Things to know BEFORE you go to LOS ANGELES - LA Travel Tips

in this video we'll cover all you need to know before traveling to Los Angeles like what's the best time to visit how to get around the city and avoid traffic jams best steps to use in LA and other practical information we also made a separate video on top 10 things to do in Los Angeles and don't forget to like this video subscribe to our Channel and enable notifications and share your Los Angeles tips or ask a question in the comments below with 4 million people Los Angeles is the largest city in California and the world center of film and television industry here are tips on what to know before traveling to this amazing city number 16 Los Angeles area Los Angeles metropolitan area is the second largest metropolitan area in the u.s. after New York in practice it is impossible to tell where Los Angeles starts or ends because most of its neighboring areas just seem like one big city so let's take a look at the map of Los Angeles and its surroundings so you can get a sense of where the famous attractions are located Malibu famous for its beautiful Beach and surfing is located in Northwest while still popular with tourists this is a predominantly residential area with beautiful beach houses Westside includes Santa Monica Pier the historic end of route 66 Venice Beach Beverly Hills and for example the Getty Center downtown is the central area where most of the high-rises including the famous US Bank Tower is located Hollywood is located to the west and northwest of downtown here is where you'll find the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood sign followed by San Fernando Valley commonly referred to as just the valley where you'll find Universal Studios if you drive southeast there is long beach and if you continue you enter Orange County another place known for beautiful beaches and home to Disneyland attractions in Los Angeles are spread out just as the city is so driving from one side of LA to another will probably be your daily routine number 15 Los Angeles is known for its slow traffic since the city covers everything from the beaches in the west to east LA and spreads in all other directions you can travel almost 50 miles and never leave the city so expect delays everywhere you go some roads have tolls so use Google Maps ways or a similar app to check if there are tolls and your route as well as to see your ETA according to the latest traffic situation the best way to beat the alley traffic during the week is to travel when there is less traffic on the road like between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. during the day and after 9 p.m. in the evening of course rush hours can stretch either way and there is no guarantees it is also good to stay away from the i-405 don't forget to use carpool lanes if you are not traveling alone number 14 safety los angeles has both extremely safe as well as extremely dangerous neighborhoods so always check where you're going places like Hollywood Beverly Hills or Santa Monica are safe most areas in downtown and some places on west side like Venice Beach are relatively safe during the day which should be avoided a night Skid Row is an area with one of the largest homeless populations in the US and should be avoid areas located very close to downtown like pickle Union south central Westlake and Boyle Heights should be avoided as well check the description for more information on what areas to avoid there is some pickpocketing but mostly on the subway and places like the Hollywood Walk of Fame similar with tourists camps so don't buy your tickets on the streets number 13 weather and climate Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate mods too hot and mostly dry all year the warmest months are from July to September and the average temperature in August is 84 degrees Fahrenheit however if you are planning to swim in the ocean the water temperature is relatively low even in the summer usually around 68 degrees Fahrenheit the well rain spring and fall is dry the only exception are winter months which tend to be more wet especially February average high temperature in winter is around 68 degrees Fahrenheit with lows around 48 degrees Fahrenheit during the day unfortunately smog is also a very common phenomenon in Los Angeles number 12 best time to travel the best time to visit Los Angeles is from March to May and between September and November when there are less crowds average temperatures range between 70 and 84 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and the air is more breathable which makes visiting Los Angeles great for both outdoor and indoor activities number 11 where to stay finding good budget accommodation in Los Angeles can be tricky an average three star hotel cost around 150 dollars per night but you can get some deals for under $100 per night when it comes to luxury hotels Los Angeles offers plenty of options since tourist attractions are spread out there is no ideal place in terms of being close to major sights so we recommend that you choose an area that you generally like so you can for example take a walk on the beach if you like the ocean some of the best areas to stay are downtown Beverly Hills Hollywood Santa Monica Venice Beverly Grove West Hollywood and west wind watch our video on best apps to book your stay and find your best accommodation in Los Angeles and check the description for more information number 10 transportation from and to the airport the main airport in Los Angeles is lax located 18 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles there are several options to travel from and to LAX including renting a car an airport Flyway bus a shuttle service that provides non-stop transportation between LAX and designated bus stops in five la neighborhoods uber or lyft shared ride shuttles and taxes if you plan on renting a car it's wise to do so in advance as you can get much better deals this way getting around the city Los Angeles is spread out and public