12 days in San Jose, Las Vegas & Los Angeles Itinerary

The metropolitan center of Silicon Valley, San Jose considers itself a global city.

Change things up with these side-trips from San Jose: Point Lobos (in Carmel), Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Moss Landing) and LJB Farms (in San Martin). The adventure continues: admire all the interesting features of 17-Mile Drive, sample some tasty brews at Monterey Bay Food Tours, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Monterey Bay Aquarium, and stroll around Anthony Chabot Regional Park.

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If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major aiports are San Francisco International Airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. In October in San Jose, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough 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.

On the 30th (Sun), get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip, then take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, then don't miss a visit to Fountains of Bellagio, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck. On the 31st (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the majestic nature at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, then enjoy breathtaking views from High Roller, and then see the interesting displays at The Mob Museum.

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Traveling by flight from San Jose to Las Vegas takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Jose in October, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Las Vegas, with lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Tue): go for a walk through 26-Mile Bike Path, get to know the fascinating history of Santa Monica Pier, find something for the whole family at Pacific Park, then see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Hollywood Walk of Fame. On the next day, get in on the family fun at Disneyland Park.

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You can fly from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In November, Los Angeles is a bit warmer than Las Vegas - with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C.