Lonely Planet
3.22.2026
I love Los Angeles: the beaches, the mountains, the food, the culture. Actually, it’s all the different cultures and ethnicities and histories that make LA so fascinating and compelling, especially in and around Downtown. With so much to do, see, eat, drink and enjoy, three days may feel like short-shrift, but rest assured, it doesn’t take long to fall in love with LA. It’s one in a million. Follow my fun-filled weekend, replete with historical significance, delicious food, shopping and sport. If you're heading to Los Angeles for FIFA World Cup this summer, there's a lot of good stuff here to bookmark.