About Los Angeles
Los Angeles is one of United States's major cities, home to around 3,820,914 people.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
Experiences
Things to do in Los Angeles
1
Hollywood Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre
2
Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Sign views
3
Santa Monica Pier
4
Getty Center
5
Venice Beach boardwalk
6
Universal Studios Hollywood
7
Rodeo Drive / Beverly Hills
8
Malibu or Huntington Beach
Budget travel
Free things to do in Los Angeles
Hollywood Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre
Venice Beach boardwalk
Malibu or Huntington Beach
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Hollywood Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre
- Visit Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Sign views
- Visit Santa Monica Pier
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Getty Center
- Visit Venice Beach boardwalk
- Visit Universal Studios Hollywood
- 3
Day 3
More highlights
- Visit Rodeo Drive / Beverly Hills
- Visit Malibu or Huntington Beach
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $
Grand Central Market stalls
Market food · Downtown food hall — locals' lunch
- $
Howlin' Ray's
Nashville hot chicken · Chinatown queue that never dies
- $$
Guelaguetza
Oaxacan · Koreatown mole institution
- $
In-N-Out Burger
Burgers · California's cult drive-thru
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$$
Chateau Marmont
Sunset Boulevard · Hollywood legend since 1929
- $$$
Proper Hotel Downtown LA
Downtown · Kelly Wearstler design favourite
- $$$$
Shutters on the Beach
Santa Monica · Beachfront tourist favourite
In pictures
Los Angeles gallery
Keep exploring
