22 days in Los Angeles & Yosemite 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Los Angeles side-trips: Zuma Beach (in Malibu), Santa Monica (Ocean Park Library & Third Street Promenade) and Anaheim (Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!, Disneyland Park, &more). Pack the 13th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. The adventure continues: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, examine the collection at The Getty Center, explore the landscape on two wheels at South Bay Bicycle Trail, and kick back and relax at Santa Monica Bay.

To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Los Angeles trip planner.

If you are flying in from Israel, 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 July, daytime highs in Los Angeles are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Half Dome has been added to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 1st (Sat): get great views at Half Dome, explore and take pictures at Tioga Pass, then explore the striking landscape at Taft Point, and finally hike along Panorama Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun): admire the sheer force of Yosemite Falls, then admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, then hike along Nevada Falls Loop, and finally explore the striking landscape at El Capitan.

To find traveler tips, ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park route tool.

Getting from Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park by car takes about 6 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and car. Traveling from Los Angeles in August, Yosemite National Park is colder at night with lows of 7°C. On the 3rd (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.