46 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to California Science Center and Petersen Automotive Museum. Attractions like Universal Studios Hollywood and Griffith Observatory make great kid-friendly stops. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Los Angeles: Carpinteria State Beach (in Carpinteria), Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (in Santa Barbara) and Mission San Juan Capistrano (in San Juan Capistrano). Pack the 2nd (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. The adventure continues: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, admire the masterpieces at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, see the interesting displays at Madame Tussauds Hollywood, and admire the striking features of Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels (NOTE: Fix the three typos in the About section).

To find traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles trip maker.

If you are flying in from China, 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 January in Los Angeles, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 11°C at night.