25 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Los Angeles: Anaheim (Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, &more) and Mulholland Drive (in Beverly Hills). Next up on the itinerary: get in on the family fun at Universal Studios Hollywood, see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, and examine the collection at The Getty Center.

For where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles trip itinerary planner.

Chicago to Los Angeles is an approximately 32-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Chicago to Los Angeles, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. In June in Los Angeles, expect temperatures between 79°F during the day and 62°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.