June
8
2009
By
The Staff
of Valet.

72 Hours in Los Angeles

Whether it's the Pacific sunsets, the great sushi or the lure of Hollywood, people have always been drawn to Los Angeles. And it seems like more and more outsiders are calling it home these days, opening restaurants, studios and shops. Typical of LA, the influences from home remain—absorbed, twisted and polished with a bit of California gloss. Which suits a town that sits at the crossroads of the beach, the mountains and buildings that range from mid-century modern to classic Spanish revival. We've assembled just a sampling of the city's best bets for a long weekend in la la land.

When to Go

December / February

Typically the rainy season with chances of the Santa Anas.

hi 67° / lo 48°

March / April

The hills are green and everything feels alive.

hi 71° / lo 50°

June

Jacaranda trees are in bloom and the days are hot.

hi 83° / lo 63°

Late September / October

Clear skies, warm days and crisp, cool evenings.

hi 80° / lo 60°
 
  • Los Angeles averages 325 days of sunshine each year with only 12" of rain. By comparison, Seattle has 58 days of sun and 36" of rain.
 

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