Whether you are traveling through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for business or personal reasons, you will be blown away by the city’s top attractions. If you are looking to soak up the sun, you can head straight to Newport Beach, Manhattan Beach or Venice Beach to check out beautiful views and beautiful bodies.

The views from the cliffs of Malibu are spectacular and are well worth the short drive. Los Angeles is home to both the University of Southern California, and the University of California Los Angeles. Both of these institutions have beautiful campuses, and an afternoon spent touring the buildings and common areas of these schools is outstanding.

Key Facts

Planning your route in advance, or using a GPS is key when in LA. After picking up your rental car from the airport, you should travel to the Getty Museum, to see one of the finest examples of modern industrial design in all of the country. The grounds and the expansive collection at the Getty make for an outstanding day trip. LA is also home to major theme parks like Disneyland, California Adventure, Universal Studios, Six Flags Magic Mountain and Knots Berry Farms.

You can expect the flight time from San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles to clock in at less than one hour.