Insider’s Guide to Los Angeles —cheap hotel deals and travel discounts

Los Angeles is a city with a rich history and a never-ending desire to entertain incoming tourists. With its mild year-round temperatures and enviable locale between the Pacific Ocean and rolling mountains to the east, Los Angeles is a vacationer’s playground that offers a never-changing array of entertainment options and lodging choices. To help you get the most out of your Los Angeles vacation, be sure to book your L.A. hotel at the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia®. The travel website offers AARP members access to cheap Los Angeles hotels and AARP travel discounts. Plus, when you book your hotel, air and car rental together, you can save even more on your L.A. vacation.

Where to stay in L.A. — hotels in Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Malibu

Los Angeles is a sprawling metropolis that covers 467 square miles. Add in L.A.’s surrounding five counties and the greater Los Angeles area includes more than 34,000 square miles to explore and discover. With such a massive area, choosing a Los Angeles hotel can be a challenge. Do you want to be near the ocean? Then choose a hotel deal at one of the Los Angeles-area beach communities, such as Santa Monica, Malibu, Venice Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach or Redondo Beach. Looking for a location near upscale shopping and dining options? Then book a hotel in the ritzy neighborhoods of Beverly Hills, Bel Air or Hollywood. For those travelers who want a more urban feel, downtown Los Angeles puts you close to attractions such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Staples Center and Chinatown. Then there are the surrounding cities, such as Anaheim, Pasadena and Long Beach, that offer even more hotel options. Whatever location you choose, get the best Los Angeles hotel deals by booking at the AARP Travel Center.

Must-see L.A. — Hollywood Walk of Fame, Santa Monica Pier, Dodgers

The L.A. area boasts a number of activities to fill your days and nights. Explore the hot spots in Hollywood, including the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Griffith Observatory and the shops of Hollywood and Vine. Discover Museum Row on Wilshire Boulevard with its five amazing museums and the prehistoric La Brea tar pits. Take in a baseball game at Dodgers Stadium. Explore world-famous Santa Monica Pier. Or skate the legendary Ocean Front Walk of Venice Beach. Whichever Los Angeles attractions you choose, be sure to book all of your activities and tours through the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia®.

Discover the magic of Disneyland in nearby Anaheim

The greater Los Angeles area is known for its theme parks, most notably Disneyland, which is by far the area’s most popular attraction. Located in nearby Anaheim, the ever-expanding Disneyland Resort has thrilled generations of guests since opening its gates in 1955. There are a number of cheap hotels near Disneyland, plus you have the option of staying on-property in one of Disneyland’s three hotels.

Other L.A.-area theme parks — Knott’s Berry Farm, Universal Studios

Located just a 10-minute drive from Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park entertains guests with high-tech thrill rides and a family-friendly Western theme. For an entertainment option closer to Los Angeles, visit Universal Studios Hollywood, which offers visitors a sneak peek into the world of moviemaking with a variety of entertaining shows and rides. For cheap hotel deals near Universal Studio and Knott’s Berry Farm, visit the AARP Travel Center.

Farther afield — Pasadena, Orange County, Catalina Island and more

Los Angeles is an ideal starting point to explore the wide range of destinations across Southern California. Book a cheap car rental and then discover the beauty of nearby Pasadena. Or drive north and experience the Spanish colonial charm of Santa Barbara. Head south and explore the beaches of Orange County, including Huntington, Newport and Laguna. Hop on a ferry in Long Beach and explore the magical island of Catalina. Be sure to visit AARP Travel for car rental discounts and cheap hotel deals for Pasadena, Santa Barbara, Orange County beaches or Catalina Island.

Los Angeles vacation packages — book together and save

Looking for a great deal on your Los Angeles vacation? When you book your L.A. hotel, air and car rental together, you can save up to $500. Visit the AARP Travel Center to learn more. It’s the easy way to save on your Los Angeles vacation.