Los Angeles spreads over a huge basin in Southern California, from the San Fernando Valley in the north to the Port of Los Angeles in the south, a distance of almost 50 miles. The city sits in a metropolitan area of more than 18 million people that stretches into Orange County, Ventura County and th...
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10- Griffith Observatory$15-$15
Panoramic city views and a planetarium show from the iconic hilltop site.
Find on Viator → - The Getty Center$20-$20
World‑class art museum set on a hill with beautiful gardens and sweeping city vistas.
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Rent a private yacht to cruise the Pacific and enjoy coastal scenery.
Find on Viator → - Chateau Marmont$15-$15
Historic hotel bar known for its celebrity clientele and intimate atmosphere.
Find on Viator → - Skybar at The Mondrian$18-$18
Rooftop bar offering sunset views and craft cocktails in a stylish setting.
Find on Viator → - The Golden Gopher$12-$12
Downtown speakeasy celebrated for inventive cocktails and a vintage vibe.
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Where to stay
6Where to eat
8- The Original Farmers Market$12-$25/ppAmerican/European/International · FairfaxReserve →
- Hollywood Breakfast Burrito$7-$10/ppMexican/American · HollywoodReserve →
- Santa Monica Fish Taco Stall$3-$5/ppSeafood/Mexican · Santa MonicaReserve →
- Arts District Korean Short Ribs$12-$15/ppKorean · Arts District, DowntownReserve →
- Venice Beach Lobster Roll$8-$10/ppSeafood · VeniceReserve →
- Beverly Hills Fine Dining$40-$60/ppInternational/Fine · Beverly HillsReserve →
July, June, and August are the strongest windows for beach days.
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