4 days in Portland & Los Angeles Itinerary

A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.

On the 15th (Thu), take in the views from Hawthorne Bridge, take in nature's colorful creations at International Rose Test Garden, take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden, admire the landmark architecture of Pittock Mansion, then deepen your understanding at Portland State University, and finally look for gifts at Powell's City of Books.

To see photos, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Portland itinerary site.

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Portland. In April, daytime highs in Portland are 63°F, while nighttime lows are 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Los Angeles.

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) and Santa Monica Yacht Harbor Sign (in Santa Monica). There's much more to do: take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, get in on the family fun at Pacific Park, look and learn at Griffith Observatory, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Los Angeles trip itinerary builder site.

You can fly from Portland to Los Angeles in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In April, Los Angeles is somewhat warmer than Portland - with highs of 75°F and lows of 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.