Los Angeles Travel Guide

Most people visit Los Angeles in search of something. Maybe it's a day at the beach, a glimpse of a celebrity, or an afternoon with Mickey Mouse. The sprawling metropolis delivers it all, and then some. read more

Los Angeles is known for its year-round warm weather, so there's never a bad time to visit. However, being aware of peak periods and other such factors can help you tailor an L.A. trip to your needs, preferences, and budget. read more

Editors' Picks: Los Angeles DealsSee All Los Angeles Travel Deals

• Through Thursday: $80 O/W Southwest Sale - More Than 1,300 Routes*
  Southwest's recently announced promotion offers more than 1,300 on sale for winter and spring getaways. The low-cost king's fares start at $80 one-way, but AirTran, Continental, Frontier, Midwest, United, and US Airways also offer savings.
• Wow! $39 O/W Southwest Sale - Save 64% on Flights*
  Stop, drop, and book these sale fares! Southwest has just announced a short-haul promotion, but there's nothing short about the savings. Our research shows that the competitors are not coming even close to touching the low-cost king's rates.
• $530 R/T Hawaii Sale Fares From American*
  Thaw out on a Kona, Lihue, or Kahului beach while gazing at a serene sunset with American's latest sale. Our research shows that the fares are comparable to those offered by Delta, United, and US Airways, with the exception of travel from a key city.
• $260 R/T Canada Sale Fares From American*
  Scenic landscapes, vast wildlife, exciting metropolises, plus the Vancouver Olympics to boot! It might be time to visit the neighbors up north, and American's latest sale helps out by offering fares from $260 round-trip.
• Fare War! $98 R/T Midwest Sale Competes With American and AirTran*
  Midwest Airlines is jumping into the intense American and AirTran Fare War, and offering a winter sale through Tuesday, February 9. Besides the aforementioned, United and US Airways also jump into the fare fire.
• $304 R/T Honolulu and Maui Sale From Hawaiian*
  Hawaiian Airlines' evergreen Honolulu and Maui sale is offering travel through mid-March. Our research shows Hawaiian's sale fares are less than stellar, but you can find competitive rates from Delta and United.
• $248 R/T American Sale to Ski Destinations*
  Grind some Colorado or Wyoming snow with American's ski sale. Destinations include Gunnison, Jackson Hole, Montrose, Steamboat Springs, and Vail. Competing carriers, Continental, Delta, and United, challenge American's low fares.
• Tourist Passes From $48/Adult, $38/Child
  Go Card discount passes for Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, and Seattle, among others, give visitors pre-paid admission to dozens of attractions.
• CityPass Offers up to 50 Percent Off Family Attractions
  CityPasses offer up to 50 percent off on admissions and the chance to skip entrance lines at select family-friendly attractions in 10 North American cities.

Los Angeles Travel Advice See All Los Angeles Travel Advice

• Rail Offers Cheap Airport-to-Downtown Connection In light of Seattle's new train system, Ed Perkins weighs the pros and cons of riding the rails.
• Make a Big Dream on a Small Budget Come True The Deal Detective helps a reader on a very limited budget find alternative ways to plan a perfect vacation to destinations like Las Vegas, Hawaii, and New York City.
• See the Country by Train and Save Big The Deal Detective helps a mom plan a getaway by train for her family. All aboard for ways to save and plan when riding the rails.
• Car Rental Booking Test Yields Surprising Results Our series comparing online travel agencies with direct travel suppliers continues this month with a focus on rental cars. The results may be a real eye opener: Where you book is less important than previously thought.
• Tourist Taxes Add to Travel Budget If you thought taxation without representation was settled in 1763, think again. Ed Perkins explains which popular destinations tax tourists the most, and what you can do to avoid it.

Find Los Angeles HotelsSee all

• Marriott Los Angeles Downtown
  333 S Figueroa St
  Los Angeles, CA
  7 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 400
  Number of Floors: 13
  
• Hilton Woodland Hills
  6360 Canoga Avenue
  Woodland Hills, CA
  7 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 326
  
• SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills
  465 South La Cienega Boulevard
  (formerly Le Meridien Beverly Hills)
  Los Angeles, CA
  6 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 297
  Number of Floors: 7
  
• Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel
  711 South Hope Street
  formerly Hyatt Regency Los Angeles
  Los Angeles, CA
  5 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 485
  Number of Floors: 26
  
• Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel
  601 S. Palos Verdes Street
  San Pedro
  Los Angeles, CA
  5 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 244
  Number of Floors: 10
  
• Renaissance Montura Los Angeles
  9620 Airport Blvd
  Los Angeles, CA
  5 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 499
  Number of Floors: 11
  
• Los Angeles West Travelodge
  10740 Santa Monica Boulevard
  Los Angeles, CA
  5 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 56
  Number of Floors: 2
  
• Warner Center Marriott Woodland Hills
  21850 Oxnard Street
  Woodland Hills, CA
  5 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 474
  Number of Floors: 16
  
• Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
  2025 Ave of the Stars
  (formerly Westin Century Plaza)
  Los Angeles, CA
  4 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 728
  Number of Floors: 19
  
• Courtyard by Marriott Century City/Beverly Hills
  10320 West Olympic Boulevard
  Los Angeles, CA
  4 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 132
  Number of Floors: 4
  
• Best Western Hollywood Plaza Inn
  2011 North Highland Ave.
  Hollywood
  Hollywood, CA
  3 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 82
  
• Hilton Checkers Los Angeles
  535 South Grand Avenue
  Los Angeles, CA
  3 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 188
  Number of Floors: 12
  
• Holiday Inn Woodland Hills-Warner Center
  21101 Ventura Blvd
  Woodland Hills, CA
  3 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 119
  Number of Floors: 6
  
• Radisson Midtown at USC
  3540 S Figueroa St
  Los Angeles, CA
  3 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 240
  Number of Floors: 11
  
• Residence Inn Beverly Hills
  1177 South Beverly Drive
  Los Angeles, CA
  2 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 186
  Number of Floors: 8
  

Hotels

• Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale
  4415 East Paradise Village Parkway South
  Phoenix, AZ
  5 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 270
  
• The Westin Peachtree Plaza
  210 Peachtree Street
  Atlanta, GA
  12 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 1068
  Number of Floors: 73
  
• New York Marriott East Side
  525 Lexington Avenue
  New York City, NY
  18 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 646
  Number of Floors: 35
  
• Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
  1 Resort Dr
  Savannah, GA
  5 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 403
  Number of Floors: 16
  
• SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown
  1800 Yale Ave.
  Seattle, WA
  2 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 234
  Number of Floors: 10
  
• Riverside Hotel
  620 E. Las Olas Blvd
  Ft. Lauderdale, FL
  1 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 217
  Number of Floors: 12
  
• Omni Hotel at Park West
  1590 LBJ Freeway
  Dallas, TX
  6 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 337
  Number of Floors: 12
  
• Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago Downtown Lakefront
  511 North Columbus Drive
  Chicago, IL
  14 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 455
  Number of Floors: 18
  
• Hilton Los Angeles Airport
  5711 West Century Boulevard
  Los Angeles, CA
  18 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 1236
  Number of Floors: 17
  
• Sheraton National Hotel
  900 S Orme St
  Arlington, VA
  4 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 408
  Number of Floors: 16
  

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