Los Angeles: Backpacking

Backpacking holidays in Los Angeles seem to contradict the ultra hip and slick persona the city seems to exude. However backpackers in L.A. will be pleasantly surprised by how backpack friendly the city if. Hostels are conveniently located in several areas of town either near the beach or near popular areas not far from nightclubs and shopping. With beds at $20-$20 per person, hostels are within the backpacking holiday budget. The Metro system of public transportation buses and trains run continuously 24 hours a day, 7 days a week making it easy for the backpacking crowd to travel cheaply as bus fare is $1.23 or $5 for a day pass. With many free sightseeing opportunities, backpackers on holiday can spend a fun-filled and exciting time in Los Angeles.