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The Perfect 5-Day Los Angeles Itinerary
Los Angeles 🇺🇸 · Built from 17 real traveler plans · 40 spots
Los Angeles is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply. We took 17 real traveler itineraries and distilled them into this 5-day plan — built around the 40+ places people actually saved, ranked by how often they show up. No filler, no tourist traps nobody bookmarks: just the spots real travelers keep choosing for Los Angeles.
Have 4 or 6 or 7 days instead of 5? 4-day Los Angeles itinerary · 6-day Los Angeles itinerary · 7-day Los Angeles itinerary — same ranked list, cut to fit, further down this page.
5-Day Los Angeles Itinerary
Day 1
A world-renowned sidewalk featuring more than 2,700 brass stars embedded in the pavements, honoring achievements in the entertainment industry.
Experience the lively atmosphere of this historic pier, featuring an amusement park, arcade games, and stunning ocean views.
A vibrant historic public market in Downtown LA, offering a diverse array of food vendors, international cuisines, and gourmet treats under one roof.
An iconic landmark offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Los Angeles basin, the Pacific Ocean, and the Hollywood Sign, with excellent hiking trails nearby.
A vibrant outdoor pedestrian mall in Santa Monica, known for its lively street performers, popular retail stores, and unique boutiques.
Day 2
Discover contemporary art in this striking museum, home to a vast collection of post-war and contemporary art, including works by Warhol and Koons.
Admire the stunning stainless-steel architecture of this iconic concert hall, designed by Frank Gehry, a popular cultural landmark.
Experience an open-air shopping and entertainment complex with popular retail stores, a cinema, and a lively atmosphere.
The world-famous luxury shopping street in Beverly Hills, offering high-end fashion boutiques, designer stores, and an opulent atmosphere.
Day 3
Enjoy a popular morning hike with stunning panoramic views of Los Angeles, including the Hollywood Sign and the city skyline.
Relax and enjoy the urban oasis of Grand Park, offering green spaces, fountains, and views of the Civic Center buildings.
A renowned restaurant in a historic building, serving modern French-inspired cuisine with a focus on seasonal ingredients.
Admire the historic architecture and iconic handprints and footprints of celebrities in the forecourt of this famous movie palace.
Day 4
Explore European paintings, decorative arts, and photography, set amidst stunning architecture and gardens with panoramic city views.
Explore vast collections covering natural and cultural history, including dinosaur fossils, gem and mineral halls, and wildlife exhibits.
Day 5
Discover a vast collection of historic and exotic automobiles, showcasing the art, history, and science of the automobile.
Engage with interactive exhibits on space, science, and the natural world, famously home to the Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Step back in time at this historic marketplace, considered the birthplace of Los Angeles, with Mexican shops and cultural performances.
4-Day Los Angeles Itinerary
Short on time? These are the 20 places travelers save most, in 4 days: skip the rest without regret.
- Day 1: Hollywood Walk of Fame → Santa Monica Pier → Grand Central Market → Griffith Observatory → Third Street Promenade
- Day 2: The Broad → Walt Disney Concert Hall → The Grove → Rodeo Drive → Santa Monica State Beach
- Day 3: Venice Beach Boardwalk → Runyon Canyon Park → Grand Park → Republique → TCL Chinese Theatre
- Day 4: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures → Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) → Hollywood & Highland → The Getty Center → Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
6-Day Los Angeles Itinerary
With 6 days you get past the headline sights into the places people only reach on a longer Los Angeles trip. Days 6–6 are the extra stops.
- Day 1: Hollywood Walk of Fame → Santa Monica Pier → Grand Central Market → Griffith Observatory → Third Street Promenade
- Day 2: The Broad → Walt Disney Concert Hall → The Grove → Rodeo Drive → Santa Monica State Beach
- Day 3: Venice Beach Boardwalk → Runyon Canyon Park → Grand Park → Republique → TCL Chinese Theatre
- Day 4: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures → Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) → Hollywood & Highland → The Getty Center → Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
- Day 5: Petersen Automotive Museum → Exposition Park Rose Garden → Abbot Kinney Boulevard → California Science Center → Olvera Street
- Day 6: Hollywood Sign → Hollywood Sign Viewpoint → Musso & Frank Grill → Bestia → Beverly Gardens Park
7-Day Los Angeles Itinerary
With 7 days you get past the headline sights into the places people only reach on a longer Los Angeles trip. Days 6–7 are the extra stops.
