38 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 out of town with these interesting Los Angeles side-trips: Santa Monica Yacht Harbor Sign (in Santa Monica) and Anaheim (Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, &more). Pack the 17th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's still lots to do: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, kick back and relax at Santa Monica State Beach, immerse yourself in nature at Topanga State Park, and admire the masterpieces at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

For photos, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Los Angeles road trip app.

If you are flying in from France, 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 July, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 22°C. You'll have a few hours on the 25th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Las Vegas: Valley of Fire State Park (in Overton), Henderson (Clark County Heritage Museum, M Resort Casino, &more) and Boulder City (Hoover Dam & Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum). Next up on the itinerary: explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, push the limits with an extreme tour, take in panoramic vistas at Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck, and admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens.

To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Las Vegas trip planner.

You can drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of train and bus. While traveling from Los Angeles, expect much warmer days and somewhat warmer nights in Las Vegas, ranging from highs of 47°C to lows of 32°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can travel back home.