Trip Itinerary from Los Angeles to Las Vegas via Palm Springs and Joshua Tree Park
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A route between two of the most famous cities in the West, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, including a trip to a luxury resort town in the heart of the desert and a very special national park with rich desert vegetation of beautiful cacti, cliffs, and rocks that create interesting shapes and an excellent viewpoint over the entire area.
Route Map from California to Nevada (7)
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Destinations along the route
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Destination |
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Days of stay |
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Los Angeles |
3-4 |
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Palm Springs / Joshua Tree Park |
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2 |
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Las Vegas |
3-4 |
Total: 8-10 travel days
Route length: 850 km. Total driving duration without stops: about 9 hours.
Recommended destinations, accommodations, and articles for each stop on the route:
Each destination has a link to my detailed article about it with pictures, attractions, and important tourist information.
Los Angeles
Tourism is the largest source of income in Los Angeles. Every member of a traveling family has plenty to do and see there. Besides Orlando, it is the city with the largest number of amusement and entertainment sites in the USA. Additionally, it has interesting museums, beautiful beaches, and nearby snow-capped mountains (in winter). Los Angeles also serves as an excellent starting point for trips to many national parks in California.
♥ Recommended hotels in a central location in Los Angeles
♥ Hotels in the Universal area or Anaheim (near Disney)
Articles: ◄ The complete guide for travelers in Los Angeles ◄Amusement parks in the Los Angeles area
◄Tour of the famous neighborhoods of Los Angeles: Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Downtown ◄Famous beaches and the port in Los Angeles ◄Parks, gardens, and museums in Los Angeles ◄Sports in Los Angeles ◄Travel destinations in the immediate vicinity of Los Angeles ◄Big Bear Mountains ◄Catalina Island ◄Palm Springs
Palm Springs / Joshua Tree National Park
Palm Springs is a resort city in California located about 170 km east of Los Angeles. As a resort town, it and its surroundings have many entertainment sites, high-quality shops and restaurants, beautiful galleries, a casino, many hotels, and more. Palm Springs also serves as a starting point for nature trips in the immediate vicinity.
East of Palm Springs lies Joshua Tree National Park, which features rich desert vegetation of beautiful cacti, cliffs, and rocks that create interesting shapes and an excellent viewpoint over the entire area.
♥ Recommended hotels in Palm Springs
Articles: ◄ Trip to Palm Springs ◄ Trip to Joshua Tree National Park
Las Vegas
Las Vegas is a resort and entertainment city for the whole family and not just a destination for gamblers. There is no other city in the USA, besides Orlando, where you will find so many unique leisure and entertainment options. The city is also known for its shows. It is a global tourism hub. Before the COVID-19 period, over 40 million tourists visited it per year! The city also serves as a convenient starting point for trips to national parks: Zion, Bryce, Antelope Canyon, and the Grand Canyon.
♥ Recommended hotels in Las Vegas
Articles: ◄ The traveler's guide to Las Vegas ◄ Trip to Las Vegas attractions and surroundings ◄ Attractions inside Las Vegas Strip hotels
Booking guided tours in Las Vegas from GetYourGuide.com
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♦ Guided tours, sightseeing, and activities I recommend booking from: Viator