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Los Angeles
8 day travel itinerary

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There’s so much more to Los Angeles than Tinsel Town.

8 Days
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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 LAX
      LAX airport (LAX), World Way, Los Angeles, CA, USA
    • OTHERPick up hire car
      LAX airport (LAX), World Way, Los Angeles, CA, USA
    • ACTIVITYGriffith Park
      Griffith Park, Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA, USA
    • ACTIVITYView of the Hollywood sign
      Mount Lee Drive, Los Angeles, CA, USA
  • Day 2

    • ACTIVITYWander along Abbot Kinney Boulevard
      Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice, CA, USA
    • ACTIVITYWalk along the Venice Canals
      Venice Canals, Venice, CA, USA
    • ACTIVITY3rd St Promenade (shopping)
      3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA, USA
    • OTHERHire bicycles
      Santa Monica Bike Rental, 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA, USA
    • ACTIVITYCycle along The Strand Bicycle Beach Path to Redondo Beach
      Redondo Beach, CA, USA
    • ACTIVITYSanta Monica Pier (late afternoon)
      Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA, USA
    • OTHERReturn bicycles
      Santa Monica Bike Rental, 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA, USA
  • Day 3

    • ACTIVITYROW DTLA
      ROW DTLA, South Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA
    • ACTIVITYExplore the Arts District
      Arts District, Los Angeles, CA, USA
    • FOODGrand Central Market
      Grand Central Market, South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA, USA
    • ACTIVITYThe Broad Contemporary Art Museum
      The Broad, South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA
    • FOODCoffee/ Snack : Eightfold Coffee
      Eightfold Coffee, Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA
    • ACTIVITYWander around Sunset Junction
      Sunset Junction, Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA
  • Day 4

    • ACTIVITYDrive past Hollywood Walk of Fame and Grauman's Chinese Theatre
      Walk Of Fame, Hollywood Boulevard, Central LA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
    • ACTIVITYHike Runyon Canyon Park
      2000 N Fuller Ave, Los Angeles, CA, USA
    • FOODCoffee/ Snack : Verve Coffee Roasters
      Verve Coffee Roasters, Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA, USA
    • ACTIVITYStroll down Melrose Avenue
      Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA
    • ACTIVITYThe Grove (shopping)
      The Grove, The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA, USA
    • ACTIVITYStroll down Rodeo Drive
      Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA, USA
    • FOODCoffee/ Snack : Alfred Coffee & Kitchen
      Alfred Coffee, North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA, USA
    • ACTIVITYThe Comedy Store
      The Comedy Store, Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA
  • Day 5

    • ACTIVITYHike to Parker Mesa Overlook via the Paseo Miramar Trail
      566 Los Liones Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA, USA
    • FOODLunch : Malibu Farm
      Malibu Farm Restaurant, Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA, USA
    • ACTIVITYParadise Cove beach
      Paradise Cove Beach, California, USA
    • ACTIVITYSunset at El Matador State Beach
      El Matador Beach, Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA, USA
  • Day 6

    • ACTIVITYUniversal Studios Hollywood
      Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA, USA
  • Day 7

    • TRAVELDrive to Laguna Beach
      Laguna Beach, CA, USA
    • ACTIVITYLaguna Beach
      Laguna Beach, CA, USA
  • Day 8

    • ACTIVITYAngeles National Forest
      Angeles National Forest, Little Tujunga Canyon Road, San Fernando, CA, USA
    • OTHERReturn hire car
      LAX airport (LAX), World Way, Los Angeles, CA, USA
    • TRAVELLAX to Home
      LAX airport (LAX), World Way, Los Angeles, CA, USA