Resort Guides » United States » Los Angeles
Beach towns, film-studio glamour and canyon hikes, all within one sprawling city.
Overview
LA is really several resort areas in one: Santa Monica and Venice for the beach, Hollywood for the studios and sign, and Beverly Hills for shopping.
Families & toddlers
Santa Monica Pier’s rides, the Griffith Observatory and the beach itself give an easy, low-cost base for a family day, alongside bigger theme park options nearby.
Couples, teens & nightlife
Sunset Strip’s bars and live music, rooftop lounges in Downtown, and beachfront restaurants in Venice and Santa Monica.
Seniors & accessibility
LA is built around driving, so a hire car or reliable rideshare access matters more here than almost anywhere else on this list. Once at a destination, the boardwalks and piers themselves are flat and easy going.
Best time to visit
March to May and September to November, when temperatures are warm without the peak summer crowds.