22 days in California's Central Coast Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Santa Barbara side-trips: Lompoc (Sanford Winery & Vineyards & La Purisima Mission State Historic Park), Arroyo Hondo Vista Point (in Goleta) and Sespe Creek (in Ojai). And it doesn't end there: indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, get engrossed in the history at Santa Barbara Historical Museum, explore the activities along Santa Barbara Channel, and see exotic creatures in open habitats at Santa Barbara Safaris.

For ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Santa Barbara travel itinerary planner.

London, UK to Santa Barbara is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 8 hours traveling from London to Santa Barbara. In July, daily temperatures in Santa Barbara can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Morro Bay.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Morro Bay: Cambria (Bluff Trail, Stepladder Ranch & Creamery, &more), Montana de Oro State Park (in Los Osos) and San Simeon (Hearst Castle, Ragged Point Overlook, &more).

To find reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Morro Bay online itinerary planner.

You can drive from Santa Barbara to Morro Bay in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In July, daily temperatures in Morro Bay can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to drive to Monterey.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Monterey: Santa Cruz (UCSC Arboretum, West Cliff Drive, &more), Joullian Vineyards & Winery (in Carmel Valley) and Manresa State Beach (in Aptos).

To see maps, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Monterey trip builder.

You can drive from Morro Bay to Monterey in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Morro Bay in July, you will find days in Monterey are slightly colder (24°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.