The 3 Day Weekend Getaway Guide to Los Angeles

Snapshot of the city.

TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX in Hollywood
Photo: TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX

With so many things to see and do in Los Angeles, three days doesn’t seem like nearly enough time to explore this vast, exciting and diverse metropolis. Not to worry, because the 3 Day Weekend Getaway Guide to Los Angeles will make sure you experience the full range of this global city, beginning with history and culture in Downtown Los Angeles, then the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, and finally the sun and surf of the coastal neighborhoods.

The Broad
The Broad | Photo: Iwan Baan, courtesy of The Broad and Diller Scofidio + Renfro

Day 1: History, Culture, & L.A. LIVE

The Three-Day Getaway Guide to Los Angeles begins in Downtown, which has experienced an incredible renaissance that includes spectacular new hotels, world-class cultural attractions and venues, acclaimed restaurants, and vibrant nightlife.

 

The Legendary Studio Tour | Photo: Universal Studios Hollywood
The Legendary Studio Tour | Photo: Universal Studios Hollywood

Day 2: That's Entertainment

The second day of The Three-Day Getaway Guide to Los Angeles centers on the endless entertainment options available in Hollywood.

 

 

Venice Beach at sunset | Photo courtesy of Eric Demarcq, Discover Los Angeles Flickr Pool
Venice Beach at sunset | Photo courtesy of Eric Demarcq, Discover Los Angeles Flickr Pool

Day 3: The Endless Summer

With 75 miles of coastline in Los Angeles County and beautiful weather year-round, the Beach Cities offer the quintessential Southern California experience on the final day of The Three-Day Getaway Guide to Los Angeles.