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LA Adventures

Jacob Zhang

Jacob Zhang

8 Dec 2023

Embark 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

Day 1Hollywood Glamour and Artistic Wonders
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$197

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$ 16

TCL Chinese Theatre
This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$72
2 - 3 min

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El Capitan Theatre
1926 movie house showing Disney films & featuring a pipe organ, a soda fountain & live shows.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$125
30 - 36 min

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Santa Monica Pier
Storied seaside destination showcasing a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Beachside Bliss and Automotive Marvels
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$120

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$ 24

Downtown Santa Monica
Posh shopping district with a range of retailers, dining & entertainment along a stylish promenade.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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The Museum of Jurassic Technology
Collection of microscopic sculpture & other eccentric curiosities in art, science & natural history.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$40
19 - 23 min

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Petersen Automotive Museum
A vast collection of autos including restored antiques, race cars & vehicles from famous movies.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$80
41 - 50 min

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Universal Studio Tour
Long-running tram tour at Universal Studios Hollywood exploring movie & TV-show backlots.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Movie Magic and Artistic Masterpieces
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$436

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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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$436
31 - 38 min

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The Getty
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens.
2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Theatrical Marvels and Cultural Delights
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$0

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$ 24

Dolby Theatre
Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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The Grove
High-end shopping mall features trendy retailers, restaurants & a theater amid a bustling promenade.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Hammer Museum
Gallery with a permanent collection of historical works & special exhibits of edgy contemporary art.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Skirball Cultural Center
This contemporary facility offers Jewish historical exhibits & a range of courses, readings & talks.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Fossils, Markets, and Hollywood Legends
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$196

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$ 8

La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
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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$72
16 - 24 min

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The Original Farmers Market
Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Madame Tussauds Hollywood
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$124
3 - 4 min

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Ovation Hollywood
Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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The Hollywood Museum
Hollywood history, including props, costumes, scripts & photos, housed in a historic building.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Day 6Wax Figures, Starry Walks, and Diverse Art
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$279

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$ 32

Hollywood Wax Museum
Famous Hollywood faces are cast out of wax at this museum with late-night hours.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$100
5 - 6 min

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Hollywood Walk of Fame
Famous Hollywood sidewalk area emblazoned with stars & celebrity names since 1960.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
43 - 52 min

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California African American Museum
Center presents art, culture & history exhibits with a focus on California, plus live events.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
19 - 23 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.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$4
5 - 8 min

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The Broad
Modern art museum with a honeycomb-like facade housing rotating exhibits, plus a shop & restaurant.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$125
25 - 30 min

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USC Pacific Asia Museum
Museum with research library relating to Asian & Pacific art & culture in a Chinese-style building.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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$50
Day 7Culinary Delights and Artistic Treasures
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$135

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$ 24

Grand Central Market
Emporium hosting food vendors & florists, plus game nights, movies & other events, since 1917.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Bradbury Building
Unique structure featuring a Victorian center court with wrought-iron stairs & birdcage elevators.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
37 - 45 min

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Watts Towers Arts Center
Historic landmark site featuring soaring steel towers adorned with glass, shells & colorful tiles.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$35
31 - 38 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.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$50
9 - 11 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.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$50
Day 8Aquatic Wonders and Magical Kingdom
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$596

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$ 8

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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$180
43 - 52 min

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Disneyland Park
Iconic amusement park featuring 8 themed "lands" with rides, shows & costumed characters.
11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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$416
Day 9Gardens, Parks, and Natural Beauty
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$200

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$ 16

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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$125
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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$75
36 - 44 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 10Museums, Monuments, and Studio Magic
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$489

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$ 32

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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$75
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
29 - 35 min

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Griffith Observatory
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Autry Museum of the American West
Spacious museum featuring exhibits with artwork & artifacts, plus a cafe & children's activities.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$70
13 - 16 min

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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$344

Budget breakdown: $2840 In total

Activities & Food:$2648
Transport:$192