15 days in Memphis, Santa Monica & Key West Itinerary

Step out of Memphis to go to Tunica and see Horseshoe Tunica, which is approximately 42 minutes away. The adventure continues: examine the collection at Graceland, steep yourself in history at The Peabody Ducks, get to know the fascinating history of Beale Street, and explore the world behind art at Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Memphis online trip maker.

Newark to Memphis is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. In April, Memphis is a bit warmer than Newark - with highs of 73°F and lows of 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Santa Monica.

Get out of town with these interesting Santa Monica side-trips: Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum (in Simi Valley) and Thousand Oaks (Paradise Falls & Wildwood Regional Park). Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Santa Monica Pier, stroll around Coldwater Canyon Park, take in the spiritual surroundings of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, and get a taste of the local shopping with Rodeo Drive.

To see where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Santa Monica online tour planner.

You can fly from Memphis to Santa Monica in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Memphis to Santa Monica due to the time zone difference. April in Santa Monica sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 55°F at night. On the 13th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Key West.

Explore Key West's surroundings by going to The Turtle Hospital (in Marathon) and Bahia Honda State Park (in Big Pine Key). The adventure continues: examine the collection at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, take in the waterfront at Mallory Square, identify plant and animal life at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, and get a taste of the local shopping with Alan S. Maltz Gallery.

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Traveling by flight from Santa Monica to Key West takes 9 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Santa Monica to Key West is 3 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Santa Monica in April: high temperatures in Key West hover around 83°F and lows are around 74°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.