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Los Angeles

Los Angeles · United States · 33.74, -118.27

A major West Coast metropolis known for Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the beaches of Santa Monica. From San Pedro, it is a key base for West Coast cruises featuring film, theme parks, and beach culture.

Port highlights

About 3.9 million people (more than 10 million in the metropolitan area)

Population

The Mediterranean climate is mild and often sunny year-round, with dry summers and mild winters with some rain.

Climate

English (Spanish is also widely used)

Language

US dollar (USD)

Currency

Warm year-round. Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are comfortable and less crowded.

Best time to visit

Local food

Mexican food (tacos, burritos), California rolls, farmers market food, multinational cuisine

Sights

Hollywood and the Walk of FameSanta Monica PierBeverly HillsUniversal Studios Hollywood

Monthly average high / low temperatures

19°

8°Jan

19°

9°Feb

20°

10°Mar

21°

11°Apr

22°

13°May

23°

15°Jun

25°

17°Jul

26°

17°Aug

26°

16°Sep

24°

14°Oct

22°

10°Nov

19°

8°Dec

Unit: °C · NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: TORRANCE AP · about 9.4 km from port · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)200 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

$3.50

Water 500 ml

$6.00

Coffee

$14.95

Inexpensive meal

$8.00

Local beer

$6.22

Big Mac

Prices in Los Angeles. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

LAX

Nearest airport

30–45 min

Airport to port (approx.)

A — Direct flight

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Mexican Riviera & West CoastNov 2027 – Mar 2028

Source: Wikipedia “Los Angeles” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Los Angeles

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

7-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from Los Angeles

137-Night Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to London (Greenwich)

7-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from Los Angeles

109-Night Cruise from Southampton

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