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 Manhattan Beach. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Newport Beach and Main Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Los Angeles: Ventura Pier and Promenade (in Ventura), Camarillo Premium Outlets (in Camarillo) and Mission San Juan Capistrano (in San Juan Capistrano). There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, get a new perspective on nature at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Meditation Mount, and explore the world behind art at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

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.