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

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 Intro

0:41 16. MAP OF L.A.

2:04 15. TRAFFIC
Google Maps: https://apple.co/2DRzzId (iOS), http://bit.ly/2Rwig2F (Android)
Waze: https://apple.co/2NLpxvf (iOS), http://bit.ly/2H2L3Lw (Android)
Apple Maps: https://apple.co/2GfcQax (iOS only)
Travel between 10 AM and 3 PM and after 9 PM in the evening (weekdays) - rush hours can stretch either way and there are no guarantees.

2:55 14. SAFETY
LA has both extremely safe as well as extremely dangerous neighborhoods.

3:10 13. WEATHER AND CLIMATE
The warmest months: July – September, average temperature in August is 84 °F (29 °C)
Water temperature (ocean): ~ 68 °F (20 °C) in the summer
Winter months: wetter, especially February, average high temperature: ~ 68 °F (20 °C) with the lows ~ 48 °F (9 °C) during the day
Smog is a very common phenomenon in LA.

3:54 12. BEST TIME TO TRAVEL
March-May, September – November. Average temperatures range between 70 °F and 84 °F (21°C and 29°C) during the day

4:14 11. WHERE TO STAY
An average 3* hotel costs around $150 per night. Best areas to stay: Downtown, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice, Beverly Grove, West Hollywood, and Westwood.
👉 Best apps to book your accommodation: https://youtu.be/B7usOIXzAJk

10. TRANSPORTATION
10.1 FROM AND TO THE AIRPORT: Rent-a-car, Airport FlyAway Bus (https://www.flylax.com/en/flyaway-bus) shuttle service, Uber/Lyft, Shared Ride Shuttles, taxies. A free shuttle that takes you to the metro station.
10.2 GETTING AROUND THE CITY: Rent-a-car, poor public transportation (TAP card: https://www.taptogo.net/), Uber/Lyft, Zipcar -registration needed - Zipcard: https://apple.co/2TslVR9 (iOS), http://bit.ly/2S4eGSM (Android)

5:04 9. BEST APPS TO USE IN LA
Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, Uber, Lyft, ParkMe, BestParking, ParkWhiz, GasBuddy, L.A Weekly,
5 EVERY DAY, GrubHub, Airbnb, Eatwith, Lime, Bird

7:38 8. LINES ARE EVERYWHERE
LA is usually a crowded place, you can expect lines everywhere.

7:49 7. FOOD
An average meal at an inexpensive restaurant: ~ $14, mid-range (three-course meal for two): ~ $55.
Find less-expensive options with these apps:
TripAdvisor: https://apple.co/2ML2tfI (iOS), http://bit.ly/2RBBww1 (Android)
Yelp: http://bit.ly/2GjamYv (iOS), http://bit.ly/2RvDpKw (Android)

8:25 6. FOR TOURISTS COMING FROM OUTSIDE US
TIPPING: You should tip in bars and restaurants. The normal rate is between 15% and 20% pre-tax for restaurants, $1 to $2 per drink for bartenders, or 15% to 20% of the bar tab.
POWER PLUGS: There is a chance you will need a special US power adaptor.

9:18 5. DRINKING WATER
Tap water is as clean as bottled water

9:33 4. DISCOUNTS AND COUPONS
Groupon: https://www.groupon.com/, LivingSocial: https://www.livingsocial.com

9:53 3. SAVE ON ATTRACTIONS
Go Los Angeles® Card: https://www.smartdestinations.com/los-angeles-attractions-and-tours
SoCAL City Pass: https://www.citypass.com/southern-california
Free attractions (pay only for the parking ~ $15): the Getty, Griffith Observatory, Getty Villa

10:38 2. WI-FI
Wifi Finder: https://apple.co/2tFj2kB (iOS), http://bit.ly/2TgyAtj (Android)
Wiman: http://bit.ly/2ECLush (Android only)
Sim card providers: T-Mobile (https://www.t-mobile.com/), Mint (https://www.mintmobile.com/)

11:15 1. BEST VIEWS OF THE CITY
Griffith Observatory, Hollywood sign, Echo Park, Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, Mount Wilson Observatory, City Hall, Getty Center, etc. Visit OUE Skyspace LA (SkySlike): https://oue-skyspace.com/
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