Los Angeles points travel guide

Los Angeles

North America · United States

Best Months

Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov

Rec. Nights

5 nights

Airports

LAX, BUR, SNA

Avg. Cash

$85 - $3,458.05/night

Best Value

7.1¢via Hyatt

Overview

Los Angeles sprawls across Southern California with a magnetic energy that draws millions of visitors each year. The best time to visit is March through May and September through November, when temperatures are warm, skies are clear, and the notorious June Gloom marine layer is absent. October is considered the finest month by locals — warm, dry, and blissfully crowd-free after the summer tourist rush.

The city is impossibly diverse. Hollywood and the Sunset Strip deliver celebrity culture and nightlife, while Santa Monica and Venice Beach offer the quintessential California boardwalk experience. The Getty Center and LACMA anchor a world-class art scene, and neighborhoods like Silver Lake, Los Feliz, and Arts District pulse with independent restaurants and boutiques. Griffith Observatory provides iconic skyline views, and day trips to Malibu, Joshua Tree, or wine country in Santa Barbara are all within easy reach.

For points travelers, Los Angeles offers exceptional hotel coverage with 72 properties across major loyalty programs. From beachfront properties in Santa Monica to luxury towers in Downtown and Beverly Hills, the city has award-bookable options in every pocket. Properties like the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, Andaz West Hollywood, and Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey deliver aspirational stays at a fraction of the cash price when booked on points.

Cash vs Points

Hotels in Los Angeles range from $85 to $3458.05 per night. Points redemptions offer 7.11+ cents per point value.

Points Hotel Recommendations

12 properties in Los Angeles bookable with points, sorted by value

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Transfer Points Strategy

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Best Value

If you have Points:

Hyatt Regency Long Beach

HyattHyatt (1:1)Hyatt Regency Long Beach
Cost15,000 pts/night × 5n = 75,000 Hyatt
Value$2,985 ÷ 75,000 pts= 4.0¢
Transfer time: Instant

If you have ALL Points:

Fairmont Century Plaza Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

AccorAccor (1:1)Fairmont Century Plaza Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Cost32,491 pts/night × 5n = 162,455 Accor
Value$3,736.45 ÷ 162,455 pts= 2.3¢
Transfer time: Instant

If you have Marriott Bonvoy Points:

JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort

MarriottMarriott (1:1)JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort
Cost89,000 pts/night × 5n = 445,000 Marriott
Value$7,785 ÷ 445,000 pts= 1.8¢
Transfer time: Instant

If you have Points:

Ramada by Wyndham Los Angeles/Koreatown West

WyndhamWyndham (1:1)Ramada by Wyndham Los Angeles/Koreatown West
Cost15,000 pts/night × 5n = 75,000 Wyndham
Value$995 ÷ 75,000 pts= 1.3¢
Transfer time: Instant

If you have Hilton Honors Points:

Conrad Los Angeles

HiltonHilton (1:1)Conrad Los Angeles
Cost95,000 pts/night × 5n = 475,000 Hilton
Value$4,658.65 ÷ 475,000 pts= 1.0¢
Transfer time: Instant

If you have IHG One Rewards Points:

Kimpton Everly Hotel

IHGIHG (1:1)Kimpton Everly Hotel
Cost75,000 pts/night × 5n = 375,000 IHG
Value$2,973.05 ÷ 375,000 pts= 0.8¢
Transfer time: Instant

Travel Tips

Best Time to Visit

Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov

Getting There

LAX, BUR, SNA

Visa & Entry

Check your country's requirements

Budget

From $85/night

Packing Essentials

Pack for the climate

Cultural Tips

Respect local customs

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