11 days in Dana Point & Los Angeles Itinerary

Dana Point is a city located in southern Orange County, California. Start off your visit on the 25th (Sun): kick back and relax at Doheny State Beach.

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Ottawa, Canada to Dana Point is an approximately 41-hour car ride. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 3 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Ottawa in September; daily highs in Dana Point reach 33°C and lows reach 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to drive to Los Angeles.

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

Appreciate the collections at Madame Tussauds Hollywood and The Hollywood Museum. Get some historical perspective at Hollywood Walk of Fame and Los Angeles California Temple. Change things up with these side-trips from Los Angeles: Mission San Buenaventura (in Ventura) and Disney California Adventure Park (in Anaheim). Pack the 28th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Greystone Mansion and Park and admire the striking features of Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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You can drive from Dana Point to Los Angeles in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September in Los Angeles, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 22°C at night. You will leave for home on the 3rd (Mon).