12 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.

Step out of the city life by going to Dolphin & Whale Watching and Long Beach Waterfront. Discover out-of-the-way places like Battleship USS Iowa Museum and Ventura to Ojai Paved Bike Path. Explore Los Angeles' surroundings by going to Carpinteria State Beach (in Carpinteria), Oceanside Pier (in Oceanside) and Newport Beach (in Newport Beach). There's much more to do: kick back and relax at South Carlsbad State Beach, examine the collection at Hollywood Bowl Museum, stroll through Moonlight State Beach, and hike along San Clemente Coastal Trail.

For other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Los Angeles trip planner.

If you are flying in from Thailand, 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. June in Los Angeles sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C at night.