What to do in LA for 5 hours?

With five hours to spare, there is plenty to see and do that won't take you too far away from the airport.
  • Santa Monica Pier. ...
  • Marina Del Rey. ...
  • Getty Museum. ...
  • Guided city tour of Los Angeles. ...
  • Hit the Beach. ...
  • In-N-Out Burger. ...
  • Rent a car and drive along the coast.




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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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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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6 Fun Activities in Los Angeles That Don't Involve Alcohol
  • Kayak the LA River.
  • Second-Hand Shopping.
  • Stroll the Canals.
  • Two Bit Circus.
  • Top Off Rides LA.
  • Griffith Park Observatory.


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Downtown LA is definitely worth visiting. Encompassing the city civic center and historic core, you'll find loads of great things to do in downtown LA.

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While Los Angeles Airport has several lounges, none have designated sleep rooms or rest areas. If you just want to relax in a comfortable seat, check out this list of lounges in our Los Angeles Airport Guide that you can pay to access.

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Yes, you can pay to get into the LAX Star Alliance Lounge.

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8 things to do in LA on your 8-hour stopover
  • Grab a bite at In-and-Out. ...
  • Hit the Manhattan Beach Pier. ...
  • Cruise the Venice Boardwalk. ...
  • Visit the Getty Museum. ...
  • Shop Santa Monica Place. ...
  • Hang out at Dockweiler State Beach. ...
  • Ride the Ocean Express Trolley. ...
  • Visit the Flight Path Learning Center.


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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 follow the I-10W and the CA-1 N, which provides you with a route with the shortest physical distance route between Malibu and Los Angeles, you only have to drive a distance of 33.3 miles.

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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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What is Los Angeles famous for? Los Angeles, or LA, is one of the most well-known cities in the world. But why is Los Angeles so famous? Hollywood stars, the TV & movie industries, and gorgeous beaches all make LA a famous city and a popular vacation spot.

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What To Do During A Layover: 8 Tips For Surviving Long Layovers
  • Catch Up on Sleep. ...
  • Play a Game. ...
  • Research Your Destination. ...
  • Read or Write. ...
  • Meet New People. ...
  • Get Some Work Done. ...
  • Exercise. ...
  • Take a Short Trip Out of the Airport.


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LAX international terminals are often busiest between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and between the hours of 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. Domestic terminals operate on a separate schedule. For LAX domestic terminals, the rush hours are 5 a.m. to 8 a.m., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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