Los Angeles itinerary: 1 to 6 days
Plans for one to six days in Los Angeles, day by day: Disneyland first, then the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood, Paramount Pictures and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and downtown from L.A. Live to Olvera Street as you add days. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 3 days
Los Angeles in 1 day
Day 1
Hollywood Walk of Fame Must see
Pavement of more than 2,700 brass stars honouring entertainers, along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street.
TCL Chinese Theatre
Movie palace of 1927 on Hollywood Boulevard, with handprints and footprints of film stars in the cement of its forecourt.
Griffith Observatory
Art Deco observatory of 1935 on Mount Hollywood, with free exhibits, a planetarium and views of the city and the Hollywood Sign.
Hollywood Sign Must see
The 1923 hillside sign on Mount Lee, seen best from Griffith Observatory, Lake Hollywood Park or hiking trails.
Griffith Park Must see
One of the largest city parks in the US, with hiking trails, the observatory, the zoo and the Greek Theatre.
Los Angeles in 2 days
Day 1
Walt Disney Concert Hall Must see
Frank Gehry's stainless-steel concert hall of 2003, home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, with a rooftop garden.
The Broad
Contemporary art museum on Grand Avenue with works by Warhol, Koons and Basquiat and the popular Infinity Mirror Room.
Griffith Observatory
Art Deco observatory of 1935 on Mount Hollywood, with free exhibits, a planetarium and views of the city and the Hollywood Sign.
Hollywood Sign Must see
The 1923 hillside sign on Mount Lee, seen best from Griffith Observatory, Lake Hollywood Park or hiking trails.
Day 2
Disneyland Must see
The original Disney theme park, opened in 1955 in Anaheim, about 40 km southeast of downtown Los Angeles, next to Disney California Adventure.
Los Angeles in 3 days
Day 1
Walt Disney Concert Hall Must see
Frank Gehry's stainless-steel concert hall of 2003, home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, with a rooftop garden.
The Broad
Contemporary art museum on Grand Avenue with works by Warhol, Koons and Basquiat and the popular Infinity Mirror Room.
Griffith Observatory
Art Deco observatory of 1935 on Mount Hollywood, with free exhibits, a planetarium and views of the city and the Hollywood Sign.
Hollywood Sign Must see
The 1923 hillside sign on Mount Lee, seen best from Griffith Observatory, Lake Hollywood Park or hiking trails.
Day 2
Disneyland Must see
The original Disney theme park, opened in 1955 in Anaheim, about 40 km southeast of downtown Los Angeles, next to Disney California Adventure.
Day 3
Universal Studios Hollywood Must see
Working film studio and theme park with a Studio Tour of backlots, rides and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Los Angeles in 4 days
Day 1
Walt Disney Concert Hall Must see
Frank Gehry's stainless-steel concert hall of 2003, home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, with a rooftop garden.
The Broad
Contemporary art museum on Grand Avenue with works by Warhol, Koons and Basquiat and the popular Infinity Mirror Room.
Griffith Park Must see
One of the largest city parks in the US, with hiking trails, the observatory, the zoo and the Greek Theatre.
Hollywood Sign Must see
The 1923 hillside sign on Mount Lee, seen best from Griffith Observatory, Lake Hollywood Park or hiking trails.
Day 2
Disneyland Must see
The original Disney theme park, opened in 1955 in Anaheim, about 40 km southeast of downtown Los Angeles, next to Disney California Adventure.
Day 3
Universal Studios Hollywood Must see
Working film studio and theme park with a Studio Tour of backlots, rides and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Day 4
Paramount Pictures Must see
The last major film studio still in Hollywood itself, with guided tours of its backlot and sound stages.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
The largest art museum in the western US, on Wilshire Boulevard next to the La Brea Tar Pits, known for Urban Light outside.
Hollywood Boulevard Must see
Hollywood's main street, with the TCL Chinese Theatre, the Dolby Theatre, souvenir shops and street performers.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Must see
Pavement of more than 2,700 brass stars honouring entertainers, along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street.
