15 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 off the beaten path and head to Battleship USS Iowa Museum and Petersen Automotive Museum. Explore Los Angeles' surroundings by going to Huntington Beach (Downtown Huntington Beach, Huntington State Beach, &more), Laguna Beach (Heisler Park & 1,000 Steps Beach) and Balboa Island (in Newport Beach). Pack the 14th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. Pack the 17th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at The Nethercutt Collection, deepen your understanding at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), pause for some photo ops at Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, and stroll through Windansea Beach.

For maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Los Angeles road trip planner.

If you are flying in from Germany, 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 July in Los Angeles, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 22°C at night.