How to Spend 2 Days in LOS ANGELES | Travel Itinerary
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Hollywood
Neighborhood · Hollywood
Recommended as a base, with average hotel prices of 150–250 USD per night.
Santa Monica
Neighborhood · Santa Monica
Suggested base for coastal vibes, with hotels around 200–300 USD per night.
Griffith Observatory
Landmark · Griffith Park
Entry is free but parking costs $10 per hour. Go first thing in the morning to beat the crowds.
Griffith Park
Park · Los Feliz · brief mention
Take extra time to explore the park while visiting the observatory.
Trails Cafe
Cafe · Griffith Park
Avocado toast costs about 10 USD and coffee about 3 USD. It gets busy on weekends, so arrive early.
Hollywood Sign
Landmark · Hollywood Hills
The road to the sign is private, so hiking is the only way to get close; go in the early morning or late afternoon.
Bronson Caves
Historic site · Griffith Park · brief mention
Wisdom Tree Trail
Hike · Hollywood Hills
A 3-mile (4.8 km) route with relentless ascents. It is home to LA's resident mountain lion.
Lake Hollywood Park
Park · Hollywood Hills · brief mention
The best alternative if hiking isn't your thing.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Landmark · Hollywood
Use the Walk of Fame website's star finder to head straight to your favourite celebrities' stars.
Melrose Avenue
Shopping · Melrose
Look out for street art such as the pink wings and the Paul Smith pink wall.
Paul Smith Pink Wall
Landmark · Melrose · brief mention
Decades
Shopping · Melrose · brief mention
Fred Segal
Shopping · West Hollywood · brief mention
Gracias Madre
Restaurant · West Hollywood
Try the jackfruit tacos (about 18 USD) with a housemade agua fresca (5 USD), and ask for a patio table.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Museum · Miracle Mile · brief mention
Requires an entrance fee.
Beverly Hills
Neighborhood · Beverly Hills · brief mention
Rodeo Drive
Shopping · Beverly Hills
Visit on weekday afternoons for the best chance of spotting a celebrity.
Spago Beverly Hills
Restaurant · Beverly Hills
Signature smoked salmon pizza costs about 34 USD and chocolate soufflé 16 USD; book well in advance.
Venice Beach Skate Park
Activity · Venice · brief mention
Muscle Beach Venice
Landmark · Venice · brief mention
Getty Center
Museum · Brentwood
Open Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–5:30pm; only the photography exhibit charges admission.
Malibu
Day trip · Malibu
Malibu Pier
Landmark · Malibu · brief mention
Surfrider Beach
Park · Malibu · brief mention
Getty Villa
Museum · Pacific Palisades · brief mention
Adamson House Museum
Museum · Malibu · brief mention
Malibu Seafood Fresh Fish Market & Patio Cafe
Restaurant · Malibu
Fish and chips cost about 15 USD and homemade lemonade 4 USD; arrive early on weekends.
The Albright
Restaurant · Santa Monica
Lobster roll with fries costs about 25 USD and lemonade 4 USD; arrive early for an outside table at sunset.
