With so much on offer in Los Angeles, there’s always a new way to experience the city’s vibrant neighbourhoods and attractions – even local Angelenos discover new experiences frequently! There’s no need for your clients to do the same thing twice (unless they want to) when you use this itinerary to reveal another side of LA.
For travellers who have explored LA before, they’ll get a kick out of uncovering how diverse and exciting the city is. Beyond Los Angeles’ most famous attractions, there are off-the-beaten-path experiences that wow in almost every neighbourhood.
As the City of Angels returns to it’s usual glam self, post wildfires, now’s an ideal time to check out the other side to this thriving destination.
Day 1
Welcome back to Los Angeles! Pick up your rental car at LAX and drive to your South Bay Hotel. Start your morning with an invigorating walk along The Strand to Hermosa Beach. Consider the beachfront burritos at Good Stuff your reward!
Next, browse the boutique stores on Hermosa Beach High Street before checking in at your Redondo Beach hotel to freshen up. Then take an afternoon walk along the lively Redondo Pier.
A divine seafood dinner with harbour views at Tony’s on the Pier is the perfect end to a fabulous first day.
Day 2
After a 45min drive from Redondo to Fairfax, dine at the iconic Canter’s Deli followed by browsing the trendy designs and chic homeware goods that line the mile-long West 3rd Shopping District.
The enriching Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is up next. It’s home to more than 13 million arts, science, and moviemaking artefacts!
Conclude the day with a farm-fresh dinner and sweeping sunset views at The Strand House in Manhattan Beach.
Day 3
An island day out awaits on idyllic Catalina Island. Drive 25min to San Pedro Port to catch the ferry and revel in Catalina’s relaxed island ambience, quaint communities, and marine wildlife.
Explore Avalon town followed by a thrilling Catalina Zip Line Eco-Tour. Settle in at the hip Descanso Beach Club where spectacular views, creative cocktails, and tasty tapas bites impress. Return to San Pedro and tour the scenic route back through Palos Verdes.
An upscale meal at the award-winning BALEENkitchen, in the Portofino Hotel, is a superb way to end the day.
Day 4
A classic American breakfast at the Kettle Diner in Manhattan Beach is an ideal way to start your final day in Los Angeles before exploring this picturesque seaside neighbourhood. Stop at the Roundhouse Aquarium if you’re visiting on the weekend.
Have lunch at Quality Seafood Redondo Pier before driving to Point Vicente Lighthouse. Here, take a scenic one-hour walk between the Vicente Bluffs Trail and Vista Point.
Return to LAX to drop off your car and depart the City of Angels. We’ll see you again soon!
Tips for Travel Advisors
- A favourite with Australian and New Zealand travellers, LA’s South Bay beaches are not to be missed. Redondo Beach is an idyllic base, thanks to its relaxed feel and easy access to great seafood dining and fresh ocean air.
- The ultimate hidden gem, Catalina Island is a quick one-hour ferry ride from the Port of Los Angeles. Your clients will love discovering the seaside town of Avalon, known as the ‘celebrity playground’.
- A gem on this itinerary is the inclusion of car hire, giving your clients the freedom to explore further afield at their own pace.
For more info
For all the tools and tips you need to plan your clients’ perfect Los Angeles experience, visit discoverlosangeles.com/travel-trade or email oceania@latourism.org. Click here to access the LA Sales Kit and download this itinerary as a PDF here.
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