Saturday, April 29, 2023
| 4:00 AM – 4:30 AM | Drive from home to SF Int’l airport (SFO) |
| 4:30 AM – 5:00 AM | Check in |
| Flight | UA1110 |
| Airline | United |
| Class | Economy (N) |
| Confirmation Number | B3WC18 |
| Gate | Gate 3, Terminal 3, Concourse F |
| 7:38 AM | Land at Los Angeles Int’l Airport (LAX) |
- Go to lower / arrivals level
- When exiting the airport, follow the signs to “ground transportation”
- Stand under the purple sign marked “car rental companies” to await shuttle pick-up
- Board the Hertz shuttle bus
| Company | Hertz |
| Confirmation # | K47340327E4 |
| Reservation Website | Hertz.com |
| Size | Tesla Model Y |
| Total Price | $97.17 |
| Collision Damage Waiver | extra $42 |
Install 360 camera on windshield.
| 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Breakfast at IHOP near LAX |
Hania: Spicy Poblano Omelette
Iqlima: Chicken Fajita Omelette
David: Spicy Poblano Eggs Benedict
| 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM | Starbucks |
Get coffee at drive-thru. Order pistachio latte.
Starbucks, 4801 W Century Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90304
| 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Drive to Griffith Observatory |
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Buy Planetarium Tickets |
- Planetarium show
- $10 / ticket
- Tickets must be purchased on site
- Once you have your ticket, line up outside on the West Terrace at least 15 to 20 minutes before your show time.
Weekend box office schedule
| 10:45 AM – 11:20 AM | Watch Planetarium Show: Water is Life |
Water is Life
| 11:45 AM – 12:20 PM | Watch Planetarium Show: Signs of Life |
Signs of Life
| 12:45 PM – 1:20 PM | Watch Planetarium Show: Centered in the Universe |
Centered in the Universe
- Take pictures of Hollywood sign
| 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Drive to Universal Citywalk |
Make a reservation for The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen
818-622-2222 or Make a Reservation
| 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Have Lunch at Universal Citywalk |
View map
The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen
- Chocolate Almond Bread
- Thrilla in vanilla milkshake
| 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Walk Around & Take Pictures |
| 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Drive to Walk of Fame |
| 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Take Pictures at the Walk of Fame |
| 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Drive to Beverly Hills via Sunset Blvd |
| 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Visit Beverly Hills |
- Take pictures
- Drive around
| 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Visit Rodeo Drive |
| 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Drive to Santa Monica Pier |
| 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Visit Santa Monica Pier |
Use this address for parking directions:
1550 Appian Way, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Ride the West Coaster. $12 / person / ride.
| 7:00 – 8:00 PM | Dinner at Red O Cantina |
Menu
| 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Walk Around Downtown Santa Monica |
| 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Drive to Return Car at LAX |
Return car to Hertz at 9000 Airport BLVD, Los Angeles CA 90045
When returning your vehicle, allow at least 2 hours before your departure due to traffic being heavier than usual.
| 10:45 PM | Take-off: Fly Back to SF |
| Flight | UA1597 |
| Airline | United |
| Class | Economy (N) |
| Confirmation Number | B3WC18 |
| Gate | Gate 70A, Terminal 7 |
