2 days in Santa Barbara, Solvang & Pismo Beach Itinerary

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Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Los Angeles in July, expect Santa Barbara to be a bit cooler, temps between 75°F and 60°F. On the 6th (Thu), you'll travel to Solvang.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): walk around Hans Christian Andersen Park and then admire the architecture and history at Old Mission Santa Ines.

For where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Solvang road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Santa Barbara to Solvang takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Santa Barbara in July, you will find days in Solvang are a bit warmer (87°F), and nights are little chillier (54°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can go by car to Pismo Beach.

On the 6th (Thu), stop by Alapay Cellars.

To find more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Pismo Beach day trip planning website.

Drive from Solvang to Pismo Beach in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Solvang in July, you will find days in Pismo Beach are a bit cooler (80°F), and nights are about the same (56°F). On the 7th (Fri), you're off to home.