What Is Included In The Los Angeles Pass: Full Guide

What Is Included In The Los Angeles Pass (2026): Every Attraction Listed

There are two active Los Angeles sightseeing passes in 2026: the Go City Los Angeles All-Inclusive Pass and the Go City Explorer Pass. We priced every included attraction individually in 2026 and ran the math — the result is more nuanced than the marketing copy suggests. This guide tells you exactly what each pass covers, what it costs à la carte, and when you genuinely save money versus when you're better off buying tickets directly.

For the full side-by-side comparison against other city options, see our Los Angeles City Pass guide. For a deep-dive into pricing tiers across every pass duration, see Los Angeles City Pass prices.

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Quick Verdict: Buy It If / Skip It If

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Buy the Go City All-Inclusive (3-day) if: You are a first-timer doing Universal Studios + Warner Bros. + 2–3 museums + a bus tour. At that pace you hit ~$360+ à la carte vs ~$249 for the pass — a genuine $110+ saving.

Buy the Explorer Pass (4 attractions) if: You want to pick the highest-value spots only (Universal, Warner Bros., Knott's, Aquarium of the Pacific) without the time pressure of consecutive days.

Skip both passes and buy direct if: You are doing 1–2 days, you are not visiting Universal Studios, or your list is mostly free/cheap (Getty Center, beaches, Griffith Observatory). The passes do not pay off on a light itinerary.

Los Angeles Pass Comparison (2026)

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We priced these in June 2026 from gocity.com. Adult prices shown; children's pricing runs roughly 20–30% lower.

Pass	Price (2026)	Type	Validity	Universal Studios?	Attractions	Skip-the-Line?	Buy
Go City All-Inclusive 1-Day	~$89	Unlimited days	1 consecutive day	No	40+	Partial	Buy
Go City All-Inclusive 2-Day	~$159	Unlimited days	2 consecutive days	No	40+	Partial	Buy
Go City All-Inclusive 3-Day	~$249	Unlimited days	3 consecutive days	Yes	40+	Partial	Buy
Go City All-Inclusive 5-Day	~$309	Unlimited days	5 consecutive days	Yes	40+	Partial	Buy
Go City Explorer 2 Attractions	~$79	Choose N attractions	60 days from first use	No	40+ to pick from	Partial	Buy
Go City Explorer 4 Attractions	~$149	Choose N attractions	60 days from first use	No	40+ to pick from	Partial	Buy
Go City Explorer 7 Attractions	~$219	Choose N attractions	60 days from first use	No	40+ to pick from	Partial	Buy

Note: CityPASS does not offer a Los Angeles bundle as of 2026. Go City is the only multi-attraction pass currently active for LA. Always verify current pricing at gocity.com before purchasing.

What Is Included: The Full Attraction List

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Go City Los Angeles covers 40+ attractions across the All-Inclusive and Explorer passes. Not every attraction is available on both pass types — Universal Studios, notably, is All-Inclusive 3-day or longer only. Here are the headline inclusions with their 2026 individual ticket prices:

Theme Parks

Universal Studios Hollywood — $109–$154/adult (date-dependent). All-Inclusive 3-day+ only. 1 visit per pass lifetime. Reservations required via Go City app after purchase.
Knott's Berry Farm — $87/adult at the gate ($60–70 online advance). Available on Explorer + All-Inclusive.
LEGOLAND California (Carlsbad, 90 min south) — $89–$109/adult. Families with under-10s: strong value. Explorer + All-Inclusive.

Hollywood Studios & Entertainment

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood — $70/adult. Pass holders are restricted to afternoon time slots (2:00–3:30 PM window typical). Book early — these slots sell out in peak season.
Madame Tussauds Hollywood — $36/adult. Easy half-day alongside Warner Bros.
Dolby Theatre Tour — $27/adult. 30-minute backstage look at the Oscars venue.

Museums & Culture

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures — $25/adult. Opens most days 10 AM–6 PM. Easily 2–3 hours inside.
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County — $22/adult.
La Brea Tar Pits & Museum — $20/adult. Free outdoor pit viewing; museum entry is the paid/pass-covered portion.
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) — $18/adult (Grand Ave location).
Skirball Cultural Center — $18/adult.

