10 days in San Jose & Los Angeles Itinerary

The metropolitan center of Silicon Valley, San Jose considers itself a global city.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around San Jose: Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard (in Pacific Grove), Monterey (Monterey Bay Aquarium & 17-Mile Drive) and Carmel (Carmel Beach Boardwalk & Point Lobos). There's lots more to do: delve into the mystery of Winchester Mystery House, don't miss a visit to Center for Spiritual Enlightenment, trek along Los Gatos Creek Trail, and pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph.

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London, UK to San Jose is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -8 hour difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from London in June: highs in San Jose hover around 31°C, while lows dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Los Angeles.

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

Take a break from Los Angeles with a short trip to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, about 36 minutes away. Pack the 25th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. Next up on the itinerary: see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, examine the collection at Petersen Automotive Museum, and enjoy the sand and surf at Venice Beach and Boardwalk.

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Fly from San Jose to Los Angeles in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. June in Los Angeles sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can fly back home.