Indulging in Luxury at Fun Places in Los Angeles

  • Day 1: Beverly Hills
    20 minutes (7.5 miles) from LAX Airport

    Beverly Hills is a well-known and wealthy city located in Los Angeles County. The city features high-end shops, upscale restaurants, and exclusive neighborhoods. Take a stroll down Rodeo Drive's designer stores or relax at a luxury spa in the area. End your day with fine dining at Spago, a restaurant owned by the renowned chef, Wolfgang Puck.

  • Day 2: Malibu Beach
    45 minutes (28 miles) from Beverly Hills

    Malibu Beach is a beautiful stretch of coastline that provides several activities such as surfing, sunbathing, and strolling down the pier. Visit the Malibu Lagoon State Beach for birdwatching or reserve a table at the popular restaurant, Nobu, to have dinner with a view of the beach.

  • Day 3: Universal Studios Hollywood
    25 minutes (11.5 miles) from Malibu Beach

    Universal Studios Hollywood is the ultimate destination for entertainment and fun. Take a behind-the-scenes tour at the movie sets, go on thrilling rides, and catch live performances. Spend the day mingling with movie characters and entertainment icons.

  • Day 4: Disneyland
    40 minutes (34 miles) from Universal Studios Hollywood

    Disneyland is rated as one of the best places for fun and adventure in Los Angeles. The theme park includes several exciting rides and attractions in its different themed sections. Make reservations for the Blue Bayou Restaurant that offers a beautiful dim light atmosphere with a view of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Spago (2 hours, $120-150 per person)
  • Nobu (3 hours, $150-200 per person)
  • Universal Studios Hollywood ticket (8 hours, $109-279)
  • Disneyland ticket (10 hours, $104-209)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $473-938 per person

Transportation:

Los Angeles is a vast city, so it is best to explore using a combination of ride-share services, car rentals and public transport. Travel costs typically range between $20-50 per destination, and travel times depends on traffic but average out to 20-40 minutes per location.

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, consider adding a visit to the Getty Villa, a museum that features ancient Greek and Roman art or take a drive to the Griffith Observatory for a view of the city. For tighter budget considerations, swap expensive dinner destinations for high-end lunch spots.

Airports:

Los Angeles International Airport, also known as LAX, is one of the busiest airports in the world. It is located in the Westchester neighborhood, about 16 miles southwest of Downtown Los Angeles. The Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) located in the city of Burbank, is also an alternate option for travelers.

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