Outdoor, Gardens & Tours

Huntington Library, Art Museum & Botanical Gardens — $35/adult. Allow 3–4 hours minimum. Advance timed entry required on weekends.
Hollywood Sign Guided Hike — $59/adult. Departs 9:00 AM or 10:30 AM. Lasts ~2 hours. One of the best value inclusions on the pass.
Big Bus Los Angeles 1-Day Classic Tour — $55/adult. Covers Hollywood and Beach loops. Good for orientation on day one.
Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise (Newport Beach) — $60/adult. Reservations required; book 2–3 days in advance in summer.
Descanso Gardens — $20/adult.

Aquarium & Animal Attractions

Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach) — $43/adult. Plan 2–3 hours. Excellent for families.
San Diego Zoo (2-hour drive, day trip) — $72/adult. Included on the Explorer pass; strong value if you're going anyway.

What Is NOT Included

Universal Studios on 1-day or 2-day All-Inclusive, or any Explorer Pass duration.
Disneyland / Disney California Adventure — not included on any Go City pass.
Getty Center / Getty Villa — free admission; not a pass inclusion.
Griffith Observatory — free; not included.
Six Flags Magic Mountain — not currently in the Go City LA lineup.
Hollywood Walk of Fame — public sidewalk, free.
Transport between attractions (Uber, rental car, Metro) is your own cost.

Worth-It Math: Does the Pass Actually Save You Money?

We priced these in June 2026 using current gocity.com and individual attraction sites. Here are three real scenarios — the math is what official pass sites will never show you.

Scenario A: First-Timer, 3-Day All-Inclusive (~$249)

Attraction	À-la-carte price (2026)
Universal Studios Hollywood	$129
Warner Bros. Studio Tour	$70
Hollywood Sign Guided Hike	$59
Aquarium of the Pacific	$43
Big Bus 1-Day Classic Tour	$55
Academy Museum	$25
Madame Tussauds Hollywood	$36
Total à la carte	$417
3-Day All-Inclusive Pass	~$249
You save	~$168 (40%)

Verdict: The 3-day All-Inclusive pays off clearly for a first-timer doing Universal + the Warner Bros./Hollywood cluster + a couple of add-ons. The break-even is roughly 3 attractions if Universal is one of them.

Downtown Los Angeles (CC BY · edwardweston52 / Flickr)

Scenario B: 2-Day Visit, No Universal (using 2-Day All-Inclusive, ~$159)

Attraction	À-la-carte price (2026)
Warner Bros. Studio Tour	$70
Hollywood Sign Guided Hike	$59
Aquarium of the Pacific	$43
Madame Tussauds Hollywood	$36
Total à la carte	$208
2-Day All-Inclusive Pass	~$159
You save	~$49 (24%)

Verdict: Marginal — only worth it if you hit all four. Skip one and the pass loses money. Without Universal on the 2-day pass, the math requires discipline: you need at least two medium-priced attractions ($60–70 range) plus two smaller ones every day to stay ahead.

Scenario C: When the Pass Loses Money

If your LA itinerary is: Venice Beach (free) + Getty Center (free) + Griffith Observatory (free) + 1 museum ($20) + a studio tour ($70) — your total is $90 à la carte. Any pass tier costs more than that. In this case, skip the pass entirely and buy the one or two paid attractions directly. This is what official pass marketing never tells you.

All-Inclusive vs. Explorer Pass: Which Structure Fits Your Trip?

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The structural difference matters more than the price. See our full breakdown at Go City All-Inclusive vs. Explorer, but the short version:

All-Inclusive is time-based: consecutive days, unlimited included attractions. Best for sightseeing-intensive trips where you will visit 3+ attractions per day. The 5:30 PM scan cutoff applies — you must scan in at each attraction before 5:30 PM, though you can stay later inside.
Explorer is count-based: you pre-purchase a set number of attraction slots (2, 4, 7, etc.) and use them over 60 days from first scan. No daily time pressure. Best for selective travelers, couples mixing paid and free activities, or anyone spreading their trip over more than 5 days. Note: Universal Studios is not available on any Explorer tier.

Universal Studios Hollywood: The Rules You Must Know

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Universal Studios is the highest-value single item in the Go City LA lineup — a date-flexible ticket runs $109–$154/adult in 2026 depending on date. But the inclusion rules are strict:

Available on All-Inclusive 3-day, 5-day, and 7-day passes only. Not on 1-day, 2-day, or any Explorer Pass.
One visit per pass lifetime. You cannot use it twice even on a 5-day pass.
Reservations are mandatory through the Go City app after purchase. Book the Universal date immediately after buying — summer dates fill weeks in advance.
The pass covers general admission. Express Pass (front-of-line) is a separate paid upgrade not included.
The 5:30 PM scan cutoff applies here too.

