17 days in Los Angeles & Zion National Park Itinerary

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Los Angeles: Santa Monica (Third Street Promenade & 26-Mile Bike Path), Anaheim (Disney California Adventure Park, Disneyland Park, &more) and Balboa Park (in San Diego). Pack the 2nd (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's lots more to do: look and learn at Griffith Observatory, stroll through Santa Monica State Beach, take a memorable drive along Mulholland Drive, and take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Los Angeles road trip planner.

Berlin, Germany to Los Angeles is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 9 hours. In September in Los Angeles, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can fly to Zion National Park.

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

Spend the 14th (Thu) exploring nature at The Narrows. Spend the 15th (Fri) exploring nature at Zion National Park. Next up on the itinerary: trek along Angel's Landing, explore and take pictures at Zion Shuttle, explore the striking landscape at Emerald Pools, and take some stellar pictures from Observation Point.

For ratings, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Zion National Park day trip site.

You can fly from Los Angeles to Zion National Park in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 1 hour. Traveling from Los Angeles in September, plan for little chillier nights in Zion National Park, with lows around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.