5 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Bradbury Building and Hollywood Forever Cemetery. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Los Angeles: Mission San Juan Capistrano (in San Juan Capistrano), Wine Tours & Tastings (in Temecula) and Laguna Beach (Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters & Heisler Park). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at The Nethercutt Collection, admire the masterpieces at The Broad, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and don't miss a visit to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

For other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Los Angeles journey planning site.

In September, plan for daily highs up to 85°F, and evening lows to 66°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.