15 days in Los Angeles & Napa Itinerary

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Los Angeles: Anaheim (Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, &more) and Balboa Park (in San Diego). Pack the 8th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, make a trip to Santa Monica Pier, and get engrossed in the history at Japanese American National Museum.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Los Angeles holiday planning site.

Cartagena, Colombia to Los Angeles is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone changes from Colombia Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -3 hour difference. Traveling from Cartagena in March, you will find days in Los Angeles are a bit cooler (27°C), and nights are much colder (14°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to fly to Napa.

Located just 80 km (50 mi) north of San Francisco, Napa sits at the southern end of the scenic Napa Valley, one of the world's major wine regions.

Venture out of the city with trips to Mill Valley (Lytton Square & Muir Woods National Monument) and Simraceway Performance Driving Center (in Sonoma). Dedicate the 16th (Thu) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. And it doesn't end there: enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, do a tasting at Robert Biale Vineyards, look for gifts at Oxbow Public Market, and explore the world behind art at Hess Persson Estates.

To find traveler tips, photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Napa road trip website.

Getting from Los Angeles to Napa by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and subway. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Los Angeles in March, with highs in Napa at 22°C and lows at 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can travel back home.