17 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at California Science Center and Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Explore hidden gems such as Madame Tussauds Hollywood and La Brea Tar Pits and Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Los Angeles: Manhattan Beach (in Manhattan Beach), Ocean Avenue (in Santa Monica) and Wayfarers Chapel (in Rancho Palos Verdes). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Petersen Automotive Museum, admire the masterpieces at The Broad, enjoy the sand and surf at Carpinteria State Beach, and make a trip to Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.

To find where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Los Angeles day trip planning app.

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 February, daytime highs in Los Angeles are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C.