Los Angeles

• Explore Hollywood (Walk of Fame, Chinese Theatre)
• Visit Griffith Observatory for panoramic city views
• Evening stroll along Sunset Boulevard
• Waymo
• Tesla Diner
• Chinese Theater (Godzilla)
• Disneyland?
• Petersen Automotive Museum (hypercars + movie vehicles) next to LACMA.
• Hollywood sign / Griffith Park

• Santa Monica Pier: rides, beach, bike path to Venice.

• Hollywood Museum in the old Max Factor Building: Movie memorabilia, costumes, and historical Hollywood exhibits.

• Studio tour:

  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour – Best balance for movie fans; lots of Batman, Harry Potter, DC and classic film sets, plus behind-the-scenes props and post-production insights. Still has TV sets, but you can skip those.

  • Paramount VIP Tour – Smaller, quieter, more intimate. Classic Hollywood backlots (Sunset Blvd., Rear Window, The Godfather) and deep film history. If you love old-school cinema atmosphere, this is the most “authentic” experience.

  • Sony Pictures Walking Tour – Focus on classics like Ghostbusters, Men in Black, Spider-Man; smaller but with interesting movie tech history (old MGM lot). Less “theme park,” more storytelling.

  • Universal Studios Hollywood Studio Tour – The only one with big-scale ride/show elements (King Kong 360, Fast & Furious) mixed with real sets (Jaws, Psycho). Much more theme-park vibe; fun for kids but lighter on pure film craft.

  Notable movie sets include:
  • Jurassic Park: Experience sets and props from the dinosaur adventure film.
  • Jaws: Encounter the infamous great white shark in a recreated seaside town.
  • King Kong: Immerse yourself in a 3D experience on Skull Island.
  • Back to the Future: Visit the iconic Courthouse Square, representing Hill Valley.
  • War of the Worlds: Witness the aftermath of an alien invasion with a destroyed airplane set.
  • Psycho: See the eerie Bates Motel and the Psycho House.
  • Transformers: Explore sets used in the battle scenes of the action-packed series.
  • Home Alone 2: Walk through areas resembling scenes from the holiday classic.
  • Apollo 13: View a Lunar Module replica from the space mission film.
  • Desperate Housewives: Stroll down Wisteria Lane on Colonial Street.

House on the Beach

2609 Ocean Front Walk, Venice Beach, Los Angeles, CA 90291

Check-in Saturday, 16 August 2025 (15:00 - 19:00)
Check-out Friday, 22 August 2025 (08:00 - 11:00)
Your reservation 6 nights, Three-Bedroom Apartment
Phone +17028860563

https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/house-on-the-beach-los-angeles.en-gb.html 3,900 EUR

• No cancellation

Saturday 16th (Arrival in Los Angeles)

• Pick up a rental car at LAX
• Check into accommodation in Santa Monica or Venice Beach
• Relax at Venice Beach

Sunday 17th

All:
- beach
- Farmer's Market

Monday 18th

All:

• Hike
• Hollywood
• Tesla Diner

Boys:
- Film (4:15pm)

Girls:
- beach

Tuesday 19th

Girls:
- Shopping (Citadel)

Boys:
- Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Explore exhibits on film history and industry artifacts https://www.academymuseum.org/en
- Video Game:

- Game Dude http://www.gamedude.com
12104 Sherman Way, North Hollywood, CA 91605
Hours: 11am to 7pm PST 7 Days a Week
Phone: (818) 764-2442
45mns

- World 8 (video games)
1057 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles
50mns

- GameHogs
5703 E Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90022
50mns

and

•   Two Bit Circus (Arts District, ~25 min drive) – immersive arcade + VR.
•   Button Mash (Echo Park, ~25–30 min drive) – retro arcade bar.

Wednesday 20th: DISNEYLAND

All:
- Disneyland

Thursday 21st

Girls:
- The Huntington Garden / Pasadena

Boys:
- (Universal) Studio(s)

All:
- Griffith Observatory

Las Vegas

Friday 22nd (Drive to Las Vegas ~4-5 hours)

• Depart early, arrive early afternoon
  On the way:
• Peggy Sue’s 50’s Diner: Retro-style diner for a quick meal break.

Evening:
- fountains at Bellagio
- stroll the Strip

Accomodation

MGM Grand

https://mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com/en/hotel.html 790 EUR

Saturday 23rd

• Explore the Strip’s themed hotels and attractions
• High Roller Observation Wheel or Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay

KÀ (MGM Grand)

7pm

AUG 23, 2025 AT 07:00 PM
4 Ticket(s) booked.

Cinematic adventure with martial arts, acrobatics, and a massive rotating stage. Follows a storyline of separated twins on a heroic quest, mixing spectacle with theatrical storytelling.

Sunday 24th

The Sphere Experience with Darren Aronofsky's Postcard From Earth

Sun • Aug 24, 2025 • 11:30 AM
Sphere - Las Vegas, Nevada
255 Sands Avenue, Las Vegas, NV, 89169
4 Tickets-Sec 406, Row 4, Seats 18 - 21
Ticketmaster: Sign In to Ticketmaster on your phone and go to My Tickets. Your tickets will be there for you!

• Day trip to Hoover Dam
• Optional visit to Red Rock Canyon for outdoor activities
• Relax by the pool or walk Fremont Street in the evening

Grand Canyon

Accomodation:

Thunderbird Lodge
4 nights

Monday 25th (Drive to Grand Canyon South Rim ~4-5 hours)

• Arrive mid-afternoon
• Check into lodging inside the park or in Tusayan
• Sunset views at Mather Point

Tuesday 26th

Hike?

Wednesday 27th: Mule Ride

Canyon Vistas Mule Ride
8am
Pickup point: Bright Angel Lodge

Thursday 28th: Railway Tour

Railway Express Tours
Pickup point: Bright Angel Lodge

Friday 29th

• Drive back toward Las Vegas
• Overnight near the airport or stay on the Strip

Saturday 30th

Saturday
- Return flight to Europe