9 days in Las Vegas & Santa Cruz Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

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Denver to Las Vegas is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Denver, expect somewhat warmer days and warmer nights in Las Vegas, ranging from highs of 104°F to lows of 81°F. You will have some time to spend on the 4th (Mon) before leaving for Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz remains synonymous with surfing, but this counterculture bastion offers plenty even if you don't plan to catch any waves.

You've now added Roaring Camp Railroads to your itinerary.

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Traveling by flight from Las Vegas to Santa Cruz takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, Santa Cruz is much colder than Las Vegas - with highs of 73°F and lows of 55°F. You'll have a few hours on the 9th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Las Vegas.

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Traveling by flight from Santa Cruz to Las Vegas takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, Las Vegas is much warmer than Santa Cruz - with highs of 104°F and lows of 81°F. You will have some time to spend on the 11th (Mon) before leaving for home.