61 days in Los Angeles Itinerary

Get some cultural insight at Griffith Observatory and California Science Center. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Madame Tussauds Hollywood and Petersen Automotive Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Wayfarers Chapel (in Rancho Palos Verdes), Little Corona Beach (in Corona del Mar) and Palm Springs (Palm Canyon Drive, Indian Canyons, &more). Pack the 2nd (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Disneyland Park. There's still lots to do: stroll the grounds of Hollywood Forever Cemetery, get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, get a new perspective on nature at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, and buy something for everyone on your list at The Americana at Brand.

For traveler tips, ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the Los Angeles road trip 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. In October in Los Angeles, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 19°C at night.