20 days in Las Vegas, Phoenix & California Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Las Vegas is known for nightlife, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, take in panoramic vistas at High Roller, try to win big at Caesars Palace, and make a trip to The Strip.

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London, UK to Las Vegas is an approximately 14-hour flight. Traveling from London to Las Vegas, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from London in December: highs in Las Vegas hover around 16°C, while lows dip to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Phoenix.

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arizona. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sat): see Off-Road Tours, stop by Cave Creek Olive Oil Company, then enjoy some diversion at Right On Target, and finally get your bearings at Mesa Temple & Visitors' Center. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at Musical Instrument Museum, identify plant and animal life at McDowell Sonoran Preserve, then explore by horseback at KOLI Equestrian Center, and finally see the interesting displays at Halle Heart Children's Museum.

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You can fly from Las Vegas to Phoenix in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Las Vegas to Phoenix due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Las Vegas in December: high temperatures in Phoenix hover around 23°C and lows are around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can fly 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.

Step out of San Diego with an excursion to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens in Encinitas--about 32 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: get to know the resident critters at San Diego Zoo, let the kids burn off some steam at Balboa Park, stroll around Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, and examine the collection at USS Midway Museum.

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Getting from Phoenix to San Diego by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Phoenix to San Diego, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In December, daily temperatures in San Diego can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to drive to Laguna Beach.

Laguna Beach is a seaside resort city located in southern Orange County, California, in the United States. On the 21st (Thu), enjoy the sand and surf at Treasure Island Beach, walk around Hill Top Park, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Wood's Cove, and finally walk around Heisler Park.

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Traveling by car from San Diego to Laguna Beach takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi. December in Laguna Beach sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Step out of Los Angeles to go to Anaheim and see Disneyland Park, which is approximately 36 minutes away. Pack the 23rd (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at The Getty Center, look and learn at Griffith Observatory, explore the world behind art at Norton Simon Museum, and learn more about the world around you at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.

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Traveling by car from Laguna Beach to Los Angeles takes an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train. In December, daytime highs in Los Angeles are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to drive to Santa Monica.

A famed resort town since the early 20th century, Santa Monica sits on the picturesque Santa Monica Bay, bordered on three sides by the city of Los Angeles.

On the 25th (Mon), walk around Franklin Canyon Park, explore and take pictures at Mulholland Drive, stroll through Greystone Mansion and Park, browse the different shops at Two Rodeo Drive, then take in the pleasant sights at Historic Lily pond, and finally make a trip to Santa Monica Pier.

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Santa Monica is just a short distance from Los Angeles. In December, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Pismo Beach.

Pismo Beach is a city in San Luis Obispo County, in the Central Coast area of California, United States. On the 26th (Tue), explore the landscape on two wheels at Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail, do sightseeing your way with Central Coast Food and Wine Tours, and then steep yourself in history at Price Anniversary House - Price Historical Park.

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Traveling by flight from Santa Monica to Pismo Beach takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of tram and train. Traveling from Santa Monica in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Pismo Beach, with lows of 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Carmel.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, often simply called Carmel, is a city in Monterey County, California, United States, founded in 1902 and incorporated on October 31, 1916. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Wed): hike along Scenic Road Walkway, walk around Garland Ranch Regional Park, then immerse yourself in nature at Point Lobos, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Carmel Beach Boardwalk.

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Traveling by car from Pismo Beach to Carmel takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. While traveling from Pismo Beach, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Carmel, ranging from highs of 19°C to lows of 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Monterey.

Monterey is a city in the U.S. state of California, on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on California's Central Coast. Start off your visit on the 28th (Thu): get the lay of the land with Monterey Bay Food Tours, then grab your bike and head to Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail, and then stop by AiX. On the 29th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: surround yourself with nature on Elkhorn Slough Safari, take an in-depth tour of Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe, then get to know the fascinating history of Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard, and finally cruise along 17-Mile Drive.

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Monterey is just a stone's throw from Carmel. In December in Monterey, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 7°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to go by car to San Francisco.

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

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sat): step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, then take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, and then contemplate the long history of Golden Gate Bridge. On the next day, browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace, engage your brain at Exploratorium, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Oakland California Temple.

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Getting from Monterey to San Francisco by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in San Francisco can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.