11 days in Los Angeles Itinerary

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Get some cultural insight at Griffith Observatory and Los Angeles County Museum of Art. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Madame Tussauds Hollywood and La Brea Tar Pits and Museum. Explore Los Angeles' surroundings by going to Santa Monica Mountains (in Santa Monica), Manhattan Beach (in Manhattan Beach) and Malibu (Zuma Beach, El Matador State Beach, &more). And it doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, see the interesting displays at Hollywood Bowl Museum, browse the different shops at The Americana at Brand, and admire the masterpieces at Norton Simon Museum.

For reviews, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Los Angeles travel itinerary planner.

In September, daily temperatures in Los Angeles can reach 85°F, while at night they dip to 66°F.