14 days in Seaside Heights & Southern California Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Seaside Heights side-trips: Tyler State Park (in Newtown), Washington Crossing (Washington Crossing Historic Park & Crossing Vineyards and Winery) and Princeton (Princeton University & Princeton University Art Museum).

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Newark to Seaside Heights is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. Expect a daytime high around 43°F in January, and nighttime lows around 21°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Santa Barbara.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Wed): steep yourself in history at Old Mission Santa Barbara and then indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area. On the 26th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a leisurely stroll along Stearns Wharf, then observe the fascinating underwater world at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, then get engrossed in the history at Santa Barbara Historical Museum, and finally explore the world behind art at Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Seaside Heights to Santa Barbara. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Seaside Heights to Santa Barbara due to the time zone difference. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Seaside Heights in January, with highs in Santa Barbara at 66°F and lows at 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to drive to Los Angeles.

Pack the 27th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, admire the landmark architecture of Walt Disney Concert Hall, wander the streets of Abbot Kinney Boulevard, and have fun at California Science Center.

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You can drive from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Santa Barbara in January, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Los Angeles, with lows of 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can drive to San Diego.

San Diego is known for zoos & aquariums, museums, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get to know the resident critters at San Diego Zoo, shop like a local with Spanish Village Art Center, examine the collection at Mingei International Museum, and immerse yourself in nature at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.

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You can drive from Los Angeles to San Diego in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in San Diego are 67°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.