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🇺🇸 Los Angeles — your itinerary

5 days · 22h 30m of activities · $164 per person in tickets & dining

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Day-by-day plan

Day 1 — Arrival

2026-08-05

2h 30m · $0

Light afternoon after travel — ease into the city.

14:30
→ 17:00
Afternoon
🏛️Griffith Observatory & Hollywood Sign
Free planetarium shows, panoramic LA views, and the best Hollywood Sign viewpoint — no hiking required.
2h 30m · Free · must-see

Day 2

2026-08-06

5h 30m · $0

09:30
→ 11:00
Morning
🏛️Hollywood Walk of Fame
Stroll past 2,700 stars on Hollywood Blvd — free and always buzzing.
1h 30m · Free · must-see
14:00
→ 18:00
Afternoon
🌿Santa Monica Pier & Beach
Iconic pier with Pacific Park, Route 66 endpoint, and golden sand stretching for miles.
4h · Free–$20 · must-see

Day 3

2026-08-07

4h 30m · $0

09:30
→ 12:00
Morning
🎭The Getty Center
World-class art museum with stunning hilltop architecture and sweeping city views — free entry.
2h 30m · Free (parking $22) · recommended
14:00
→ 16:00
Afternoon
🎯Venice Beach Boardwalk
Street performers, Muscle Beach gym, murals, and eclectic vendors on a vibrant oceanfront.
2h · Free · recommended

Day 4

2026-08-08

10h · $164

09:30
→ 17:30
Morning
🎯Universal Studios Hollywood
Behind-the-scenes studio tour, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and blockbuster rides.
8h · $109–179 · recommended
14:00
→ 16:00
Afternoon
🎭La Brea Tar Pits & Museum
Active Ice Age fossil excavation site in the middle of the city — endlessly fascinating.
2h · $20 · optional

Day 5 — Departure

2026-08-09

0m · $0

Quick morning visit before heading to the airport.

Free time — explore on your own.

Budget breakdown

1 traveler · 5 days

Category	Per person	Per person
Attractions & activities Entry tickets and activity fees from your plan.	$164	$164
Restaurants (dinner each day) Midpoint of cost ranges; lunch usually $10-20 extra per day.	$0	$0
Lodging (estimate, mid-range) 4 nights × ~$140/night	$560	$560
Local transport (estimate) 5 days of metro / taxis / ride share.	$75	$75
Total trip estimate	$799	$799

Mid-range estimates. Travel hackers can cut 30-40%; luxury 2-3×. Lodging assumes mid-range hotel/Airbnb.

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