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LA Adventure

Saroniksha Chandran

Saroniksha Chandran

10 Jan 2024

Join me on a thrilling 9-day journey through the City of Angels! From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on an unforgettable trip to Los Angeles.

Trip to Los Angeles

Day 1Hiking, Hollywood, and Burgers
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$650

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$ 50

The Trails
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
17 - 21 min

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Griffith Park
Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & the L.A. Zoo.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$430
11 - 14 min

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In-N-Out Burger
Quality you can taste
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$90
18 - 27 min

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Universal CityWalk Hollywood
High-energy hub featuring shops, eateries & bars, as well as a 7-story IMAX theater.
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Shintaro
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$90
7 - 9 min

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Runyon Canyon Park
Landmark hiking trails known for sweeping city views & people watching, plus an off-leash dog park.
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Music, Observatories, and Malibu
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$230

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$ 60

Little Dom's
The menu at Little Dom's features fresh and delicious Italian-American fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$75
6 - 8 min

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The Greek Theatre
Historic, 5,900-seat amphitheater in a wooded park showcasing a variety of acts under the stars.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Ruen Pair Thai Restaurant
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$60
12 - 15 min

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Griffith Observatory
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
35 - 42 min

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Universal Studio Tour
Long-running tram tour at Universal Studios Hollywood exploring movie & TV-show backlots.
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
36 - 44 min

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Reel Inn Malibu
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$95
8 - 10 min

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The Getty Villa
Former tycoon's residence modeled after 1st-century Italian villa, with Greek & Roman artifacts.
9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
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Free
Day 3Waffles, Studios, and Art
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$760

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$ 40

Waffles
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$35
14 - 17 min

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Universal Studios Hollywood
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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$545
30 - 36 min

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Mendocino Farms
At Mendocino Farms, we turn sandwiches, salads & more into a feel-good food experience. We invite our guests on an unexpected culinary adventure with fresh ingredients and fearless flavor combinations.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$60
11 - 14 min

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The Getty
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens.
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Pizzana
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM
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$120
Day 4Coffee, Theaters, and Mansions
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$370

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$ 30

Tiago Coffee Bar & Kitchen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
11 - 14 min

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Hollywood Bowl
Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Shintaro
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$90
6 - 9 min

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Dolby Theatre
Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Madame Tussauds Hollywood
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$155
12 - 15 min

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Veggie Grill
Veggie Grill brings plant-based food to the center of your plate. Check out our craveable, chef-driven vegan and vegetarian dishes and our fresh, seasonal menu offerings - then find one of our healthy restaurants near you or order online.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$65
7 - 10 min

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The Original Farmers Market
Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Greystone Mansion & Gardens: The Doheny Estate
Visitors can take self-guided tours of this sprawling mansion & grounds, a location in many films.
10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
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Free
Day 5Markets, Museums, and Pizza
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$672

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$ 20

Farmers Market
Established in 1934, when a dozen local farmers parked their trucks on an open field (once a dairy farm) to sell fresh produce to local residents, the Market has remained true to its roots ever since. Over 75 years later the Farmers Market remains the one stop shop for every visitor’s needs.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$50
12 - 18 min

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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Modern museum dedicated to the history of film in the United States & throughout the world.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$155
6 - 9 min

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Kazunori
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$120
8 - 11 min

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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$156
4 - 6 min

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La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$90
16 - 20 min

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L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele
World-renowned Italian Neapolitan pizzeria L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele arrives in Los Angeles spring 2019. The first U.S. location of the historic pizzeria featured in the film Eat Pray Love, L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele is located in the space which once held Hollywood’s beloved Café Des Artist...
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$100
5 - 8 min

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El Capitan Theatre
1926 movie house showing Disney films & featuring a pipe organ, a soda fountain & live shows.
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Hollywood Walk of Fame
Famous Hollywood sidewalk area emblazoned with stars & celebrity names since 1960.
11:30 PM - 1:00 AM
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Free
Day 6Coffee, Gardens, and Museums
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$775

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$ 40

Blue Bottle Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$55
11 - 16 min

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The Broad
Modern art museum with a honeycomb-like facade housing rotating exhibits, plus a shop & restaurant.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$156
23 - 28 min

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Descanso Gardens
Picturesque botanic gardens & oak forests showcasing native plants, water features & a casual cafe.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$94
18 - 22 min

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Russell's
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$100
10 - 15 min

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Norton Simon Museum
Unconventional building housing a noted collection of European & Asian art plus a sculpture garden.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$94
10 - 12 min

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Ginger Corner Market
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$120
11 - 14 min

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The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Expansive complex housing art galleries with famous works, rare-book collections & lush gardens.
8:30 PM - 12:30 AM
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$156
Day 7Tacos, Stadiums, and Music
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$309

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$ 40

King Taco Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$45
11 - 14 min

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Rose Bowl Stadium
Arena home to a storied annual college-football championship game & a notable monthly flea market.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Pho 87
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$85
22 - 33 min

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Dodger Stadium
This classic ballpark, one of baseball's oldest, has hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers since 1962.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Walt Disney Concert Hall
Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Birdies
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$85
8 - 11 min

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GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live
Interactive exhibits & showbiz artifacts honor music greats past & present at this sprawling center.
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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$94
Day 8Disneyland, Parks, and Theaters
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$885

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$ 30

Plaza Inn
Drop inn for hearty American fare the whole family will love and a lively Character Breakfast with some favorite Disney friends.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$75
3 - 4 min

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Disneyland Park
Iconic amusement park featuring 8 themed "lands" with rides, shows & costumed characters.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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$520
35 - 42 min

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Dama
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$90
13 - 16 min

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Exposition Park
Urban space comprising 160 acres with arenas & museums, plus some green areas with trees & gardens.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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In-N-Out Burger
Quality you can taste
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$110
6 - 9 min

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TCL Chinese Theatre
This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars.
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
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$90
Day 9Coffee, Piers, and Aquariums
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$632

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$ 40

Dogtown Coffee
Located in the landmark Zephyr building (Main & Bay St). Serving all-day breakfast, unique paninis and hearty salads in addition to artisan baked goods, and our organic local micro-roasted coffee. Make-your-own breakfast sliders and vegan and gluten-free friendly.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
13 - 20 min

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Santa Monica Pier
Storied seaside destination showcasing a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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San Pedro Cafe & Deli
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$105
6 - 8 min

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Battleship USS Iowa Museum
Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$125
10 - 12 min

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Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$31
23 - 28 min

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Yard House
Yard House is known for great food, classic rock music and the world's largest selection of draft beer featuring the best American craft and import beers.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$85
12 - 17 min

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Aquarium of the Pacific
Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours.
8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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$225

Budget breakdown: $5632 In total

Activities & Food:$5282
Transport:$350