6 days in Santa Barbara & Las Vegas 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Santa Barbara Adventure Company. There's still lots to do: awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, learn about winemaking at Jaffurs Wine Cellars, stop by Chocolate Maya, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.

For where to stay, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Santa Barbara trip itinerary planner.

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Santa Barbara. In May, daily temperatures in Santa Barbara can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. On your second day here, shop like a local with The Strip, then take in nature's colorful creations at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, then don't miss a visit to Fountains of Bellagio, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck.

To plan Las Vegas vacation without wasting time, ask Inspirock to design an itinerary.

You can fly from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, Las Vegas is much hotter than Santa Barbara - with highs of 103°F and lows of 77°F.