If Universal is the main reason you are buying the pass, the 3-day All-Inclusive is the minimum tier to consider. The $90 price jump from 2-day to 3-day essentially buys you Universal admission — that math works clearly in the pass's favor.

Practical Tips to Maximize Your Pass

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Book reservations immediately after purchase. Warner Bros. afternoon slots and the Hollywood Sign hike both sell out weeks ahead in June–August. The Go City app holds your reservation links.
The 5:30 PM scan rule. Your QR code must be scanned at the attraction entrance before 5:30 PM. Arriving at 5:20 PM counts — you can stay until closing once inside. This catches a lot of travelers who miscalculate LA traffic.
Group attractions geographically. Hollywood-area day: Warner Bros. (afternoon slot) + Hollywood Sign hike (morning) + Madame Tussauds. Coastal day: Aquarium of the Pacific + whale watching cruise. This cuts 45–60 minutes of cross-city driving out of each day.
Keep your phone charged. The Go City app is your only ticket — no printed backup. A portable charger is worth packing.
The pass is valid 2 years from purchase until first use, so buying in advance is risk-free if your trip dates shift.

For a full look at pass prices across all durations and how they compare, see our Los Angeles City Pass price guide. For the broader question of which US city has the best pass value, see best US city passes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Los Angeles Pass include Universal Studios?

Universal Studios Hollywood is included only on Go City All-Inclusive passes of 3 days or longer (3-day, 5-day, 7-day). It is not available on the 1-day or 2-day All-Inclusive, and it is not included on any Explorer Pass tier. Admission is worth $109–$154 per adult at the gate in 2026. You are allowed one visit per pass lifetime, and advance reservations through the Go City app are required.

What is the difference between the Go City All-Inclusive and Explorer Pass for Los Angeles?

The All-Inclusive Pass gives you unlimited access to 40+ included attractions for a set number of consecutive days (1, 2, 3, 5, or 7). The Explorer Pass lets you choose a fixed number of attractions (2, 4, 7, etc.) to visit at any time within 60 days of first use — no consecutive-day pressure. The key difference: Universal Studios is only available on the All-Inclusive 3-day+, not on the Explorer Pass. Choose All-Inclusive for busy itineraries; Explorer for selective or spread-out trips.

Is the Los Angeles Go City Pass worth it for a 2-day trip?

The 2-day All-Inclusive costs around $159 but does not include Universal Studios. To break even you need to visit attractions totaling at least $159+ at gate prices over two days — roughly Warner Bros. ($70) + Hollywood Sign hike ($59) + one more mid-sized attraction. It is worth it only if you are committed to 3–4 paid attractions across both days. If your second day is mostly free attractions (beaches, Getty, Griffith), skip the pass and buy Warner Bros. directly for $70.

Does the Los Angeles Pass include skip-the-line?

Go City passes provide access to attractions but do not automatically skip all lines. At most sites, you scan your QR code at the pass-holder entry lane, which can be faster than the standard ticket purchase queue — but not equivalent to a dedicated Express or skip-the-line upgrade. Universal Studios Express Pass is a paid add-on not covered by Go City. For peak-season visits, the bigger time-saver is booking your timed-entry reservations well in advance through the Go City app.

Is the Los Angeles CityPASS available in 2026?

CityPASS does not offer a Los Angeles bundle as of 2026. Go City is the only active multi-attraction pass for Los Angeles. The Sightseeing Pass (which previously operated a Los Angeles product) closed in June 2025. Go City's All-Inclusive and Explorer are your only pass options for LA.

The Go City Los Angeles Pass is worth it for first-timers doing a packed 3-day itinerary that includes Universal Studios. The math is clear: $249 vs $417 for the same seven attractions bought separately. For lighter itineraries or trips under three days without Universal, the savings shrink fast — and on a free-attraction-heavy day, the pass actually costs you money. Use the scenarios above, build your own attraction list, check the current prices at our Los Angeles pass worth-it guide, and only buy the pass when the numbers genuinely add up.

Official sources: Verify current 2026 prices and details at Discover Los Angeles.

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