26 days in Los Angeles & Seattle Itinerary

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

Explore Los Angeles' surroundings by going to Anaheim (Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, & more) and Santa Monica Yacht Harbor Sign (in Santa Monica). Pack the 6th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's still lots to do: see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, kick back and relax at Venice Beach and Boardwalk, take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, and partake in some friendly competition at Fantastic Race.

For other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read Los Angeles itinerary planner.

Melbourne, Australia to Los Angeles is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of flight and bus. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (Victoria) to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -18 hour difference. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Melbourne in August; daily highs in Los Angeles reach 34°C and lows reach 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can travel to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Venture out of the city with trips to Olympic National Park (Hood Canal & Murhut Falls) and Mt Si (in North Bend). Dedicate the 22nd (Thu) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight, take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, and get some jogging in at Discovery Park.

To find traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Seattle route tool .

You can fly from Los Angeles to Seattle in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in August, plan for little chillier nights in Seattle, with lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can travel back home.