48 Hours in LA✨ Must-Do’s & Must-Avoids: Photo Spots + Food Guide

🌴 Day 1: Hollywood Star Adventure 📍 Hollywood Sign📸 Navigate to Lake Hollywood Park! Perfect for a picnic with the sign in the background ✨ Go early for soft light and fewer people! 📍 Walk of Fame Find your favorite celebrity’s star — but avoid costumed characters asking for photo money ⚠️! Don’t miss the historic handprints at the Chinese Theatre 📍 Griffith Observatory A must at dusk‼️ Panoramic city views + pink sunset skies Free telescope views of the galaxy 🔭 🍽️ Dinner: In-N-Out Burger A California classic! Order off the secret menu: “Animal Style” fries and double cheeseburger — juicy and iconic! 🏖️ Day 2: Beaches & Street Culture 📍 Santa Monica Beach Sign marking the end of Route 66 + iconic Ferris wheel rides at sunset Don’t skip the ice cream stands (worth the wait!) 🍦 📍 Venice Beach Graffiti walls + skater culture! Must snap pics at the colorful Venice Art Walls OOTD: dress to impress! 👙 📍 Melrose Avenue The famous Paul Smith Pink Wall + hypebeast heaven at Grailed. Supreme line too long? Just take a pic and bounce! 📸 🍽️ Brunch: République Dine in a stunning glass conservatory! Must-tries: mango croissant 🥭 + crab Benedict 🍳💫 🛒 Shopping Tips💰 ▫️ Beverly Center: Luxury brands galore! Look up tax refund rules in advance. ▫️ Desert Hills Premium Outlets (Palm Springs) 1-hour drive! Gucci up to 50% off‼️ 🚗 Transport Tips ⚠️ Ride-shares can be pricey — consider renting a car (int’l license needed) 🚘 or use Uber Pool! ⚠️ Read street parking signs carefully — a pink ticket costs $80 💸 Lesson learned the hard way! 💌 Quick Reminders ✅ Wear sunscreen! California sun is no joke 🌞 ✅ Bring a jacket — beach nights get chilly 🧥 ✅ Comfortable sneakers are a must 👟 You’ll easily hit 20k steps! #LosAngelesGuide #LAPhotoSpots #USTravel #LATravel #HiddenGemsLA #EatLikeALocal