4 days in Los Angeles & Dallas Itinerary

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Los Angeles: Santa Monica Yacht Harbor Sign (in Santa Monica) and Anaheim (Disneyland Park & Disney California Adventure Park). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at The Getty Center, take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, look and learn at Griffith Observatory, and make a trip to Hollywood Walk of Fame.

To see reviews, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles itinerary planner.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Los Angeles. In January, plan for daily highs up to 70°F, and evening lows to 49°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Dallas.

One of the country's most popular shopping destinations, Dallas and its sprawling suburbs include more shopping centers per capita than any other urban center in America.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): examine the collection at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, examine the collection at Perot Museum of Nature and Science, and then steep yourself in history at Top O'Hill Terrace.

For traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Dallas attractions planner.

Fly from Los Angeles to Dallas in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Los Angeles to Dallas due to the time zone difference. In January, Dallas is a bit cooler than Los Angeles - with highs of 57°F and lows of 37°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.