3 days in Los Angeles

Take your short stay to new heights in the City of Angels

Jam-pack your 3-day LA stay with all kinds of activities and excursions, no matter the time of day. Whether you begin your visit in Beverly Hills or Burbank, this bustling star-studded metropolis will take you to places beyond your wildest dreams.

Beverly Hills

Distance from LAX (Los Angeles Intl. Airport): Approximately 20 kilometres

Become entranced by the polished grandeur of Hollywood in Beverly Hills. Find the most luxurious shops and dining opportunities near Rodeo Drive, book a Hollywood Sightseeing Tour to learn about where your favourite celebrities like to stay, and discover unique architecture while visiting residences and properties in the area, like the witchy Spadena House and the Virginia Robinson Gardens.

Los Angeles: Downtown

Distance from LAX: Approximately 25 kilometres

Whether you’re looking for trinkets at the Grand Central Market or a bite to eat in Chinatown, there is something waiting for you at every corner in downtown Los Angeles. Visit the Grammy Museum to learn about the accomplishments of history’s most legendary musicians, enjoy the symphonic efforts of the Walt Disney Concert Hall, or see if you can catch a fly ball at the Dodger Stadium. Day or night, this district never sleeps.

Hollywood

Distance from LAX: Approximately 35 kilometres

Experience glitz and glamour in one fell swoop when you visit the showbiz capital of the world: Hollywood! Walk down an actual star-studded runway at the Hollywood Walk of Fame and pose for pictures next to lifelike wax replicas of historic figures and celebrities at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Plus, adventure seekers can hike up all the way to the Hollywood sign. No matter where you are, bring a camera!

West Hollywood

Distance from LAX: Approximately 20 kilometres

The Sunset Strip defines most of what we know today as West Hollywood. When here, it is customary to see live shows at esteemed venues like Whiskey A-Go-Go, the Troubadour or Roxy Theatre. It also hosts a number of LGBTQ2+ friendly activities and hotspots, like Sunday brunch specials with drag divas at Hamburger Mary’s, viewings of LGBTQ2+ materials from throughout history at the ONE Gallery, and the city’s most famous gay bar, The Abbey.

Pasadena

Distance from LAX: Approximately 45 kilometres

If there’s one thing Pasadena is serious about, it’s food. As a matter of fact, it’s got more restaurants per capita than New York City, with over 650 restaurants and eateries! Once your belly’s been satisfied with all it's got to offer, take a tour of the iconic Rose Bowl that hosts one of the oldest college football tournaments in the country (among other events).

Burbank

Distance from LAX: Approximately 45 kilometres

Take your Californian vacation to Burbank, the Media Capital of the World. Visit the Media District and tour studios where some of your favourite films and TV shows were made, like Warner Bros. Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company, Nickelodeon Animation Studio and many more. For an extra dose of Hollywood glamour, walk through star-studded neighbourhoods like Magnolia Park and Toluca Lake; home to some of the world’s most famous entertainers.

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