9 days in Brooklyn & Los Angeles Itinerary

Though it may be less popular or touristy than its big brother Manhattan, Brooklyn boasts of one of the largest and hippest art districts in the United States.

Explore hidden gems such as Dumbo and Brooklyn Tabernacle. Do some cultural sightseeing at Brooklyn Heights Promenade and Williamsburg. There's much more to do: stop by Dyker Heights, snap pictures at Verrazano Narrows Bridge, stroll the grounds of Green-Wood cemetery, and walk around Brooklyn Bridge Park.

To find reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Brooklyn route builder.

New York City to Brooklyn is an approximately half hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a subway. In December, daily temperatures in Brooklyn can reach 48°F, while at night they dip to 36°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can travel to Los Angeles.

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens and Petersen Automotive Museum. Get some historical perspective at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels and Santa Monica Pier. Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of Skirball Cultural Center, examine the collection at The Getty Center, explore the world behind art at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park.

To see other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles attractions planner.

Getting from Brooklyn to Los Angeles by flight takes about 8 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of subway and bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Expect much hotter weather when traveling from Brooklyn in December: highs in Los Angeles hover around 69°F, while lows dip to 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can travel back home.