About Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the most populous city in the U.S. state of California, and the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Southern California. With an estimated 3.87 million residents within the city limits as of 2025, it is the second-most populous city in the United States, behind New York City, and the largest city in the Western United States. The city has an ethnically and culturally diverse population, and is the principal city of a metropolitan area of 12.9 million people (2024). Greater Los Angeles, a combined statistical area that includes the Los Angeles and Riverside–San Bernardino metropolitan areas, is a sprawling metropolis of over 18 million residents.
Cheap flights to Los Angeles
The lowest round-trip fare found by Destina Holidays travellers in the last 30 days was $600 from London, travelling 20 Dec – 31 Dec. These are the cheapest fares from the most searched cities.
- LON London to Los Angeles20 Dec – 31 Dec · LAX from$600
- DUB Dublin to Los Angeles4 Nov – 13 Nov · LAX from$711
- PRG Prague to Los Angeles6 Jul – 22 Jul · LAX from$720
- EDI Edinburgh to Los Angeles12 Dec – 13 Dec · LAX from$936
- CPH Copenhagen to Los Angeles20 Mar – 4 Apr · LAX from$774
- MAN Manchester to Los Angeles16 Nov – 23 Nov · LAX from$938
- HEL Helsinki to Los Angeles2 Dec – 23 Dec · LAX from$1,106
- GLA Glasgow to Los Angeles29 Oct – 10 Nov · LAX from$1,085
Cheapest month to fly
Airlines travellers compared most often: Aer Lingus, Finnair.
Prices are per adult in US dollars, taken from searches between 20 Sep and 20 Oct 2026. Fares change often, so search your dates for live prices.
Search flights to Los AngelesPlaces to visit in Los Angeles
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Griffith Observatory
Viewpoint · 6 mi from centreAn Art Deco observatory in Griffith Park with free astronomy exhibits, a planetarium and public telescopes. Its terraces offer views of the Hollywood Sign and the city lights.
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Getty Center
Museum · 13 mi from centreA hilltop museum complex of travertine buildings with European paintings, sculpture and photography. Its gardens and terraces provide sweeping views from the mountains to the ocean.
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Santa Monica Pier
Entertainment · 15 mi from centreA historic pier with an amusement park, Ferris wheel and arcades jutting into the Pacific. It marks the traditional end of Route 66 and is surrounded by a long sandy beach.
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Hollywood Walk of Fame
LandmarkStars embedded in the sidewalks along Hollywood Boulevard honoring entertainment figures. Combine it with a visit to the TCL Chinese Theatre and its celebrity handprints.
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Venice Beach
BeachA bohemian beachfront with a lively boardwalk of street performers, vendors, a skatepark and Muscle Beach. Nearby, the Venice Canals offer quieter walks among charming homes.
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Museum · 7 mi from centreA large museum with art from around the world, known for the Urban Light installation of vintage street lamps. Located on Museum Row beside the La Brea Tar Pits.
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Universal Studios Hollywood
Entertainment · 9 mi from centreA working film studio combined with a theme park, offering movie-themed rides, shows and the famous studio tram tour through backlots and sets. Plan to spend a full day, and arrive early to beat the lines.
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The Broad
MuseumA contemporary art museum in downtown with works by Warhol, Koons and other major artists, housed in a honeycomb-like building. It is next to the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Things to do in Los Angeles by type
93 tours, tickets and experiences across 11 categories. Pick a type to see what is available for your dates.
