Los Angeles
8 day travel itinerary
There’s so much more to Los Angeles than Tinsel Town.
Los Angeles is home to endless sunshine, miles of coastline, a dynamic dining scene, incredible outdoor activities, world-class theme parks and a vibrant art scene.
As with many metropolitan cities, there are many 'touristy' sites in L.A., some worth a visit, others not so much. Going beyond the familiar spots and exploring L.A.'s different neighbourhoods will make this trip one to remember. Dine in some of the world's best restaurants in downtown L.A., hang out with surfers at Manhattan Beach, watch sunsets in Malibu, hit designer boutiques in upmarket Beverly Hills and chill out in laid back Laguna Beach.
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Itinerary Highlights
- While away the hours listening to the surf roll onto one of L.A.'s golden sandy beaches
- Grab a fresh juice and get hiking for dramatic city views
- Enjoy L.A.'s incredible theme park attractions
- Check out The Grove for some great shopping (it is very 'L.A.'!)
- Feast at Grand Central Market, home to some of L.A.’s best restaurants
- Get creative and peruse one of L.A.'s fantastic modern art galleries
Discover the Itinerary
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Day 1
- TRAVELTravel to LAXLAX airport (LAX), World Way, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- OTHERPick up hire carLAX airport (LAX), World Way, Los Angeles, CA, USA
ACTIVITYGriffith ParkGriffith Park, Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA, USA- ACTIVITYView of the Hollywood signMount Lee Drive, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Day 2
- ACTIVITYWander along Abbot Kinney BoulevardAbbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice, CA, USA
ACTIVITYWalk along the Venice CanalsVenice Canals, Venice, CA, USA- ACTIVITY3rd St Promenade (shopping)3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA, USA
- OTHERHire bicyclesSanta Monica Bike Rental, 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA, USA
ACTIVITYCycle along The Strand Bicycle Beach Path to Redondo BeachRedondo Beach, CA, USA- ACTIVITYSanta Monica Pier (late afternoon)Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA, USA
- OTHERReturn bicyclesSanta Monica Bike Rental, 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA, USA
Day 3
- ACTIVITYROW DTLAROW DTLA, South Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- ACTIVITYExplore the Arts DistrictArts District, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- FOODGrand Central MarketGrand Central Market, South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA, USA
ACTIVITYThe Broad Contemporary Art MuseumThe Broad, South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA- FOODCoffee/ Snack : Eightfold CoffeeEightfold Coffee, Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- ACTIVITYWander around Sunset JunctionSunset Junction, Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Day 4
- ACTIVITYDrive past Hollywood Walk of Fame and Grauman's Chinese TheatreWalk Of Fame, Hollywood Boulevard, Central LA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- ACTIVITYHike Runyon Canyon Park2000 N Fuller Ave, Los Angeles, CA, USA
FOODCoffee/ Snack : Verve Coffee RoastersVerve Coffee Roasters, Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA, USA- ACTIVITYStroll down Melrose AvenueMelrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- ACTIVITYThe Grove (shopping)The Grove, The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA, USA
ACTIVITYStroll down Rodeo DriveRodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA, USA- FOODCoffee/ Snack : Alfred Coffee & KitchenAlfred Coffee, North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA, USA
- ACTIVITYThe Comedy StoreThe Comedy Store, Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Day 5
- ACTIVITYHike to Parker Mesa Overlook via the Paseo Miramar Trail566 Los Liones Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA, USA
- FOODLunch : Malibu FarmMalibu Farm Restaurant, Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA, USA
- ACTIVITYParadise Cove beachParadise Cove Beach, California, USA
ACTIVITYSunset at El Matador State BeachEl Matador Beach, Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA, USA
Day 6
ACTIVITYUniversal Studios HollywoodUniversal Studios Hollywood, Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA, USA
Day 7
- TRAVELDrive to Laguna BeachLaguna Beach, CA, USA
ACTIVITYLaguna BeachLaguna Beach, CA, USA
Day 8
- ACTIVITYAngeles National ForestAngeles National Forest, Little Tujunga Canyon Road, San Fernando, CA, USA
- OTHERReturn hire carLAX airport (LAX), World Way, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- TRAVELLAX to HomeLAX airport (LAX), World Way, Los Angeles, CA, USA