TCL Chinese Theatre
Movie palace of 1927 on Hollywood Boulevard, with handprints and footprints of film stars in the cement of its forecourt.
Los Angeles in 5 days
Day 1
Universal Studios Hollywood Must see
Working film studio and theme park with a Studio Tour of backlots, rides and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Day 2
Disneyland Must see
The original Disney theme park, opened in 1955 in Anaheim, about 40 km southeast of downtown Los Angeles, next to Disney California Adventure.
Day 3
Paramount Pictures Must see
The last major film studio still in Hollywood itself, with guided tours of its backlot and sound stages.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
The largest art museum in the western US, on Wilshire Boulevard next to the La Brea Tar Pits, known for Urban Light outside.
Hollywood Boulevard Must see
Hollywood's main street, with the TCL Chinese Theatre, the Dolby Theatre, souvenir shops and street performers.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Must see
Pavement of more than 2,700 brass stars honouring entertainers, along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street.
TCL Chinese Theatre
Movie palace of 1927 on Hollywood Boulevard, with handprints and footprints of film stars in the cement of its forecourt.
Day 4
Ennis House Must see
Frank Lloyd Wright's Mayan Revival house of 1924 in Los Feliz, built of textile blocks; a private home seen from the street.
Griffith Park Must see
One of the largest city parks in the US, with hiking trails, the observatory, the zoo and the Greek Theatre.
Hollywood Sign Must see
The 1923 hillside sign on Mount Lee, seen best from Griffith Observatory, Lake Hollywood Park or hiking trails.
Griffith Observatory
Art Deco observatory of 1935 on Mount Hollywood, with free exhibits, a planetarium and views of the city and the Hollywood Sign.
Day 5
The GRAMMY Museum Must see
Museum at L.A. Live on the history of recorded music and the Grammy Awards, with instruments, costumes and listening stations.
Grand Central Market
Downtown's food hall since 1917, a long arcade of counters serving tacos, pupusas, ramen and egg sandwiches under neon signs, busiest at lunchtime.
Angels Flight Must see
Short funicular railway of 1901 climbing Bunker Hill from Grand Central Market, one of the shortest railways in the world.
The Broad
Contemporary art museum on Grand Avenue with works by Warhol, Koons and Basquiat and the popular Infinity Mirror Room.
Walt Disney Concert Hall Must see
Frank Gehry's stainless-steel concert hall of 2003, home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, with a rooftop garden.
Olvera Street
The oldest part of Los Angeles, a Mexican-style market street with stalls, restaurants and the Avila Adobe of 1818.
Los Angeles in 6 days
Day 1
Universal Studios Hollywood Must see
Working film studio and theme park with a Studio Tour of backlots, rides and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Day 2
Disneyland Must see
The original Disney theme park, opened in 1955 in Anaheim, about 40 km southeast of downtown Los Angeles, next to Disney California Adventure.
Day 3
Paramount Pictures Must see
The last major film studio still in Hollywood itself, with guided tours of its backlot and sound stages.
Hollywood Boulevard Must see
Hollywood's main street, with the TCL Chinese Theatre, the Dolby Theatre, souvenir shops and street performers.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Must see
Pavement of more than 2,700 brass stars honouring entertainers, along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street.
TCL Chinese Theatre
Movie palace of 1927 on Hollywood Boulevard, with handprints and footprints of film stars in the cement of its forecourt.
Original Farmers Market
A 1934 market of produce stands, bakeries and food stalls at Fairfax and 3rd, with outdoor tables and a relaxed, old-Los Angeles feel next to The Grove.
La Brea Tar Pits
Bubbling asphalt pools on Wilshire Boulevard where Ice Age mammoths, sabre-toothed cats and dire wolves were trapped; the museum shows their fossils and a working lab.
Day 4
Ennis House Must see
Frank Lloyd Wright's Mayan Revival house of 1924 in Los Feliz, built of textile blocks; a private home seen from the street.
Griffith Park Must see
One of the largest city parks in the US, with hiking trails, the observatory, the zoo and the Greek Theatre.
