Los Angeles
Beaches, film studios and sunshine, spread across a city of very different neighbourhoods.
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What Los Angeles is like
Los Angeles is a sprawling, sunny city of beaches, film studios and neighbourhoods that each feel like a different town. You'll want a car or plenty of patience with the traffic.
Don't miss
- 01Griffith ObservatoryViews of the city and the Hollywood sign.
- 02Santa Monica and VeniceThe pier, beach and boardwalk.
- 03Getty CenterArt and gardens on a hilltop. Entry is free.
- 04HollywoodThe Walk of Fame and studio tours.
Where to stay
- Santa MonicaBy the beach.
- West HollywoodCentral, with nightlife.
Worth knowing
Entry to the Getty Center is free; you only pay for parking.
El Matador State Beach: sea stacks and secret coves
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A small Malibu beach of rocky arches and sea stacks, reached down a steep path.
Direct flights to Los Angeles from the UK
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | American Airlines · British Airways · United Airlines · Virgin Atlantic | All year | 5,443 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Los Angeles by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are July, August, September.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° | 11° | – |
| February | 19° | 11° | – |
| March | 20° | 11° | – |
| April | 21° | 12° | – |
| May | 21° | 14° | – |
| June | 23° | 15° | – |
| July | 25° | 17° | – |
| August | 26° | 17° | – |
| September | 26° | 17° | – |
| October | 25° | 15° | – |
| November | 22° | 13° | – |
| December | 20° | 11° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Climate of Los Angeles). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- You need an approved ESTA (or a US visa) before you travel. Apply on the official ESTA website, esta.cbp.dhs.gov.
- Your passport must be valid for your whole stay.
From the Foreign Office's United States travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.