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Things to see in Los Angeles (United States): 42 places and when to go

Los Angeles is a major city in United States with around 12,500,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 42 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (13), History (12), Museums and art (7). The best known are Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
United States · 33.9919, -118.1819
Population
About 12,500,000
Places
42 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Food and drink (13) · History (12) · Museums and art (7) · Nature (4) · Mountains (3) · Temples (3)
Best time
March to October.
Also possible
November to February.
Nearest airport
LAX Los Angeles, 22 km as the crow flies
Highest point
South Mount Hawkins, at 2,369 m.

What to see in Los Angeles

The places in and around Los Angeles, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 18, by what you come to do:

When to go to Los Angeles

The best time to visit Los Angeles is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:58
  2. FebPossible10:47
  3. MarBest time11:45
  4. AprBest time12:51
  5. MayBest time13:46
  6. JunBest time14:15
  7. JulBest time14:03
  8. AugBest time13:16
  9. SepBest time12:12
  10. OctBest time11:08
  11. NovPossible10:12
  12. DecPossible9:45

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45. In July, 42 of the 42 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Los Angeles

The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 22 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of United States, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Los Angeles?

The best known: Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Kia Forum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. In all, 42 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45.

How do you get to Los Angeles?

The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 22 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Los Angeles as the destination and these 42 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.