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Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the starting point for some of America's greatest road trips. Beyond Hollywood and the beaches, routes lead to Las Vegas, the red rock landscapes of Monument Valley, Page and Bryce Canyon, and through Yosemite and Mammoth Lakes to San Francisco. The scenery changes dramatically every day.

Region: Usa

Trip types on sale: Fly Drive.

Places

Best time to go

April to June and September to October; summer is very hot in the desert, and some mountain roads close in winter.

Who it suits

Road trippers, couples, families and nature lovers.

Getting there

Non-stop flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Manchester to Los Angeles (LAX) take about 11 hours.

Practical

  • Time: 8 hours behind the UK most of the year; Arizona and Utah are 7 hours behind in UK winter.
  • Currency: US dollar
  • Language: English; Spanish is widely spoken.

Typical daytime highs

  • Los Angeles, winter (December to February). Typical daytime highs around 19 to 21°C in Los Angeles in winter (December to February).
  • Los Angeles, summer (June to August). Typical daytime highs around 26 to 29°C in Los Angeles in summer (June to August).
  • Desert areas, summer (June to August). Typical daytime highs around 35 to 41°C in desert areas in summer (June to August).

These are typical ranges, not a forecast.

Things to do

  • See Hollywood and the Walk of Fame
  • Relax on Santa Monica beach
  • See Monument Valley
  • Walk among the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon
  • See Yosemite's waterfalls and granite cliffs
  • Drive into San Francisco over the Golden Gate Bridge

Questions

How long is the flight to Los Angeles?

About 11 hours non-stop from London.

Do mountain roads close in winter?

Some, such as Tioga Pass through Yosemite, usually close from about November to May or June.

UK passport holders should check the latest entry requirements on GOV.UK foreign travel advice before booking.