LA in 10 Days: A Journey Through Art, Culture, and Adventure

Dhanu K (Parvateesam)

28 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure through the vibrant city of Los Angeles. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in art and culture, and experience the magic of Hollywood. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Los Angeles

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Beachside Bliss and Artistic Wonders

$32

$ 6

Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

Directions

Storied seaside destination showcasing a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$31

Day 2Unveiling the Extraordinary and Captivating Museums

$10

$ 8

Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

Collection of microscopic sculpture & other eccentric curiosities in art, science & natural history.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

15 - 18 min

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Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens.

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Museum exploring historic & contemporary works from Africa, Asia, the Pacific & the Americas.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Exploring Local Flavors and Hollywood's Prehistoric Past

$50

$ 4

Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

Directions

Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

Directions

Modern museum dedicated to the history of film in the United States & throughout the world.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$31

7 - 10 min

Directions

Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$19

Day 4Immersing in History and Celebrating Music Legends

$19

$ 4

Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

Urban space comprising 160 acres with arenas & museums, plus some green areas with trees & gardens.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

Directions

Center presents art, culture & history exhibits with a focus on California, plus live events.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Interactive exhibits & showbiz artifacts honor music greats past & present at this sprawling center.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$19

Day 5Unleashing Creativity and Reveling in Natural Beauty

$13

$ 12

Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

A selection of handcrafted items plus interactive programs allowing viewers to create their own art.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

41 - 50 min

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Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & the L.A. Zoo.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

Directions

Self-guided tours are available of this Wright-designed home, with roof terraces & gardens.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

25 - 30 min

Directions

Museum with research library relating to Asian & Pacific art & culture in a Chinese-style building.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$13

Day 6Diving into Marine Life and Artistic Enclaves

$70

$ 8

Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

Directions

Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$45

9 - 11 min

Directions

Museum & a cafe on a bluff-top site featuring galleries with works by Southern California artists.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

8 - 10 min

Directions

Contemporary Latin American art & educational programs featured at a museum with a sculpture garden.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

Day 7Embracing the City's Iconic Landmarks and Magical Kingdom

$104

$ 6

Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

This 1928 landmark with docent-led tours features a stepped tower & 27th-floor observation deck.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

34 - 41 min

Directions

Iconic amusement park featuring 8 themed "lands" with rides, shows & costumed characters.

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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$104

Day 8Indulging in Art, Gardens, and Hollywood Behind the Scenes

$118

$ 6

Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

Directions

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Expansive complex housing art galleries with famous works, rare-book collections & lush gardens.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$31

29 - 35 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$86

Day 9Journeying through Architectural Gems and Celestial Wonders

$19

$ 8

Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

Guided tours showcase this architecturally significant 1908 home designed by Charles & Henry Greene.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$19

22 - 27 min

Directions

This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Hollywood history, including props, costumes, scripts & photos, housed in a historic building.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 10Experiencing Thrills and Entertainment in the Heart of Hollywood

$109

$ 6

Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

Directions

Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$109

12 - 15 min

Directions

Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater.

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $610 In total

Activities & Food:$542

Transport:$68