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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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Day 1The Big Highlights

  1. Morning

    Hollywood Sign

    Gaze up at Hollywood's legendary white letters perched dramatically in the sun-drenched Santa Monica Mountains.

  2. Afternoon

    Hollywood Bowl

    World-famous open-air venue nestled in the Hollywood Hills, hosting legendary concerts under the stars.

  3. Evening

    Dolby Theatre

    Walk the red carpet where Hollywood legends receive cinema's most coveted golden statuette every year.

Where to eat: Musso & FrankAmerican — a well-loved local spot.

Day 2Culture & Icons

  1. Morning

    TCL Chinese Theatre

    Walk among celebrity handprints at Hollywood's most iconic movie palace with stunning Chinese architecture.

  2. Afternoon

    Hollywood Walk of Fame

    Stroll past thousands of celebrity stars embedded in Hollywood's most iconic and glamorous stretch of pavement.

  3. 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 BoyBurgers — a well-loved local spot.

Day 3Sights & Experiences

  1. Morning

    Upright Citizens Brigade

    Catch cutting-edge improv and sketch comedy from tomorrow's biggest stars at this legendary LA venue.

  2. Afternoon

    Universal Studios Hollywood

    Step into blockbuster worlds at Hollywood's iconic studio theme park, where movies truly come to life.

  3. Evening

    Backcountry

    Premium outdoor retailer stocking top-tier gear for hikers, climbers, and adventure seekers in LA.

Where to eat: Philippe The OriginalAmerican — a well-loved local spot.

Day 4Culture & Icons

  1. Morning

    La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

    Watch real Ice Age fossils emerge from bubbling tar pits in the heart of Los Angeles.

  2. Afternoon

    Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

    Dive into Hollywood magic at the world's premier museum celebrating 100+ years of filmmaking history.

  3. 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 CatAmerican — a well-loved local spot.

Day 5Culture & Icons

  1. Morning

    Walt Disney Concert Hall

    Frank Gehry's gleaming stainless steel curves house world-class performances by the LA Philharmonic.

  2. Afternoon

    Norton Simon Museum of Art

    Explore masterpieces from Degas to Rembrandt in this stunning Pasadena cultural gem.

  3. Evening

    YouTube Theater

    A stunning 6,000-seat theater hosting top artists inside SoFi Stadium's iconic entertainment campus.

Where to eat: Bottega LouieItalian — a well-loved local spot.

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