6-Day Adventure Itinerary for Los Angeles

  1. Day 1: Santa Monica Pier
    10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Downtown Santa Monica

    Get your vacation started with a bang by experiencing Santa Monica Pier, which offers plenty of family-friendly attractions including an aquarium, classic rides, an arcade and plenty of good food.

  2. Day 2: Hike to Griffith Observatory
    24 minutes (6.9 miles) from Santa Monica Pier

    Catch stunning views of Hollywood and hike from Hollywood Hills to Griffith Observatory. Enjoy lots of stairs, steep hills and a good amount of sweat as you go join the locals on this beloved hike. You'll be rewarded with arguably the best view of LA, and plenty of other games and cute spots to explore once you arrive at the observatory.

  3. Day 3: Surfing at Venice Beach
    17 minutes (4.2 miles) from Griffith Observatory

    Ride some of the most popular waves in California with a day of surfing at Venice Beach. The beach has a lot of things to enjoy such as beach volleyball, street performers, and muscle beach to watch everyone lift weights.

  4. Day 4: Biking at Manhattan Beach
    23 minutes (8.3 miles) from Venice Beach

    Start the day with a refreshing bike ride along the beach at Manhattan Beach. After a good workout, reward yourself with the plethora of dining and drinking options near the beachfront.

  5. Day 5: Kayaking at Marina del Rey
    16 minutes (7.7 miles) from Manhattan Beach

    Take a trip to the calm ocean through kayaking, stand-up paddleboards or other aquatic activity at Marina del Rey. Enjoy a good workout while catching the views of the perfect sunset or try cruising along the marina.

  6. Day 6: Universal Studios
    26 minutes (14.4 miles) from Marina Del Rey

    End your 6-day adventure trip with some fun and excitement at the Universal Studios of Hollywood, with thrilling rides, attractions and an infamous Harry Potter world.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Santa Monica Pier (2 hours, free)
  • Griffith Observatory Hike (2-3 hours, free)
  • Surfing lessons (2-3 hours, $100)
  • Biking at Manhattan Beach (2-3 hours, $35 for a single bike rental)
  • Kayaking at Marina del Rey (1-2 hours, $25 for a single kayak rental)
  • Universal Studios (1 full day, $109 per ticket)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $304 per person.

Useful tips

If you have more time, add a trip to the Getty Center, hike Runyon Canyon or visit the Griffith Park Zoo. Adding a beach day in Malibu or exploring Hollywood are some interesting options if you have more time on your trip. If you have less time, you can skip kayaking or biking, or complete a shorter version of the Griffith Observatory hike to suit your schedule.

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