15 days in Los Angeles & The Midlands Region of South Carolina Itinerary

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Venture out of the city with trips to 26-Mile Bike Path (in Santa Monica), Anaheim (Disneyland Park & Disney California Adventure Park) and San Diego (San Diego Automotive Museum & USS Midway Museum). Pack the 15th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. There's still lots to do: look and learn at Griffith Observatory, admire the landmark architecture of Walt Disney Concert Hall, explore the world behind art at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and see the interesting displays at The Getty Center.

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Columbia to Los Angeles is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Traveling from Columbia in February, things will get somewhat warmer in Los Angeles: highs are around 71°F and lows about 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Tue) to allow time for the flight to Columbia.

A compact capital with stately southern history, Columbia serves as a symbol of the south.

Take a break from Columbia with a short trip to Quaker Cemetery in Camden, about 38 minutes away. There's lots more to do: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, stroll the grounds of Fort Jackson National Cemetery, explore the world behind art at Columbia Museum of Art, and brush up on your military savvy at South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Los Angeles to Columbia takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Los Angeles to Columbia, you'll lose 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Los Angeles in February: high temperatures in Columbia hover around 62°F and lows are around 41°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can go by car to Fort Mill.

Fort Mill, also known as Fort Mill Township, is a town in York County in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sun): tour the pleasant surroundings at Piedmont Medical Center Trail, take an in-depth tour of Historic Rock Hill at the White Home, then don't miss a visit to Museum of York County, and finally stroll around Manchester Meadows Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Mon): bet on your favorite at Lancaster Super Speedway, don't miss a visit to Bob Doster's Backstreet Studio, then look for gifts at PuckerButt Pepper Company, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Amor Artis.

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Drive from Columbia to Fort Mill in 1.5 hours. In February, Fort Mill is a bit cooler than Columbia - with highs of 56°F and lows of 36°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to travel to Aiken.

Founded in 1835, the city of Aiken was named after William Aiken, the president of the South Carolina Railroad. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Tue): look for gifts at Cyndi's Sweet Shoppe, delve into the lush surroundings at Hitchcock Woods, then make a trip to Aiken Center for the Arts, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Mary Help of Christians. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Redcliffe Plantation State, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Carolina Moon Distillery, then see the interesting displays at Old Edgefield District Genealogy Society, and finally examine the collection at Saluda County Museum.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Fort Mill to Aiken. In February, daily temperatures in Aiken can reach 60°F, while at night they dip to 38°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can go by car back home.