Public Toilets in Los Angeles

Looking for a public toilet in Los Angeles? LA is famously short on public restrooms, so it helps to know where to go. Below is a live map and a full list of public toilets around the city, followed by a guide to the best spots - downtown, the beaches, parks and more.

Map of public toilets in Los Angeles

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Full list of public toilets in Los Angeles

Here is a regularly updated list of public toilets in and near Los Angeles. Tap any name to open it in Google Maps for directions.

Public restrooms in Los Angeles

Public restrooms near Los Angeles

Where to find public restrooms in Downtown LA

Downtown Los Angeles can be tricky for restrooms, so plan ahead. Reliable spots include the Los Angeles Central Library, Union Station, Los Angeles City Hall, Pershing Square, Grand Park and Grand Central Market. Public libraries across the city are one of the most dependable free options.

Public restrooms at the beach (Santa Monica and Venice)

The beaches are some of the easiest places to find a public restroom in LA. There are restrooms at intervals along the sand from Santa Monica down to Venice Beach, including the Santa Monica Pier and along Ocean Front Walk. The Venice Beach restroom at the recreation area on Ocean Front Walk is open 24 hours a day.

Public showers in Los Angeles

Many LA beaches have free outdoor rinse-off showers near the restrooms, including along Santa Monica and Venice beaches. For full shower facilities, recreation centers and some shelters offer them.

Are there free public toilets in LA?

Yes. Public libraries, parks and beaches, shopping malls, and many Metro stations offer free restrooms. Department stores, large bookstores, hotel lobbies and fast-food restaurants are also free to use, though a small purchase is sometimes expected.

Where can I find a bathroom in LA open now or 24 hours?

For a restroom open late or around the clock, the Venice Beach recreation restroom is open 24/7, and you can also look for 24-hour gas stations and convenience stores, 24-hour fast-food locations, hospitals and large hotels. Use the live map above to see what is open near you right now.

Which places in Los Angeles are open and have a public restroom?

When public restrooms are closed, these everyday businesses around LA usually have one you can use. A small purchase is sometimes expected, and some keep the door locked - just ask for the key or code.

Restaurants and fast food

Open late and reliable - McDonald's, In-N-Out, Del Taco, Jack in the Box and Chipotle. Sit-down restaurants will usually let customers use the restroom too.

Coffee shops

Most local cafes have restrooms. Note that since 2025, Starbucks requires a purchase to use its restroom.

Gas stations and convenience stores

Often open 24/7 - ARCO, 76, Chevron, Mobil, Circle K and 7-Eleven.

Big-box and department stores

Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Home Depot and IKEA usually have easy-to-find restrooms with no code needed.

Grocery stores

Ralph's, Vons and Albertsons sometimes lock their restrooms, so you may need to ask for the key or door code.

Libraries, hotels, malls and the beaches

The LA Public Library, hotel lobbies, shopping malls and the beach restrooms are usually free to use.

Men's, women's, accessible and family restrooms in LA

Most public restrooms in Los Angeles have separate men's and women's facilities - sometimes signed as ladies' and gents', or male and female - and larger venues such as malls, museums, libraries and the beaches also offer unisex, wheelchair-accessible, family and private single-stall restrooms with baby-changing tables.

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