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City tours 30 experiences Big Bus Los Angeles: Celebrity Home and Lifestyle Tour -
Tickets & Attraction Passes 18 experiences Big Bus Los Angeles Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Celebrity Homes and Lifestyle Tour -
Amusement Parks 16 experiences Disneyland 1 Day Park Hopper with Lightening Lane Multi-Pass -Ticket with Round-trip Hotel Transfers -
Cruise & Water Tours 11 experiences Catalina Island with Underwater Expedition - Full-Day Tour -
Shows, sports and special events 8 experiences Major League Baseball: LA Angels at Angel Stadium – Ticket -
Specialist tours 6 experiences 2 Days / 1 Night: Las Vegas with Hoover Dam - Tour -
Transport & Rentals 5 experiences Citadel Outlet Shopping Tour with Transfers -
Day Trips & Excursions 5 experiences Catalina Island - A day in Paradise - Full-Day Tour -
Travel Services 3 experiences SmartSIM USA - eSIM All Access Pass -
Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours 3 experiences California Coastal Helicopter Tour -
Outdoor activities & Adventure 2 experiences Catalina Island with Underwater Expedition - Full-Day Tour
- 1-3 hours 26
- Over 6 hours 16
- Flexible 6
- Up to 1 hour 5
- 3-6 hours 3
- Families 12
- Families with kids 10
- Couples 10
- Youth 7
- Senior 7
- Adult only 6
- Shore excursions 10
- Small group 4
- Private 2
Top experiences in Los Angeles
Tours, tickets and experiences you can book with Destina Holidays, from 93 available.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour + Celebrity Homes Tour
From $101 per adult
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
From $70 per adult
Big Bus Los Angeles Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Celebrity Homes and Lifestyle Tour
From $50 per adult
City Sightseeing Los Angeles and Hollywood Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
From $46 per adult
Go City - Los Angeles All-Inclusive Pass - Access to 35+ Attractions
From $98 per adult
Warner Bros Studio Tour 1-Day Ticket + City Sightseeing Los Angeles Hop-on Hop-Off Tour
From $98 per adult
LA City, Hollywood, Griffith, and Beach Tour
From $84 per adult
Hollywood Celebrity Homes Tour - Small Group
From $35 per adult
Catalina Island with Zip Line Experience - Full-Day Tour
From $326 per adult
Discover Catalina Island and Avalon with Underwater Expedition - Full-Day Tour
From $260 per adult
Universal Studios Hollywood
From $107 per adult
Newport Beach Dining Cruise
From $145 per adult
Where to stay in Los Angeles
Popular hotels in Los Angeles, out of 1,450 properties you can book.
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel And Suites L.A.
From $172 per night
The Biltmore Los Angeles
From $110 per night
Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort
From $197 per night
Doubletree by Hilton Buena Park
From $156 per night
Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles Hollywood
From $207 per night
Anaheim Marriott Suites
From $97 per night
The Westin Pasadena
From $213 per night
Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilto
From $121 per night
Anaheim Suites
From $171 per night
Candlewood Suites Anaheim Resort
From $117 per night
Hotel MdR Marina del Rey - a DoubleTree by Hilton
From $192 per night
Hilton Los Angeles North Glendale & Executive
From $177 per night
Best time to visit Los Angeles
Based on recent weather records, the most comfortable time to visit Los Angeles is April to June and October to December, when average daytime highs are around 69–83°F and rain falls on about 3 days a month.
Average daily low and high temperatures and days with at least 1 mm of rain, from recent weather records. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
Los Angeles weather forecast
- Wed 21 Oct 73° 59° 71%
- Thu 22 Oct 71° 65° 90%
- Fri 23 Oct 75° 65° 1%
- Sat 24 Oct 81° 67° 0%
- Sun 25 Oct 83° 70° 1%
- Mon 26 Oct 84° 72° 2%
Know before you go
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Driving
- On the right
- Time zone
- America/Los_AngelesUTC−7
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
Upcoming public holidays in United States
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Presidents DayWashington's Birthday
Banks, offices and some attractions may close on public holidays, and flights and hotels often fill up early around them.
Getting to Los Angeles
These are the airports closest to central Los Angeles. Compare fares into each one, as a slightly longer transfer can sometimes mean a much cheaper flight.