- Day 1: Hollywood Walk of Fame → Santa Monica Pier → Grand Central Market → Griffith Observatory → Third Street Promenade
- Day 2: The Broad → Walt Disney Concert Hall → The Grove → Rodeo Drive → Santa Monica State Beach
- Day 3: Venice Beach Boardwalk → Runyon Canyon Park → Grand Park → Republique → TCL Chinese Theatre
- Day 4: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures → Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) → Hollywood & Highland → The Getty Center → Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
- Day 5: Petersen Automotive Museum → Exposition Park Rose Garden → Abbot Kinney Boulevard → California Science Center → Olvera Street
- Day 6: Hollywood Sign → Hollywood Sign Viewpoint → Musso & Frank Grill → Bestia → Beverly Gardens Park
- Day 7: Bradbury Building → Venice Canals Walkway → Amoeba Music → Getty Villa → Palisades Park
Top Things to Do in Los Angeles
- Hollywood Walk of Fame — ★ 4 (saved by 15 travelers)A world-renowned sidewalk featuring more than 2,700 brass stars embedded in the pavements, honoring achievements in the entertainment industry.
- Santa Monica Pier — ★ 4.6 (saved by 14 travelers)Experience the lively atmosphere of this historic pier, featuring an amusement park, arcade games, and stunning ocean views.
- Griffith Observatory — ★ 4.7 (saved by 12 travelers)An iconic landmark offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Los Angeles basin, the Pacific Ocean, and the Hollywood Sign, with excellent hiking trails nearby.
- The Broad — ★ 4.7 (saved by 9 travelers)Discover contemporary art in this striking museum, home to a vast collection of post-war and contemporary art, including works by Warhol and Koons.
- Walt Disney Concert Hall — ★ 4.7 (saved by 7 travelers)Admire the stunning stainless-steel architecture of this iconic concert hall, designed by Frank Gehry, a popular cultural landmark.
- Venice Beach Boardwalk — ★ 3.9 (saved by 6 travelers)
- Grand Park — ★ 4.5 (saved by 5 travelers)Relax and enjoy the urban oasis of Grand Park, offering green spaces, fountains, and views of the Civic Center buildings.
- TCL Chinese Theatre — ★ 4.5 (saved by 4 travelers)Admire the historic architecture and iconic handprints and footprints of celebrities in the forecourt of this famous movie palace.
Where to Eat in Los Angeles
- Grand Central Market — ★ 4.5
- Republique — ★ 4.5
- Musso & Frank Grill — ★ 4.6
- Bestia — ★ 4.5
- In-N-Out Burger — ★ 4.6
Los Angeles Travel FAQ
How many days do you need in Los Angeles?
Most travelers planning Los Angeles on Triply spend about 5 days there. That's enough to cover the top sights — Hollywood Walk of Fame, Santa Monica Pier, Grand Central Market — without rushing. This page also has 4-day and 6-day and 7-day versions of the same plan.
What are the top things to do in Los Angeles?
Based on 17 real Los Angeles itineraries, the most-saved spots are Hollywood Walk of Fame, Santa Monica Pier, Grand Central Market, Griffith Observatory, Third Street Promenade, The Broad.
Where should I eat in Los Angeles?
The most-saved places to eat in Los Angeles are Grand Central Market, Republique, Musso & Frank Grill, Bestia, In-N-Out Burger.
Is Los Angeles worth visiting?
Los Angeles is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply, with 17 traveler itineraries covering 40+ spots — so yes, there's plenty to fill a 5-day trip.
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