18 days in Los Angeles, San Diego & 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.

Kids will enjoy Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Step out of Los Angeles with an excursion to Downtown Disney District in Anaheim--about 36 minutes away. Pack the 7th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. And it doesn't end there: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, get a taste of the local shopping with The Grove, and see where the action happens at Dodger Stadium.

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Vancouver, Canada to Los Angeles is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In August, Los Angeles is somewhat warmer than Vancouver - with highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) to allow time to drive to San Diego.

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

Attractions like San Diego Zoo and La Jolla Cove make great kid-friendly stops. Spend the 13th (Mon) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at USS Midway Museum, kick back and relax at Children's Pool, let little ones run wild at Balboa Park, and appreciate the history behind Cabrillo National Monument.

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Getting from Los Angeles to San Diego by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or fly. While traveling from Los Angeles, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in San Diego, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Fountains of Bellagio. Change things up with a short trip to Hoover Dam in Boulder City (about 50 minutes away). There's still lots to do: shop like a local with The Strip, admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, see the interesting displays at The Mob Museum, and take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

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You can fly from San Diego to Las Vegas in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from San Diego in August, plan for warmer days in Las Vegas, with highs around 45°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can travel back home.