--- title: "Los Angeles" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Los Angeles." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/los-angeles" locale: "en" --- # Los Angeles Primary place hint: Los Angeles ## Breadcrumbs [North America](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/north-america) > [USA](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/usa) > [California](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/california) > [Los Angeles](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/los-angeles) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/los-angeles) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Los Angeles ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Los Angeles with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/usa/los-angeles) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a major travel-publishing guide site offering professionally edited destination guides, articles, guidebooks, and planning resources. Their Los Angeles city guide is a strong planning resource for beaches, Hollywood landmarks, neighborhoods, attractions, and core travel tips. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/los-angeles/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site focused on structured destination guides and practical trip-comparison tools. Their Los Angeles guide is a useful overview for travelers comparing beaches, film studios, food scenes, neighborhoods from Hollywood to Silver Lake, museums, and coastal views. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/united-states-travel-guide/los-angeles/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer, and more practical travel planning. Their Los Angeles travel guide is especially practical for visitors who want things to do, costs, money-saving advice, accommodation, transportation, and other planning basics together. - [Nomad is Beautiful](https://nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/where-to-stay-in-los-angeles-best-cities-and-neighborhoods/) (nomadisbeautiful.com) Nomad is Beautiful is a digital nomad and travel-work-lifestyle site with practical resources for location-independent travel. Their Los Angeles accommodation guide is helpful for choosing a base by comparing cities and neighborhoods for different styles of visit. - [Girl Eat World](https://girleatworld.net/los-angeles-itinerary/) (girleatworld.net) Girl Eat World is Melissa's food and travel blog featuring itineraries, travel tips, and practical destination advice. Her Los Angeles itinerary gives first-time visitors a clear, practical way to make an initial trip easier to plan. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-los-angeles/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure-travel site combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal travel stories. Their Los Angeles things-to-do guide is a well-rounded list of 37 activities for visitors with varied interests. - [Y Travel Blog](https://www.ytravelblog.com/los-angeles-travel-tips/) (ytravelblog.com) Y Travel Blog is a professional travel blog covering destination guides, family travel, USA travel, and practical trip inspiration. Their Los Angeles guide is a good fit for first-time visitors interested in South Bay beaches, mountain hikes, movie star tours, and other classic activities. - [As We Saw It](https://www.aswesawit.com/los-angeles-3-day-itinerary/) (aswesawit.com) As We Saw It is a travel ideas, itinerary, culture, food, and photography site led by Linda. Her three-day Los Angeles itinerary is a helpful starter plan for first-time visitors, combining attractions, where to stay, budget tips, and broader planning ideas. - [Wanderlust Chloe](https://www.wanderlustchloe.com/los-angeles-itinerary/) (wanderlustchloe.com) Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog by Chloe Gunning, focused on travel, food, adventure, and comfortable experiences. Her Los Angeles itinerary offers a polished introduction to the city through areas and sights such as Hollywood, Rodeo Drive, and Venice Beach. - [The Travel Hack](https://thetravelhack.com/usa/a-3-day-los-angeles-itinerary/) (thetravelhack.com) The Travel Hack is Monica Stott's weekend-break and short-trip travel blog focused on practical travel with limited time. Her three-day Los Angeles itinerary is a practical short-trip plan built around a busy visit with clear activity ideas and structure. - [Tales of a Backpacker](https://talesofabackpacker.com/free-things-to-do-in-los-angeles/) (talesofabackpacker.com) Tales of a Backpacker is Claire Sturzaker's solo female backpacking and budget-travel blog. Her Los Angeles budget guide is a useful resource for finding free things to do in a city that can otherwise feel expensive. - [GlobetrotterGirls](https://globetrottergirls.com/top-hikes-in-los-angeles/) (globetrottergirls.com) GlobetrotterGirls is Dani's long-running independent travel blog focused on city guides, solo travel, and first-hand destination writing. Her Los Angeles hiking guide is a strong match for visitors who want to add one of five city-area trails to their trip. - [Trekaroo](https://blog.trekaroo.com/top-10-things-to-do-in-los-angeles/) (blog.trekaroo.com) Trekaroo is a family travel community and planning resource built around parent-to-parent travel advice. Their Los Angeles guide is a helpful family-focused roundup of kid-friendly museums, beaches, art, history, shopping, open spaces, and cultural stops. - [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/airline/los-angeles-airport-guide-lax/) (thepointsguy.com) The Points Guy is a travel, aviation, loyalty, credit-card, hotel, and cruise publication focused on travel logistics and value. Their LAX guide gives travelers a practical overview of dining, lounges, hotels, transportation, and other airport logistics for smoother Los Angeles arrivals and departures. - [The Family Voyage](https://www.thefamilyvoyage.com/los-angeles-tourist-traps/) (thefamilyvoyage.com) The