21 days in Los Angeles & San Diego Itinerary

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Explore Los Angeles' surroundings by going to Old Mission Santa Barbara (in Santa Barbara), Anaheim (Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, &more) and Mulholland Drive (in Beverly Hills). And it doesn't end there: get in on the family fun at Universal Studios Hollywood, see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, explore the world behind art at Norton Simon Museum, and gain insight at Paley Center for Media.

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Bangkok, Thailand to Los Angeles is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Indochina Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -15 hour difference. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Bangkok in May: high temperatures in Los Angeles hover around 28°C and lows are around 17°C. You'll set off for San Diego on the 21st (Fri).

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

San Diego is known for zoos & aquariums, museums, and beaches. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get to know the resident critters at San Diego Zoo, kick back and relax at La Jolla Cove, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at SeaWorld San Diego, and stroll around Sunset Cliffs Natural Park.

For other places to visit, reviews, photos, and tourist information, you can read our San Diego online day trip planner.

You can drive from Los Angeles to San Diego in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. May in San Diego sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C at night. On the 29th (Sat), you'll travel back home.