16 days in Los Angeles, Las Vegas & San Francisco Itinerary

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

Change things up with a short trip to Disneyland Park in Anaheim (about 36 minutes away). Pack the 11th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's still lots to do: buy something for everyone on your list at Two Rodeo Drive, stroll the grounds of Hollywood Forever Cemetery, kick back and relax at Venice Beach and Boardwalk, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame.

To find other places to visit, maps, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Los Angeles online trip builder.

Manchester, UK to Los Angeles is an approximately 15-hour flight. Traveling from Manchester to Los Angeles, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Manchester, expect warmer days and somewhat warmer nights in Los Angeles, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Boulder City (Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum & Hoover Dam). Next up on the itinerary: take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, try your luck at The Mirage, enjoy breathtaking views from High Roller, and see the interesting displays at The Mob Museum.

To see where to stay and other tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas tour planner.

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. In October, daytime highs in Las Vegas are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

San Francisco is known for nature, parks, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge, browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace, get great views at Twin Peaks, and go for a walk through Lombard Street.

To see photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read San Francisco trip planner.

Fly from Las Vegas to San Francisco in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Las Vegas in October: highs in San Francisco hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Fri) to allow time for travel to Los Angeles.

On the 23rd (Sun), explore and take pictures at Mulholland Drive, see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, then look for gifts at Amoeba Music, and finally look and learn at Griffith Observatory. On your second day here, discover the magic at Disney California Adventure Park.

To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles route builder website.

You can drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in October: high temperatures in Los Angeles hover around 32°C and lows are around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.