United States Itinerary

The Perfect 5-Day Los Angeles Itinerary

Los Angeles 🇺🇸 · Built from 13 real traveler plans · 40 spots

Hollywood Walk of FameSanta Monica PierGrand Central MarketGriffith Observatory

Los Angeles is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply. We took 13 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.

5-Day Los Angeles Itinerary

Day 1

Hollywood Walk of Fame
Hollywood Walk of Fame
attraction · ★ 4 · saved by 12 travelers
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 11 travelers
Grand Central Market
Grand Central Market
restaurant · ★ 4.5 · saved by 11 travelers
Griffith Observatory
Griffith Observatory
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 9 travelers
The Broad
The Broad
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 9 travelers

Day 2

Third Street Promenade
Third Street Promenade
other · ★ 4.1 · saved by 8 travelers
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Walt Disney Concert Hall
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 7 travelers
Santa Monica State Beach
Santa Monica State Beach
nature · ★ 4 · saved by 6 travelers
The Grove
The Grove
other · ★ 4.6 · saved by 5 travelers
Grand Park
Grand Park
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 5 travelers

Day 3

Rodeo Drive
Rodeo Drive
other · ★ 4.3 · saved by 5 travelers
Runyon Canyon Park
Runyon Canyon Park
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 4 travelers
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
attraction · ★ 4.2 · saved by 4 travelers
Hollywood & Highland
Hollywood & Highland
shopping · ★ 4.1 · saved by 4 travelers
Petersen Automotive Museum
Petersen Automotive Museum
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 3 travelers

Day 4

Hollywood Sign Viewpoint
Hollywood Sign Viewpoint
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 3 travelers
Musso & Frank Grill
Musso & Frank Grill
restaurant · ★ 4.6 · saved by 3 travelers
Olvera Street
Olvera Street
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 3 travelers
Republique
Republique
restaurant · ★ 4.5 · saved by 3 travelers
Beverly Gardens Park
Beverly Gardens Park
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 3 travelers

Day 5

TCL Chinese Theatre
TCL Chinese Theatre
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 3 travelers
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 3 travelers
Venice Beach Boardwalk
Venice Beach Boardwalk
attraction · ★ 3.9 · saved by 3 travelers
Getty Villa
Getty Villa
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 2 travelers
The Getty Center
The Getty Center
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 2 travelers

Top Things to Do in Los Angeles

  • Hollywood Walk of Fame — ★ 4 (saved by 12 travelers)
  • Santa Monica Pier — ★ 4.6 (saved by 11 travelers)
  • Griffith Observatory — ★ 4.7 (saved by 9 travelers)
  • The Broad — ★ 4.7 (saved by 9 travelers)
  • Walt Disney Concert Hall — ★ 4.7 (saved by 7 travelers)
  • Grand Park — ★ 4.5 (saved by 5 travelers)
  • Runyon Canyon Park — ★ 4.8 (saved by 4 travelers)
  • Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) — ★ 4.2 (saved by 4 travelers)

Where to Eat in Los Angeles

  • Grand Central Market — ★ 4.5
  • Musso & Frank Grill — ★ 4.6
  • Republique — ★ 4.5
  • In-N-Out Burger — ★ 4.6
  • Bottega Louie — ★ 4.5

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.

What are the top things to do in Los Angeles?

Based on 13 real Los Angeles itineraries, the most-saved spots are Hollywood Walk of Fame, Santa Monica Pier, Grand Central Market, Griffith Observatory, The Broad, Third Street Promenade.

Where should I eat in Los Angeles?

The most-saved places to eat in Los Angeles are Grand Central Market, Musso & Frank Grill, Republique, In-N-Out Burger, Bottega Louie.

Is Los Angeles worth visiting?

Los Angeles is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply, with 13 traveler itineraries covering 40+ spots — so yes, there's plenty to fill a 5-day trip.

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