How To Avoid Traffic During The Tourist Season
The summer months of June, July, and August are when most tourists come to visit, which makes sense because a lot of kids are on summer vacation. However, the best time to visit LA is in the fall and the spring, when the weather is fair and there are fewer people around.
If you can only travel to Los Angeles during summer, here are some ways you can get around and avoid traffic during the peak season:
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Take the Carpool Lane
If you are traveling with more than one occupant in the vehicle, you can use the carpool lane and save yourself from sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic. Not all of the freeways have this option, but when you see it, use it.
Stick to Side Streets
The best advice for avoiding traffic is to stay off the freeways during rush hour, which is usually between 7am to 10am and 3pm to 7pm.
Most of the time, there will be alternative routes you can take instead of sitting idle on the freeway. There are major boulevards and surface streets that will help you get to where you are going. Thanks to Google maps and traffic apps, you can find your way around town without being stuck somewhere in traffic.
Use Mass Transit
One of the best ways to avoid traffic in LA is to use the public transport system. You can park at a number of different stations and take the subway from downtown Los Angeles all the way to Santa Monica.
Believe me, taking the subway will leave you feeling more carefree and keep your anxiety levels down. If you’re a tourist, you can see a lot of Los Angeles using public transportation, and it runs well into the evening.
Whether you are visiting during the peak tourist season or not, there will always be traffic in LA, so it’s best to plan your trip around that fact.
FAQ
Tourist season peaks in June, July, and August, when families travel during summer vacation.
Avoid freeways during rush hours (7–10am and 3–7pm), use carpool lanes when possible, and opt for side streets and major boulevards.
Yes! LA’s subway and bus systems can help you bypass traffic and reach popular destinations like Santa Monica and downtown with less stress.
Absolutely—use navigation apps like Google Maps to find less congested surface streets and real-time detours.
LA always has some traffic, but planning your travel outside of peak tourist season (spring or fall) and avoiding rush hours will make your experience much smoother.
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