Stay : Greater Los Angeles, cultural and cosmopolitan discovery
A car is essential to fully enjoy Los Angeles and its various neighborhoods. The area is particularly large and not well connected by public transportation. The program below groups activities by geographic area to save you time. Driving tip: don't start your day too late.
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13 days
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Detail of the stay : Greater Los Angeles, cultural and cosmopolitan discovery - 13 days
Day 1: Santa Monica and Mulholland Drive
Steps: Los Angeles, Mulholland Drive
Start your Californian stay with a trip to Santa Monica Pier and make a break at the permanent carnival. Marvel at the performances of street artists on Third Street Promenade. Take a trip to the Sunset Strip and have a coffee at the Mulholland Drive at night and stop at the point of view to overlook the Angel's city.
Day 2: Hollywood Boulevard
Steps: Los Angeles
Stroll through the Hollywood Boulevard. Don't miss a stopover at In-N-Out, a typical California fast food address offering quality meat in its burgers and not-frozen fries for less than US$ 5. Take a few photos with the stars at , then climb the steps of the , where the Oscars ceremony takes place every year. To keep your head at the stars, go to the where the tombs of many celebrities of the showbiz are located.
Day 3: Runyon Canyon and Malibu Beach
Steps: Los Angeles
Start the morning with a hike in Runyon Canyon Park, north of Hollywood Boulevard. If you're lucky, you'll spot coyotes. Then book a relaxing afternoon at Malibu Beach. Take in the view from the Point Dume bluff. On your way back, don't forget to stop by the Getty Villa, the second branch of the Getty Museum, dedicated to Greek, Roman and Etruscan cultures.
Day 4: Larchmont Village and Grove
Steps: Los Angeles
In the morning, stroll through the Larchmont Village, a very cute avenue where you will find clothing shops as well as paper mills and bookshops. You'll find a snack in one of the two terraces of the adorable . Continue the walk on Melrose Avenue, the ideal place to find vintage clothes. Then go down to the Grove and the . If you have a good enough in English, go to a stand-up show at the Laugh Factory on Sunset Boulevard.
Day 5: Santa Barbara
Take two days to walk north and explore Santa Barbara. Be sure to visit the Hearst Castle, a castle of the former press tycoon William Randolph Hearst, who inspired Orson Welles for the character of Charles Foster Kane.
Day 6: Santa Barbara
Visit of the beautiful city with a Mediterranean architecture.
Day 7: LACMA and Beverly Hills
Steps: Los Angeles
Spend the morning at LACMA. For lunch, head to the Jewish Quarter just a short walk away. The kosher Fish Grill is a true institution, serving a plate of grilled fish with a generous portion of fries and salad. Then spend the afternoon in Beverly Hills. Marvel at Rodeo Drive and its luxury shops. Grab a snack at the legendary Beverly Wilshire Hotel, which was the setting for the movie Pretty Woman.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART - LACMA
Day 8: Santa Ana and Newport Beach
Steps: Newport Beach, Orange, Santa Ana
Start exploring Orange County early in the morning. Visit Santa Ana and spend the rest of the day in Newport Beach, or sail to visit Catalina Island.
Day 9: Universal Studios
Steps: Los Angeles
Reserve the day to have a good time at Universal city and see a movie in IMAX in the cinema of CityWalk. Spend the evening in Koreatown to eat a Korean barbecue.
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD
Day 10: Pasadena and Glendale
Steps: Los Angeles, Pasadena, Glendale
Take the morning to discover the northern district of the city, Pasadena and Glendale. Stop at the outdoor shopping centre Americana for shopping. In the afternoon, visit Silver Lake and Los Feliz and take in a painting exhibition at Avenue 50 Studio, a gallery created by a group of Mexican artists. Enjoy a refined dinner at Café Stella Restaurant where you may have the opportunity to see a celebrity.
AVENUE 50 STUDIO
Day 11: Monterey Park
Steps: Los Angeles
You can't spend two weeks in the U.S. without going at least once to an outlet, this kind of huge mall that resembles a miniature city. However, before spending the afternoon at Citadel, take a stroll through Monterey Park, the new Chinatown where you can find the best Chinese cuisine in the city. At a very reasonable price, Lincoln Plaza Hotel's restaurant also offers Hong Kong specialities, such as a range of dim sum and bread stuffed with meat selected on a trolley.
CHINATOWN
Day 12: San Pedro and Long Beach
Steps: Los Angeles, San Pedro, Long Beach
Explore the south of Los Angeles, starting from the port of San Pedro, where you can choose your fish on the market, cook it and enjoy it at a picnic table enjoying a sea view. Go east to reach Long Beach and rent a bike for an invigorating walk on the seafront. Finally, visit Long Beach and houses a hotel and restaurants.
THE QUEEN MARY
Day 13: Manhattan Beach
Steps: Manhattan Beach
Finish a holiday on the coast with a morning in Manhattan Beach. Go for a walk on the beach and enjoy the bohemian atmosphere of the boardwalk before taking a relaxing walk between the canals. In the evening, you can dine at Danny's, a sympathetic and warm restaurant, or you can listen live to local groups while enjoying burgers, pizzas and tacos.
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