Travel Itinerary: Los Angeles, CA

6/26/2017

No trip to California is complete without visiting LA. From the hidden gems to the popular sites, check out our hipster guide to LA for things to see, places to photograph, and food to eat!

On the Way Down to LA

Park along the road to see the epic Grimes Canyon Road* (8864 Grimes Canyon Road)

Westside Cities (Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Malibu, West Hollywood)

Explore caves at El Matador State Beach*
Travel to Italy and walk along the Venice Canals
Grab a refreshing blood orange lemonade at Lemonade
Walk down the street and shop along Abbot Kinney Boulevard (one of our favorites is Ilan dei Venice)
Try unique ice cream flavors at the Portland based Salt and Straw* (try the freckled woodblock chocolate)
Find flea market finds and affordable home decor at Melrose Trading Post* (only on Sunday)
See rows and rows of street lamps light up at LACMA*

San Fernando Valley (Burbank, Glendale)

Watch the magical fountain show at The America at Brand*
Enjoy soup dumplings at the famous Taiwanese chain restaurant Din Tai Fung
Savor the best cheese rolls and guava strudels at Porto's Bakery* (don't forget to bring a box home)
Eat $1.25 al pastor tacos with pineapple at Leo's Tack Truck (open during the day)
Grab a Sweet Baby Jo (espresso with condensed milk) at Dinosaur Coffee
Sit under the glowing lights of the Chandelier Tree art installation
See the city light up at night at Griffith Observatory

Central Los Angeles (Downtown LA)

Eat chicken and waffles for brunch at Poppy + Rose
Walk across the street to explore the Los Angeles Flower Market
Grab a cup of coffee at the Portland based Stumptown Coffee Roasters
Walk through the fountains at Grand Park
Marvel at the stunning architecture and grand staircases of the Bradbury Building*
Explore the book labyrinth and art installations of The Last Bookstore*
Walk down the street for coddled eggs at Eggslut in Grand Central Market
Induge in the famous macarons of Bottega Louie
Slurp on ramen (and fiercely argue which one is better) at Shin-sen-gumi or Daikokuya*
Finish your dinner with boba from Twinkle Brown Sugar
Grab late night $1.25 tacos at El Chato Taco Truck*

San Gabriel Valley (Pasadena, Pomono, Monterey Park)

Travel back in time to see historical artifacts like the Gutenburg Bible at The Huntington Library
Hike 3.5 miles roundtrip to swim in the pools of the Eaton Canyon Waterfall

South Bay (Ranchos Palos Verdes, Torrance)

Marvel at the beautiful glass ceilings and walls of Wayfarer's Chapel*

Orange County (Anaheim, Garden Grove, Westminster, Santa Ana)

Eat the best spring rolls at Brodards*
Slurp on delicious, cheap pho at Pho 79
Explore the beautifully designed Anaheim Packing District and make your own popsicle at Popbar

*Our top suggestions!