Los Angeles
California, United States
Beaches, studios, hiking and the most varied food scene in the country.
Recommended· Level 1
About Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a collection of neighbourhoods rather than a single downtown. Plan by geography: coast one day, Hollywood and Griffith another, downtown and the museums a third.
Why go
Studio tours, Griffith Observatory, Santa Monica and a genuinely great food city.
Top attractions in Los Angeles
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Suggested itinerary
- Day 1
Coast
Santa Monica, Venice, sunset in Malibu.
- Day 2
Hollywood
Studio tour, Griffith Observatory at dusk.
- Day 3
Downtown and museums
The Broad, Grand Central Market, LACMA.
Good with family
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- California Science Center
- Santa Monica Pier
Travel tips
- You need a car — distances are large and transit is limited
- Book Griffith Observatory parking or take the shuttle
- Beach cities and downtown are 60-90 minutes apart in traffic
Safety in Los Angeles
Recommended· Level 1
Standard urban precautions. Do not leave anything visible in a parked car.
Official U.S. advisoryReviewed 2026-08-07
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