23 days in United States Itinerary

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

Get some cultural insight at Wayfarers Chapel and The Nethercutt Collection. Discover out-of-the-way places like Crystal Cove and Swami's Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Los Angeles: Salt Creek Beach (in Dana Point), Malibu (El Matador State Beach & Zuma Beach) and Laguna Beach (Victoria Beach, 1,000 Steps Beach, &more). There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Seal Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at 26-Mile Bike Path, get to know the fascinating history of Ocean Avenue, and see the interesting displays at Mission San Juan Capistrano.

To find photos, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Los Angeles online journey planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Los Angeles International Airport, John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Ontario International Airport, San Bernardino International Airport and Edwards Air Force Base. In April, daily temperatures in Los Angeles can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Mon): take in the dramatic natural features at Taft Point, then explore the striking landscape at Sentinel Dome, then take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, and finally get great views at Washburn Point. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at Nature Center at Happy Isles, then admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, then hike along Nevada Falls Loop, and finally get a dose of the wild on YExplore Yosemite Adventures - Day Tours.

To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park trip maker site.

Traveling by car from Los Angeles to Yosemite National Park takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car. While traveling from Los Angeles, expect a bit cooler days and colder nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 21°C to lows of 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can travel to Death Valley National Park.

Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Wed): take some stellar pictures from Father Crowley Vista Point, steep yourself in history at Harmony Borax Works, explore the stunning scenery at Twenty Mule Team Canyon, then explore the striking landscape at The Devil's Speedway, and finally take in breathtaking views at Mosaic Canyon. On the next day, explore the striking landscape at Zabriskie Point, then play a few rounds at Furnace Creek Golf Course, then contemplate the waterfront views at Badwater Basin, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Panamint Range.

To see ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Death Valley National Park trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from Yosemite National Park to Death Valley National Park takes 4.5 hours. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in May, expect nights in Death Valley National Park to be warmer, around 15°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 33°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can go by car to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Get a sense of the local culture at Kolb Studio and Grand Canyon Railway Depot. Visiting Grand Canyon South Rim and Indian Garden will get you outdoors. There's much more to do: get great views at Yaki Point, take in breathtaking views at Yavapai Point, appreciate the history behind Powell Point, and get a taste of the local shopping with Lookout Studio.

To find ratings, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Grand Canyon National Park online visit planner.

Traveling by car from Death Valley National Park to Grand Canyon National Park takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. The time zone difference when traveling from Death Valley National Park to Grand Canyon National Park is 1 hour. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in May, you will find days in Grand Canyon National Park are slightly colder (23°C), and nights are cooler (0°C).