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LA Adventure

Anton Leon

Anton Leon

13 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through the vibrant city of Los Angeles. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in art and culture, and experience the magic of Hollywood. From stunning museums to breathtaking views, this itinerary has it all!

Day 1Hidden Gems and Hollywood Glamour
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$32

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$ 6

Bradbury Building
Unique structure featuring a Victorian center court with wrought-iron stairs & birdcage elevators.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
12 - 17 min

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The Broad
Modern art museum with a honeycomb-like facade housing rotating exhibits, plus a shop & restaurant.
No time set
$31
20 - 24 min

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THE PALM TREE LINED STREET WITH A VIEW OF THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN
No time set
Free
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Griffith Observatory
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views.
No time set
Free
29 - 35 min

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El Capitan Theatre
1926 movie house showing Disney films & featuring a pipe organ, a soda fountain & live shows.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
19 - 23 min

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Day 2Artistic Delights and Celestial Wonders
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$55

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$ 6

Norton Simon Museum
Unconventional building housing a noted collection of European & Asian art plus a sculpture garden.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$19
10 - 15 min

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The Gamble House
Guided tours showcase this architecturally significant 1908 home designed by Charles & Henry Greene.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$19
16 - 20 min

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Autry Museum of the American West
Spacious museum featuring exhibits with artwork & artifacts, plus a cafe & children's activities.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$18
20 - 24 min

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Griffith Observatory
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views.
No time set
Free
43 - 52 min

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Los Angeles City Hall
This 1928 landmark with docent-led tours features a stepped tower & 27th-floor observation deck.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Free
Day 3Lights, Camera, Action!
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$109

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$ 4

Universal Studios Hollywood
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
$109
24 - 29 min

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The Hollywood Museum
Hollywood history, including props, costumes, scripts & photos, housed in a historic building.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
6 - 8 min

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Hollywood Walk of Fame
Famous Hollywood sidewalk area emblazoned with stars & celebrity names since 1960.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
Day 4Artistic Treasures and Urban Exploration
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$50

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$ 4

The Broad
Modern art museum with a honeycomb-like facade housing rotating exhibits, plus a shop & restaurant.
No time set
$31
6 - 9 min

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Grand Central Market
Emporium hosting food vendors & florists, plus game nights, movies & other events, since 1917.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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The Last Bookstore
Airy book & record store offering new & used items in a multilevel space adorned with local art.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
12 - 15 min

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GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live
Interactive exhibits & showbiz artifacts honor music greats past & present at this sprawling center.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$19
48 - 58 min

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Hollywood Sign
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
Day 5Art, Beaches, and Ocean Breezes
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$32

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$ 4

Los Angeles County Museum of Art
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$31
48 - 58 min

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Venice Canals
Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
19 - 23 min

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Santa Monica Pier
Storied seaside destination showcasing a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
13 - 20 min

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Downtown Santa Monica
Posh shopping district with a range of retailers, dining & entertainment along a stylish promenade.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free
Day 6Revving Engines and Curious Curiosities
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$30

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$ 4

Petersen Automotive Museum
A vast collection of autos including restored antiques, race cars & vehicles from famous movies.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$20
19 - 23 min

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The Museum of Jurassic Technology
Collection of microscopic sculpture & other eccentric curiosities in art, science & natural history.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$10
43 - 52 min

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The Getty
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens.
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
Day 7Cultural Immersion and Artistic Marvels
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$31

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$ 4

Skirball Cultural Center
This contemporary facility offers Jewish historical exhibits & a range of courses, readings & talks.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Hammer Museum
Gallery with a permanent collection of historical works & special exhibits of edgy contemporary art.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
26 - 32 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.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$31
12 - 18 min

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The Original Farmers Market
Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Free
Day 8Uncovering History and Diverse Art
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$52

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$ 8

La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$18
41 - 50 min

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California African American Museum
Center presents art, culture & history exhibits with a focus on California, plus live events.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
32 - 39 min

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Watts Towers Arts Center
Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$9
43 - 52 min

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Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)
Contemporary Latin American art & educational programs featured at a museum with a sculpture garden.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$13
9 - 11 min

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Long Beach Museum of Art
Museum & a cafe on a bluff-top site featuring galleries with works by Southern California artists.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$13
Day 9Aquatic Wonders and Magical Adventures
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$149

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$ 2

Aquarium of the Pacific
Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$45
34 - 41 min

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Disneyland Park
Iconic amusement park featuring 8 themed "lands" with rides, shows & costumed characters.
11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
$104

Budget breakdown: $581 In total

Activities & Food:$539
Transport:$42