Explore Vernon in One Day

• Breakfast at the Original Tommy's Hamburgers (8:00 AM) - Start your day with a classic LA meal of chili cheeseburgers, chili fries, and milkshakes at this 1946-founded burger joint.
• Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens (10:00 AM) - Wander through the stunning Renaissance art collection, the impressive outdoor gardens or visit the Japanese and Chinese gardens. You can also explore the Ellesmere manuscript of Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales and other literary gems.
• Lunch at Little Jewel of New Orleans (12:30 PM) - A New Orleans-style deli and market that serves mouth-watering po' boys, beignets, and gumbo.
• Watts Towers Arts Center (2:00 PM) - Visit the iconic work of Simon Rodia, including intricate tile mosaics and geometric towers. The site also offers arts programs and exhibits.
• Grand Central Market (4:00 PM) - Explore the historic indoor marketplace with 38 vendors, offering diverse cuisines and collectible shops, including Eggslut and Wexler's Deli.
• Dinner at Californian-Mexican food fusion at Orochon Ramen (6:00 PM) - Top up your day with a spice-bomb from Orochon's taking a Californian-Mexican fusion twist on hearty bowlfuls of Japanese ramen.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Original Tommy's Hamburgers (1 hour, $15)
• Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens (3 hours, $25)
• Little Jewel of New Orleans (1.5 hours, $20)
• Watts Towers Arts Center (1.5 hours, $10)
• Grand Central Market (2 hours, $30)
• Orochon Ramen (1.5 hours, $25)
Total Estimated Costs: $125

Transportation

Most of the destinations are distant from each other and will require a car, with a ride-hailing service such as Uber or Lyft, or driving your vehicle. Parking expenses in LA varies and cost on average is $12 per day.

Useful Tips

If you have more time in Vernon, consider stopping by the Exposition Park, which houses the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, California Science Center, and the famous Rose Garden among other attractions. For an alternative adventure, visit the Griffith Park, go hiking or horseback riding, and museum hopping inside the Los Angeles Zoo and Griffith Observatory.

On the other hand, If you are traveling with limited time, visit Grand Central Market and Orochon Ramen, enjoy the ambiance of downtown LA, and indulge in Asian cuisine.