7 days in Los Angeles & Las Vegas Itinerary

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

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Battleship USS Iowa Museum and Norton Simon Museum. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Santa Monica State Beach and Santa Monica Bay. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Hollywood Bowl Museum, admire the masterpieces at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, learn more about the world around you at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, and explore the engaging exhibits at Museum of Illusions.

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Washington DC to Los Angeles is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Washington DC to Los Angeles due to the time zone difference. In September, daily temperatures in Los Angeles can reach 85°F, while at night they dip to 66°F. You will have some time to spend on the 10th (Fri) before leaving for Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Titanic and Shelby American Inc will appeal to museum buffs. Explore hidden gems such as Counts Kustoms and The LINQ Promenade. The adventure continues: relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, appreciate the extensive heritage of The Strip, take in panoramic vistas at High Roller, and enjoy some diversion at Machine Guns Vegas.

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Getting from Los Angeles to Las Vegas by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. While traveling from Los Angeles, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Las Vegas, ranging from highs of 93°F to lows of 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Mon) to allow time for travel back home.