How can I spend my day in LA without a car?

The Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Bus will take you to almost anything you might want to see in L.A., and you can start hopping on from a stop near wherever you're staying in Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Universal Studios, Santa Monica or Downtown L.A. It doesn't go to the Getty Center, Getty Villa, or Disneyland, ...



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Getting around L.A. without a car is easy if you don't mind the bus. The subways were also useful. Here's a very basic guide to the places you can see via some major subway lines: Red Line: Connects downtown to Hollywood.

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If you rent a car in LA but only plan to use it now and then during your trip, Uber probably will be cheaper. If you intend on driving around every day, rent a car in LA could be cheaper.

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The Best Things to Do When You Only Have One Day in L.A.
  1. Hike to the Hollywood Sign. ...
  2. Visit Griffith Observatory. ...
  3. Walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame. ...
  4. Roll Down Sunset Boulevard. ...
  5. Lunch at In n Out Burger. ...
  6. Explore Getty Center. ...
  7. Stroll on Santa Monica Pier. ...
  8. Sunset at Venice Beach.


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Let's get this out of the way: living in LA without a car is decidedly not impossible. Go figure. Despite everything you've heard, LA does, indeed have a public transit system.

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One Day in L.A. – How to See the Best of Los Angeles in a Day
  1. Start Your Day at Venice Beach (free)
  2. Visit the Historic Santa Monica Pier (free)
  3. Stroll Along the Clifftops of the Pacific Palisades (free)
  4. Visit the Getty Center.
  5. Go Window-Shopping on Rodeo Drive (free)
  6. Drive Along Sunset Boulevard (free)


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Almost all of LA is safe for a lone tourist to walk around in but there are a few areas/neighborhoods where you would be at some risk.

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Many neighborhoods, such as Downtown LA, Santa Monica, and Westwood, have highly walkable streets with plenty of amenities nearby. Additionally, LA has an extensive public transit system that can help you get around without a car.

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Chinatown has by far been one of my favorite places to visit. You cant beat the sightseeing, shopping, eating, and cultural experience all in one place. The best part is, if you are living in LA, you can do this practically any weekend. It's about the easiest and less expensive way to get out of LA without leaving LA.

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Accommodation makes up a big chunk of your travel budget when visiting LA, but you can save money by avoiding popular areas like Beverly Hills and Malibu. Districts like Koreatown, located between Hollywood and downtown, offer a mix of budget-friendly hotels, hostels, and guesthouses within its vibrant neighborhood.

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The newly expanded subway may not go everywhere, but for $5 a day it offers a gridlock-free way to get to plenty of great places. Elaine Glusac is the Frugal Traveler columnist, focusing on budget-friendly tips and journeys.

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