Is 3 nights enough in LA?

3 days gives you plenty of time to see a lot of LA, however, you can't cover the whole city in this amount of time. Los Angeles definitely left us wanting more along with the rest of California – which is why we have been back several times!



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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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There are a ton of great places to stay in LA. For this 4 day Los Angeles itinerary, I think the West Hollywood, Fairfax, or Silver Lake are the best neighborhoods because they're centrally located for seeing everything. Here are some of my top picks in those areas.

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The best time to visit Los Angeles is in the spring, from March through May, and in autumn, from September to November. These times of the year have lovely weather, fewer crowds, and cleaner, crisper air. The summer months from June through August can swelter with soaring temperatures and thick smog.

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If you're only in Los Angeles for a weekend, it might seem impossible to fit all of the landmarks and activities that make L.A. so special into just two days. It's tricky, but it's definitely not impossible, especially if you take an LA tour to see some of the famous sights.

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It is, however, a beautiful, diverse and sometimes confounding city. If you're visiting for the first time, it's easy to get wrapped up in the gridlock and sprawl or overly fixated on famous landmarks and lose sight of what makes Los Angeles such a unique destination.

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This 3-day Los Angeles itinerary includes...
  1. Universal Studios Hollywood.
  2. Universal Citywalk (free!)
  3. Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood.
  4. Madame Tussauds Hollywood.
  5. Behind-The-Scenes Hollywood Tour.
  6. Dolby Theatre® Guided Tour.
  7. Pacific Park.
  8. Malibu Celebrity Homes Tour.


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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 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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