Explore Los Angeles at your own pace with a self-guided navigation app and audio tours. Follow curated routes through Griffith, Hollywood, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills with multilingual narration and customizable stops.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Sunlight slides over the Pacific and then up the hills — Los Angeles wakes as a city you can steer through at your own pace. The app drops you into that motion: a mapped string of Griffith Observatory, the Getty Center, Hollywood Boulevard, Santa Monica Pier, Rodeo Drive and Walt Disney Concert Hall, each stop introduced by a crisp audio track that reads like a local guide in your pocket.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
10–12 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; some short uphill walks benefit from basic stamina
Wildlife
History
Los Angeles began as a Spanish pueblo in 1781 and grew rapidly with the early 20th-century film industry and transcontinental rail connections.
Conservation
Urban green spaces and coastal habitats are managed by local parks and conservation groups; minimize impact by staying on paths and avoiding single-use plastics.
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Download and test before you go
Install the Tourist Road Guide app and redeem your ACCESS CODE at home; load routes and a language pack to avoid delays on the road.
Plan around rush hours
Avoid I-405 and I-10 during morning and evening commutes; start early on coastal segments to save time.
Charge and carry backup power
Audio and maps drain batteries quickly—bring a high-capacity power bank and charging cable for the car.
Mix driving with short walks
Park near a stop and walk short neighborhood loops—some highlights like Griffith Observatory and the Getty involve short uphill paths.
Smartphone with the Tourist Road Guide app
Runs the routes and audio guides, and links to Google Maps for directions.
Portable charger / power bank
Keeps maps and audio running through a long day of driving and walking.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive shoes make short hill walks and city sidewalks more comfortable.
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Protects from strong sun on coastal and inland stretches, especially in summer.
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