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Los Angeles: A 10-Day Adventure

Cristina Palomo

Cristina Palomo

12 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant city of Los Angeles, exploring iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and stunning natural beauty.

Trip to Los Angeles

Day 1
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$100

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$ 8

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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$63
32 - 39 min

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Descanso Gardens
Picturesque botanic gardens & oak forests showcasing native plants, water features & a casual cafe.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$38
47 - 57 min

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Griffith Park
Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & the L.A. Zoo.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$245

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$ 16

Norton Simon Museum
Unconventional building housing a noted collection of European & Asian art plus a sculpture garden.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
22 - 27 min

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El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Hollywood Walk of Fame
Famous Hollywood sidewalk area emblazoned with stars & celebrity names since 1960.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$173
11 - 14 min

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Autry Museum of the American West
Spacious museum featuring exhibits with artwork & artifacts, plus a cafe & children's activities.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$35
Day 3
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$40

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$ 8

Universal Studio Tour
Long-running tram tour at Universal Studios Hollywood exploring movie & TV-show backlots.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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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
12 - 17 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.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Japanese American National Museum
Art, artifacts & historical exhibits exploring over 130 years of the Japanese-American experience.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$40
Day 4
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$218

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$ 8

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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$218
20 - 24 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
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Bradbury Building
Unique structure featuring a Victorian center court with wrought-iron stairs & birdcage elevators.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$78

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$ 12

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
21 - 26 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$38
23 - 28 min

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GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live
Interactive exhibits & showbiz artifacts honor music greats past & present at this sprawling center.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$38
9 - 11 min

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The Last Bookstore
Airy book & record store offering new & used items in a multilevel space adorned with local art.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Angels Flight Railway
World's shortest railway, built in 1901, with 2 funicular cars that travel on a 298ft incline.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$3
Day 6
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$83

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$ 12

The Broad
Modern art museum with a honeycomb-like facade housing rotating exhibits, plus a shop & restaurant.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$63
10 - 12 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
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Exposition Park
Urban space comprising 160 acres with arenas & museums, plus some green areas with trees & gardens.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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The Museum of Jurassic Technology
Collection of microscopic sculpture & other eccentric curiosities in art, science & natural history.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$20
21 - 26 min

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Venice Canals
Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$170

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$ 12

Watts Towers Arts Center
Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$18
28 - 34 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
11 - 14 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.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$90
28 - 34 min

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South Coast Botanic Garden
Former landfill transformed into a botanical garden with themed areas, a koi pond & a peaceful vibe.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$38
Day 8
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$233

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$ 8

Disneyland Park
Iconic amusement park featuring 8 themed "lands" with rides, shows & costumed characters.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$208
43 - 52 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.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$25
58 - 70 min

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Santa Monica Pier
Storied seaside destination showcasing a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
Day 9
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$103

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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
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$63
4 - 6 min

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Petersen Automotive Museum
A vast collection of autos including restored antiques, race cars & vehicles from famous movies.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$40
25 - 30 min

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The Getty
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Day 10
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$100

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$ 16

Skirball Cultural Center
This contemporary facility offers Jewish historical exhibits & a range of courses, readings & talks.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 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
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Museum of Tolerance
Films & other educational exhibits on the Holocaust & ways to confront modern-day discrimination.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$38
15 - 18 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.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
18 - 22 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.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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$63

Budget breakdown: $1473 In total

Activities & Food:$1369
Transport:$104