11 days in Los Angeles Itinerary

Discover out-of-the-way places like Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Escape the urban bustle at 1,000 Steps Beach and Indian Canyons Hiking Trails. Venture out of the city with trips to Heisler Park (in Laguna Beach), Big Bear Alpine Zoo at Moonridge (in Big Bear Lake) and Newport Beach (Newport Beach, Balboa Island, &more). There's still lots to do: hike along San Clemente Coastal Trail, explore the activities along Big Bear Lake, admire the landmark architecture of Mission Inn Museum, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Huntington Dog Beach.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles trip itinerary planning tool.

If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiports are Los Angeles International Airport, John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Ontario International Airport, San Bernardino International Airport and Edwards Air Force Base. In December, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 11°C.