Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival
Arrival- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Green Room Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Use the heated pool at the hotel
Landmarks Oceanside City Beach Torrey Pines State Reserve - Day 2
Newport Beach - Oceanside
Newport Beach - Oceanside- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Green Room Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Newport Beach Pier with a leisurely stroll
- Rent bikes and cycle along the coast (third hour free with two-hour rental)
- Enjoy margaritas and nachos at a Mexican restaurant with ocean views
- Have a beach picnic with pizza from 22nd Street Pizza
- Visit the Top Gun House in Oceanside, now a stylish cafe
- Experience Oceanside Pier at sunset, the longest wooden pier on the West Coast
Landmarks Newport Beach Pier Top Gun House Oceanside Pier 
- Day 3
Carlsbad
Carlsbad- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Live Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Coffee at Communal Coffee or breakfast at Cindy's Cafe in Carlsbad
- Stroll along Carlsbad's beaches and explore the coastal town
- Lunch at Harbor Fish Cafe with authentic fish tacos and ocean views
- Explore Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park with adobe buildings and wildlife
- Step back in time at the ranch's 1930s atmosphere
Landmarks Communal Coffee Cindy's Cafe Carlsbad Harbor Fish Cafe Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park - Day 4
Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Live Hotel)
Included Activities
- Experience Grand Central Market for morning coffee and a sweet treat
- Admire the Bradbury Building's Victorian atrium and architecture
- Ride the Angels Flight Railway
- Discover contemporary art at MOCA (free entry)
- Discover contemporary art at The Broad (free entry)
- Wander through El Pueblo de Los Angeles historic site
Optional Activities
- Enjoy margarita at El Pueblo de Los Angeles
Landmarks Grand Central Market Bradbury Building Angels Flight Railway MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) The Broad El Pueblo de Los Angeles Olvera Street 
- Day 5
Los Angeles
Los Angeles- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Live Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles including dinosaur skeletons and historic dioramas
Optional Activities
- Relax on Hermosa Beach
- Stroll or bike along The Strand coastal path
- Dine by the ocean in Hermosa's center with live music
Landmarks Natural History Museum of Los Angeles Exposition Park Hermosa Beach The Strand Manhattan Beach Redondo Beach - Day 6
Hollywood
Hollywood- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Live Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit the Dolby Theatre, home of the Oscars
- Explore the TCL Chinese Theatre and its famous courtyard
- Stroll the Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Visit the Hollywood Museum in the former Max Factor building
- Catch a show at Pantages Theatre (typically cheaper tickets midweek)
- Dine at Totoyama Sushi
Landmarks Dolby Theatre TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood Walk of Fame Hollywood Museum Pantages Theatre Totoyama Sushi - Day 7
Los Angeles
Los Angeles- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Live Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore the Hollyhock House, Frank Lloyd Wright's first Californian project
- Stroll through Barnsdall Art Park
- Visit Griffith Observatory (free entry) with space exhibits and panoramic LA views
Optional Activities
- Relax and picnic in Barnsdall Art Park
- Hike scenic trails like Charlie Turner Trailhead
- Capture the Hollywood Sign with a photo
- Picnic directly under the Hollywood Sign or at The Last House on Mulholland lookout
Landmarks Hollyhock House Barnsdall Art Park Griffith Observatory Hollywood Sign Charlie Turner Trailhead The Last House on Mulholland - Day 8
Santa Monica - Venice Beach
Santa Monica - Venice Beach- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Live Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Venice Canals
- Experience Santa Monica Pier and ride the carousel at Pacific Park
- Walk the Ocean Front Walk promenade from Santa Monica to Venice Beach
- Discover Venice Beach street art including the Lana Del Rey mural
- Relax on Venice Beach with drinks and dinner overlooking the sunset
Landmarks Venice Canals Santa Monica Pier Pacific Park Ocean Front Walk Muscle Beach Venice Beach 
- Day 9
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Live Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Experience Universal Studios Hollywood attractions including Wizarding World of Harry Potter
- Brave The Mummy ride
- Take the Studio Tour behind-the-scenes of Hollywood productions
- Try butterbeer or beer at The Three Broomsticks pub in the Wizarding World
Landmarks Universal Studios Hollywood Wizarding World of Harry Potter The Mummy ride The Three Broomsticks pub - Day 10
Malibu
Malibu- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Live Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Hike the Rising Sun Trail in Solstice Canyon Park for 1.5-2 hours
- Explore Roberts Ranch House ruins
- Walk through Malibu Lagoon State Beach for bird watching
- Lunch at Farm Cafe on Malibu Pier with fresh ingredients and ocean views
- Relax on Malibu Beach swimming, reading, or enjoying the waves
Landmarks Rising Sun Trail Solstice Canyon Park Roberts Ranch House Malibu Lagoon State Beach Farm Cafe on Malibu Pier Malibu Beach - Day 11
Rancho Palos Verdes - Redondo Beach
Rancho Palos Verdes - Redondo Beach- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Live Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Take a gentle morning stroll in Founders Park along the cliffs
- Enjoy a peaceful picnic in Founders Park
- Scenic drive through Rancho Palos Verdes with photo stops
- Unwind on Redondo Beach swimming, sunbathing, or enjoying the sea breeze
- Dinner at Tony's on the Pier with fish menu and sunset views
Landmarks Founders Park Rancho Palos Verdes Redondo Beach Redondo Pier Tony's on the Pier - Day 12
Departure
DepartureOptional Activities
- Relax by the hotel pool
- Visit Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills
- Leisurely stroll through glamorous Beverly Hills streets
Landmarks Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills
