Best Weekend Getaway in Los AngelesFrom the Santa Monica Pier all the way to the Hollywood sign, Los Angeles is an incredible travel destination, and there’s so many fun things to explore! This itinerary will take you through the perfect 2-3 day trip. Have fun! Secret Code: Fire🔥Authorsdaniellatravels
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Day 1

Samesun Hollywood
Wake up on Hollywood Blvd at this affordable hostel so you can start your day at some of the most iconic locations in LA!
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Hollywood Walk of Fame
Strut down the streets of Hollywood and see the stars of some of your favorite celebrities! There’s tons of cool things to do and see on Hollywood Blvd😊
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TCL Chinese Theatre
Stop by and watch a movie or just explore the outside of this magnificent and historic theatre right in Hollywood.
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Madame Tussauds Hollywood
Next to the TCl Chinese Theatre, visit this wax museum and take pictures with plenty of celebrities! You’ll see Kylie Jenner, Ryan Reynolds, and so many more wax figures!
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Hollywood Burger
This is a great burger place, but they also have some amazing Oreo french toast that I always order when I come here!
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
LACMA is super cool and a staple of LA’s art scene, and the urban lights installation outside lights up every night! Sometimes, you can even catch a live performance.
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The Broad
The Broad is a really cool art museum with free admission and tons of larger-than-life pieces. There’s even a giant table with chairs that you can walk under!
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Bak's Kitchen
Have some great and affordable sushi just a few minutes away from The Broad!
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Day 2

Freehand Los Angeles
This is another affordable option that’s in a great area and not too far from other areas you’ll be visiting on Day 2 of your trip to LA!
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Uncle John's Cafe
Right around the corner from Freehand LA, grab some breakfast at Uncle John’s Cafe before starting your day!
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Griffith Observatory
The Griffith Observatory is a must-see spot in Griffith park. You’ll learn about astronomy and get a beautiful view of LA.
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Griffith Park
Griffith park has tons of trails and you can get a great view of the Hollywood sign. If you want to start your day off early here and be done hiking by lunch time, you’re off to a great start!
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El Parian Restaurant
Los Angeles has some incredible Mexican food, and this local restaurant has some great dishes. Plus, it’s pretty affordable!
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Santa Monica Pier Arch
Head over to Santa Monica Pier where you’ll first see the arch welcoming you to the area! Santa Monica is a beautiful beach, and the pier has so much to do.
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Santa Monica Pier
Explore the Santa Monica Pier and go on the ferris wheel or try a restaurant toward the end of the pier. There’s games and carnival food you need to try as well!
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Venice beach
Venice beach is pretty close to Santa Monica beach, and they also have a great skate park if you like to skateboard. Venice beach is great for walking around and exploring local shops!
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Venice Canal Historic District
The Venice Canals are a hidden gem in LA and will transport you to Italy in an instant! You can walk along the canals and see the small boats and kayaks that the residents of the homes here use on occasion.
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Day 3 + Extras

The Last Bookstore
This is one of the coolest bookstores you’ll ever see! There’s interactive sections and tons of art pieces all throughout. This is a must-see!
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Leo's Tacos Truck
For some incredible tacos and Mexican food, visit Leo’s Tacos Truck! You’ll get some authentic Mexican food at an affordable price.
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Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood is such a fun place to spend an entire day! This theme park has tons of rides and fun things to do, but expect to be there for almost the whole day.
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