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Los Angeles Tourism Statistics

Los Angeles tourism in 2023 delivered $34.5 billion in economic output and 521,000 supported jobs, with visitors spending $1,248 per trip plus $5.2 billion in hotel revenue and $8.7 billion on food and beverage. See how Hollywood and beach icons translate into real dollars, from entertainment and conventions to taxes generating $1.1 billion for the city and a tourism multiplier of 2.10 per $1 spent.
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Los Angeles Tourism Statistics
Priya ChandrasekaranWritten by Priya Chandrasekaran·Edited by Timothy Grant·Fact-checked by Olivia Thornton
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Los Angeles welcomed 49.3 million visitors in 2023, up 6% from the year before. Average visitor spend per trip reached $1,248. Tourism generated $34.5 billion in economic output and supported 521,000 jobs across the city.

Key Takeaways

  • 2023 LA visitor spend per trip: $1,248 average.
  • Tourism generated $34.5 billion in economic output for LA in 2023.
  • LA tourism supported 521,000 jobs in 2023.
  • LA hotels total: 98,000 rooms available in 2023.
  • Average daily rate (ADR) for LA hotels: $248 in 2023.
  • Hotel occupancy rate in LA: 72% for 2023.
  • Griffith Observatory attracted 1.6 million visitors in 2023.
  • Universal Studios Hollywood: 7.2 million attendees in 2023.
  • Santa Monica Pier: 10 million visitors annually pre-2023.
  • LAX airport handled 75 million passengers in 2023.
  • Rideshare trips to/from LAX: 25 million in 2023.
  • Metro rail ridership by tourists: 12 million rides 2023.
  • In 2023, Los Angeles welcomed 49.3 million visitors, a 6% increase from 2022.
  • Domestic visitors to LA accounted for 82% of total visitors in 2023.
  • International visitors to LA rose by 15% in 2023 compared to pre-pandemic levels.

In 2023, Los Angeles tourism powered $34.5 billion in output and 521,000 jobs, averaging $1,248 per trip.

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Economic Impact19 stats

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2023 LA visitor spend per trip: $1,248 average.
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Tourism generated $34.5 billion in economic output for LA in 2023.
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LA tourism supported 521,000 jobs in 2023.
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Hotel revenue in LA reached $5.2 billion in 2023.
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Visitor spending on food & beverage: $8.7 billion in LA 2023.
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Retail sales from tourists: $4.1 billion in LA 2023.
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LA tourism taxes generated $1.1 billion for city in 2023.
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Entertainment spending by visitors: $6.3 billion in 2023.
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Transportation spend by LA tourists: $2.9 billion 2023.
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LA tourism multiplier effect: $2.10 per $1 spent in 2023.
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Direct GDP contribution from tourism: 5.8% in LA 2023.
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Conventions & events added $2.4B to LA economy 2023.
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Film tourism spend: $1.5B in LA from visitors 2023.
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Beach tourism revenue: $3.2B for LA coastal economy 2023.
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Sports events tourism: $850M impact in LA 2023.
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Cultural attractions generated $1.9B in visitor spend 2023.
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Nightlife & bars: $2.1B from tourists in LA 2023.
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Shopping districts like Rodeo Drive: $1.2B tourist spend 2023.
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LA tourism payroll: $18.4B in wages for 2023.
Interpretation

Economic Impact Interpretation

Los Angeles may play the laid-back host, but with tourism injecting over $34 billion into the local economy last year and supporting half a million jobs, it’s clear the city’s golden allure is also its most serious business.

