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Los Angeles, CA
United States
Hollywood, Venice Beach, Mexican food, Pacific Coast Highway
Year-round mild (60-80°F). Sept-Nov warmest and clearest. Winter rainy. Summer dry but smoggy.
When to visit
Award flights from the US
Economy
Chase Ultimate Rewards
via Southwest Rapid Rewards
+ $30 taxes
Chase UR → Southwest (transcon)
American AAdvantage
+ $20 taxes
AA economy JFK-LAX
Business / First
American AAdvantage
+ $20 taxes
AA business class transcon A321T (lie-flat)
Delta SkyMiles
+ $20 taxes
Delta One transcon JFK-LAX
Cash equivalent: economy ~$350 · business ~$1,500 roundtrip from NYC
Award hotels
Andaz West Hollywood
Hyatt
Cat 6 — Sunset Strip lifestyle, rooftop pool.
Thompson Hollywood
Hyatt
Cat 6 — boutique, rooftop pool with Hollywood Sign view.
Hyatt Regency LAX
Hyatt
Cat 4 — airport convenience.
Hotel Bel-Air, Dorchester
Independent
Cash-only luxury icon.
What to see & do
Griffith Observatory
Free planetarium with iconic Hollywood Sign + city views. Best at sunset.
Venice Beach Boardwalk
2.5 miles of street performers, Muscle Beach, surfers, skate park.
Getty Center
Free art museum + gardens with downtown views. Tram up the hillside.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
2,600+ brass stars on Hollywood Blvd. Combine with TCL Chinese Theatre.
Santa Monica Pier
100-year-old amusement pier with Ferris wheel, route 66 sign, sunset views.
Grand Central Market
Downtown food hall with 40+ stalls — Eggslut to Mexican to Thai.
Monthly weather
| Month | Low | High | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 68°F | |
| Feb | 51°F | 69°F | |
| Mar | 53°F | 71°F | |
| Apr | 56°F | 73°F | |
| May | 60°F | 75°F | |
| Jun | 63°F | 78°F | |
| Jul | 66°F | 83°F | |
| Aug | 67°F | 84°F | |
| Sep | 65°F | 82°F | |
| Oct | 61°F | 78°F | |
| Nov | 54°F | 73°F | |
| Dec | 49°F | 68°F |
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