City Experiences in Los Angeles: A 7-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Hollywood Boulevard
    10 minutes (3.1 miles) from Downtown LA

    See the Walk of Fame and Chinese Theatre, then hike up to Griffith Observatory for a stunning view of the city.

  2. Day 2: Getty Center and Beverly Hills
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    20 minutes (8.6 miles) from Hollywood Boulevard

    Explore the art and architecture at the Getty Center, then stroll and window-shop through the luxury boutiques and lavish homes of Beverly Hills.

  3. Day 3: The Broad and Grand Central Market
    15 minutes (4.5 miles) from Beverly Hills

    Admire contemporary art at The Broad and savor a diverse food scene at Grand Central Market.

  4. Day 4: Venice Beach and Abbot Kinney Boulevard
    25 minutes (6.4 miles) from Grand Central Market

    People watch on Venice Beach, then stroll the trendy shops and cafes of Abbot Kinney Boulevard.

  5. Day 5: Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk
    25 minutes (13.3 miles) from Venice Beach

    Experience movie magic and thrilling rides at Universal Studios Hollywood, then dine and shop at CityWalk.

  6. Day 6: Olvera Street and Little Tokyo
    20 minutes (8.5 miles) from Universal Studios Hollywood

    Get a taste of Mexican heritage at Olvera Street, then immerse yourself in Japanese culture at Little Tokyo.

  7. Day 7: Santa Monica Beach and Pier
    25 minutes (8.9 miles) from Little Tokyo

    Soak up the sun and surf at Santa Monica Beach, then play games and ride the ferris wheel at the historic Santa Monica Pier.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Hollywood Walk of Fame and Chinese Theatre (1.5 hours, free)
  • Griffith Observatory (2 hours, free)
  • Getty Center (3 hours, free)
  • Beverly Hills shopping (2 hours, varies)
  • The Broad (2 hours, free with reservation)
  • Grand Central Market (1.5 hours, varies)
  • Venice Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Abbot Kinney Boulevard (2 hours, varies)
  • Universal Studios Hollywood (6 hours, $109+ admission)
  • CityWalk (2 hours, varies)
  • Olvera Street (1.5 hours, free)
  • Little Tokyo (2 hours, varies)
  • Santa Monica Beach (3 hours, free)
  • Santa Monica Pier (2 hours, varies)

  • Total Estimated Costs: $109+ (not including shopping and dining)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider exploring museums like LACMA or the Natural History Museum. For a lesser budget, swap out Universal Studios for the Griffith Park Observatory and CityWalk. Remember to plan for traffic when traveling around the city, and be prepared for crowds at popular tourist destinations.

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