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🌴 LA One-Day Itinerary | Soak Up That California Sunshine! 🌞

You can’t visit Los Angeles without experiencing the West Coast’s golden beaches and vibrant vibes. Here’s a smooth, scenic route from the ocean to the hills: 🚗 Route: Santa Monica (West) → Beverly Hills (Central) → Hollywood Walk of Fame (Central) → Griffith Observatory (East) ⏳ Travel Time: ~20–30 mins between stops | Total day: ~10 hours 💵 Cost: Griffith Observatory exhibits are free! 🌊 9:00 AM | Santa Monica Beach 📍 Highlights: Pier Ferris wheel, End of Route 66 sign 🎡 Must-dos: Snap a jumping pic under the Route 66 sign Ride the Ferris wheel for Pacific views Rent a bike and cruise to Venice Beach (~15 mins) 🎹 Hidden Gem: Look for the mini piano sculpture under the 43rd lamppost on the pier — it plays music when stepped on (just like in La La Land!) 🍴 Food Tip: Grab a lobster roll at The Lobster at the end of the pier, or a quick matcha latte from Urth Caffé 🏰 11:30 AM | Beverly Hills 📍 Highlights: Rodeo Drive luxury, Beverly Gardens Park 🛍️ Rodeo Drive: Try the tiramisu at Gucci Osteria ($12 — a steal!) Pose in front of Tiffany’s window for a fun “diamond” illusion shot 🌴 Beverly Gardens Park: Find the iconic “Beverly Hills” sign with palm trees in the background 🌟 2:00 PM | Hollywood Walk of Fame 📍 Highlights: Celebrity stars, TCL Chinese Theatre, Dolby Theatre ⭐ Star Hunting: Check the official website for star locations (Jackie Chan at 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Bruce Lee at 7065 Hollywood Blvd) 🎬 Classic Stops: Find Marilyn Monroe’s handprints at the Chinese Theatre Strike a pose on the Dolby Theatre’s Oscar-worthy stairs ⚠️ Pro Tip: Be mindful of street performers — agree on tips ($1–5) before taking photos 🌄 5:30 PM | Griffith Observatory 📍 Highlights: Hollywood Sign views, planetarium shows, sunset to city lights 📸 Golden Hour: Arrive 1 hour before sunset for clear Hollywood Sign photos Stay for the “blue hour” as city lights begin to glow 🔭 Must-Do: Use the free Zeiss telescope to view the moon (weather permitting) Catch an immersive planetarium show (~$7) 🚌 Parking Tip: Lot fills up fast — park downhill and take the DASH Observatory shuttle 📸 Photo Ops Quick List Santa Monica: Ferris wheel + sunset Beverly Hills: Palm-lined Rodeo Drive Walk of Fame: Stars with Hollywood Hills in frame Griffith: Wide-angle cityscape + twilight sky #CaliforniaSunshine #LADayTrip #SantaMonica #BeverlyHills #GriffithObservatory

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🌴 LA One-Day Itinerary | Soak Up That California Sunshine! 🌞

You can’t visit Los Angeles without experiencing the West Coast’s golden beaches and vibrant vibes. Here’s a smooth, scenic route from the ocean to the hills: 🚗 Route: Santa Monica (West) → Beverly Hills (Central) → Hollywood Walk of Fame (Central) → Griffith Observatory (East) ⏳ Travel Time: ~20–30 mins between stops | Total day: ~10 hours 💵 Cost: Griffith Observatory exhibits are free! 🌊 9:00 AM | Santa Monica Beach 📍 Highlights: Pier Ferris wheel, End of Route 66 sign 🎡 Must-dos: Snap a jumping pic under the Route 66 sign Ride the Ferris wheel for Pacific views Rent a bike and cruise to Venice Beach (~15 mins) 🎹 Hidden Gem: Look for the mini piano sculpture under the 43rd lamppost on the pier — it plays music when stepped on (just like in La La Land!) 🍴 Food Tip: Grab a lobster roll at The Lobster at the end of the pier, or a quick matcha latte from Urth Caffé 🏰 11:30 AM | Beverly Hills 📍 Highlights: Rodeo Drive luxury, Beverly Gardens Park 🛍️ Rodeo Drive: Try the tiramisu at Gucci Osteria ($12 — a steal!) Pose in front of Tiffany’s window for a fun “diamond” illusion shot 🌴 Beverly Gardens Park: Find the iconic “Beverly Hills” sign with palm trees in the background 🌟 2:00 PM | Hollywood Walk of Fame 📍 Highlights: Celebrity stars, TCL Chinese Theatre, Dolby Theatre ⭐ Star Hunting: Check the official website for star locations (Jackie Chan at 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Bruce Lee at 7065 Hollywood Blvd) 🎬 Classic Stops: Find Marilyn Monroe’s handprints at the Chinese Theatre Strike a pose on the Dolby Theatre’s Oscar-worthy stairs ⚠️ Pro Tip: Be mindful of street performers — agree on tips ($1–5) before taking photos 🌄 5:30 PM | Griffith Observatory 📍 Highlights: Hollywood Sign views, planetarium shows, sunset to city lights 📸 Golden Hour: Arrive 1 hour before sunset for clear Hollywood Sign photos Stay for the “blue hour” as city lights begin to glow 🔭 Must-Do: Use the free Zeiss telescope to view the moon (weather permitting) Catch an immersive planetarium show (~$7) 🚌 Parking Tip: Lot fills up fast — park downhill and take the DASH Observatory shuttle 📸 Photo Ops Quick List Santa Monica: Ferris wheel + sunset Beverly Hills: Palm-lined Rodeo Drive Walk of Fame: Stars with Hollywood Hills in frame Griffith: Wide-angle cityscape + twilight sky #CaliforniaSunshine #LADayTrip #SantaMonica #BeverlyHills #GriffithObservatory

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