13 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 30th (Sun) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. The adventure continues: get to know the resident critters at San Diego Zoo, kick back and relax at La Jolla Cove, enjoy some diversion at Balboa Park, and see the world from above with Air Tours.

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Paris, France to San Diego is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Paris to San Diego is minus 9 hours. Traveling from Paris in April, things will get a bit warmer in San Diego: highs are around 25°C and lows about 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to 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: awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, don't miss a visit to Chaucer's Bookstore, take in the waterfront at Stearns Wharf, and explore the world behind art at Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

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Fly from San Diego to Santa Barbara in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from San Diego in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Santa Barbara, with lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) to allow time 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 5th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, admire the striking features of Walt Disney Concert Hall, engage your brain at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, and catch a movie at California Science Center.

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Drive from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Santa Barbara in May, expect a bit warmer with lows of 17°C in Los Angeles. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.