Los Angeles travel guide
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Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles travel guide

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Beaches, Hollywood and endless neighbourhoods. The best time to visit Los Angeles is May, June, July and September. A mid-range trip runs roughly $150/person/day before flights.

Best time
May, June, July
Ideal length
4 days
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Los Angeles

The best time to visit Los Angeles is May, June, July and September. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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Top things to do in Los Angeles

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

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Los Angeles Theatre Center
The Los Angeles Theatre Center is a performance complex of several theaters that first opened in Downtown Los Angeles. Designed and built in 1916 in the Greek revival style, the sp
~$5 · 1.5h
Siege of Los Angeles
Siege of Los Angeles
The siege of Los Angeles, was a military response by armed Mexican civilians to the August 1846 occupation of the Pueblo de Los Ángeles by the United States Marines during the Mex
~$5 · 1.5h
Los Angeles Sister Cities Monument
Los Angeles Sister Cities Monument
The Los Angeles Sister Cities Monument, also known as the Sister Cities of Los Angeles Monument, is a fingerpost and monument in Los Angeles' Civic Center, in the U.S. state of Cal
~$5 · 1.5h
Nagoya Clock Tower
Nagoya Clock Tower
The Nagoya Clock Tower is a clock tower in Los Angeles' Civic Center, in the U.S. state of California. The clock was gifted by the people of Nagoya to those of Los Angeles in 1984,
~$5 · 1.5h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Los Angeles
Taste the signature dishes of Los Angeles.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 4-day Los Angeles itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Los Angeles Theatre Center12:30 · Siege of Los Angeles16:00 · Los Angeles Sister Cities Monument
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Day 2
09:00 · Central market & street-food lunch12:30 · Nagoya Clock Tower16:00 · Victorian Downtown Los Angeles
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Day 3
09:00 · Frank Putnam Flint Fountain12:30 · Los Angeles Police Department Memorial for Fallen Officers16:00 · Roeder Blocks
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Day 4
09:00 · Caltrans District 7 Headquarters12:30 · Times Mirror Square16:00 · Mirror Building

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Los Angeles travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?+

The best months to visit Los Angeles are May, June, July and September, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Los Angeles?+

Most travellers find 4 days ideal for Los Angeles, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Los Angeles expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Los Angeles (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Los Angeles?+

Popular highlights include Los Angeles Theatre Center, Siege of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Sister Cities Monument and Nagoya Clock Tower. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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