29 days in California's Central Coast Itinerary

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a solid vacation destination with its wide beaches, renowned wineries, and some of California's finest shopping and dining options.

Venture out of the city with trips to Santa Ynez (Santa Ynez Valley, Sunstone Winery, &more). The adventure continues: awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, explore the world behind art at Santa Barbara Museum of Art, trek along Cabrillo Bike Path, and don't miss a visit to Old Mission Santa Barbara.

To find more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Santa Barbara online route planner.

Berlin, Germany to Santa Barbara is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Berlin to Santa Barbara. In February, daytime highs in Santa Barbara are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can drive to Santa Maria.

Santa Maria is a city near the Southern California coast in Santa Barbara County. Venture out of the city with trips to Lompoc (246 Wine & Brew Tours & Kessler-Haak Wines), Chamisal Vineyards (in San Luis Obispo) and Eldwaylen Ocean Park (in Pismo Beach). There's much more to do: learn about winemaking at Foxen Vineyard & Winery, look for all kinds of wild species at Monarch Butterfly Grove, tour the pleasant surroundings at Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail, and relax in the rural setting at The Luffa Farm.

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Traveling by car from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria takes 1.5 hours. February in Santa Maria sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can drive to Paso Robles.

A town of hot springs and wine, Paso Robles (or "Pass of the Oaks") feels like a desert paradise to those who travel here.

Get out of town with these interesting Paso Robles side-trips: San Luis Obispo (Bishop Peak, Central Coast Food and Wine Tours, &more), Cambria (Moonstone Beach Dr, Moonstone Cellars, &more) and San Simeon (Ragged Point Overlook, Hearst Castle, &more). There's still lots to do: immerse yourself in nature at Montana de Oro State Park, do a tasting at Tobin James Cellars, admire the masterpieces at Sculpterra Winery & Sculpture Garden, and catch some excitement at BoltAbout.

For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Paso Robles trip planning app.

Getting from Santa Maria to Paso Robles by car takes about 1.5 hours. Traveling from Santa Maria in February, Paso Robles is a bit cooler at night with lows of 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can drive to Monterey.

Monterey is a city in the U.S. state of California, on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on California's Central Coast. Get out of town with these interesting Monterey side-trips: Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery, Santa Cruz Wharf, &more). And it doesn't end there: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Monterey Bay Aquarium, admire the masterpieces at Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe, appreciate the extensive heritage of Cannery Row, and take a memorable drive along 17-Mile Drive.

For maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Monterey trip builder site.

Getting from Paso Robles to Monterey by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Paso Robles in March: highs in Monterey hover around 20°C, while lows dip to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.