Los Angeles itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · USAOctober–May
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 33
- Per day
- ≈ $164
- First stop
- 09:00
Short answer
The TripWalkers Los Angeles itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 33 stops, hour by hour, for October–May. The first three days:
- Day 1 Hollywood and Griffith
- Day 2 Santa Monica and Venice
- Day 3 Getty and Beverly Hills
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Days 5 and 6 are day trips out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about $164 a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 09:00–20:00
Hollywood and Griffith
Landmark
Hollywood Walk of Fame
See the handprints at TCL Chinese Theatre and the stars on the pavement. Crowds are thin in the morning.
FreeNature
Hollywood Sign Seyir Noktası Lake Hollywood Park
The closest free viewpoint to the sign. Bring your camera.
Free- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Food
Grand Central Market
A market open since 1917. Try Eggslut, Tacos Tumbras a Tomas and Sarita's pupusas.
≈ $18 per personCulture
The Broad
A free contemporary art museum. Book online for the Infinity Mirror room.
Free- 2 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Griffith Observatory
A free observatory with sunset and city lights. The car park fills up, so take the DASH bus.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Musso & Frank GrillHollywood's restaurant since 1919. Have a martini.
- Walt Disney Concert HallGehry's silver building. The garden tour is free.
Day 2 · 09:30–16:00
Santa Monica and Venice
Landmark
Santa Monica Pier
The end of Route 66. Ride the Pacific Park Ferris wheel (~15 USD).
FreeNature
Santa Monica Beach
A wide stretch of sand. Hire a bike and follow the coastal path to Venice.
FreeLandmark
Venice Beach Boardwalk
Muscle Beach, street performers and the skate park.
FreeFood
Gjusta Venice
Venice's cult bakery-cafe. Order the smoked fish and bread.
≈ $22 per personNature
Venice Canals
Canals and bridges from 1905. A calm walk.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Abbot Kinney BoulevardBoutiques and coffee. An alternative to the canals.
- The Butcher's Daughter VeniceA vegetarian cafe.
Day 3 · 10:00–19:00
Getty and Beverly Hills
Culture
Getty Center
A free museum (parking 20 USD, booking required). See Van Gogh's Irises, the gardens and the city views. Take the tram up.
FreeFood
Getty Center Garden Terrace Cafe
The museum cafe, with garden views.
≈ $18 per person- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Shopping
Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills' luxury street. Go window shopping.
FreeLandmark
Beverly Gardens Park
The Beverly Hills sign and a cactus garden.
Free- 1 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
Food
In-N-Out Burger Sunset
A California classic. Order a Double-Double animal style from the secret menu.
≈ $10 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Nate 'n Al's Beverly HillsA deli since 1945. Try the pastrami.
- Los Angeles County Museum of ArtThe Urban Light street lamps. An alternative to the Getty.
Day 4 · 09:30–20:30
Downtown and Koreatown
Landmark
Bradbury Building
The iron atrium from Blade Runner. The lobby is free.
FreeLandmark
Angels Flight Railway
The world's shortest railway, on Bunker Hill.
≈ $1 per personLandmark
Little Tokyo
A Japanese village plaza and the Japanese American National Museum.
FreeFood
Sushi Gen Little Tokyo
A sashimi lunch set. The queue forms at 11:15.
≈ $30 per person- 5 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Koreatown BBQ Kang Ho-dong Baekjeong
Korean BBQ in Koreatown. Some branches are open 24 hours.
≈ $40 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Arts DistrictMurals and breweries, next to Little Tokyo.
- Langer's DelicatessenPastrami since 1947. Order sandwich #19. Next to MacArthur Park.
Day 5 · 09:30–17:30Day trip
Malibu
Landmark
Malibu Pier
45 minutes along the PCH. Walk the pier and have breakfast at Malibu Farm.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
El Matador State Beach
A rocky cove with sea caves, LA's most photogenic beach. Take the steps down.
≈ $8 per personFood
Malibu Seafood
A roadside fish counter. Order fish and chips and sit at tables with PCH views.
≈ $20 per personNature
Point Dume
A walk along the headland. Look for whales (December to April) and seals.
FreeCulture
Getty Villa
Ancient art in a replica Roman villa. Free, booking required, closed on Tuesdays.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Neptune's NetA biker classic for seafood, on the PCH.
- Zuma BeachA wide beach. An alternative to El Matador.
Day 6 · 09:00–20:00Day trip
Universal Studios Hollywood
Culture
Universal Studios Hollywood
The Studio Tour (Jaws, Psycho) and Super Nintendo World. 1-Day tickets are ~109 USD online. Buy Express when it's busy.
≈ $109 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Universal CityWalk
Restaurants outside the park exit, plus Voodoo Doughnut.
≈ $25 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Seyir
The Burbank studio gate. The tour the next day is separate (~70 USD).
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Warner Bros. Studio TourA tour of a real working studio. Calmer than Universal.
- Pink's Hot DogsA hot dog stand since 1939, on La Brea.
Day 7 · 09:00–13:45
Silver Lake: a gentle farewell
Nature
Silver Lake Reservoir Yürüyüşü
A 3.5 km loop around the reservoir, with plenty of neighbourhood dogs.
FreeLandmark
Micheltorena Stairs
The heart-decorated stairs. A classic Silver Lake photo.
FreeFood
Intelligentsia Coffee Silver Lake
LA's third-wave coffee, with a courtyard.
≈ $8 per personFood
Guisados Echo Park
Braised-meat tacos. Order the sampler plate for a farewell meal.
≈ $12 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
LAX FlyAway Union Station
The bus from Union Station to LAX takes 45 minutes. Time to say goodbye.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Pine & Crane Silver LakeTaiwanese cuisine. An alternative to tacos.
- Echo Park LakeA lotus pond and pedal boats. An alternative to the reservoir.
Good to know: 6 things that make a Los Angeles trip easier
- LA is a car city: hire a car (parking 20-40 USD). The Metro B Line is useful between Hollywood and Downtown. An Uber between the coast and the city costs 20-40 USD.
- Winter is 18-20°C and sunny, with a few rainy weeks in January and February. It's whale season in Malibu, the beaches are quiet and it's Oscar season.
- The Getty and the Broad are free (booking required), as is Griffith. Universal costs 109+ USD.
- Tacos cost 3-5 USD (Guisados, Leo's), In-N-Out 10 USD, and a restaurant meal 30-50 USD. Tip 18-20%. Tax is 9.5% and isn't included in the listed price.
- Take the DASH bus up to Griffith (the car park fills up) and arrive 1 hour before sunset.
- The sea is cold (18-20°C) with waves and currents, so watch for the lifeguard flags.
Spending: ≈ $1,150 per person for 7 days
- Food$450
- Entry and tours$250
- Local transport$350
- Other$100
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Los Angeles?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 5 and 6; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Los Angeles cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about $164 per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Los Angeles?
The first stop is at 09:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers October–May. There is a separate plan for June–September: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.