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10 Days in Los Angeles: A Journey of Adventure and Culture

Berenice Arizbeth Ramirez Olvera

20 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Los Angeles, exploring its vibrant culture and iconic attractions. From the enchanting Aquarium of the Pacific to the world-renowned Disneyland Park, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery.

Trip to Los Angeles

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$345

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$ 24

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

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$270

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$75

37 - 45 min

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Directions

California African American Museum

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$624

Disneyland Park

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

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$624

Day 3

+

$113

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$ 24

Hollywood Bowl

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Griffith Observatory

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Descanso Gardens

Picturesque botanic gardens & oak forests showcasing native plants, water features & a casual cafe.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$113

Day 4

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$300

The Original Farmers Market

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Directions

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$188

4 - 6 min

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Directions

La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

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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$113

Day 5

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$188

·

$ 24

Exposition Park

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

20 - 24 min

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Directions

The Broad

Modern art museum with a honeycomb-like facade housing rotating exhibits, plus a shop & restaurant.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$188

27 - 33 min

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Griffith Park

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 6

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$0

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$ 12

The Getty Villa

Former tycoon's residence modeled after 1st-century Italian villa, with Greek & Roman artifacts.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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The Getty

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

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 7

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$0

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$ 12

Hammer Museum

Gallery with a permanent collection of historical works & special exhibits of edgy contemporary art.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier

Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic Ferris wheel.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Santa Monica Pier

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 8

+

$248

·

$ 12

The Museum of Jurassic Technology

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$60

36 - 44 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.

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$188

Day 9

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$654

Universal Studios Hollywood

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

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$654

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Jurassic World – The Ride

Boat ride where guests travel through Jurassic Park, with animatronic dinosaurs & immersive screens.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 10

+

$623

·

$ 24

Autry Museum of the American West

Spacious museum featuring exhibits with artwork & artifacts, plus a cafe & children's activities.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$105

12 - 15 min

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$518

15 - 18 min

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Universal Studio Tour

Long-running tram tour at Universal Studios Hollywood exploring movie & TV-show backlots.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $3225 In total

Activities & Food:$3093

Transport:$132