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Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood, Venice Beach, Mexican food, Pacific Coast Highway
Pay in cash
$3,350
$350 flight + $3,000 hotel
Pay with points
188,000 pts
+ $30 taxes & fees
Best card for this trip
Chase World of Hyatt
60K bonus = 2 nights at Andaz WeHo + free night cert
Weather in June
🌤️ Shoulder season — decent weather, fewer crowds
Air temp
63°–78°F
17°–26°C
Water temp
67°F
19°C
Rainfall
low
Crowds
Moderate
Warm, "June Gloom" mornings
Flights — JFK → LAX
EconomyChase Ultimate Rewards
via Southwest Rapid Rewards
JFK → LAX — check direct flights from JFK. Chase UR → Southwest (transcon)
25K/38K/55K
roundtrip · Wanna Get Away (dynamic)
+ $30 taxes
American AAdvantage
JFK → LAX — check direct flights from JFK. AA economy JFK-LAX
25,000
roundtrip
+ $20 taxes
Open to cover:Sapphire Preferred
Top hotels for your points
Picked for best points value — Hyatt has the only fixed award chart left in major US hotels, so your points stretch the furthest here. Tap each option below for why it stands out.
Andaz West Hollywood
Hyatt·WeHo nightlife, musicCat 6 — Sunset Strip lifestyle, rooftop pool.
25K/30K/35K
off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 7
$600/night cash
5 nights = 150,000 pts (~$3,000 value)
Thompson Hollywood
Hyatt·Boutique coolCat 6 — boutique, rooftop pool with Hollywood Sign view.
25K/30K/35K
off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 7
$550/night cash
5 nights = 150,000 pts (~$2,750 value)
Hyatt Regency LAX
Hyatt·Airport overnightCat 4 — airport convenience.
17K/20K/23K
off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 5
$280/night cash
5 nights = 100,000 pts (~$1,400 value)
More hotels on points
Hotel Bel-Air, Dorchester
Independent·Cash-only ultra-luxuryCash-only luxury icon.
Cash only
$1200/night
Trip Strategy — open these cards and the trip is mostly free
Open Sapphire Preferred + World of Hyatt. Andaz West Hollywood (30K/night Cat 6) — bonuses cover 4 nights + RT flight via Southwest.
Your out-of-pocket budget for this trip
🚗 Car rental needed · vs. $3,350 full cash trip
What to see & do in Los Angeles, CA
Griffith Observatory
SightFree planetarium with iconic Hollywood Sign + city views. Best at sunset.
Venice Beach Boardwalk
Beach2.5 miles of street performers, Muscle Beach, surfers, skate park.
Getty Center
SightFree art museum + gardens with downtown views. Tram up the hillside.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Sight2,600+ brass stars on Hollywood Blvd. Combine with TCL Chinese Theatre.
Santa Monica Pier
Beach100-year-old amusement pier with Ferris wheel, route 66 sign, sunset views.
Grand Central Market
FoodDowntown food hall with 40+ stalls — Eggslut to Mexican to Thai.
Events to know about
- Jan · Feb · Mar
Oscars & Awards Season
January-March — Golden Globes, SAG, Oscars. Hollywood Blvd closures.
- Apr
Coachella
Mid-April — 2 weekends in Indio (2 hours east). Massive lodging spillover to LA.
- Jan
Rose Parade
New Year's Day in Pasadena — 5.5 miles of floats, marching bands.