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Is 5 days in LA enough?

Given the size of the city, and how spread out it is, I recommend a 5-day Los Angeles Itinerary. In 5 days in LA, you can avoid spending your visit running around from sight to sight, without time to really enjoy the unique atmosphere of the city.



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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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How to Spend 3-4 Days in Los Angeles
  1. Hike to Griffith's Observatory.
  2. Grab either Mexican or Korean for dinner.
  3. See Hollywood Boulevard for yourself.
  4. Get a cool view of the famous sign at Hollywood Lake Park.
  5. Get lunch at Guisados.
  6. Spend the evening in Downtown LA.
  7. Morning – Getty Villa.
  8. The Grove.


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5-Day Pacific Coast Highway Itinerary
  1. Day 1 – Los Angeles.
  2. Day 2 – Santa Barbara.
  3. Day 3 – San Luis Obispo Coast.
  4. Day 4 – Big Sur / Monterey.
  5. Day 5 – San Francisco.


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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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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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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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Stick to the Neighborhoods The best advice for avoiding being stuck in traffic is to stay off the interstates at peak times, generally from 7 to 10 in the morning and 3 to 7 in the evening.

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