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.

Get some historical perspective at Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum and Crystal Cathedral. Step off the beaten path and head to Santa Monica State Beach and Crystal Cove. Change things up with these side-trips from Los Angeles: Claremont Museum of Art (in Claremont), Newport Beach (in Newport Beach) and Haunted Mansion (in Anaheim). The adventure continues: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, admire the natural beauty at Wrigley Gardens, get a new perspective on nature at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, and explore the activities along Santa Monica Bay.

For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Los Angeles road trip website.

Boston to Los Angeles is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in August, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to travel to Las Vegas.

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

Start off your visit on the 26th (Mon): examine the collection at Shelby American Inc, see the interesting displays at Counts Kustoms, and then examine the collection at The Mob Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Tue): take in the awesome beauty at Mount Charleston, then look for gifts at The Toy Shack, and then indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour.

To find photos, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Los Angeles to Las Vegas takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Los Angeles in August; daily highs in Las Vegas reach 45°C and lows reach 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.