18 days in Lake Charles Area Itinerary

Lake Charles is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the Calcasieu River. Venture out of the city with trips to Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino (in Vinton), Coushatta Casino Resort (in Kinder) and Dequincy Railroad Museum (in Dequincy). The adventure continues: try to win big at L'Auberge Casino Resort, stroll around Sam Houston Jones State Park, take an in-depth tour of Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu, and test your problem-solving skills at Escape Room Louisiana.

To see maps, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Lake Charles tour itinerary planning site.

San Jose to Lake Charles is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from San Jose to Lake Charles. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from San Jose in September: high temperatures in Lake Charles hover around 89°F and lows are around 70°F. You will leave for home on the 26th (Sat).