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Los Angeles Itinerary: 2 to 5 days, day by day
Beaches, canyons, and taco trucks across a city best taken one neighbourhood a day. Pick a trip length to see every day written out — what to do, where to stay and what it costs.
Every trip length
Pick how long you have in Los Angeles.
Each one is a complete plan. Here is the shape of each, a line per day.
2 days in Los Angeles
- Day 1Downtown landmarks, Hollywood atmosphere, and Griffith Park views
- Day 2Santa Monica and Venice shoreline with a final city send-off
3 days in Los Angeles
- Day 1Pacific coast, classic boulevards and sunset views
- Day 2Hollywood landmarks and park views
- Day 3Downtown culture and neighborhood food streets
4 days in Los Angeles
- Day 1Downtown Los Angeles and Griffith Park
- Day 2Hollywood and West Hollywood
- Day 3Santa Monica and Venice
- Day 4Arts District, Echo Park, and departure
5 days in Los Angeles
- Day 1Santa Monica and Venice introduction
- Day 2Hollywood and Griffith Park
- Day 3Museum Row and Beverly Hills
- Day 4Downtown Los Angeles and Arts District
- Day 5Getty views and departure day
How many days do you need in Los Angeles?
5 days is the right length for a first trip to Los Angeles. The city is spread out, so give a day each to Hollywood, Santa Monica and Venice, Downtown, and the Getty with Griffith Park. With fewer days you see the highlights at a brisk pace; with more, add a day trip to Malibu or Joshua Tree.
See the 5-day Los Angeles itinerary →When to go, what a trip costs and what other travellers planned: Los Angeles travel guide →
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