There’s a Glass Slide at the Top of a Skyscraper in LA

Yes, it’s true, there is a glass slide at the top of a skyscraper in Downtown LA, and it’s on the outside of the building, 1,000 feet up. I actually heard about it because someone posted a preview video of the daredevil slide on Facebook and tagged me in the caption saying, “I wonder if Alyssa Ramos would do this?” Needless to say, I immediately made it a priority to go see, even though I was leaving on a red-eye flight the night of the grand opening.

Does the thought of sliding down an all-glass slide at the top of a skyscraper sound scary to you? Don’t worry, most of the people waiting in line for the grand opening last Saturday were pretty much freaking out before they went down, and laughing hysterically once they landed.

The glass slide, appropriately named Skyslide, is a part of the new attraction, OUE Skyspace, which is the highest open-air observation deck in California. It reminds me of the Top of the Rock observation deck in New York City, which also has glass-only walls and makes you feel like you’re about to fall off the top of a building…in the coolest way possible. But, New York doesn’t have a cool skyscraper slide, and Cali does. #winning

Me going down the glass slide, in the video you can hear me say, “Weeeeee”

Anyway, the glass slide starts on the 70th floor of the U.S. Bank Building, where there’s also a new private event space, and wraps around the outside of the building down to the 69th floor, where you land on a giant cushion. The actual sliding part only lasts for about four seconds, but gives you a pretty cool view if you remember to look down. And yes, in this case, you definitely should look down!

The view from the observation deck at Skyspace

Admission for the Skyslide is only $8, but it goes by quickly for how long the line for it was, so make sure your GoPro is on and ready, or that you grab the card for your professional photo at the end!

Watch the Video:

Alyssa Ramos

Alyssa Ramos of @MyLifesATravelMovie is one of the original Solo Female Travel Blogger/influencers for 11+ years! She's been to 140+ Countries, all 7 Continents, 7 World Wonders, 7 Wonders of Nature, and has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and Everest Basecamp! Alyssa is also the original creator of Influencer-Hosted Group Trips, and hosts 4-5 adventures per year to unique, remote, and stereotypical "dangerous" places. Tap the Group Trips tab to learn more! After being fully nomadic for 8 years, she now owns an apartment in Tulum and lives part time in Italy with her fiance.

Recent Posts

Uzbekistan Travel Guide: What I Wish I Knew Before Going Solo

I traveled solo to Uzbekistan and can confirm: you need to be a moderate-to-advanced traveler…

3 weeks ago

Ultimate Guide to Lalibela Ethiopia’s Surreal Rock Hewn Churches

Add Lalibela, Ethiopia and its rock-carved churches to your bucketlist with this complete travel guide!

2 months ago

Carry-On Only Island Hopping Packing List

Here's a lightweight island hopping packing list for carry-on only luggage! Just the term "island-hopping"…

2 months ago

How to Visit Corsica – The French Island the Elite Want Kept Secret

Corsica is an extremely well hidden gem in the Mediterranean that most people haven't heard…

3 months ago

What to Wear for Gorilla Trekking -Packing List

No joke, I had no idea what to wear for gorilla trekking, and luckily one…

3 months ago

How to Get to Cala Goloritze – 2025’s #1 Best Beach in the World

If you’ve ever searched for the best beaches in the world, chances are you’ve seen…

3 months ago