22 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.

Explore hidden gems such as California Science Center and Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Get some historical perspective at The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens and Wayfarers Chapel. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Los Angeles: San Clemente State Beach (in San Clemente), Oceanside (Dolphin & Whale Watching, Oceanside Pier, &more) and Salt Creek Beach (in Dana Point). There's still lots to do: get curious at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, see the interesting displays at Mission San Juan Capistrano, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, and tour the pleasant surroundings at 1,000 Steps Beach.

To find where to stay, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Los Angeles route 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. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in July, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.