Rumor has it that because it is so big, Los Angeles is a difficult city to visit and that it has little to offer tourists compared to other American cities that have many more attractions and places to visit.
But this information is clearly wrong, because, in addition to offering a truly impressive variety of cityscapes and natural landscapes, Los Angeles is a monumental capital of entertainment. From Hollywood to Disneyland, from whale watching to Madame Tussauds, there is a variety of attractions for everyone. Even attraction passes to visit Los Angeles are just as good of a deal as passes of any other city. So let’s find out which passes are the best to save money!
Please note: What is included in the passes may vary over time (e.g. number and type of attractions and the amount of the discount). Therefore, we invite you to go to the official website, indicated in the article, to check for updates.
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Go Los Angeles Card – All Inclusive
The “Go Los Angeles Card – All Inclusive” is designed specifically for those who want a wide range of choices when visiting Los Angeles. The Go Los Angeles Card will allow you access to 35 attractions (with a very important bonus attraction, which we will explain in a moment) of Los Angeles, including museums, amusement parks, mini-cruises, and much more, and give you benefits such as skipping lines. Choose according to your needs and based on the length of your stay in the city. You can buy the card valid for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 7 days.
For example, if you buy the Go Los Angeles Card that is valid for 1 day, and you are able to perfectly manage your time as you visit the different attractions, you can choose as many attractions as you want, as long as you have energy, or as long as you haven’t spent everything. But be careful! Don’t forget that the pass is valid from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm!
But that’s not all: this pass has an additional convenience. Yes, because whatever the duration of your pass may be, you can use it for two weeks from the day of activation. In other words, the days of use are not necessarily consecutive. If you bought the Go Los Angeles Card valid for 3 days, and you activate it on Sunday (the activation coincides with the first use), it will be valid for another 2 days within a two-week period.
…what about Universal Studios?
One moment, you may say. What about Universal Studios in Hollywood? One of L.A.’s most fascinating and entertaining attractions is not included on the card? Don’t worry… of course it’s included! But on one condition. The pass you buy must be valid for 3, 5, 4 or 7 days, so you can be granted access to the legendary Universal Studios once during your visit.
For the sake of clarity, let me emphasize that if you are going to buy a card that is valid for 1 or 2 days, the visit to Universal Studios will not be included in the price!
Prices
Here are the standard prices, which are subject to change depending on the season and offers from operators:
- 1 day: adults $99; children (3-12 years old) $76
- 2 days: adults $149; children (3-12 years old) $112
- 3 days: adults $229; children (3-12 years old) $194
- 4 days: adults $299; children (3-12 years old) $265
- 5 days: adults $310; children (3-12 years old) $279
- 7 days: adults $359; children (3-12 years old) $314
The price includes a number of discounts for restaurants and shops. You will also have a color guide to Los Angeles. You can use a digital version of the guide if you choose to receive your digital and printable ticket during online payment transactions. Otherwise, you will receive a printed version if you decide to have your pass sent to your home or if you pick up your card in Los Angeles.
How Much Will You Save?
The savings are very high: up to 47% of the total entry price. Everything depends on how well you plan! Usually, the most popular pass is the 3-day pass, which will allow you to better plan your visit in this sprawling city, and to enjoy the best discounts.
Where Can You Buy the Go Los Angeles Card?
There are various options. First, go on the official website and then check the prices on the other websites to find the cheapest offer:
GoCity Los Angeles Pass – Explorer
Also belonging to the GoCity family is this pass called Explorer. Its feature is to be set not by days like the All-Inclusive but by the number of attractions one wants to visit. In fact, one can choose a pass that includes 2, 3, 4, 5, or 7 of the best attractions in Los Angeles.
Unfortunately, Universal Studios is not included in this type of pass. To see the full list of attractions to choose from, I recommend that you check out the pass’s official page.
Prices
Here is a breakdown of the basic pass prices. Check the official page often to find out about any current discounts.
