17 days in Wrightwood, Las Vegas & Huntington Beach Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary and then walk around El Mirage Lake. Here are some ideas for day two: identify plant and animal life at Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area and Nature Center and then look for all kinds of wild species at Ice House Canyon Trail.

To see where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Wrightwood trip itinerary planner.

New York City to Wrightwood is an approximately 13-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from New York City to Wrightwood. Traveling from New York City in May, you will find days in Wrightwood are somewhat warmer (79°F), and nights are about the same (51°F). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Las Vegas.

Get in touch with nature at River Rafting & Tubing and Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Appreciate the collections at Shelby American Inc and Counts Kustoms. Change things up with these side-trips from Las Vegas: Henderson (Lion Habitat Ranch & Helicopter Tours), Valley of Fire State Park (in Overton) and Bootleg Canyon Mountain Bike Trail (in Boulder City). Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of The LINQ Promenade, buy something for everyone on your list at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort, don't miss a visit to Downtown Container Park, and trek along Mary Jane Falls Trail.

To see other places to visit, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas road trip site.

Traveling by car from Wrightwood to Las Vegas takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Wrightwood in May; daily highs in Las Vegas reach 87°F and lows reach 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Huntington Beach.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Mission San Juan Capistrano and Huntington Beach Pier. Museum-lovers will appreciate Huntington Beach Art Center and Virga Gallery. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Huntington Beach: Laguna Beach (Glenn E. Vedder Ecological Reserve - Underwater Park and Tidepools, Pacific Marine Mammal Center, &more), Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Newport Beach) and San Clemente Pier (in San Clemente).

To find reviews, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Huntington Beach road trip website.

You can fly from Las Vegas to Huntington Beach in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. Traveling from Las Vegas in May, you will find days in Huntington Beach are slightly colder (73°F), and nights are about the same (60°F). On the 27th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.