ULTIMATE Los Angeles Travel Guide - Travel LA Like a Pro!
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Venice Beach
Neighborhood · Venice
Rent a bike, rollerblades or skateboard at the far north end for about $10 an hour and ride north to Santa Monica.
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Shopping · Venice
Suggested as a starting point for exploring Venice, with electric Bird scooters as a way to get around.
Venice Canals
Neighborhood · Venice
A hidden pathway between Courts B and C at Howland Canal leads out to Venice Beach at 25th Street.
Original Muscle Beach
Landmark · Santa Monica
Try some pull-ups on the retro equipment before walking next door to the pier.
Santa Monica Pier
Landmark · Santa Monica
The beach beside the pier is said to be cleaner than Venice Beach for sunbathing.
Palisades Park
Park · Santa Monica
Go past the pier, turn right and cross the overpass over Highway 1 for the classic pier photo.
Third Street Promenade
Shopping · Santa Monica · brief mention
Hollywood Boulevard
Landmark · Hollywood
Called the 'Times Square of LA' and the grimiest part of the city; don't expect to see celebrities.
Dolby Theatre
Landmark · Hollywood · brief mention
Runyon Canyon Park
Hike · Hollywood Hills
Park at 2000 N Fuller Ave and go at sunset, when it's cooler and less crowded.
The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker
Restaurant · West Hollywood · brief mention
Sunset Strip
Neighborhood · West Hollywood · brief mention
The Oppenheim Group office from Netflix's Selling Sunset is here.
The Comedy Store
Activity · West Hollywood · brief mention
Pink Taco
Restaurant · West Hollywood
Swarmed with TikTokers and YouTubers; you may be seated next to a famous one.
Saddle Ranch Chop House
Restaurant · West Hollywood · brief mention
Melrose Avenue
Shopping · Melrose
Craig's
Restaurant · West Hollywood · brief mention
Across the street from Gracias Madre; the fancier option.
Beverly Hills Sign
Landmark · Beverly Hills · brief mention
Suggested as the starting point for exploring Beverly Hills.
Rodeo Drive
Shopping · Beverly Hills
Dress up rather than wear tank tops; it's especially beautiful at Christmas.
Two Rodeo
Shopping · Beverly Hills · brief mention
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Museum · Miracle Mile
Closes at 6 or 7pm depending on the day and is closed on Wednesdays.
Griffith Observatory
Landmark · Griffith Park
Go at sunrise: it's empty, and parking is free 5–10am on weekends and 5am–12pm on weekdays.
Hollywood Sign
Landmark · Hollywood Hills
Park at 3200 Canyon Dr for a hike half the length of the 4-mile trail from the observatory; go early.
Grand Central Market
Market · Downtown Los Angeles
Eggslut
Street food · Downtown Los Angeles · brief mention
Billed as possibly the most amazing breakfast sandwich you'll find.
The Last Bookstore
Shopping · Downtown Los Angeles · brief mention
Described as having a Harry Potter vibe.
Manhattan Beach
Neighborhood · South Bay · brief mention
Hermosa Beach
Neighborhood · South Bay · brief mention
Redondo Beach
Neighborhood · South Bay · brief mention
Hermosa Beach Pier
Landmark · Hermosa Beach
Recommended for a West Coast sunset to end the trip; it can get very windy.
