The beachside setting of Los Angeles is ready to explore
Enjoy the area's theatre scene, entertainment and museums with a rental holiday home in Los Angeles. This city's art, sporting events and shopping draw many visitors. Local cultural sights include Hollywood Bowl and Kia Forum. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Activities and attractions in and around Los Angeles
Are you looking for things to do during your stay? Venture out of your holiday home and check out everything that makes Los Angeles a fun spot to go on holiday. These are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Universal Studios Hollywood (8.4 mi / 13.4 km)
- Knott's Berry Farm (20.4 mi / 32.9 km)
- Disneyland® Resort (25.5 mi / 41 km)
- Disney California Adventure® Park (25.6 mi / 41.2 km)
- Paramount Studios (4.4 mi / 7.1 km)
- CBS Television City (6.3 mi / 10.1 km)
Exploring the beaches and other natural features in Los Angeles
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to take in the scenery, Los Angeles is a great place to get outside. These are some of the area's most enchanting features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Venice Beach (13.4 mi / 21.5 km)
- Santa Monica Beach (14.4 mi / 23.2 km)
- Pershing Square (0.2 mi / 0.3 km)
- Grand Hope Park (0.6 mi / 0.9 km)
- MacArthur Park (1.4 mi / 2.3 km)
- Los Angeles State Historic Park (1.6 mi / 2.5 km)
Seasonal weather in Los Angeles
If warm-weather activities are high on your list, August, September, July and October are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 23°C.
Transport options to and around Los Angeles
Fly into Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal), the closest airport, located 10 mi (16.1 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into Los Angeles Intl. (LAX), which is 11.2 mi (18.1 km) away.
If you're travelling by train, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Cal State Station and Glendale Transportation Center are the main stations in the area. You can get around Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Pershing Square Station, 7th Street - Metro Center Station or Grand Avenue Arts/Bunker Hill Station.