11 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.

Step out of the city life by going to Calboat Diving - Spectre Dive Boat and Venice Beach and Boardwalk. For shopping fun, head to Rodeo Drive or Abbot Kinney Boulevard. Explore Los Angeles' surroundings by going to Santa Monica (Santa Monica Mountains, Santa Monica Farmers Market, &more). There's much more to do: examine the collection at The Getty Center, make a trip to Montana Avenue, appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame, and look and learn at Griffith Observatory.

To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Los Angeles travel itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Malaysia, 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 May, daytime highs in Los Angeles are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Get some cultural insight at The Strip and Pinball Hall of Fame. Museum-lovers will get to explore The Mob Museum and Burlesque Hall of Fame. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Las Vegas: Spring Mountains Visitor Center (in Mount Charleston), Willow Beach (in Fort Mohave) and Boulder City (Veteran's Memorial Park & Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum). There's much more to do: explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, see the interesting displays at The Neon Museum, admire the local landmark of Fountains of Bellagio, and look for all kinds of wild species at Clark County Wetlands Park.

For photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Las Vegas trip planner.

Getting from Los Angeles to Las Vegas by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in June, expect nights in Las Vegas to be a bit warmer, around 29°C, while days are much warmer, around 46°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.