Plan a Trip to Los Angeles - Los Angeles Travel Planner
By Kayte Deioma, About.com Guide
- Step by Step Los Angeles Vacation Planner
- Where to Stay and How to Get There
- Getting Around LA
- When is the Best Time to Visit Los Angeles
Step by Step Los Angeles Vacation Planner
I've created a Step by Step Los Angeles Trip Planner to walk you through everything you need to plan your Los Angeles Vacation. The same content is available in the three formats below. For more individual Los Angeles trip planning resources, scroll down below the ads.
- Complete Step by Step Los Angeles Trip Planner
- 6-Day Los Angeles Trip Planner by Email
- 6-Week Los Angeles Trip Planner by Email
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.
- How to Choose a Los Angeles Area Hotel
- Winners of the 2012 Readers' Choice Awards for Best LA Hotels
- Getting the Best Deal on a Los Angeles Hotel
- Guide to Los Angeles Airports
- LAX Airport Transportation
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.
- LAX Airport Transportation
- Driving in Los Angeles - Read This Before You Drive in LA
- Renting a Car in Los Angeles
- Los Angeles Traffic - Comparison of LA Traffic Maps
- Hiring a Limousine or Driver in Los Angeles
- LA Public Transportation Guide
- Riding the Metro
- LA Area Bus and Train Companies
- One Day LA Itinerary
- Map of Los Angeles Attractions
When is the Best Time to Visit Los Angeles
Each season has advantages and disadvantages for visiting LA. See which season would suit you best.
- Winter in Los Angeles
- Top 10 Reasons to Visit Los Angeles in Spring
- Top 10 Reasons to Visit Los Angeles in Summer
- Top 10 Reasons to Visit Los Angeles in Fall
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
Know Before You Go
Everything on this page is good to know before you go. Here are some more tips to help you fit in and avoid unpleasant surprises.
Additional LA Travel Resources
Here are some additional resources to help you plan your trip to Los Angeles.