21 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Santa Monica Pier and Hollywood Walk of Fame. For shopping fun, head to Montana Avenue or Melrose Trading Post. Explore Los Angeles' surroundings by going to Santa Monica (Bergamot Station, Santa Monica Farmers Market, &more), Anaheim (Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, &more) and Manhattan Beach (in Manhattan Beach). Pack the 3rd (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's much more to do: look and learn at Griffith Observatory, get curious at California Science Center, contemplate the long history of El Pueblo de Los Angeles, and kick back and relax at Venice Beach and Boardwalk.

To find reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read Los Angeles trip planner.

If you are flying in from Australia, 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 August, daytime highs in Los Angeles are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.