The Great American Road Trip ChallengeOne trip, ~2.5 years, 48 states
California

Stop 3 · Days 525–529

Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

The sprawling capital of entertainment — Hollywood and the studios, the Getty and the Broad, the beaches at Santa Monica and Venice, and the theme parks. A big, sun-soaked stay.

Where to stay

  • A Santa Monica or Hollywood hotel

    Beach-side or in the middle of the action.

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You gotta eat this

  • Tacos & a French dip

    World-class taco trucks — and the LA-invented French dip.

The days here

Each day opens its own hour-by-hour page

  1. 525Day 525 — HollywoodFull day · 5h 30m planned
  2. 526Day 526 — Art & the BeachFull day · 6h planned
  3. 527Day 527 — Downtown & the StudiosFull day · 6h 30m planned
  4. 528Day 528 — Free DayFree day
  5. 529Day 529 — Up the coastDrive day · 2h drive

What this stop is made of

  • Cities & Metros
  • Landmarks & Monuments
  • Museums & History
  • Theme Parks & Attractions
  • Outdoor & Water Activities