Los Angeles

Los Angeles 5-day itinerary

5 days in Los Angeles on foot. The plan moves through City, City, City, starting with Saint Mary's Catholic Church, Church of the Precious Blood, First Congregational Church. No car.
Best for
A first visit to Los Angeles with room for one extra neighborhood.
Pace
Four walking days and one day trip.
Base
City
Estimated budget
$400–$1,400

Day-by-day plan

Follow the stops in order. Walk times are estimates between nearby places.

  1. Day 1

    City

    Walk City in Los Angeles. Start at Saint Mary's Catholic Church, then Church of the Precious Blood and First Congregational Church. Stay on foot.

    1. Stop 1

      Saint Mary's Catholic Church

      church in California , United States

    2. Stop 2 · 92 min walk

      Church of the Precious Blood

      church in Los Angeles, California, United States

    3. Stop 3 · 4 min walk

      First Congregational Church

      church in CA , United States

    4. Stop 4 · 12 min walk

      Saint Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral

      Saint Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    5. Stop 5 · 67 min walk

      Second Baptist Church

      church building in California, United States of America

    Eat · Barbara's: Barbara's listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

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  2. Day 2

    City

    Walk City in Los Angeles. Start at Epiphany Chapel, then Ivy Chapel and Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church. Stay on foot.

    1. Stop 1

      Epiphany Chapel

      Epiphany Chapel on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    2. Stop 2 · 56 min walk

      Ivy Chapel

      Ivy Chapel on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    3. Stop 3 · 49 min walk

      Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church

      Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    4. Stop 4 · 101 min walk

      Antioch Temple Baptist Church

      Antioch Temple Baptist Church on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    5. Stop 5 · 11 min walk

      Central Church of Seventh Day Adventists

      Central Church of Seventh Day Adventists on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    Eat · Philippe The Original: See also en:Philippe's. Cuisine: american.

  3. Day 3

    City

    Walk City in Los Angeles. Start at Divine Providence Convent, then Jesus of Nazareth Undenominational Church and Ward African Methodist Episcopal Church. Stay on foot.

    1. Stop 1

      Divine Providence Convent

      Divine Providence Convent on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    2. Stop 2 · 6 min walk

      Jesus of Nazareth Undenominational Church

      Jesus of Nazareth Undenominational Church on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    3. Stop 3 · 4 min walk

      Ward African Methodist Episcopal Church

      Ward African Methodist Episcopal Church on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    4. Stop 4 · 31 min walk

      Bible House of Los Angeles

      Bible House of Los Angeles on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    5. Stop 5 · 10 min walk

      Central Church of Christ

      Central Church of Christ on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    Eat · Cole's P.E. Buffet: See also en:Cole's Pacific Electric Buffet. Historic: restaurant.

  4. Day 4

    City

    Walk City in Los Angeles. Start at Church of the New Jerusalem, then First Baptist Church of Los Angeles and First English Lutheran Church. Stay on foot.

    1. Stop 1

      Church of the New Jerusalem

      Church of the New Jerusalem on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    2. Stop 2 · 10 min walk

      First Baptist Church of Los Angeles

      First Baptist Church of Los Angeles is an American Baptist church located at 760 South Westmoreland Avenue in Los Angeles, California. It was designated Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument 237 in 1981.

    3. Stop 3 · 8 min walk

      First English Lutheran Church

      First English Lutheran Church on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

    Eat · Bottega Louie: See also en:Bottega Louie. Cuisine: italian.

  5. Day 5

    Day trip toward Orange County (California)

    Leave Los Angeles for the day. Come back to the same bed.

    1. Stop 1

      Orange County (California)

      Listed as a next stop from Los Angeles. Check the regional train or bus the night before.

    2. Stop 2

      Disneyland

      Listed as a next stop from Los Angeles. Check the regional train or bus the night before.

    3. Stop 3

      Knott's Berry Farm

      Listed as a next stop from Los Angeles. Check the regional train or bus the night before.

    Eat · Pack snacks from town. Do not count on a full menu at a small station.

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Where to stay

Sleep near the walking base. Pick an area, then search hotels by neighborhood.

  • The centre

    First-time visitors

    Stay inside walking range of the first-day stops in Los Angeles.

Full where-to-stay guide →

Things to book

Tours and tickets that match this plan. Book anything that needs timed entry.

Budget

Rough mid-range spend for 5 days in Los Angeles, excluding long-haul flights. Hotel nights drive most of the range.

  • Budget: about $400 (hostel/budget hotel, transit, street food)
  • Mid-range: about $700 (3★ hotel, sit-down meals, a tour or two)
  • Comfort: about $1,400 (nicer hotel, taxis, paid attractions)

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Transportation

Get in

The Los Angeles metro area is served by five major commercial airports and more than a dozen private airports. Three of the major airports are in L.A. County proper while the other two are nearby. thumb|right|300px|The iconic Theme Building at LAX * Los Angeles International Airport ( ), 1 World Way, +1-310-646-5252.

Get around

thumb|right|350px|Metro Rail and Busway map The Los Angeles area's Metro Rail subway/light rail system opened its first line in the 1990s and has been expanding since. Most prominent neighborhoods and sightseeing destinations can be reached using Metro Rail, including Downtown L.A., Koreatown, Hollywood, Universal Studios, Chinatown, Pasadena, Exposition Park, Wilshire, Culver City, Santa Monica, and Long Beach. For these areas, public transportation can be preferable to the gridlock that often occurs on freeways and streets. The Metro Rail system consists of two subway lines, four light rail lines, and two bus rapid transit lines, with operating hours and frequencies varying from one line to another.

Where to eat

Simple meal ideas near the day’s walking route.

  • Barbara's

    Barbara's listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

  • Philippe The Original

    See also en:Philippe's. Cuisine: american.

  • Cole's P.E. Buffet

    See also en:Cole's Pacific Electric Buffet. Historic: restaurant.

  • Bottega Louie

    See also en:Bottega Louie. Cuisine: italian.

  • Lili Ya

    Lili Ya listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

  • Daikokuya

    Cuisine: japanese.

  • Great Thai

    Great Thai listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

  • Yard House

    Cuisine: american.

Before you go

Questions

Do I need a car in Los Angeles?
No for this plan. The days stay inside walking range, then local transit to LAX. thumb|right|350px|Metro Rail and Busway map The Los Angeles area's Metro Rail subway/light rail system opened its first line in the 1990s and has been expanding since. Most prominent neighborhoods and sightseeing destinations can be reached using Metro Rail, including Downtown L.A., Koreatown, Hollywood, Universal Studios, Chinatown, Pasadena, Exposition Park, Wilshire, Culver City, Santa Monica, and Long Beach. For these areas, public transportation can be preferable to the gridlock that often occurs on freeways and streets. The Metro Rail system consists of two subway lines, four light rail lines, and two bus rapid transit lines, with operating hours and frequencies varying from one line to another.
Is 5 days enough?
Yes if you want Los Angeles plus one nearby trip. Use the 3-day plan if you will not leave town.
Where should I stay?
Base near City so the first walking day starts at the hotel. The PodShare - Downtown Los Angeles Location is a listed option, not a ranking.
Where do I eat?
Each day names one sit-down stop. Barbara's is on the list. Keep the rest as bakeries and market counters.

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Daily stops compiled from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA), Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, and OpenTripMap. Updated 2026-08-25. Edited by Lina Varela.