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.

Visiting Santa Monica Beach and Big Bear Lake will get you outdoors. Santa Monica Pier and Hollywood Walk of Fame will appeal to history buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Los Angeles: Mission San Juan Capistrano (in San Juan Capistrano), Anaheim (Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, & more) and Newport Beach (in Newport Beach). Pack the 5th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. Dedicate the 8th (Sun) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Getty Center The Publications, kick back and relax at Zuma Beach, immerse yourself in nature at Crystal Cove, and see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory.

To see reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles vacation trip planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major airports are Los Angeles International Airport, John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Ontario International Airport and San Bernardino International Airport. March in Los Angeles sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can travel back home.