USA · Disneyland + Universal LA 7-Day Trip

Los Angeles, USA 7-Day Itinerary Template

Three park days carry this Los Angeles family trip: Disneyland Park, California Adventure with World of Color, and Universal Studios Hollywood for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Arrival day is just a hotel check-in so everyone can recover from the flight, then you visit Hollywood, Griffith Observatory, Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach and Beverly Hills. With 7 days, 6 nights and only 18 stops, the pace stays easy for the whole family.

Trip overview

Duration
7 days, 6 nights
Stops
18 stops
Estimated budget
approx. $3,500Estimate

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Sample flights

  • OutboundCI006China AirlinesTPE 23:30 → LAX 20:00
  • ReturnCI005China AirlinesLAX 01:30 → TPE 06:00

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

  1. Arrive at LAX

    Transport

    Immigration & baggage claim

  2. To hotel

    Transport
  3. Hotel Check-in

    Hotel

Day 2

  1. Disneyland Park

    Sights

    Classic theme park, family-friendly

    • Reservation required
    Opening hours
    Daily 09:00–23:00 (hours vary by season, check official site)
    Entry fee
    $109–$219 (adult, date-based pricing)
    Getting there
    Resort shuttle from partner hotels; ART (Anaheim Resort Transit) from major hotels
    Official site
  2. Downtown Disney

    Shopping

Day 3

  1. California Adventure

    Sights

    Thrilling rides, Pixar theme

    • Reservation required
    Opening hours
    Daily 08:00–22:00 (hours vary by season, check official site)
    Entry fee
    $109–$219 (adult, date-based; combo 2-park ticket recommended)
    Getting there
    Adjacent to Disneyland Park on Disneyland Drive, Anaheim
    Official site
  2. World of Color

    Sights

Day 4

  1. Universal Studios Hollywood

    Sights

    Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Studio Tour, Jurassic World

    • Reservation required
    Opening hours
    Daily 09:00–22:00 (hours vary by season, check official site)
    Entry fee
    $109–$159 (adult, date-based pricing)
    Getting there
    Metro B Line (Red) – Universal City Station, free shuttle to park
    Official site
  2. CityWalk Dinner

    Food

    Restaurants & shops outside the park

Day 5

  1. Hollywood

    Sights

    Walk of Fame, Chinese Theatre

    Opening hours
    Walk of Fame: Open 24 hours; shops along Hollywood Blvd: 10:00–22:00
    Entry fee
    Free (Walk of Fame); Hollywood Museum: $20 adult
    Getting there
    Metro B Line (Red) – Hollywood/Highland Station, directly above
  2. Griffith Observatory

    Sights

    Free admission, LA panorama, Hollywood Sign view

    Opening hours
    Tue–Fri 12:00–22:00, Sat–Sun 10:00–22:00, Closed Mon
    Entry fee
    Free (admission); Planetarium shows: $7
  3. Santa Monica Pier

    Sights

    Beach, pier, Route 66 end point

  4. Venice Beach

    Sights

    Boardwalk, street performers, Muscle Beach

  5. In-N-Out Burger

    Food

    California's iconic burger joint

Day 6

  1. Beverly Hills / Rodeo Drive

    Shopping

    Luxury shopping, celebrity homes

  2. The Grove

    Shopping

    Outdoor shopping center, Farmers Market

  3. Last Dinner

    Food

    Farewell LA dinner

Day 7

  1. Last Shopping

    Shopping
  2. Hotel Check-out

    Hotel
  3. To LAX

    Transport
  4. Airport Duty Free

    Shopping
  5. Depart for home

    Transport

Packing list

  • Passport
  • E-ticket confirmation
  • Hotel booking confirmation
  • ESTA / US Visa
  • US Dollar (suggest $500)
  • Credit card
  • eSIM / WiFi device
  • Power bank + cables
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Camera

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