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View Mexican Riviera & West Coast on the mapWest Coast's major entertainment city

Los Angeles

Los Angeles · United States · View on map

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 location

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Los Angeles · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

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 rollsfarmers market foodmultinational 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
Los Angeles International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports
30–45 min

About 26 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

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 CoastApr 2027 – Mar 2028

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

Brilliant Lady/ Virgin Voyages
Los Angeles›Cabo San Lucas›Mazatlán›Puerto Vallarta›Los Angeles
Indicative fare
From $693.00
Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Lower
7 nightsRound trip · 3 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
Mexican Riviera & West CoastOct 2026 – Apr 2028

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

Discovery Princess/ Princess Cruises
Los Angeles›Cabo San Lucas›Mazatlán›Puerto Vallarta›Los Angeles
Indicative fare
From £669.00
Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Lower
7 nightsRound trip · 3 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
Ocean Crossings & World VoyagesJan 2027

109-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Southampton

Queen Victoria/ Cunard Line
Southampton›New York›Panama Canal›+8›Southampton
Indicative fare
From ¥3,400,000
(observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes)
Fare level: Standard
109 nightsRound trip · 9 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
Ocean Crossings & World VoyagesMar 2028

20-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Sydney (Australia) to Los Angeles

Queen Elizabeth/ Cunard Line
Sydney (Australia)›Nuku'alofa›Honolulu›Hilo›Los Angeles
Indicative fare
From ¥730,000
(observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes)
Fare level: Standard
20 nightsOne way · 3 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details
Ocean Crossings & World VoyagesFeb 2027

83-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Los Angeles to Southampton

Queen Victoria/ Cunard Line
Los Angeles›Hilo›Honolulu›+23›Southampton
Indicative fare
From ¥3,580,000
(observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes)
Fare level: Standard
83 nightsOne way · 25 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

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Sources

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

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