Five ways into Los Angeles, without getting lost in the sprawl. The taco trucks and the Korean barbecue, the Getty and the Observatory, the beaches from Santa Monica to Malibu, cut down to the five that matter in each.
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EatThe five classic LA foods, a French dip, tacos al pastor, an In-N-Out Double-Double, Korean BBQ and a Pink's chili dog, and exactly where to get the real thing.
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SipThe five best rooftop bars in LA, Spire 73, Perch, Harriet's, Cara Cara and Mama Shelter, with the view and the drink to order.
Read Free Five →ExploreThe five LA neighborhoods worth wandering, Venice, West Hollywood, Silver Lake, Los Feliz and the Downtown Arts District, and how to do each one.
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EscapeThe five best beaches in LA, Santa Monica, Venice, Zuma in Malibu, Manhattan Beach and the dramatic coves of El Matador.
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ExperienceThe five best museums in LA, the Getty Center, LACMA, the Broad, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and the Huntington.
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ExperienceFive free things to do in LA, Griffith Observatory, the Getty Center, the Venice Boardwalk, the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a Runyon Canyon hike.
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DiscoverFive LA hidden gems beyond the obvious, the Museum of Jurassic Technology, the Bradbury Building, Watts Towers, the Last Bookstore and San Pedro's Sunken City.
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DiscoverThe five best places to shop in LA, Abbot Kinney, Rodeo Drive, Melrose Avenue, the Grove and Original Farmers Market, and Larchmont Village.
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StayFive iconic LA hotels, the Beverly Hills Hotel, Chateau Marmont, the Hollywood Roosevelt, Hotel Bel-Air and Shutters on the Beach.
Read Free Five →Beachfront and walkable, the easy first-trip base.
Best for: First-timers who want the ocean and a stroll-everywhere baseExplore picks →Central and glamorous, close to the icons and the nightlife.
Best for: First-timers who want to minimize drive time to the sightsExplore picks →Urban and modern, rooftops and culture at your feet.
Best for: Travelers who want a walkable, city-style baseExplore picks →Bohemian and beachy, with the best design-hotel scene.
Best for: A creative, local-feeling beach baseExplore picks →Eastside cool, cafes, vintage, and hillside walks.
Best for: Travelers who want neighborhoods and character over resort polishExplore picks →Ready-to-use plans with timing, reservations, insider tips, an interactive map, and a printable PDF.
First-Timer's
A first trip to LA, cut to the five decisions that shape it: where to base yourself, how to get around, the icons, what to eat, and the beaches. Five picks. Zero overthinking.
Date Night
Five Los Angeles date nights, each fully planned: a rooftop, a hillside classic, an oceanfront sunset, an eastside cool spot, and old Hollywood, with what to order and how to time it.
Brunch
Five Los Angeles brunches worth the wait, from a landmark bakery in a Chaplin-era building to a Venice garden and a downtown cathedral courtyard, with what to order and how to beat the line.
Hidden Bars
Five Los Angeles hidden bars and craft cocktail hideaways, from an Arts District den to a whiskey library and a Victorian-house speakeasy, with what to order and how to get in.
Special Occasion Dining
Five Los Angeles restaurants worth a milestone, from a two-Michelin seafood tasting to a legendary kaiseki counter and Wolfgang Puck's flagship, with what to order and how to book.
Day Trips
Five Los Angeles day trips worth the drive, from Santa Barbara wine country and Joshua Tree to Palm Springs, Catalina Island, and Ojai, with how to do each.
Where to Stay
Where to stay in Los Angeles, five neighborhoods for five kinds of trip, from Santa Monica's beachfront to West Hollywood, downtown, Venice, and Silver Lake, each with who it suits and a landmark hotel.
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