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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Santa Monica Pier and El Pueblo de Los Angeles. Bring the kids along to Disney California Adventure Park and Griffith Observatory. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Los Angeles: Anaheim (Disneyland Park, Downtown Disney, & more), Ocean Avenue (in Santa Monica) and The Getty Villa (in Malibu). Pack the 16th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. Pack the 23rd (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Six Flags Magic Mountain. There's much more to do: examine the collection at The Getty Center, partake in some friendly competition at Fantastic Race, contemplate the waterfront views at Santa Monica Bay, and get curious at California Science Center.

To find ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles travel route builder site .

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major airports are Los Angeles International Airport, John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport and Ontario International Airport. In August, daytime highs in Los Angeles are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.