transportation is not as efficient and organized as in other cities such as New York or San Francisco check if your destination is covered by public transportation by using apps like Google Maps or you can easily see public transportation options and how much time it takes to arrive at your destination some areas are still well covered by either metro trains or buses if you want to use public transportation you can use a reusable tap cart available from tap vending machines at metro stations with a one dollar surcharge the cart allows you to add a preset cash value or day passes the regular base fare is one dollar and seventy-five cents per boarding for $7.00 for day pass with unlimited rides a more convenient method of transportation for tourists in Los Angeles are car rentals for ubers and lyft's you can also rent a car per hour for instance with zip car check the description for more information number nine best apps to use in LA your smart phone can be your best buddy in Los Angeles here are some of the best apps to use Google Maps ways Apple Maps or any other app with current traffic and public transportation information and as mentioned ruber and lyft if you prefer a ride park me best parking or park Wiz if you're looking for best and most affordable parking GasBuddy if you want to find cheapest gas prices since gas in California is expensive compared to other US states LA Weekly a resource to discover events restaurants and activities in the city five everyday which suggests five interesting things to do in LA every day Airbnb where you can book experiences and tours with locals eat with where it can book a dinner or cooking class at someone's home a lime or bird where you can rent an electric scooter and explore the city this way number eight lines are everywhere since los angeles is usually a crowded place you can expect blinds not only on the road but also at the restaurants and all major attractions number seven food food in los angeles is not the cheapest but it is known for its quality and diversity it visit Grand Central Market in downtown La you can experience fresh food from all over the world all in one place an average meal at an inexpensive restaurant cost approximately fourteen dollars at a mid-range three-course meal for two costs about 55 dollars you can find less expensive options with a little research on Yelp or TripAdvisor check the description for links to ideas for best cheap eats number 6 for tourists coming from outside the US if you're not from the United States and especially if you're arriving directly to Los Angeles there are a couple of things to know tipping you should always tip in bars and restaurants in the United States and therefore Los Angeles the normal rate is between 15 and 20 percent pre-tax for restaurants one to two dollars per drink for bartenders or 15 to 20 percent of the bar tab you should know that servers in the US are usually paid minimum wage or less and rely heavily on tips power plugs there's a chance you will need a special u.s. power adapter to charge your phone and other devices this is what the u.s. power plug looks like we recommend purchasing a power adapter before traveling to Los Angeles in fact it's worth buying the adapter for the entire world so you can use it in other countries too number 5 drinking water despite the public perception that the tap water is not fit for drinking the Los Angeles Department of Water ensures that their tap water is as clean as bottled water if my not taste as good as bottled water but it may save you some money number 4 discounts and coupons there are many things you can do in Los Angeles from shows stand ups to sport events whale watching and many more it is worth searching on Groupon LivingSocial and other similar coupon sites from money-saving deals check the description for links number 3 save on attractions some of the famous attractions in Los Angeles are very expensive for example that daily tickets to the Universal Studios is around $100 if you want to visit more attractions we recommend buying a girl Los Angeles cart to visit multiple la attractions for a reduced price or by a so-called City Pass if you want to visit several amusement parks in Los Angeles Orange County and San Diego and want to save some money amusement parks includes Universal Studios Disneyland SeaWorld San Diego Legoland and others check the description for links on the other hand there are some great attractions in Los Angeles that are completely free and you only have to pay for parking for example the Getty Museum or Griffith Observatory number 2 Wi-Fi especially if you're an international traveler access to free Wi-Fi is very important you'll find free Wi-Fi in many places in and around Los Angeles download Wi-Fi find there an app the Downloads Wi-Fi map so you can search for nearby Wi-Fi even when you're offline or use wyman that helps you find all the free Wi-Fi hotspots available in your travel destination you can also buy a local SIM card and get online that way some of the best providers for cheap SIM cards when it comes to value for money are prepaid cards from t-mobile and mint check the description for more suggestions and links number 1 best views of the city for the best and amazing free views of Los Angeles you can visit rivet Observatory Hollywood sign Echo Park Baldwin Hills scenic overlook Mount Wilson Observatory City Hall Getty Center etc but you can also pay and see the city from another perspective from oh you esky space la the tallest observation deck in California and right on their sky slide stretching directly above downtown Los Angeles do you have a suggestion on what you need to know before traveling to Los Angeles what's your experience do you have a question about delay share it in the comments below and don't forget to like this video subscribe to our Channel and enable notifications so that we can keep bringing you more awesome content

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Length: 12min 7sec (727 seconds)

Published: Wed Mar 06 2019