6 days in Los Angeles County Itinerary

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

When in Los Angeles, make a side trip to see Ocean Park Library in Santa Monica, approximately Santa Monica away. The adventure continues: find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Hollywood, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame.

To find other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles day trip tool.

Des Moines to Los Angeles is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Des Moines to Los Angeles. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Des Moines in December; daily highs in Los Angeles reach 69°F and lows reach 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can travel back home.