8 days in Houston & Los Angeles Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Pine Gully Park, then see the interesting displays at Space Center Houston, and then get in on the family fun at Kemah Boardwalk. On your second day here, stroll the grounds of Glenwood Cemetery, then get curious at The Houston Museum of Natural Science, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Hermann Park's Japanese Garden.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Houston. In July, daily temperatures in Houston can reach 95°F, while at night they dip to 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to fly to Los Angeles.

Change things up with these side-trips from Los Angeles: Anaheim (Star Wars Launch Bay & Disney California Adventure Park) and Camera Obscura (in Santa Monica). Pack the 15th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. And it doesn't end there: get in on the family fun at Disneyland Park, appreciate the extensive heritage of Santa Monica Pier, admire the landmark architecture of Walt Disney Concert Hall, and enjoy the sand and surf at Venice Beach and Boardwalk.

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You can fly from Houston to Los Angeles in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Houston to Los Angeles, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Houston in July, expect Los Angeles to be slightly colder, temps between 83°F and 66°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.