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A Verdict itinerary

Los Angeles in 3 days

Three days is enough for the essentials and a little curiosity. Start here, then leave space for the city to interrupt the plan.

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9 places worth your time

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Day 1

  1. Griffith Observatory01Los Feliz · attractionGriffith ObservatoryGriffith Observatory deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  2. Getty Center02Brentwood · attractionGetty CenterGetty Center deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  3. Getty Villa03Pacific Palisades · attractionGetty VillaGetty Villa deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict

Day 2

  1. Malibu04Malibu · neighborhoodMalibuMalibu deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  2. Joshua Tree Day-Trip05Joshua Tree · destinationJoshua Tree Day-TripJoshua Tree Day-Trip deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  3. The Huntington Library, Art Museum & Botanical Gardens06San Marino · attractionThe Huntington Library, Art Museum & Botanical GardensThe Huntington Library, Art Museum & Botanical Gardens deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict

Day 3

  1. Watts Towers07Watts · attractionWatts TowersWatts Towers deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  2. Catalina Island Day-Trip08Catalina Island · destinationCatalina Island Day-TripCatalina Island Day-Trip deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  3. n/naka09Los Angeles · restaurantn/nakan/naka deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict