Travel Guide
Los Angeles
United States
Best time to go: March–May, September–November
Sights
- Griffith Observatory – An observatory with views of the Hollywood sign.
- Santa Monica Pier – A Ferris wheel on the Pacific and a beach promenade.
- Venice Beach – Canals, a skate park and street performers.
- Getty Center – A hilltop art museum with gardens.
- Hollywood Walk of Fame – Stars on the pavement along Hollywood Boulevard.
- The Broad – A contemporary art museum downtown.
Food & nightlife
- Tacos – Taco trucks and taquerias all over town.
- Grand Central Market – A historic food hall downtown.
- Koreatown – Korean BBQ and karaoke until late.
- Farmers Market – Market stalls and eateries in the Fairfax District.
Day trips
- Malibu – Beaches and a coastal road heading north.
- Joshua Tree – A desert national park with strange trees and starry skies.
- Catalina Island – By ferry to an island with coves and a harbour town.
Good to know
- When to go
- March–May, September–November
- Getting around
- Long distances: usually a hire car or ride app; Metro lines link Downtown, Hollywood and Santa Monica.
- Tipping
- 15–20% is expected in restaurants.
- Power
- Plug type A/B, 120 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
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