25 days in Los Angeles & 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.

Get some historical perspective at Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum and St. Andrew Church. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Diorama-museum of Bhagavad-gita and San Diego Botanic Garden. Get out of town with these interesting Los Angeles side-trips: Annie's Canyon Trail (in Solana Beach), Laguna Beach (Laguna Presbyterian Church, Victoria Beach, &more) and Dana Point (Dolphin & Whale Watching, Hill Top Park, &more). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, explore the landscape on two wheels at Long Beach Waterfront, browse the different shops at Universal CityWalk Hollywood, and take in the spiritual surroundings of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.

To find reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Los Angeles trip itinerary planner.

London, UK to Los Angeles is an approximately 15-hour flight. Traveling from London to Los Angeles, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. In December, Los Angeles is a bit warmer than London - with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) 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 discover tucked-away gems like Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge and Las Vegas Shooting Center. Venture out of the city with trips to Henderson (Clark County Heritage Museum & Lion Habitat Ranch). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at The Auto Collections, take in nature's colorful creations at Ethel M Chocolates Factory and Cactus Garden, try to win big at Palazzo Resort Casino, and identify plant and animal life at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas day trip planning site.

You can fly from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in December, things will get slightly colder in Las Vegas: highs are around 16°C and lows about 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.