Plan a Trip to Los Angeles - Los Angeles Travel Planner
By Kayte Deioma, About.com Guide to Los Angeles Travel
Some people are comfortable landing in a new city and finding their way around by chance, but most of us like to plan ahead. This page will help you find the resources to design your perfect trip to Los Angeles.
- Where to Stay and How to Get There
- Getting Around LA
- Safety Tips for Travelers
- Additional LA Travel Resources
Where to Stay and How to Get There

The questions of how to get to Los Angeles is intertwined with where you want to stay in LA, which is in turn related to what you want to do when you get here. Take a look at How to Choose a Hotel and the LA Airport Guide to make sure you choose the most convenient of LA's five area airports.
Getting Around LA

People are often intimidated by the idea of driving in LA or finding their way around on our complex network of public transportation systems. Here are some resources to help you decide what will work best for you.
Safety Tips for Travelers
These pages will help prepare you for a safe visit to LA, and give you the resources you need for any emergency that might come up while you are in Los Angeles.
- Personal Safety Tips for LA Travelers
- Emergency Services in LA
- Wildfire Prevention and Safety in LA
- Earthquake Safety in LA
Additional LA Travel Resources

Here are some additional resources to help you plan your trip to Los Angeles.

