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Los Angeles travel tips from Lonely Planet experts

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Best Things to Do

With world-class art and culture, outstanding natural landscapes and lively shopping, LA is an amazing playground for visitors and locals.

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Best Time to Visit

Pick the right time for your visit to LA with this guide to weather, events, crowds and costs through the year.

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Things to Know

From Venice Beach to the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles loves to do things on an epic scale. To master LA, here's what you need to know before you come.

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Transportation

California's biggest city, Los Angeles sprawls across 2281 sq miles, so seeing the sights can take some planning. Here's how to get around in Los Angeles.

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Free Things to Do

You don’t need to be a big spender to have a blast in Los Angeles. Here are seven neat things you can do in LA for free.

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Best Neighborhoods

These neighborhoods in LA offer a mix of sun and sand, old-Hollywood glam and beautiful Beaux-Arts architecture.

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Day Trips

Day trips from Los Angeles offer stunning coastal scenery, wine regions, hiking, wildflowers, culture – and kitsch.

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Money and Costs

In a famously expensive place, these tips will help see the best of the city for less. Here’s how to visit Los Angeles on a budget.

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Traveling with Kids

With a few key tips on planning and transportation, these family-friendly sights in Los Angeles will make everyone smile.

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