L.A. Listed Among Best U.S. Cities To 'Staycation': Report

Los Angeles CA

08 June, 2021

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LOS ANGELES — Three Golden State cities ranked among the best places to "staycation," according to a new list compiled by WalletHub. Los Angeles, was no. 20 out of 182 cities across the U.S. The financial advice website used several metrics to determine how cities ranked, including the number of parks, swimming pools, ice cream shops, museums, coffee shops, beer gardens, zoos, aquariums, tennis courts, public golf courses and spas per capita in each city. It also took into account local restaraunt meal costs and entertainment. L.A. scored among five U.S. cities that have the most spas per capita, according to WalletHub. Fortunately for Angelenos, L.A. is ripe for entertainment and enjoying luxuries nestled within the sprawling city — not to mention its historic Hollywood glamor and white sandy beaches within reach. Residents in this Southland city have an ever expanding buffet of dance clubs, eateries, cafes, hikes, surfbreaks, famed concert venues, beaches and museums right at their finger tips. Here are just a few suggestions to add to your Los Angeles staycation bucket list: Universal Studios HollywoodGriffith ObservatorySanta Monica PierLos Angeles County Museum of Art The GettyWalt Disney Concert HallRodeo DriveLa Brea Tar Pits and MuseumTCL Chinese TheatreThe Getty VillaChateu MarmontGrand Central MarketThe Last BookstoreDescanso GardensDodger StadiumThe GroveBradbury Building Other California cities that ranked above no. 20 were San Francisco (no. 3) and San Diego (no. 9). Fremont, the Bay Area's fourth-largest city, was listed at the bottom of WalletHub's staycation list, ranking as the worst city for taking a local vacation. WalletHub's "2021 Best & Worst Cities for Staycations" was published last week and compares 182 U.S. cities for vacationing locally. The figures were based off 46 metrics, which observed parks per capita, restaurant meal costs and more. SEE ALSO: Fremont Ranked Worst City To 'Staycation': Report "...even though the COVID-19 vaccines have made summer travel possible, some people may not be ready to venture far from home yet, and others simply don't have the money to take a trip with how hard COVID-19 has hit the economy," WalletHub said in its report. "Luckily, there are certain places that offer plenty of options for entertainment and relaxation at the right price point, making those cities the perfect spots for staying local." See the full list here.