Los Angeles Adventure: 10 Days of Fun and Exploration

Bo Westerlinck

19 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant city of Los Angeles. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and soak up the sun on beautiful beaches. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Los Angeles

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$125

$ 12

Airy book & record store offering new & used items in a multilevel space adorned with local art.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

Directions

Unique structure featuring a Victorian center court with wrought-iron stairs & birdcage elevators.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

Directions

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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$63

6 - 8 min

Directions

The Little Jewel of New Orleans Grocery and Deli is a downtown Los Angeles based Southern market and delicatessen, which draws its influence from the rich and varied culinary traditions of the City of New Orleans...

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

13 - 20 min

Directions

Gathering place featuring an intimate performance area, memorial fountain & wade-able membrane pool.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

24 - 29 min

Directions

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

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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A made-from-scratch American eatery with vegan & vegetarian options, plus wine & craft brews.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 2

$135

$ 16

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$35

9 - 11 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

23 - 28 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

The menu at Little Dom's features fresh and delicious Italian-American fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 3

$105

$ 8

Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 270 animal species & 800 plant species.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$55

27 - 33 min

Directions

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

23 - 28 min

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World-renowned Italian Neapolitan pizzeria L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele arrives in Los Angeles spring 2019. The first U.S. location of the historic pizzeria featured in the film Eat Pray Love, L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele is located in the space which once held Hollywood’s beloved Café Des Artist...

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

4 - 5 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Quality you can taste

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 4

$308

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$218

17 - 21 min

Directions

Quality you can taste

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

6 - 9 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$38

5 - 8 min

Directions

Quality you can taste

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 5

$188

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$63

6 - 8 min

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Veggie Grill brings plant-based food to the center of your plate. Check out our craveable, chef-driven vegan and vegetarian dishes and our fresh, seasonal menu offerings - then find one of our healthy restaurants near you or order online.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$48

7 - 10 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Fresh salads, plates + grain bowls available for pickup and delivery every day, made in-house from scratch, using whole produce delivered that morning.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 6

$88

$ 12

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

Bustling public beach offering a hang gliding training park, bonfires & views of departing aircraft.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

4 - 6 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Chef-driven restaurant & scratch bar featuring a seasonal lineup of creative, crave-able dishes & handcrafted cocktails - with a healthy twist. True Food's menu emphasizes wholesome, nutrient-dense ingredients with thoughtful preparations to highlight the natural health benefits & flavors.

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$48

Day 7

$68

$ 12

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

22 - 27 min

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At Mendocino Farms, we turn sandwiches, salads & more into a feel-good food experience. We invite our guests on an unexpected culinary adventure with fresh ingredients and fearless flavor combinations.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$34

13 - 16 min

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

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Day 8

$80

$ 16

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

14 - 17 min

Directions

Awesomeness. Beer. Burgers. More Awesomeness.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

8 - 10 min

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This contemporary facility offers Jewish historical exhibits & a range of courses, readings & talks.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$44

Day 9

$101

$ 4

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

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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

36 - 44 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$42

5 - 8 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$25

9 - 14 min

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Born in the small village of Villa Jimenez, Michoacan, Mexico, founder Manuel Orozco quickly grew a passion for the native food of his country. In the late 1950's, Manuel and his wife Socorro settled in California with hopes of achieving the American dream and owning their own restaurant that ser...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Day 10

$374

$ 4