7 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 some historical perspective at The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens and Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park. Step off the beaten path and head to Battleship USS Iowa Museum and Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels (NOTE: Fix the three typos in the About section). Change things up with these side-trips from Los Angeles: Long Beach Waterfront (in Long Beach), Santa Monica Mountains (in Santa Monica) and Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Newport Beach). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, watch a film at California Science Center, hike along Cabrillo Bike Path, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Venice Canals Walkway.

To find photos, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Los Angeles trip planner.

If you are flying in from Canada, 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, daily temperatures in Los Angeles can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 12°C.