Los Angeles, United States - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-18

Los Angeles is a city of dreams, sunshine, and Hollywood glamour, offering a unique blend of culture, entertainment, and stunning beaches. Come experience the magic of the film industry, enjoy world-class art, and soak up the relaxed Southern California vibe.

Top things to do in Los Angeles

Things to do in Los Angeles include Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Los Angeles

Here is what 3 days in Los Angeles look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
2
Walking
45 min
  1. 1
    Santa Monica PierTheme park · Santa Monica
    3.3 km (🚶 45 min / 🚌 18 min)
  2. 2
    Venice BeachBeach · Venice
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Day 2

Stops
5
  1. 1
    Universal Studios HollywoodTheme park · Universal City
    3 km (🚶 57 min / 🚌 23 min)
  2. 2
    Hollywood SignHistoric building · Hollywood Hills
    2.6 km
  3. 3
    Griffith ObservatoryMuseum · Griffith Park
    5 km
  4. 4
    Melrose AvenueWest Hollywood
    2.1 km (🚶 31 min)
  5. 5
    Hollywood Walk of FameMonument · Hollywood
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
Walking
49 min
  1. 1
    Rodeo DriveStreet · Beverly Hills
    3.8 km (🚶 49 min / 🚌 20 min)
  2. 2
    Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)Art museum · Miracle Mile
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Los Angeles?

Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, Santa Monica Pier, Universal Studios Hollywood, Disneyland Park and 9 more. Hollywood Walk of Fame: Stroll among the stars of the famous and feel the sparkle of Hollywood. A must for film and television lovers.

What can you do in 3 days in Los Angeles?

Day 1: Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach. Day 2: Universal Studios Hollywood, Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, Melrose Avenue. Day 3: Rodeo Drive, Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).

Which areas should you explore in Los Angeles?

The itinerary for Los Angeles runs through Santa Monica, Venice, Universal City, Hollywood Hills, Griffith Park and West Hollywood.

Which museums are worth visiting in Los Angeles?

Museums worth visiting in Los Angeles: Griffith Observatory (Griffith Park), The Getty Center (Brentwood) and Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) (Miracle Mile).

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