Family Voyage is a family travel site by Melissa and her family, focused on practical travel with kids. Her Los Angeles article is a useful family travel piece that identifies tourist traps to skip and suggests stronger alternatives to see instead. ## Travel Videos - [Hungry Passport](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FzSLCXBF18) (youtube.com) Hungry Passport is a travel channel offering travel guides and tips for major destinations worldwide. This Los Angeles guide video is a helpful overview of ten things to do, spanning markets, viewpoints, landmarks, amusement parks, Hollywood sights, and other city attractions. - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ajzOodszqI) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a travel channel by a British couple sharing travel vlogs, advice, hotel tours, and destination tips. This concise travel video highlights ten Los Angeles attractions, offering a good planning primer with stops such as Hollywood Boulevard, Santa Monica, Getty Center, Griffith Observatory, and Grand Central Market. - [Attaché](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCZiIT3VhdE) (youtube.com) Attaché is a travel channel hosted by Alex Hunter, exploring cities through food, culture, and history. This Los Angeles travel guide video adds useful depth through food, stories, culture, Koreatown, and less commonly shown parts of the city. - [vagabrothers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz_sZ0Yj7n8) (youtube.com) vagabrothers is a travel channel by Alex and Marko Ayling, focused on cultural and culinary discovery. This travel video shares ten Los Angeles tips framed around experiencing the city like a local, making it a practical companion for visitors planning how to approach LA. - [Yellow Productions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUWwBi_mGdk) (youtube.com) Yellow Productions is a travel channel with detailed guide videos, reviews, and planning-focused destination coverage. This Downtown Los Angeles guide video is useful for focused planning, covering museums, arts areas, Union Station, Little Tokyo, Chinatown, City Hall, and surrounding neighborhoods. - [Joel and Emilia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyBKJuQ6NW0) (youtube.com) Joel and Emilia is a travel channel by Joel Friend and Emilia Beattie, documenting their travels together. This first-time Los Angeles travel vlog offers a fresh visitor perspective on Venice Beach, Santa Monica, city exploration, costs, and what LA feels like in 2026. - [Kim And Dan Do Stuff](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGe_AVUkxqE) (youtube.com) Kim And Dan Do Stuff is a YouTube channel focused on travel, theme parks, cruises, and USA road trip vlogs. This road trip vlog starts in Los Angeles with a varied itinerary, including travel from London, a Hollywood stay, a Hollywood Sign hike, Hermosa Beach, and a concert. - [TOPJAW](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaOG_3LZCPQ) (youtube.com) TOPJAW is a travel channel by Jesse and Will, documenting places to eat, drink, see, and do. This 48-hour Los Angeles travel video is especially strong for food-focused planning, pairing restaurants and bars with stops at Venice Beach, Griffith Observatory, Grand Central Market, and the Hollywood Sign. - [Dots on a Map](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8qR_bGypIA) (youtube.com) Dots on a Map is a travel channel by Dottie and Lenza, focused on destination stories, culture, visuals, and food. This 24-hour Los Angeles food tour video is a helpful pick for eating-focused visitors, featuring Grand Central Market, Fashion District food stalls, and Koreatown. - [Tourist to Local](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67qOhlhmzJs) (youtube.com) Tourist to Local is a travel channel by Juliana and Martín, focused on culture-oriented destination experiences. This Los Angeles taco tour video gives a practical, culture-oriented look at Mexican tacos and the city's street food scene over 48 hours. - [The Endless Adventure](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eWEeWXnACA) (youtube.com) The Endless Adventure is a travel channel by Eric and Allison, focused on places and unique foods. This travel video makes a good short food stop for Los Angeles, focusing on Grand Central Market before the trip continues by road toward Joshua Tree. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBpU5Eb1CFY) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a travel channel by Gabriel Morris, featuring travel chronicles, practical information, and budget travel tips. This practical Los Angeles travel video combines a Hollywood and Venice Beach walk with cost details, making it useful for visitors thinking through everyday expenses. - [Celine ♡](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiCFBiNzC98) (youtube.com) Celine is a YouTube creator channel with a concise channel description and travel vlog content in its wider archive. This Los Angeles vlog captures a relaxed week around Culver City, The Grove, downtown LA, Irvine, bookshops, sushi, and other food stops, giving the destination a personal day-to-day angle. - [Jon Barr](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c475C1V0siA) (youtube.com) Jon Barr is a YouTube channel focused on food experiences in New York City and beyond, with travel advice content in its wider archive. This Los Angeles advice video is a practical watch for avoiding tourist traps and scams, with examples tied to Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, and other things not to do on an LA trip. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hmMzkeGn98) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a travel channel offering firsthand travel advice, destination tips, and practical planning guidance. This Los Angeles safety advice video is helpful for trip preparation, covering visitor concerns such as sun, traffic, Venice Beach, and broader tourist safety considerations.