The Best Of Tinsel Town!

Welcome to La La Land Los Angeles, where the sun shines brighter than a Hollywood smile and the traffic moves slower than a sloth on a Sunday stroll! 

Los Angeles is not an everyone city. It’s wonderful for those who have ever dreamed of rubbing elbows with stars, love munching on authentic street tacos, rollerblading on beach boardwalks, or want to enjoy world-class nightlife. 

If you only have three days at your disposal, then you’re in luck! This 3 day Los Angeles itinerary is more packed than a freeway at rush hour and ticks off the best things to do in the city.

From Hollywood to the mountains to beaches – this is how you see the best of Tinsel Town in just a few days.

Are 3 Days Enough For LA?

But first, you might be wondering if three days is enough for LA. The answer is yes, three days is plenty of time to explore Los Angeles. In three days you can tick off the highlights and get a good feel for the atmosphere and pulse of the city.

While you might not be able to tick off all the attractions – there are many –  those who are not used to big and bustling cities will probably feel the chaos and excitement wear off after this amount of time.

The Ultimate 3 Day Los Angeles Itinerary

The following itinerary has been designed to maximize your time and to tick off the highlights of LA. 

The first day ticks off Hollywood and the major movie attractions in the city, the second takes you to the galleries and museums in the Hollywood neighborhood, and the third day takes you to Santa Monica and Venice Beach to the beaches and amusements there.

Since you only have three days in LA, we have not included attractions in downtown LA because we do not feel they are a “must-do”, especially if it’s your first time in Los Angeles.

If you have more time at your disposal, you can see more ideas for things to do in LA in the following guides:

Day 1: Movies & Theater

Stop 1: Hollywood Behind the Scenes Tour

Ok, you’re in LA, of course, you need to see Hollywood and learn about its movie-making culture and history. There are so many attractions dedicated to the movie industry, that you could spend days exploring them all.

However, because you only have three days at your disposal, I highly recommend you book a “Hollywood Behind the Scenes” tour, which takes you to the iconic landmarks and gives you a whistle-stop tour of each attraction.

You’ll start by strolling along the iconic Hollywood Boulevard, which has over…