6 days in San Jose & Los Angeles Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): contemplate the long history of Winchester Mystery House, make a trip to Center for Spiritual Enlightenment, then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and finally stop by Bass Pro Shops. Keep things going the next day: take a stroll through Stanford Shopping Center, then enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at Stanford University, and then admire the natural beauty at Municipal Rose Garden.

To find maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the San Jose road trip planning app.

Washington to San Jose is an approximately 42-hour car ride. Traveling from Washington to San Jose, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington in April, plan for a bit warmer nights in San Jose, with lows around 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Los Angeles.

On the 18th (Tue), appreciate the extensive heritage of Santa Monica Pier, then take a memorable drive along Mulholland Drive, and then look and learn at Griffith Observatory.

For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Los Angeles trip planner.

Getting from San Jose to Los Angeles by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Jose in April, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 56°F in Los Angeles. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can go by car back home.