LA Adventure: 🌴✨

Mariel Esquivel Alvarado

1 Jan 2024

Join me on an epic 8-day journey through the vibrant city of Los Angeles! From stunning gardens to iconic landmarks, thrilling theme parks to world-class museums, this itinerary has it all. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the City of Angels!

Trip to Los Angeles

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Enchanting Gardens and Artistic Wonders

$150

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$56

28 - 34 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.

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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$94

Day 2Lights, Camera, Action! Hollywood and Adventure Await

$327

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$327

35 - 42 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 3A Symphony of Entertainment and Celestial Exploration

$ 12

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

24 - 29 min

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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

21 - 26 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Behind the Scenes and Artistic Delights

$94

$ 12

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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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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$94

15 - 18 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Foodie Paradise and Ancient Treasures

$148

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$94

4 - 6 min

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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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$54

Day 6Oceanic Wonders and Historic Battleships

$210

$ 12

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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$135

18 - 22 min

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Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$75

43 - 52 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 7The Happiest Place on Earth

$312

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

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$312

Day 8Artistic Masterpieces and Coastal Thrills

$ 12

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1301 In total

Activities & Food:$1241

Transport:$60