Los Angeles 4 Day Itinerary

July 10, 2024

Day 1: Downtown LA & Griffith Observatory

Morning: Start your day with breakfast at Grand Central Market, a food hall featuring diverse eateries. Then, visit the Broad Museum to appreciate contemporary art.
Afternoon: Hop on the DASH D Downtown LA Bus and head towards the historic Olvera Street for a taste of Mexican culture and shopping. Afterwards, visit the Los Angeles City Hall.
Evening: Travel to Griffith Observatory (use DASH IF-3 Bus). Enjoy the panoramic view of Los Angeles and explore the exhibits. Don’t miss the telescope viewing when it’s dark.
Dinner: Dine at Mama’s Hot Tamales nearby Griffith Observatory for some authentic Mexican cuisine.
Overnight: Stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles in downtown LA.

Day 2: Santa Monica & Venice Beach

Morning: Have breakfast at Eggslut in Grand Central Market, then catch the Expo Line (Metro Rail) to Culver City Station. From there, take a short walk to Santa Monica Pier & Beach.
Afternoon: Explore the trendy shops and eateries along Santa Monica’s 3rd Street Promenade. Then, walk or bike to Venice Beach (free bike rentals available near Santa Monica Pier).
Evening: Dine at Gjelina in Venice for contemporary American cuisine. After dinner, stroll along Abbot Kinney Boulevard for unique shopping experiences.

Day 3: Hollywood & Museums

Morning: Head to Hollywood Farmers Market and grab breakfast from one of the vendors. Then, explore the Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, and Dolby Theatre
Afternoon: Visit the Griffith Observatory again or the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
Evening: Dine at Musso & Frank Grill for classic American cuisine. After dinner, explore the nightlife in Hollywood (e.g., The Comedy Store).

Day 4: Universal Studios Hollywood

Whole Day: Spend your last day at Universal Studios Hollywood to enjoy theme park rides, shows, and attractions based on popular movies and TV series.
Dinner: Dine within the park or nearby at CityWalk. Afterwards, it’s time to say goodbye to Los Angeles!