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Los Angeles with a day in Pasadena

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Route and nights

  1. Los Angeles5 nights

Trip format: Single base + day trip · One city hotel for every night

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

Trip stats

Trip days
6
Nights
5
Home Bases
1
Scheduled entries
33

Days by place

Los Angeles
5
Pasadena
1

Hotels and other stays

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles
5 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
14
Activity
11
Ground transport
4
Lodging
2
Rail
2

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Los Angeles
  1. to · Lodging Check in or drop bags The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles
  2. to · Activity Walk Bunker Hill toward Grand Central Market Grand Central Market, Los Angeles

    Keep the outing optional if you arrive late.

  3. to · Meal Choose dinner from the market or nearby Grand Central Market, Los Angeles

    Check individual vendor hours.

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los AngelesLos Angeles
Day 2 Los Angeles
  1. to · Meal Breakfast downtown Downtown Los Angeles
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Academy Museum Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles

    Use a current transit or road estimate and allow for traffic.

  3. to · Activity Choose two film history exhibits at the Academy Museum Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles

    Check opening hours and reserve a timed visit if required.

  4. to · Meal Lunch on the Miracle Mile Miracle Mile, Los Angeles
  5. to · Activity Walk Museum Row or attend a scheduled screening Miracle Mile, Los Angeles

    Use a confirmed screening time or the public blocks and museum grounds.

  6. to · Ground transport Return downtown Downtown Los Angeles
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Downtown Los Angeles
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los AngelesLos Angeles
Day 3 Los Angeles
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Los Angeles
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Getty Center Getty Center, Los Angeles

    Check opening days, admission reservations, transport and parking, and allow time for the tram if operating.

  3. to · Activity Choose two gallery areas at the Getty Center Getty Center, Los Angeles
  4. to · Meal Lunch at the Getty Center Getty Center, Los Angeles

    Confirm food service or bring a permitted lunch.

  5. to · Activity Explore the public terraces and Central Garden Getty Center, Los Angeles

    Check garden access and weather before prioritizing the outdoor block.

  6. to · Ground transport Return downtown Downtown Los Angeles
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Downtown Los Angeles
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los AngelesLos Angeles
Day 4 Pasadena
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Los Angeles
  2. to · Rail Travel by Metro toward Pasadena Memorial Park Station, Pasadena

    Check the current line schedule and allow time for the last walk.

  3. to · Activity See Pasadena City Hall and civic district exteriors Pasadena City Hall, Pasadena
  4. to · Meal Lunch in Old Pasadena Old Pasadena, California
  5. to · Activity Visit the Gamble House if an official tour fits The Gamble House, Pasadena

    Use the actual tour time. A public-street Arts and Crafts walk is the alternative.

  6. to · Rail Return to downtown Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Downtown Los Angeles
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los AngelesLos Angeles
Day 5 Los Angeles
  1. to · Meal Breakfast downtown Downtown Los Angeles
  2. to · Activity Explore Broadway and the public market blocks Grand Central Market, Los Angeles
  3. to · Meal Pick lunch at Grand Central Market Grand Central Market, Los Angeles

    Check individual vendor hours and make time for one main stop.

  4. to · Activity Walk Little Tokyo's public plazas and shops Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
  5. to · Activity Explore public mural streets in the Arts District Arts District, Los Angeles

    Choose a short route between public businesses.

  6. to · Meal Dinner in Little Tokyo or the Arts District Downtown Los Angeles
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los AngelesLos Angeles
Day 6 Los Angeles
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Los Angeles
  2. to · Activity Walk around Bunker Hill if departure allows Bunker Hill, Los Angeles
  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect bags The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles

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  1. Day 1

    Los Angeles

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for Los Angeles
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop bags The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles
    2. to · Activity Walk Bunker Hill toward Grand Central Market Grand Central Market, Los Angeles

      Keep the outing optional if you arrive late.

    3. to · Meal Choose dinner from the market or nearby Grand Central Market, Los Angeles

      Check individual vendor hours.

    The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los AngelesLos Angeles
  2. Day 2

    Los Angeles

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for Los Angeles
    1. to · Meal Breakfast downtown Downtown Los Angeles
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Academy Museum Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles

      Use a current transit or road estimate and allow for traffic.

    3. to · Activity Choose two film history exhibits at the Academy Museum Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles

      Check opening hours and reserve a timed visit if required.

    4. to · Meal Lunch on the Miracle Mile Miracle Mile, Los Angeles
    5. to · Activity Walk Museum Row or attend a scheduled screening Miracle Mile, Los Angeles

      Use a confirmed screening time or the public blocks and museum grounds.

    6. to · Ground transport Return downtown Downtown Los Angeles
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Downtown Los Angeles
    The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los AngelesLos Angeles
  3. Day 3

    Los Angeles

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for Los Angeles
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Los Angeles
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Getty Center Getty Center, Los Angeles

      Check opening days, admission reservations, transport and parking, and allow time for the tram if operating.

    3. to · Activity Choose two gallery areas at the Getty Center Getty Center, Los Angeles
    4. to · Meal Lunch at the Getty Center Getty Center, Los Angeles

      Confirm food service or bring a permitted lunch.

    5. to · Activity Explore the public terraces and Central Garden Getty Center, Los Angeles

      Check garden access and weather before prioritizing the outdoor block.

    6. to · Ground transport Return downtown Downtown Los Angeles
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Downtown Los Angeles
    The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los AngelesLos Angeles
  4. Day 4

    Pasadena

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for Pasadena
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Los Angeles
    2. to · Rail Travel by Metro toward Pasadena Memorial Park Station, Pasadena

      Check the current line schedule and allow time for the last walk.

    3. to · Activity See Pasadena City Hall and civic district exteriors Pasadena City Hall, Pasadena
    4. to · Meal Lunch in Old Pasadena Old Pasadena, California
    5. to · Activity Visit the Gamble House if an official tour fits The Gamble House, Pasadena

      Use the actual tour time. A public-street Arts and Crafts walk is the alternative.

    6. to · Rail Return to downtown Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Downtown Los Angeles
    The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los AngelesLos Angeles
  5. Day 5

    Los Angeles

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for Los Angeles
    1. to · Meal Breakfast downtown Downtown Los Angeles
    2. to · Activity Explore Broadway and the public market blocks Grand Central Market, Los Angeles
    3. to · Meal Pick lunch at Grand Central Market Grand Central Market, Los Angeles

      Check individual vendor hours and make time for one main stop.

    4. to · Activity Walk Little Tokyo's public plazas and shops Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
    5. to · Activity Explore public mural streets in the Arts District Arts District, Los Angeles

      Choose a short route between public businesses.

    6. to · Meal Dinner in Little Tokyo or the Arts District Downtown Los Angeles
    The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los AngelesLos Angeles
  6. Day 6

    Los Angeles

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for Los Angeles
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Los Angeles
    2. to · Activity Walk around Bunker Hill if departure allows Bunker Hill, Los Angeles
    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect bags The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles