17 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Los Angeles: Old Mission Santa Barbara (in Santa Barbara) and Anaheim (Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters, Disneyland Park, &more). Next up on the itinerary: find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Hollywood, immerse yourself in nature at Topanga State Park, kick back and relax at Santa Monica State Beach, and get to know the fascinating history of Hollywood Walk of Fame.

For other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Los Angeles trip maker app.

New York City to Los Angeles is an approximately 45-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. In June, daily temperatures in Los Angeles can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.