11 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Crystal Cove and El Matador State Beach. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Newport Beach and Manhattan Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Los Angeles: Camarillo Premium Outlets (in Camarillo), Mission San Juan Capistrano (in San Juan Capistrano) and Ventura Pier and Promenade (in Ventura). There's much more to do: learn more about the world around you at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, shop like a local with The Grove, browse the collection at The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, and stop by Grand Central Market.

To find traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles vacation builder website.

If you are flying in from Germany, 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. April in Los Angeles sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.