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Los Angeles travel guide
Studios, surf towns and canyon views
Overview
Los Angeles rewards a plan. The city stretches from Malibu to Anaheim, and the difference between a great trip and a frustrating one is usually the order you visit things in.
Our agents group your days by area — coast, studios, downtown, theme parks — so you spend time at the sights rather than on the freeway.
Things to do
Top attractions in Los Angeles
Hollywood & studio tours
Santa Monica & Venice
Getty Center
Malibu & Pacific Coast Highway
Theme parks
Downtown arts district
Where to stay
Hotel & accommodation highlights
Santa Monica
Walkable beach base with dining and shopping.
Hollywood
Central for studios and nightlife.
Beverly Hills & West Hollywood
Upscale stays and designer shopping.
Anaheim
Closest to the theme parks for family trips.
Getting there
Flight information
- Airports
- LAX, Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), John Wayne (SNA)
- Best value season
- January to March
- Airport transfer
- Private car or shuttle; car hire recommended for wider touring
- Typical fares
- Round trips from $179 with mid-week dates
Tours & activities
Guided experiences in Los Angeles
- Studio backlot and TV taping tours
- Coastal drives to Malibu and Santa Barbara
- Theme park transfers and ticket packages
- Downtown food and architecture walks
- Day trips to Catalina Island and Joshua Tree
Good to know
Travel tips
- Traffic peaks 7-10am and 3-7pm — schedule long drives outside those windows.
- Coastal mornings are often overcast; plan beach time for the afternoon.
- Griffith Observatory parking fills early on weekends; go at opening.
- A hire car pays for itself if you plan more than two out-of-town days.
Call-in booking assistance for Los Angeles
Tell us your dates and party size and we will build your Los Angeles trip — flights, hotel, tours and transfers — on the call. Bookings are taken by phone only.
