How many days do I need in Los Angeles?
3 days and 2 nights is ideal for the main highlights. For a relaxed pace or extra day trips, allow 4–5 days.
An hour-by-hour plan with transport directions, per-stop costs, and a total budget — Hollywood, beaches and theme parks. Designed to do independently.
These 3 days are zoned by area — Day 1 covers Hollywood and Beverly Hills, Day 2 the beaches of Santa Monica and Venice, Day 3 a full day at Disneyland. LA is huge so renting a car or using Uber is the way to go.
Each stop lists transport and approximate cost in USD — adjust timing as you like.
Start at the legendary star-studded sidewalk, snap the celebrity handprints outside TCL Chinese Theatre, then stroll Hollywood Boulevard.
Try an In-N-Out burger — a California icon — or if near Downtown, hit Grand Central Market packed with food stalls.
Hilltop art museum — free entry (pay only for parking). White travertine architecture, a stunning garden, and panoramic LA views.
🎟️ See LA tours & tickets →Stroll the world's most famous luxury shopping street — designer windows, celebrity mansions, and the classic Beverly Hills sign for photos.
Drive up to Griffith Observatory for sunset and LA city lights with the Hollywood Sign in view, then grab dinner around Los Feliz.
If you're up for it, hit a Downtown LA rooftop bar overlooking the skyline, or head back to rest for tomorrow.
The classic wooden pier at the end of Route 66 — a seaside Ferris wheel, Pacific Park rides, and endless Pacific Ocean views.
A walkable shopping street near the Pier with plenty of restaurants and cafes — dine alfresco while street performers play.
Walk or rent a bike along the Venice boardwalk — street artists, the skate park, and the famous Muscle Beach. Peak bohemian LA vibes.
Venice's chicest street — hip cafes, designer boutiques, and great ice cream. Perfect for an afternoon coffee break.
Book a seafood table along Santa Monica or Venice beach and watch the sunset over the ocean with dinner.
Stroll the shore in the cool evening breeze, listen to the waves, or ride the Santa Monica Ferris wheel lit up at night.
Check out and store your bags, then drive or Uber ~45 min from LA to Anaheim. Buy tickets ahead and reserve park entry via the app.
🎟️ Book Disneyland tickets →The original Disneyland. Start at Sleeping Beauty Castle, then hit the headliners — Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.
Eat inside the park — try the giant turkey leg or one of the themed quick-service spots. Park prices run higher than outside.
With a Park Hopper ticket, cross to California Adventure for Radiator Springs Racers, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Avengers Campus.
Find a good spot near Sleeping Beauty Castle, book a sit-down dinner in the park or grab quick eats, and get ready for the night fireworks.
Catch the closing fireworks over the castle, then return to LA, grab your bags, and pick up souvenirs at the airport before heading off.
Estimated from the plan above — excludes flights and personal shopping. Hotel cost assumes a double room (÷2).
* ~$1,000–1,200/person — varies by hotel tier · excludes flights and personal shopping · Disneyland is the single biggest line item.
Click a pin to see which day each stop falls on
3 days and 2 nights is ideal for the main highlights. For a relaxed pace or extra day trips, allow 4–5 days.
LA is sprawling — a rental car or Uber/Lyft is recommended.
Around $1,000–1,200 per person (excluding flights), depending on your hotel tier and chosen activities.
Mar–May · Sep–Nov — pleasant weather, neither too hot nor too cold.
Entry requires an ESTA (for Visa Waiver passports) or a B1/B2 visa. Many travelers must apply for a B1/B2 tourist visa before the trip.
Absolutely — this plan is designed to be done independently, with transport directions and costs for every stop.
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