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Hotels and Accommodations18 stats

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LA hotels total: 98,000 rooms available in 2023.
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Average daily rate (ADR) for LA hotels: $248 in 2023.
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Hotel occupancy rate in LA: 72% for 2023.
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Airbnb listings in LA: over 45,000 active in 2023.
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Downtown LA hotels: 25,000 rooms, 68% occupancy.
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Luxury 5-star hotels in LA: 25 properties, $450+ ADR.
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Budget hotels (<$150/night): 40% of LA market share.
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RevPAR for LA hotels: $179 in 2023.
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Beachfront hotels occupancy: 78% peak season 2023.
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Hollywood area hotels: 15,000 rooms, 75% occupancy.
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New hotel openings in LA: 12 in 2023, adding 2,500 rooms.
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Group bookings: 35% of LA hotel revenue 2023.
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Leisure traveler hotel stay: avg 3.8 nights in LA.
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Business hotel demand: 22% growth in LA 2023.
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Eco-friendly hotels in LA: 150+ certified, 20% market.
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LAX airport hotels: 10,000 rooms, 80% occupancy.
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Boutique hotels (<100 rooms): 300 in LA, popular with tourists.
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LA Live hotels: 3,500 rooms, event-driven occupancy.
Interpretation

Hotels and Accommodations Interpretation

Despite the siren call of 45,000 Airbnbs, Los Angeles hotels held their ground with 72% occupancy, cleverly balancing $248-a-night averages by letting budget rooms handle the volume and luxury suites print the money.

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Transportation and Events17 stats

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LAX airport handled 75 million passengers in 2023.
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Rideshare trips to/from LAX: 25 million in 2023.
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Metro rail ridership by tourists: 12 million rides 2023.
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Rental car pickups at LA airports: 4.2 million 2023.
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LA Convention Center events: 250 in 2023, 2.5M attendees.
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Coachella (LA metro draw): 250,000 attendees per weekend.
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LA Auto Show: 1.1 million visitors annually.
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Rose Bowl events: 2 million visitors/year including games.
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Electric vehicle rentals for tourists: 150,000 in LA 2023.
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Bike share trips by visitors: 1.8 million in 2023.
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Scooter rentals: 3.5 million rides by tourists LA 2023.
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Cruise ship passengers to LA Port: 1.2 million 2023.
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Oscars event tourism boost: $100M economic impact.
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LA Pride Festival: 500,000 attendees annually.
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Grammy Awards LA draw: 300,000 visitors/event week.
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Surf competitions at Huntington Beach: 100,000 spectators.
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LA Food & Wine Festival: 200,000 attendees 2023.
Interpretation

Transportation and Events Interpretation

Los Angeles clearly mastered the art of the grand entrance and the chaotic, multi-modal exit, proving that while getting here is half the battle, choosing how to leave the party—be it by rideshare, rail, rental, or scooter—is the other, more expensive half.

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Visitor Numbers and Demographics20 stats

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In 2023, Los Angeles welcomed 49.3 million visitors, a 6% increase from 2022.
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Domestic visitors to LA accounted for 82% of total visitors in 2023.
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International visitors to LA rose by 15% in 2023 compared to pre-pandemic levels.
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28% of LA visitors in 2023 were from California, primarily the Bay Area.
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Millennials (ages 25-40) made up 42% of LA tourists in 2023.
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Female visitors outnumbered males by 8% in LA tourism data for 2023.
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Average length of stay for LA visitors was 4.2 nights in 2023.
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Families with children represented 35% of LA visitor groups in 2023.
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Repeat visitors comprised 62% of total LA tourism in 2023.
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Visitors aged 55+ increased by 12% in LA post-2022.
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LA saw 12.5 million overnight leisure visitors in 2023.
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Business travelers made up 18% of LA visitors in 2023.
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45% of LA visitors arrived by air in 2023.
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Hispanic/Latino visitors grew 10% to 22% of total in LA 2023.
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Asian visitors to LA reached 1.8 million in 2023.
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European tourists to LA: 2.1 million in 2023, up 20%.
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Gen Z (18-24) visitors: 15% of LA total in 2023.
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Couples without children: 28% of LA visitor parties 2023.
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Solo travelers: 12% increase to 9% in LA 2023.
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LGBTQ+ visitors: 8% of LA market, $1.2B spend.
Interpretation

Visitor Numbers and Demographics Interpretation

While LA's core audience of loyal, domestic millennials still loves its four-night flings, the city is now charming more international suitors, mature travelers, and solo adventurers, proving its allure is both deepening and widening beyond the Hollywood sign.
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