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Los Angeles Adventure: 10 Days of Fun and Exploration

Sam 90

11 Nov 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 10-day journey 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 adventure!

Trip to Los Angeles

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

+

$345

·

$ 36

Venice Canals

Italian-inspired artificial canals built in 1905, with sidewalks & bridges for pedestrians.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Directions

Petersen Automotive Museum

A vast collection of autos including restored antiques, race cars & vehicles from famous movies.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$120

17 - 21 min

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Directions

TCL Chinese Theatre

This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$113

21 - 26 min

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Directions

GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$113

Day 2

+

$0

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$ 12

The Getty

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Santa Monica Pier

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

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

+

$188

·

$ 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

29 - 35 min

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Directions

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$188

Day 4

+

$300

·

$ 24

Descanso Gardens

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$113

47 - 57 min

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Directions

Griffith Park

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

30 - 36 min

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Directions

The Broad

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$188

Day 5

+

$654

·

$ 12

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

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 6

+

$188

·

$ 12

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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$188

38 - 46 min

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Directions

Hollywood Bowl

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

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 7

+

$0

·

$ 24

Griffith Observatory

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Universal Studio Tour

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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Directions

The Original Farmers Market

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 8

+

$383

·

$ 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

31 - 38 min

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Directions

Manhattan Beach Pier

This restored 928-ft. concrete pier is the oldest on the West Coast & features a cafe & an aquarium.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

37 - 45 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 9

+

$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 10

+

$300

·

$ 12

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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$188

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

From T. rex skeletons to an insect zoo, popular attraction holds more than 35-million artifacts.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$113

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Exposition Park

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $3149 In total

Activities & Food:$2981

Transport:$168