31 days in Los Angeles & Portland Itinerary

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

You'll get in some beach time at Venice Beach and Boardwalk and Zuma Beach. Get some cultural insight at Santa Monica Pier and Griffith Observatory. Get out of town with these interesting Los Angeles side-trips: Santa Monica Pier Aquarium (in Santa Monica), Anaheim (Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Downtown Disney District, &more) and Malibu (Nicholas Canyon Beach & Paradise Cove). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at The Getty Center, admire the landmark architecture of Walt Disney Concert Hall, explore the world behind art at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and kick back and relax at Santa Monica Bay.

For photos, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Los Angeles road trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Los Angeles. In July in Los Angeles, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 66°F at night. You'll set off for Portland on the 19th (Sun).

Maine's biggest and perhaps most vibrant city, Portland was established as a fishing village in 1633 and grew to become New England's largest port.

Attractions like Marginal Way Walkway and Ogunquit Beach make great kid-friendly stops. Visit Popham Beach State Park and Casco Bay for some beach relaxation. Explore Portland's surroundings by going to Ogunquit (Ogunquit Museum of American Art & Footbridge Beach), Boston (Museum of African American History, Freedom Trail, &more) and Fort Popham State Historic Site (in Phippsburg). And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Hampton Beach State Park, stroll through Wells Beach, head off the coast to Cabbage Island, and visit a coastal fixture at Portland Head Light.

For more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Portland day trip planning app.

Getting from Los Angeles to Portland by combination of flight and bus takes about 10.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3 hours traveling from Los Angeles to Portland. Traveling from Los Angeles in July, Portland is slightly colder at night with lows of 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.