3-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary: All set push the button when you're ready to go

  1. Day 1: Universal Studios Hollywood
    30 minutes (25 miles) from Downtown Los Angeles

    Get your adrenaline pumping on the movie-themed rides like Jurassic World, Transformers, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Meet characters like Minions and Gru and enjoy live shows like WaterWorld and Animal Actors. Don't miss out on the tram ride through the movie sets and the Studio Tour.

  2. Day 2: Santa Monica Beach and Pier
    40 minutes (15 miles) from Universal Studios Hollywood

    Enjoy the ocean breeze and build sandcastles at the iconic Santa Monica Beach. Take a stroll on the Santa Monica Pier, where you can ride the Ferris wheel, roller coaster, and carousel. Visit the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium and learn about the marine life in the Pacific Ocean. End your day with dinner at one of the many seafood restaurants in the area.

  3. Day 3: Disneyland
    45 minutes (35 miles) from Santa Monica Beach and Pier

    Experience the magic of Disney at the Disneyland theme park, where you can meet your favourite Disney characters, watch parades and fireworks, and ride classic attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, and Space Mountain. For a more thrilling experience, check out Disney California Adventure Park next door, and ride the Incredicoaster, Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout, and Radiator Springs Racers.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Universal Studios Hollywood (8-10 hours, $109 per person)
  • Santa Monica Beach and Pier (5-7 hours, free admission)
  • Disneyland (10-12 hours, $154 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $723 for a family of four

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider visiting other attractions like the Griffith Observatory, the Getty Center, or the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles. For a more relaxing day, head to the Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, where you can explore the beautiful gardens and art collections. If you have less time, consider skipping Disneyland and spending more time at Santa Monica Beach and Pier or Universal Studios Hollywood. Don't forget to pack sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and a refillable water bottle for your trip.

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