7 days in Los Angeles & Seattle Itinerary

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Fri): steep yourself in history at The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens and then explore the activities along Santa Monica Bay. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Sat): appreciate the history behind Watts Towers, then take a leisurely stroll along Hermosa Beach Pier, and then kick back and relax at Manhattan Beach.

To see photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles tour app.

New York City to Los Angeles is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 3 hours. Traveling from New York City in May, expect nights in Los Angeles to be about the same, around 59°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 75°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to travel to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Visiting Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and Snoqualmie Falls will get you outdoors. Explore hidden gems such as Seattle Public Library and Sky View Observatory. Step out of Seattle with an excursion to Point No Point Lighthouse & Park in Hansville--about 1h 25 min away. The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Alki Beach, contemplate the waterfront views at Green Lake Park, admire the local landmark of Seattle Center, and walk around Kerry Park.

To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Seattle route maker tool.

Fly from Los Angeles to Seattle in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Los Angeles in May, things will get a bit cooler in Seattle: highs are around 68°F and lows about 52°F. On the 1st (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.