Los Angeles Trip Itinerary

Saturday, April 29, 2023

4:00 AM – 4:30 AMDrive from home to SF Int’l airport (SFO)
4:30 AM – 5:00 AMCheck in
FlightUA1110
AirlineUnited 
ClassEconomy (N)
Confirmation NumberB3WC18
GateGate 3, Terminal 3, Concourse F
6:00 AMTake off
7:38 AMLand at Los Angeles Int’l Airport (LAX)
8:00 AMGet rental car
  1. Go to lower / arrivals level
  2. When exiting the airport, follow the signs to “ground transportation”
  3. Stand under the purple sign marked “car rental companies” to await shuttle pick-up
  4. Board the Hertz shuttle bus
CompanyHertz
Confirmation #K47340327E4
Reservation WebsiteHertz.com
SizeTesla Model Y
Total Price$97.17
Collision Damage Waiverextra $42

Install 360 camera on windshield.

8:30 AM – 9:30 AMBreakfast at IHOP near LAX
Address8600 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Menu

Hania: Spicy Poblano Omelette

Iqlima: Chicken Fajita Omelette

David: Spicy Poblano Eggs Benedict

9:30 AM – 9:45 AMStarbucks

Get coffee at drive-thru. Order pistachio latte.

Starbucks, 4801 W Century Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90304

9:30 AM – 10:00 AMDrive to Griffith Observatory
10:00 AM – 10:15 AMBuy Planetarium Tickets
  • Planetarium show
  • $10 / ticket
  • Tickets must be purchased on site
  • Once you have your ticket, line up outside on the West Terrace at least 15 to 20 minutes before your show time. 

Weekend box office schedule

Show TimesShowTickets on Sale *
10:45 a.m.Water Is Life10:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
11:45 a.m.Signs of Life
12:45 p.m.Centered in the Universe
2:15 p.m.Signs of Life1:30 p.m. – 3:05 p.m.
3:15 p.m.Centered in the Universe
4:15 p.m.Signs of Life3:30 p.m. – 5:05 p.m.
5:15 p.m.Centered in the Universe
6:45 p.m.Signs of Life6:00 p.m. – 8:35 p.m.
7:45 p.m.Centered in the Universe
8:45 p.m.Signs of Life
10:45 AM – 11:20 AMWatch Planetarium Show: Water is Life

Water is Life

11:45 AM – 12:20 PMWatch Planetarium Show: Signs of Life

Signs of Life

12:45 PM – 1:20 PMWatch Planetarium Show: Centered in the Universe

Centered in the Universe

1:30 PMTake Pictures
  • Take pictures of Hollywood sign
1:30 PM – 2:00 PMDrive to Universal Citywalk

Make a reservation for The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen

818-622-2222 or Make a Reservation

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Have Lunch at Universal Citywalk

View map

The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen

  • Chocolate Almond Bread
  • Thrilla in vanilla milkshake
2:30 PM – 3:00 PMWalk Around & Take Pictures

3:00 PM – 3:30 PMDrive to Walk of Fame
3:30 PM – 4:00 PMTake Pictures at the Walk of Fame
4:00 PM – 4:30 PMDrive to Beverly Hills via Sunset Blvd
4:30 PM – 5:00 PMVisit Beverly Hills
  • Take pictures
  • Drive around
5:00 PM – 5:30 PMVisit Rodeo Drive
5:30 PM – 6:00 PMDrive to Santa Monica Pier
6:30 PM – 7:00 PMVisit Santa Monica Pier

Use this address for parking directions:
1550 Appian Way, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Ride the West Coaster. $12 / person / ride.

7:00 – 8:00 PMDinner at Red O Cantina

Menu

7:35 PMSunset
8:00 PM – 8:30 PMWalk Around Downtown Santa Monica
8:30 PM – 9:00 PMDrive to Return Car at LAX

Return car to Hertz at 9000 Airport BLVD, Los Angeles CA 90045

When returning your vehicle, allow at least 2 hours before your departure due to traffic being heavier than usual.

10:45 PMTake-off: Fly Back to SF
FlightUA1597
AirlineUnited 
ClassEconomy (N)
Confirmation NumberB3WC18
GateGate 70A, Terminal 7
12:14 AMLand at SFO