Hollywood Sign Must see
The 1923 hillside sign on Mount Lee, seen best from Griffith Observatory, Lake Hollywood Park or hiking trails.
Griffith Observatory
Art Deco observatory of 1935 on Mount Hollywood, with free exhibits, a planetarium and views of the city and the Hollywood Sign.
Day 5
The GRAMMY Museum Must see
Museum at L.A. Live on the history of recorded music and the Grammy Awards, with instruments, costumes and listening stations.
Grand Central Market
Downtown's food hall since 1917, a long arcade of counters serving tacos, pupusas, ramen and egg sandwiches under neon signs, busiest at lunchtime.
Angels Flight Must see
Short funicular railway of 1901 climbing Bunker Hill from Grand Central Market, one of the shortest railways in the world.
The Broad
Contemporary art museum on Grand Avenue with works by Warhol, Koons and Basquiat and the popular Infinity Mirror Room.
Walt Disney Concert Hall Must see
Frank Gehry's stainless-steel concert hall of 2003, home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, with a rooftop garden.
Olvera Street
The oldest part of Los Angeles, a Mexican-style market street with stalls, restaurants and the Avila Adobe of 1818.
Day 6
Getty Center
Hilltop museum campus in Brentwood known for its architecture, gardens and city views, with European paintings and sculpture.
Venice Canal Historic District
A few quiet blocks of canals laid out in 1905, crossed by little arched bridges and lined with gardens and boats, a short walk from Venice Beach.
Venice Beach
Beach neighbourhood with a lively boardwalk of street performers, Muscle Beach, a skate park and the canals a few blocks inland.
Santa Monica Pier
Pier of 1909 with a small amusement park, Ferris wheel and fishing spots, the end of Route 66 above the beach.
Watch: Los Angeles in 3 days
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Los Angeles
March to May and September to November are the best months, with warm, sunny days and fewer crowds, though May and June often bring grey mornings along the coast. July to September is hot, especially inland, and wildfire smoke is most likely in autumn. Winter is mild, with most of the year's rain falling from December to March.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Los Angeles on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Los Angeles on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Los Angeles on GetYourGuide or on Viator
- From the airport: a private transfer in Los Angeles with Kiwitaxi
- Sightseeing pass: save on Los Angeles's top attractions with Go City
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for United States from Airalo
- Last day: leave your bags in Los Angeles with Radical Storage and keep sightseeing
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Tips for Los Angeles
- Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood sell date-based tickets; buy them online ahead and arrive at opening time to beat the queues.
- Griffith Observatory is free and closed on Mondays; parking on the hill fills up quickly, so take the DASH bus or arrive early.
- Los Angeles traffic is heavy at rush hour; group sights by area, such as Hollywood, downtown or the beaches, and avoid driving across town at peak times.
- Paramount Pictures and the other studio tours need advance booking and a photo ID.
- The Walt Disney Concert Hall offers free self-guided audio tours on most days when no rehearsal is on; check before going.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
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Photo credits
- Angels Flight: unknown author, Public domain
- Disneyland: CrispyCream27, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ennis House: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Getty Center: Jelson25, Public domain
- Grand Central Market: Alossix, CC BY 3.0
- Griffith Observatory: Matthew Field, CC BY 2.5
- Griffith Park: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Hollywood Boulevard: unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hollywood Sign: Thomas Wolf , www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hollywood Walk of Fame: Owen Lloyd, Public domain
- La Brea Tar Pits: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Gunnar Klack, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Olvera Street: unknown Los Angeles Daily News staff photographer, CC BY 4.0
- Original Farmers Market: JS2PR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paramount Pictures: Coolcaesar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Santa Monica Pier: web4camguy, CC BY-SA 2.0
- TCL Chinese Theatre: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
- The Broad: Dllu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The GRAMMY Museum: Ucla90024, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Universal Studios Hollywood: CrispyCream27, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Venice Beach: DanielMichaelPerry, CC0
- Venice Canal Historic District: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
- Walt Disney Concert Hall: unknown author, PD
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