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Los Angeles Travel Guide

A personalized travel guide for Los Angeles, tailored to your interests.

📍 Los Angeles, United States

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🎯 Suggested Activities

Curated activities based on LonelyRoad community recommendations

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Hike Runyon Canyon at Sunrise

Popular trail with stellar city views, great for meeting other hikers and catching epic sunrise over LA skyline.

Location: 2000 N Fuller Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Best Time: Early morning (6-8am)

Duration: 2-3 hours

Price: $

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Venice Beach Boardwalk & Skate Park

Iconic boardwalk scene with street performers, Muscle Beach, skate culture, and endless people-watching opportunities.

Location: 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291

Best Time: Afternoon

Duration: 3-4 hours

Price: $

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Explore Grand Central Market

Historic food hall downtown with diverse vendors, perfect for solo foodie adventures and authentic LA food culture.

Location: 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Best Time: Lunch or early dinner

Duration: 2 hours

Price: $$

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Griffith Observatory & Trails

Free observatory with incredible views, hiking trails, and planetarium shows. Perfect for solo exploration and photography.

Location: 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Best Time: Late afternoon into sunset

Duration: 3-4 hours

Price: $

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Getty Center Art & Gardens

World-class art museum with stunning architecture, gardens, and panoramic views. Free admission, easy to explore solo.

Location: 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Best Time: Morning or early afternoon

Duration: 3-4 hours

Price: $

🎉 Events & Social Activities

Great places to meet other travelers in Los Angeles

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Comedy Store Open Mic Nights

Legendary comedy club on Sunset Strip. Great solo activity, easy to chat with other comedy fans at the bar.

Location: 8433 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Best Time: Evening (shows at 8pm & 10pm)

Price: $$

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Smorgasburg LA Food Market

Sunday food market at ROW DTLA with 100+ vendors. Perfect for solo foodies to sample diverse street food.

Location: 777 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Best Time: Sunday 10am-4pm

Price: $$

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Downtown Art Walk

Free monthly art walk (2nd Thursday) through DTLA galleries, street art, and creative spaces. Social and cultural.

Location: Spring St & Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Best Time: 2nd Thursday evening 6-10pm

Price: $

🏨 Places to Stay

Recommended accommodations for solo travelers

Freehand Los Angeles

hostel

Stylish hostel in DTLA with rooftop bar, shared rooms and private options. Amazing social scene for meeting travelers.

⭐ 4.3/5💰 $$

📍 416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

hostel

Beachside hostel steps from Santa Monica Pier. Organized activities, communal kitchen, perfect backpacker vibe.

⭐ 4.1/5💰 $

📍 1436 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Samesun Venice Beach

hostel

Party hostel near Venice Beach with bar, events, and social atmosphere. Great for solo travelers seeking nightlife.

⭐ 4/5💰 $

📍 25 Windward Ave, Venice, CA 90291

The Hoxton Downtown LA

hotel

Boutique hotel in Arts District with great restaurant/bar scene. Solo-friendly with communal spaces and local vibe.

⭐ 4.5/5💰 $$$

📍 1060 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015

☕ Cafes & Restaurants

Best spots to work, eat, and meet other travelers

Blue Bottle Coffee Arts District

cafe📶 WiFi Available💻 Work-Friendly

Excellent specialty coffee with spacious seating, strong WiFi, plenty of outlets. Popular with freelancers and creatives.

⭐ 4.4/5💰 $$

Verve Coffee Roasters West Hollywood

cafe📶 WiFi Available💻 Work-Friendly

Top-tier coffee with reliable fast WiFi, outdoor seating, and laptop-friendly atmosphere. Great for remote work sessions.

⭐ 4.5/5💰 $$

Go Get Em Tiger Los Feliz

cafe📶 WiFi Available💻 Work-Friendly

Local favorite with exceptional coffee, fast WiFi, communal tables. Busy but welcoming for solo workers and digital nomads.

⭐ 4.6/5💰 $$

Guelaguetza

restaurant

Authentic Oaxacan cuisine in Koreatown. Counter seating perfect for solo diners, incredible mole and tlayudas.

⭐ 4.5/5💰 $$

Howlin' Ray's

restaurant

Nashville hot chicken in Chinatown. Expect lines but worth it. Solo-friendly counter seating, communal tables.

⭐ 4.7/5💰 $$

Alfred Coffee Melrose Place

cafe📶 WiFi Available💻 Work-Friendly

Instagram-famous coffee spot with solid WiFi and outlets. Good coffee, trendy atmosphere, laptop-friendly during off-peak hours.

⭐ 4.3/5💰 $$

💡 Local Tips

Insider advice from the LonelyRoad community

📱 Mobile Data & eSIM: Get data for Los Angeles with PikaSim - 0.5GB for 7 days costs $1.00 (other options: 0.1GB/7d for $0.60, 1GB/1d for $1.60). Privacy-focused, no account needed, instant activation. Get yours at https://pikasim.com/download-united-states-esim-packages
Visa & Entry for United States citizens: No visa required - Los Angeles is in California, USA. If you're a US citizen, you just need a valid government-issued photo ID for domestic flights (driver's license or passport). TSA PreCheck ($78 for 5 years) recommended to speed through airport security. No entry fees, tourist taxes, or special requirements for domestic travel within the United States.
LA is extremely car-dependent. Rent a car for maximum freedom, or use Uber/Lyft extensively. Metro exists but limited. Budget $30-50/day for rideshares if not renting. Consider staying near Metro lines (Red/Purple for Hollywood/DTLA, Expo for Santa Monica) to save money.
Parking can cost $15-30 in popular areas. Download SpotHero app for discounted parking. Many hikes and beaches have free parking if you arrive early (before 9am). Street parking requires careful attention to confusing signage to avoid tickets.
LA sprawls massively - plan your days by neighborhood to avoid spending hours in traffic. Group activities: DTLA/Arts District together, Venice/Santa Monica together, Hollywood/Los Feliz together, etc. Rush hour (7-10am, 3-7pm) is brutal.
Join hostel pub crawls and walking tours to meet other solo travelers. Venice Beach, Santa Monica, and DTLA hostels have the most social scenes. Bumble BFF and Meetup.com are active in LA for making friends and finding group activities.
Tipping culture: 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, 15-20% for Uber/Lyft if service is good. Many places add automatic gratuity. Bartenders are friendly and great for solo diners seeking conversation.
LA has microclimates - bring layers. Beach areas are 10-15°F cooler than inland. Mornings can be foggy ('June Gloom' is real). Sunscreen essential year-round. Nights get surprisingly cool, even in summer.

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