25 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Anaheim (Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, &more) and Santa Monica (Santa Monica Yacht Harbor Sign & Third Street Promenade). Pack the 4th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's much more to do: take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, explore the world behind art at Norton Simon Museum, kick back and relax at Santa Monica State Beach, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame.

For ratings, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Los Angeles trip planner.

If you are flying in from Spain, 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 28°C in April, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can 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.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Wed): indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour and then admire the sheer force of Yosemite Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: trek along Mariposa Grove, get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View, and then don't miss a visit to Olmsted Point.

To find more things to do, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park trip planner.

You can drive from Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park in 6 hours. Another option is to do a combination of flight and car. Traveling from Los Angeles in April, you will find days in Yosemite National Park are a bit cooler (17°C), and nights are colder (-2°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.