Los Angeles guide
🇺🇸 Packing List
What to pack for Los Angeles
In July, Los Angeles is typically warm, light rain possible (20–30°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Los Angeles essentials
- Swimwear (2 sets)
- Beach cover-up or sarong
- Flip-flops
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light summer clothing
- Sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- Compact umbrella
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- After-sun lotion
- LA has an A-B-C restaurant grading system — look for the letter grade posted in windows. A-grade is the standard to aim for. Tap...
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type A/B plugs (US), 120V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: US Dollar (USD)
Local know-how
- Local SIM: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile.
- Peak season in July: keep bags zipped and don't flash jewellery
Trip gear
- Dry bag for valuables