32 days in Los Angeles & New Orleans Itinerary

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

Relax by the water at Santa Monica State Beach and Santa Monica Bay. Kids will enjoy Disneyland Park and Manhattan Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Los Angeles: Santa Monica (Santa Monica Mountains & Third Street Promenade), Zuma Beach (in Malibu) and Anaheim (Disney California Adventure Park, Oak Canyon Nature Center, &more). Pack the 13th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Venice Beach and Boardwalk, immerse yourself in nature at Topanga State Park, take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, and see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory.

For ratings, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Los Angeles trip itinerary builder tool.

Sydney, Australia to Los Angeles is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -18 hour difference. Traveling from Sydney in March, expect Los Angeles to be a bit cooler, temps between 27°C and 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

Family-friendly places like Garden District and The National WWII Museum will thrill your kids. Take a break from the city and head to Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve and Bogue Chitto State Park. Change things up with these side-trips from New Orleans: Insta-Gator Ranch & Hatchery (in Covington), Northlake Nature Center (in Mandeville) and Fairview-Riverside State Park (in Madisonville). There's still lots to do: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Audubon Zoo, take a stroll through Magazine Street, visit Frenchmen Street, and get to know the fascinating history of Jackson Square.

For other places to visit, maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the New Orleans trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Los Angeles to New Orleans, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Los Angeles in March: highs in New Orleans hover around 19°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.