- LAX Los Angeles International Airport12 mi (20 km) from the city centre
- SMO Santa Monica Airport12 mi (20 km) from the city centre
- WHP Whiteman Airport17 mi (28 km) from the city centre
- VNY Van Nuys Airport18 mi (29 km) from the city centre
Getting around Los Angeles
The Los Angeles area's Metro Rail subway/light rail system opened its first line in the 1990s and has been expanding since. Most prominent neighborhoods and sightseeing destinations can be reached using Metro Rail, including Downtown L.A., Koreatown, Hollywood, Universal Studios, Chinatown, Pasadena, Exposition Park, Wilshire, Culver City, Santa Monica, and Long Beach. For these areas, public transportation can be preferable to the gridlock that often occurs on freeways and streets.
By bus
The main bus system in Los Angeles is operated by Metro (+1-800-COMMUTE, or +1-800-266-6883). Many Angelenos without a car use the bus as their primary mode of transportation. There is a preponderance of frequent bus service along major north-south and east-west corridors radiating to the south and west from Downtown Los Angeles.
Public transit payment
Anyone looking to use public transit in L.A. would benefit from getting a TAP card, an electronic reusable fare card which can be loaded with transit passes or cash value. A TAP card is required for entry into the Metro Rail system. TAP cards can be purchased from vending machines in Metro Rail stations, certain vendors, online from the TAP website, or at Metro Customer Centers (the main one being at Union Station).
By car
Los Angeles is notorious for its traffic conditions, and its freeway system can get extremely clogged at any time. Still, automobile travel is an easy way to see many parts of the region, and the only way to reach many of the natural areas surrounding the metropolitan area.
Los Angeles travel FAQ
When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
Based on recent weather records, the most comfortable time to visit Los Angeles is April to June and October to December, when average daytime highs are around 69–83°F and rain falls on about 3 days a month.
What is the weather like in Los Angeles?
August is usually the warmest month in Los Angeles, with average highs of 91°F (33°C). February is the coolest, with average lows of 48°F (9°C). The wettest month is typically February, with about 209 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Los Angeles?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the closest airport, about 12 miles (20 km) from the centre of Los Angeles. Other nearby airports include Santa Monica Airport (SMO, 12 mi) and Whiteman Airport (WHP, 17 mi).
How much are flights to Los Angeles?
The cheapest round-trip fare Destina Holidays travellers found to Los Angeles in the last 30 days was $600 from London, travelling 20 Dec – 31 Dec. December is currently the cheapest month to fly, with fares from $600.
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone (currently UTC−7). Remember to check for daylight saving changes when planning connecting flights.
How do I get around Los Angeles?
The Los Angeles area's Metro Rail subway/light rail system opened its first line in the 1990s and has been expanding since.
What are the best places to visit in Los Angeles?
Top sights in Los Angeles include Griffith Observatory, Getty Center, Santa Monica Pier and Hollywood Walk of Fame. An Art Deco observatory in Griffith Park with free astronomy exhibits, a planetarium and public telescopes. Its terraces offer views of the Hollywood Sign and the city lights.
What are the top things to do in Los Angeles?
Popular experiences you can book in Los Angeles include Warner Bros. Studio Tour + Celebrity Homes Tour, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood and Big Bus Los Angeles Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Celebrity Homes and Lifestyle Tour. Destina Holidays offers 93 tours and activities here.
What kinds of tours and activities can I book in Los Angeles?
The most popular types of experiences in Los Angeles are city tours (30), tickets & attraction passes (18), amusement parks (16) and cruise & water tours (11). Filter by type when you search to compare prices and availability for your dates.
Where should I stay in Los Angeles?
Popular areas for hotels in Los Angeles include Downtown, Anaheim / Disneyland Area and Hollywood. Well-reviewed options include The Westin Bonaventure Hotel And Suites L.A. and The Biltmore Los Angeles.
How many hotels can I book in Los Angeles?
Destina Holidays currently lists 1,450 properties in and around Los Angeles, from budget stays to luxury hotels. Search your dates to see live prices and availability.
