9 days in Washington DC & Los Angeles Itinerary

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.

Explore hidden gems such as Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and National Museum of African American History and Culture. There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Smithsonian American Art Museum, ponder the world of politics at Smithsonian Institution Building, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Washington National Cathedral, and examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum.

Make your Washington DC itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Washington DC. Expect a daytime high around 51°F in December, and nighttime lows around 37°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can catch the flight 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.

Get outdoors at Big Bear Lake and Balboa Island. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to San Clemente Coastal Trail and 26-Mile Bike Path. Venture out of the city with trips to Snow Valley (in Running Springs), Dolphin & Whale Watching (in Newport Beach) and Victoria Beach (in Laguna Beach). There's still lots to do: explore the stunning scenery at Runyon Canyon Park, admire the masterpieces at Bhagavad-gita Diorama-Museum, tour the pleasant surroundings at Snow Summit, and get a new perspective on nature at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.

To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles route planner.

You can fly from Washington DC to Los Angeles in 7.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 3 hours. When traveling from Washington DC in January, plan for warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Los Angeles: temperatures range from 70°F by day to 49°F at night. On the 6th (Wed), you'll travel back home.