9 days in Los Angeles, Las Vegas & San Francisco 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 Santa Monica Bay and Manhattan Beach. Do some cultural sightseeing at The Getty Center and Norton Simon Museum. When in Los Angeles, make a side trip to see Santa Monica Mountains in Santa Monica, approximately Santa Monica away. The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica State Beach, browse the different shops at Two Rodeo Drive, look for gifts at Edelweiss Chocolate Factory, and see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory.

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Visakhapatnam, India to Los Angeles is an approximately 27-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 13.5 hours. In December, daytime highs in Los Angeles are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) to allow time to travel 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.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Thu): examine the collection at The Mob Museum, shop like a local with The Strip, and then admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio. On the 11th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: try your luck at Caesars Palace, examine the collection at Nostalgia Street Rods, and then take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

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Traveling by flight from Los Angeles to Las Vegas takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in December, expect Las Vegas to be little chillier, temps between 16°C and 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) to allow time to travel to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sat): step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, then take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, and then take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge.

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Traveling by flight from Las Vegas to San Francisco takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Las Vegas in December since evenings lows in San Francisco dip to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can travel back home.