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5-Day Itinerary for July 2023: Place to Hangout, Adventure, Scenery, and Enjoy with Friends

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

    Morning: Cross the historic Santa Monica Pier, watch street performances and enjoy the beach. Afternoon: Go on the Pacific Park amusement rides or try the Trapeze School. Evening: Enjoy the sunset at the beach while dining at the Lobster or Rusty's Surf Ranch.

  2. Day 2: Venice Canals
    10 minutes (2.2 miles) from Santa Monica Pier

    Morning: Walk through the beautiful Venice Canals. Afternoon: Stroll down the Venice Beach Boardwalk, grab lunch at Figtree's Cafe or Eggslut, and watch the street artists perform. Evening: Visit Abbot Kinney Boulevard and dine at Gjelina or Felix Trattoria.

  3. Day 3: The Getty Museum
    20 minutes (7.5 miles) from Venice Canals

    Morning: Explore The Getty Museum's collection of artwork and architecture. Afternoon: Take a guided garden tour and enjoy the beautiful views of Los Angeles. Evening: Grab dinner at Wolfgang Puck's restaurant and watch the sunset from the terrace.

  4. Day 4: Universal Studios Hollywood
    20 minutes (11 miles) from The Getty Museum

    Morning: Experience the famous Universal Studios Hollywood rides and attractions. Afternoon: Visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and grab lunch at Three Broomsticks. Evening: Enjoy dinner at The Hard Rock Cafe in Universal CityWalk and watch the fountain show.

  5. Day 5: Griffith Observatory
    15 minutes (5.6 miles) from Universal Studios Hollywood

    Morning: Hike the trails of Griffith Park and visit the Griffith Observatory. Afternoon: See the Space Shuttle Endeavour and visit the exhibits at the California Science Center. Evening: Dine at the Tam O'Shanter, a historic restaurant located in Atwater Village.

Recommendations

Take a day trip to Malibu and visit the Adamson House or go wine tasting at the Malibu Wines Safari. You can also go hiking at Runyon Canyon, or visit the Farmers Market and The Grove for shopping and dining. Do not forget to try the famous In-N-Out Burger or Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Santa Monica Pier (4 hours, free)
  • Venice Canals (3 hours, free)
  • The Getty Museum (5 hours, free admission, parking is $20)
  • Universal Studios Hollywood (8 hours, $120 for a one-day ticket)
  • Griffith Observatory (4 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $140 (excluding transportation and food)
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