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LA 5D

Welcome to the City of Angels! We're hitting the coast first to shake off the travel fatigue with salty air and iconic pier views.

5days
17stops
DAY01

LAX Airport → Abbot Kinney Blvd

Overnight in Abbot Kinney Blvd
  1. 10:00
    LAX Airport· start
  3. 13:00
    Santa Monica Pier
  5. 16:00
    Venice Canals
  7. 19:00
    Abbot Kinney Blvd· overnight
Coastal Eats
  • Bay Cities Italian Deli · Grab 'The Godmother' sandwich. It's a local legend, perfect for a beach picnic.
  • Gjelina · Super trendy Venice spot. The veggie dishes and pizzas are actually game-changers.
Daily Spend
Car Rental & Gas
$80
DAY02

Hollywood Walk of Fame → Thai Town

Overnight in Thai Town
  1. 09:30
    Hollywood Walk of Fame· start
  3. 11:30
    Runyon Canyon Park
  5. 17:00
    Griffith Observatory
  7. 20:00
    Thai Town· overnight
Hollywood Bites
  • Musso & Frank Grill · Old Hollywood vibes. Order a martini and feel like a 1920s movie star.
  • Jitlada · Famous spicy Southern Thai food. It's a hole-in-the-wall but totally worth it.
Today's Budget
Griffith Parking
$10
DAY03

Universal Studios → Universal CityWalk

Overnight in Universal CityWalk
  1. 09:00
    Universal Studios· start
  3. 18:30
    Universal CityWalk· overnight
Park Fuel
  • Lard Lad Donuts · Get the giant pink donut. It's ridiculous but a total rite of passage.
  • Antojitos Cocina · Solid Mexican food right on CityWalk for a post-park feast.
Big Ticket Item
Universal Tickets
$120
DAY04

The Broad → Little Tokyo

Overnight in Little Tokyo
  1. 10:00
    The Broad· start
  3. 12:30
    Grand Central Market
  5. 15:00
    Arts District
  7. 18:00
    Little Tokyo· overnight
DTLA Eats
  • Eggslut · The 'Fairfax' sandwich is legendary. Expect a line at Grand Central Market.
  • Daikokuya Ramen · The gold standard for ramen in Little Tokyo. Rich, fatty, perfect broth.
Budget Note
Museum Entry
$0
DAY05

The Getty Center → LAX Airport

  1. 09:30
    The Getty Center· start
  3. 13:00
    El Matador Beach
  5. 15:30
    Malibu Pier
  7. 18:00
    LAX Airport
Last Bites
  • Malibu Farm Pier Cafe · Fresh, organic, and literally on the water. Very 'Malibu'.
  • Neptune's Net · Classic biker/surfer hangout. Great fried shrimp and ocean views.
Final Costs
Gas & Parking
$40
Heads Up
  • Traffic is real—always add 30 mins
  • Book The Broad and Getty in advance
  • Bring layers; the beach gets chilly