2 attractions: adults $83; children (3-12 years )$73
3 attractions: adults $103; children (3-12 years )$88
4 attractions: adults $123; children (3-12 years )$103
5 attractions: adults $135; children (3-12 years) $109
7 attractions: adults $163; children (3-12 years) $119
How much you can save
Using the Explorer pass to its full potential can save up to 46%.
Where to purchase the GoCity Los Angeles Explorer Pass
You can purchase the pass directly through the official website.
Sightseeing Flex Pass Los Angeles
Thanks to this popular pass, within a maximum of 60 days, you can visit 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 attractions from a list of over 25 attractions. In addition, included in the price, there are some special discounts for shopping and restaurants in select locations.
The advantage of the Sightseeing Flex Pass Los Angeles clearly lies in its flexibility and the main feature that distinguishes it from the Los Angeles Go Card is the greater number of days to use the card, whereas the Los Angeles Go Card offers a wider selection of attractions. It’s up to you to decide which one best suits your needs!
Prices
The prices of the Sightseeing Flex Los Angeles range between $103 and $149, and there are reduced prices for children aged 3 to 12. You will receive your pass immediately after your purchase and to activate it, simply show it at the first attraction you decide to visit.
How Much Do You Save?
The discount declared on the official website is up to 50% of the total price of the attractions included in the pass. Here is an example of how much you can save.
Where Can You Buy the Sightseeing Flex Pass?
You can buy the pass on the official website at a discounted price.
Southern California CityPASS
We would also like to mention this pass which, for many of you, could prove to be a…winning card! The Southern California CityPASS is not strictly limited to Los Angeles, but it will come in handy if you are planning an extended trip to California. With this card – a “California pass” of fun activities – you can spend an unforgettable vacation in the 3 most important and famous theme parks of Southern California: 2 of these parks are located in Los Angeles, so the pass is still compatible with the Go Los Angeles Card. In fact, it includes different and no less famous attractions.
Attractions Included
The card expires two weeks from the activation date. During the 2-week time period, you can enjoy:
- 2-5 days admission to Disneyland Park (Hopper available)
- Universal Studios Hollywood admission
- 1-day admission to SeaWorld San Diego
- 1-2 days admission to San Diego Zoo and Safari Park
- One-day admission to Legoland (Sea Life Hopper available)
The price depends on the number and type of tickets for the individual parks you wish to purchase, and obviously the more choices you make, the greater the savings.
Where Can You Purchase the Southern California CityPass?
Check directly on the link below:
Buy the Southern California CityPASS
Well, what are you waiting for? Buy your L.A. Pass and have fun. Visiting Los Angeles has never been cheaper!
Build Your Own Los Angeles Pass
Update: This pass is no more available
Recently, an additional pass has been added to the Go Los Angeles Card options: the Build Your Own Los Angeles Pass, which will allow you to create a tailor-made pass, so that you can select only the attractions you really plan to visit.
There are 42 attractions to choose from including Universal Studios, Warner Bros. Studio, Legoland California, OUE Skyspace (you can find the complete list on the official website).
The pass is valid for 30 days from the date of its first use and, if you choose at least two attractions, it will guarantee you a 20% discount (however, if you choose Universal Studios, the discount will be reduced to only 10%). So is this a good choice? In my opinion, it is only worth it if you have a few days and a clear idea about what you want to do.
You can buy the pass on the official website.
Hollywood Explorer Pass
Update: This pass is currently not available
We saved this pass for last, because, in our opinion, it is suitable only for tourists who will mainly visit the Hollywood area…not to mention all the other attractions in Los Angeles.
By purchasing this pass, you can access Madame Tussauds Hollywood and the Guinness World Records Museum, and add two out of these four attractions:
- Either the TCL Chinese Theatre or the Hollywood Behind-the-Scenes Tour offered by Red Line Tours;
- Either the Starline Movie Stars’ Home Tours or the CitySightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour.
You can buy this pass on the official website.