Hollywood, hikes, hidden gems
LA is not one city — it's 80 neighborhoods duct-taped together. Three days means you pick your lane: beaches and boardwalks, food and culture, or Hollywood and hikes. This itinerary mixes all three without killing you in traffic.
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Famous for the ricotta toast and sorrel pesto rice bowl. Line moves fast.
Hike up from the Greek Theatre trailhead (1.5mi) or drive and park. Free observatory with Hollywood Sign views.
Nashville hot chicken in Chinatown. Order "Medium" unless you have a death wish. Line can be long — go at opening.
Walk Hollywood Blvd from Highland to Vine. Skip the tour buses. Pop into the Roosevelt Hotel lobby.
Free admission (parking $20). World-class art collection with panoramic city views. The garden is a masterpiece.
Italian in the Arts District. Book 2+ weeks ahead. The cavatelli and bone marrow are musts.
Bakery-deli in Venice. The smoked fish plate and pastries are unreal.
Street performers, Muscle Beach, skate park, murals. Classic LA morning.
"The coolest block in America." Browse boutiques, galleries, and grab a coffee.
The Godmother sandwich. Enough said. Cash only, worth every penny.
Ride the Ferris wheel, walk the pier, browse the outdoor mall. Free to stroll.
The most photogenic beach in LA. Sea caves, rock formations, golden hour magic. Bring a jacket.
No-frills seafood shack right on PCH. Order the fish tacos and eat on the patio overlooking the ocean.
The Fairfax sandwich. Egg in a jar. DTLA icon. Go to Grand Central Market location.
Food hall with 30+ vendors since 1917. Walk through even if you just ate — the energy is electric.
Free contemporary art museum. Reserve tickets online. The infinity room requires separate booking.
Flour tortillas made fresh, Sonoran-style tacos. Tiny spot, massive flavor. The chivichanga is legendary.
Murals, galleries, coffee shops. Walk along Traction Ave and 3rd St for the best street art.
Traditional Korean bathhouse. Day pass includes saunas, hot tubs, cold plunge. Pure relaxation.
Korean short rib stew (galbi jjim) in Koreatown. Rich, falling-off-the-bone, unforgettable.
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