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Seattle to Los Angeles

Journey Highlights

Experience the scenic cross-country journey from Seattle to Los Angeles

The Cascade Mountains

The mountain range is the home of high, snowy peaks, evergreen forests, and deep valleys and offers views of iconic mountains such as Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens.

Columbia River Gorge

Passengers can explore the rolling hills, basalt cliffs, and various waterfalls when the train passes through the Columbia River. These provide views of the canyon and make the trip memorable.

Shasta Lake & Mount Shasta

The lake and Mount Shasta are natural landmarks. Mount Shasta is a dormant volcano that snows year-round. This area is known for its winding curves, elevated bridges, and the views of the lake and mountains.

Pacific Ocean views

Pacific Ocean routes offer golden beaches, ocean, and rugged cliffs. Visitors can see the sea lions on the rocks and dolphins swimming near the shore.

Best Time to Travel

Spring Season (March-May)

This season is perfect for outdoor activities like hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains and biking along the Marvin Braude Bike Trail, with a temperature range of 18-24°C.

Fall Season (September - November)

The weather is warm this time, allowing you to enjoy popular attractions like the Santa Monica Pier. Visitors can also experience the outdoor attractions.

Summer Season (June - August)

This season is good for beach days, surfing, and outdoor activities, and the temperatures are between 27°C and 32°C or higher inland.

Winter Season (December - February)

The winter season in Los Angeles is good for exploring the museums and skiing nearby in the San Bernardino Mountains, and it's a festive time that you can explore.

Outdoor activities in Los Angeles

Hiking in Griffth Park

Hiking trails through Griffth Park offer miles of trails leading to the Griffith Observatory and the iconic Hollywood sign. You can explore, hike, jog, or spot celebrities in Runyon Canyon.

Biking in the Marvin Braude Trail

The biking trail path has beautiful Pacific beaches, including Torrance Beach and Manhattan Beach, perfect for experienced riders. You can also rent a bike and enjoy the ride with ocean views.

Surfing & Beach activities

The beaches of Los Angeles offer the best ocean views, and visitors can explore beach activities like volleyball. Families can enjoy picnics by the ocean and strolling along the shore at sunset.

Explore Santa Monica Mountains

These mountains have rolling hills, rugged canyons, fantastic ocean views, and opportunities to explore hiking and horseback riding. Visitors can also see views of the Pacific Ocean and around the wilderness.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most popular scenic drives include Mulholland Drive, Angeles Crest Highway, Topanga Canyon Boulevard, and Pacific Coast Highway.

During the winter, you can explore various festivals, including the Hollywood Christmas Parade, the LA Auto Show, the LA Zoo Lights, and the Forest of Lights, which are celebrated between late November and early February.

Los Angeles offers public transportation, which can be an excellent option for visitors. You can use metro rail, buses, Dash Buses, LAX FlyAway buses, etc.

The best day trips from the Los Angeles area to Santa Barbara for wine tasting, Disneyland & California Adventure, Joshua Tree National Park, San Diego, etc.

The best foods in Los Angeles include Tacos and Mexican street food, Korean BBQ in Koreatown, and Sushi in Little Tokyo.