPS Swaminarayan organization. The complex includes the mandir itself, extensive grounds, a cafeteria and a sweet shop, and hosts a light and sound show in the evenings.

What people praise

  • Detailed stone and wood carvings throughout the complex draw praise repeatedly
  • Free admission to the temple grounds
  • Complimentary sarongs offered for visitors whose clothing does not meet the dress code
  • Welcoming, well-organized volunteers

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer felt the temple management leans commercial around the dining and gift areas
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume6,342 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed temple on this list by a wide margin, and the architecture alone makes it worth the drive out to Chino Hills, whether or not you are visiting to worship.

Website+1909-614-5000 Directions

15100 Fairfield Ranch Rd, Chino Hills, CA 91709

Hsi Lai Temple logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Hsi Lai Temple

4.83,277 Google reviews

Hsi Lai Temple in Hacienda Heights is a large Buddhist temple and tourist attraction, one of the biggest Buddhist temples in the Western Hemisphere. The grounds include gardens, statues, a gift shop, a tearoom and an all-you-can-eat vegetarian dining hall, and the temple hosts major celebrations like Lunar New Year with performances and decorations.

What people praise

  • Grounds are free and open to visitors of any or no religious background
  • Affordable vegetarian buffet, cited around $10 per person
  • Shuttle service from nearby parking during busy events
  • Photography restrictions inside the temple preserve a peaceful atmosphere

Worth knowing

  • Parking and wait times increase significantly during major festivals
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume3,277 · 93rd
Confidencevery high
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown85% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong pick for a cultural visit, especially around Lunar New Year, with a genuinely worthwhile and affordable dining hall on site.

Website+1626-961-9697 Directions

3456 Glenmark Dr, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

Malibu Hindu Temple logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Malibu Hindu Temple

4.72,707 Google reviews

Malibu Hindu Temple in Calabasas sits in the hills near Malibu, built in traditional South Indian temple style with shrines to multiple deities including Shiva, Parvati, Lakshmi and Ganesha. It hosts major festivals like Maha Shivaratri with overnight ceremonies, and keeps a canteen on site for refreshments.

What people praise

  • Scenic hillside setting reviewers describe as calming and grounding
  • Detailed South Indian architecture and craftsmanship
  • Multiple deity shrines in one complex
  • Well-maintained restrooms and canteen on the grounds

Worth knowing

  • Summer visits can mean very hot weather in the valley setting
  • Photography is prohibited inside the temple
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume2,707 · 88th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown82% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick for a scenic, peaceful visit outside the city center, with a genuinely serene hillside setting that several reviewers say rivals anywhere else in Southern California.

Website+1818-518-4287 Directions

1600 Las Virgenes Canyon Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302

Thien Hau Temple logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Thien Hau Temple

4.7675 Google reviews

Thien Hau Temple in LA Chinatown is a Taoist temple dedicated to Mazu, the goddess of the sea, alongside shrines to Guan Yu and Fu De. It draws crowds especially during Lunar New Year, and the temple is wheelchair accessible with ramps and welcomes visitors regardless of religious background.

What people praise

  • Welcoming to visitors who are not practitioners, with staff who do not hover
  • Wheelchair accessible with ramps and an on-site restroom
  • Ornate architecture with detailed roof and lantern work
  • Central LA Chinatown location, easy to combine with a broader visit

Worth knowing

  • Strong incense smell noted by at least one visitor
  • Parking can be difficult during Lunar New Year
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume675 · 83rd
Confidencehigh
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown77% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most convenient pick if you are already exploring LA Chinatown, and one of the more visitor-friendly temples on this list for people unfamiliar with the practice.

Website+1213-680-1860 Directions

756 Yale St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Valley Hindu Temple logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Valley Hindu Temple

4.8475 Google reviews

Valley Hindu Temple in Northridge is a Hindu temple in the San Fernando Valley housing multiple deities in a relatively compact space, with an auditorium and langar hall on site. It celebrates all major Indian festivals and serves prasadam on alternate evenings, with special prasadam on Sundays and during major events.

What people praise

  • Regular prasadam (food offering) served to visitors on set evenings
  • Ample on-site parking for a Valley location
  • Celebrates the full calendar of major Indian festivals
  • Peaceful, well-maintained neighborhood setting

Worth knowing

  • The temple and parking lot are relatively small, so major holidays can get crowded
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume475 · 78th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The best choice if you are in the San Fernando Valley and want a smaller, community-focused temple with a genuinely welcoming, regularly scheduled prasadam tradition.

Website+1818-772-7736 Directions

18700 Roscoe Blvd, Northridge, CA 91324

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the temple’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many visitors have rated it, ranked against other Los Angeles temples. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from thousands of visitors carries more weight than the same score from a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently visitors are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

Is there a cost to visit these temples? (2026)

Admission to every temple on this page is free. The only costs reviewers mention are for on-site dining.

JobTypical price
Hsi Lai Temple vegetarian buffet (per reviewer-cited price)$10 per person

Figure compiled August 2026 from reviewer-cited pricing in Google reviews at Hsi Lai Temple. Admission itself is free at every temple on this page based on their own reviews and sites.

Serving all of Los Angeles

These temples span the greater LA area, including Chino Hills, Hacienda Heights, Calabasas, LA Chinatown and Northridge in the San Fernando Valley. Searching for a temple near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions to help you plan your visit.

What to know before you visit a temple

  • Is there a dress code, and does the temple provide coverings if my clothing does not meet it?
  • Is photography or video allowed inside the temple?
  • Are non-practitioners and visitors of other faiths welcome to enter and observe?
  • Is the on-site dining hall or canteen open, and what does it cost?
  • Does the temple get significantly busier around specific festivals or holidays?
  • Is the temple wheelchair accessible?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these temples?

We started from temples in Los Angeles with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

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

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Is admission free at these temples?

Yes, every temple on this page offers free admission to its grounds. Some, like Hsi Lai Temple, charge a small fee for their dining hall.

Do I need to be a practitioner to visit these temples?

No. Several of these temples, including Hsi Lai Temple and Thien Hau Temple, explicitly welcome visitors of any or no religious background. Dress modestly and follow any posted guidance out of respect.

The bottom line

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is the safest first stop given its scale, architecture and free admission, while Malibu Hindu Temple is worth the drive if a peaceful hillside setting matters more to you. Check the dress code and photography rules before you go.

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