los angeles, the second largest city in the united states, is a favorite destination for tourists, but also hosts many long-term visitors each year. for anyone with an extended stay in los angeles or for those just visiting for a few days, there are a huge variety of day tours and weekend trips available. for a day full of fun, explore disneyland and see your favorite disney characters?if you?re lucky you?ll be able to catch an evening fireworks show as well! another favorite is universal studios, featuring exciting rides based on movies like jurassic park and terminator 2. if you love animals, you may want to take a tour to the san diego zoo, america's most famous zoo, or visit their wild animal park. you can also see your favorite creatures of the sea at san diego sea world, another easy day trip from los angeles.