Is LA worth a trip?

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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If you've ever wondered “is Los Angeles safe?” The answer to that question is yes! In fact, it received a very high overall score of 76.5 on the 2021 Safe Cities Index, making it the 18th-safest city among 60 cities worldwide.

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For glitz and glamour and some cutting-edge culture in the SoCal sunshine, it's got to be LA. But for a smaller-town feel with big-name sights, you're best off in San Francisco. Better still, rent a car, drive the spectacular coastal highway that connects the two, and take in both cities on one trip.

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2. Entertainment Capital of the World. Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, offering myriad attractions and activities: movie studios, the Sunset Strip, Venice Beach, landmark museums, world-famous theme parks, wineries, breweries, outdoor activities, exciting nightlife, and much more.

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This 7-day itinerary includes:
  1. Universal Studios Hollywood.
  2. The Queen Mary.
  3. Aquarium of the Pacific.
  4. Malibu Celebrity Homes Tour.
  5. Santa Monica Pier Aquarium.
  6. Los Angeles Zoo.
  7. Whale Watching Cruise.
  8. Knott's Berry Farm.


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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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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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Hip and historic, Downtown Los Angeles (or simply DTLA) offers big-city excitement with trendy restaurants, cultural attractions, budget-friendly shopping, and major-league sports.

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