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, thentake 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 °F, while days are somewhat warmer, around °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 Snoqualmie Falls and Golden Gardens Park will get you outdoors. Explore hidden gems such as Seattle Public Library and Kerry Park. Step out of Seattle with an excursion to Point No Point Lighthouse & Park in Hansville--about 1h 25 min away. There's lots more to do: take a leisurely stroll along Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, take in panoramic vistas at Sky View Observatory, ponder the design of Seattle Center, and stroll through Alki Beach.

To find more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read Seattle attractions planner.

Fly from Los Angeles to Seattle in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Los Angeles in May, with highs in Seattle at °F and lows at °F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Thu) to allow time for travel back home.