Dumb Mistakes Tourists Make in Los Angeles

13 places in this vlog

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1. 0:02

   Venice Beach

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Venice

   Carry singles or $5 bills to tip the buskers if you take their picture.

2. 0:41

   Santa Monica

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Santa Monica · brief mention

   Pair it with Venice Beach for one day of sightseeing.

3. 0:56

   Hollywood

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Hollywood · brief mention

   Combine it with Beverly Hills for one day.

4. 0:59

   Beverly Hills

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Beverly Hills · brief mention

   Combine it with Hollywood for one day.

5. 1:04

   La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

   🏛️ Museum · Miracle Mile · brief mention

   Visit together with the nearby museums on the same day.

6. 6:45

   Huntington Beach

   🚆 Day trip · Orange County · brief mention

7. 6:50

   Disneyland Park

   🚡 Activity · Anaheim

   Up to 90 minutes from Santa Monica in bad traffic; stay nearby and schedule a late-night pickup.

8. 6:54

   Knott's Berry Farm

   🚡 Activity · Buena Park

   Knott's Scary Farm runs until 1 a.m.; book a rideshare pickup ahead since cars are hard to get late.

9. 11:33

   Hollywood Boulevard

   🏢 Landmark · Hollywood

   Performers often can't break a $20, so bring small bills for photo tips.

10. 12:08

    Rodeo Drive

    🛍️ Shopping · Beverly Hills · brief mention

11. 12:26

    Griffith Observatory

    🏢 Landmark · Griffith Park · brief mention

    Explore the surrounding parkland to see LA's nature.

12. 12:46

    Catalina Island

    🚆 Day trip · Santa Catalina Island · brief mention

    Taking the ferry over is worth it for the outdoor adventure.

13. 13:24

    Muscle Beach Venice

    🏢 Landmark · Venice · brief mention

    It may be closed at times.