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.

Griffith Observatory and La Brea Tar Pits and Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Visit Venice Beach and Boardwalk and Santa Monica Bay for some beach relaxation. Explore Los Angeles' surroundings by going to Santa Monica (Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Mountains, &more), Hermosa Beach Pier (in Hermosa Beach) and Anaheim (Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, &more). Pack the 26th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's lots more to do: examine the collection at The Getty Center, explore the world behind art at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica State Beach, and immerse yourself in nature at Topanga State Park.

To see more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles travel itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Israel, 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 January, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.