5-day itinerary
The Perfect 5 Days in Los Angeles
A balanced 5-day plan for Los Angeles, built around its top-rated sights so each day flows without backtracking — plus a bite to eat along the way. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.
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Morning
Hollywood Sign
Gaze up at Hollywood's legendary white letters perched dramatically in the sun-drenched Santa Monica Mountains.
Afternoon
Hollywood Bowl
World-famous open-air venue nestled in the Hollywood Hills, hosting legendary concerts under the stars.
Evening
Dolby Theatre
Walk the red carpet where Hollywood legends receive cinema's most coveted golden statuette every year.
Where to eat: Musso & Frank — American — a well-loved local spot.
Day 2 — Culture & Icons
Morning
TCL Chinese Theatre
Walk among celebrity handprints at Hollywood's most iconic movie palace with stunning Chinese architecture.
Afternoon
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Stroll past thousands of celebrity stars embedded in Hollywood's most iconic and glamorous stretch of pavement.
Evening
Pacific Theatres Cinerama Dome
Marvel at Hollywood's geodesic dome cinema, a retro masterpiece that's graced Sunset Strip since 1963.
Where to eat: Bob's Big Boy — Burgers — a well-loved local spot.
Day 3 — Sights & Experiences
Morning
Upright Citizens Brigade
Catch cutting-edge improv and sketch comedy from tomorrow's biggest stars at this legendary LA venue.
Afternoon
Universal Studios Hollywood
Step into blockbuster worlds at Hollywood's iconic studio theme park, where movies truly come to life.
Evening
Backcountry
Premium outdoor retailer stocking top-tier gear for hikers, climbers, and adventure seekers in LA.
Where to eat: Philippe The Original — American — a well-loved local spot.
Day 4 — Culture & Icons
Morning
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
Watch real Ice Age fossils emerge from bubbling tar pits in the heart of Los Angeles.
Afternoon
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Dive into Hollywood magic at the world's premier museum celebrating 100+ years of filmmaking history.
Evening
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Unearth dinosaur bones, gemstones, and ancient ocean life at LA's premier natural history museum.
Where to eat: The Black Cat — American — a well-loved local spot.
Day 5 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Frank Gehry's gleaming stainless steel curves house world-class performances by the LA Philharmonic.
Afternoon
Norton Simon Museum of Art
Explore masterpieces from Degas to Rembrandt in this stunning Pasadena cultural gem.
Evening
YouTube Theater
A stunning 6,000-seat theater hosting top artists inside SoFi Stadium's iconic entertainment campus.
Where to eat: Bottega Louie — Italian — a well-loved local spot.
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