17 days in Southern California Itinerary

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

Spend the 3rd (Sat) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. Next up on the itinerary: meet the residents at San Diego Zoo, see the interesting displays at USS Midway Museum, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Cabrillo National Monument, and kick back and relax at La Jolla Cove.

For maps, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our San Diego holiday planning site.

Rimini, Italy to San Diego is an approximately 24-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Rimini to San Diego due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Rimini in June, expect nights in San Diego to be about the same, around 20°C, while days are slightly colder, around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can fly to Santa Barbara.

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a solid vacation destination with its wide beaches, renowned wineries, and some of California's finest shopping and dining options.

Santa Barbara is known for sightseeing, adventure, and wineries. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, take in the waterfront at Stearns Wharf, explore the activities along Santa Barbara Channel, and admire the natural beauty at Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens.

For more things to do, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Santa Barbara journey planning website.

Fly from San Diego to Santa Barbara in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from San Diego in June, plan for slightly colder nights in Santa Barbara, with lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to drive 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.

Pack the 12th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's still lots to do: look and learn at Griffith Observatory, learn more about the world around you at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, examine the collection at The Getty Center, and enjoy the sand and surf at Venice Beach and Boardwalk.

For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Los Angeles trip planner.

Getting from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Santa Barbara in June, expect Los Angeles to be a bit warmer, temps between 30°C and 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can travel back home.