In this video, we’ll cover all you need to know before traveling to Los Angeles. Check out also 👉10 things to do in Los Angeles
#16: THE MAP OF L.A.
#15: TRAFFIC
Google Maps: (iOS), (Android)
Waze: (iOS), (Android)
Apple Maps: (iOS only)
Travel between 10 AM and 3 PM and after 9 PM in the evening (weekdays) – rush hours can stretch either way and there are no guarantees.
#14: SAFETY: LA has both extremely safe as well as extremely dangerous neighborhoods. Avoid these places: Skid Row, Pico-Union, South Central, Westlake, Boyle Heights, Compton, etc.
#13: WEATHER AND CLIMATE
The warmest months: July – September, average temperature in August is 84 °F (29 °C)
Water temperature (ocean): ~ 68 °F (20 °C) in the summer
Winter months: more wet, especially February, average high temperature: ~ 68 °F (20 °C) with the lows ~ 48 °F (9 °C) during the day
Smog is a very common phenomenon in LA.
#12: BEST TIME TO TRAVEL: March-May, September – November. Average temperatures range between 70 °F and 84 °F (21°C and 29°C) during the day
#11: WHERE TO STAY
An average 3* hotel costs around $150 per night. Best areas to stay are Downtown, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice, Beverly Grove, West Hollywood, and Westwood.
👉 Best apps to book your accommodation:
#10: TRANSPORTATION
10.1 FROM AND TO THE AIRPORT: Rent-a-car, Airport FlyAway Bus ( shuttle service, Uber/Lyft, Shared Ride Shuttles, taxies. A free shuttle that takes you to the metro station.
10.2 GETTING AROUND THE CITY: Rent-a-car, poor public transportation (TAP card: Uber/Lyft, Zipcar -registration needed – Zipcard: (iOS), (Android)
#9: BEST APPS TO USE IN LA: Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, Uber, Lyft, ParkMe, BestParking, ParkWhiz, GasBuddy, L.A Weekly,
5 EVERY DAY, GrubHub, Airbnb, Eatwith, Lime, Bird
(Links coming soon)
#8: LINES ARE EVERYWHERE: LA is usually a crowded place, you can expect lines everywhere.
#7: FOOD
An average meal at an inexpensive restaurant: ~ $14, mid-range (three-course meal for two): ~ $55.
Find less-expensive options with these apps:
TripAdvisor: (iOS), (Android)
Yelp: (iOS), (Android)
#6: FOR TOURISTS COMING FROM OUTSIDE US
TIPPING: You should always tip in bars and restaurants. The normal rate is between 15% and 20% pre-tax for restaurants, $1 to $2 per drink for bartenders, or 15% to 20% of the bar tab. You should know that servers in the US are usually paid minimum wage or less and rely heavily on tips.
POWER PLUGS: There is a chance you will need special US power adaptor.
#5: DRINKING WATER: Tap water is as clean as bottled water
#4: DISCOUNTS AND COUPONS
Groupon: LivingSocial:
#3: SAVE ON ATTRACTIONS
Go Los Angeles® Card:
SoCAL City Pass:
Free attractions (pay only for the parking ~ $15): the Getty, Griffith Observatory, Getty Villa
#2: WI-FI
Wifi Finder: (iOS), (Android)
Wiman: (Android only)
Sim card providers: T-Mobile ( Mint (
#1: BEST VIEWS OF THE CITY
Griffith Observatory, Hollywood sign, Echo Park, Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, Mount Wilson Observatory, City Hall, Getty Center, etc. Visit OUE Skyspace LA (SkySlike):
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