Planning a trip to Los Angeles? There’s a reason why this is such a popular city to visit for tourists from around the world. If you’ll be heading to Los Angeles here are some of the top things to do:
Do your homework
Since there’s so much to do in Los Angeles, you may end up feeling overwhelmed if you don’t plan your trip in advance. Luckily, there’s also a lot of information online to help you determine which attractions will be best for you and your family.
Make a list of the types of activities you guys like to do on vacation and then check Trip Advisor to find the most highly rated options.
If you research in advance, you’ll be able to figure out how long each attraction should take you. You’ll also be able to get any tickets before they sell out. Keep in mind that LA is super spread out, and traffic can be terrible- meaning Uber may be out of the question. Instead, rent a car in Los Angeles to make your trip go much more smoothly.
Trim your schedule
Since there’s so much to do and see, you may end up exhausted and cranky if you try to pack too much into your trip. Instead, focus on seeing one attraction a day, so you have plenty of time to wander, relax, hit the beach, or take a vacation nap (the best kind of nap).
This is particularly important if you’ll be visiting Disneyland with your kids. This can be a long day (or a couple of days), and if you plan for some downtime, you’ll avoid the tears exhaustion, and tantrums.
Stay longer than you think
While Los Angeles may be popular for a weekend trip, you’ll get much more out of it if you add a few extra days. Consider a long weekend or take a Friday and a Monday. This will mean you can see more without needing to squish everything into a couple of days.
Take a road trip
Los Angeles and the surrounding areas are perfect for road tripping. That’s another reason why you may want to consider renting a car in Los Angeles. Not only will you have the freedom to go wherever you want, whenever you want, but you can hit the open road and enjoy the great California weather.
If you have a couple of days spare, San Diego is just a two-hour drive from Los Angeles- making it a great choice for a road trip.
