7 days in San Diego & Lompoc Itinerary

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

When in San Diego, make a side trip to see Disneyland Park in Anaheim, approximately Anaheim away. And it doesn't end there: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo, fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, examine the collection at USS Midway Museum, and immerse yourself in nature at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.

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Zurich, Switzerland to San Diego is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Zurich to San Diego is minus 9 hours. Traveling from Zurich in July, San Diego is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Lompoc.

Lompoc is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, on the west coast of the United States. Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): learn about winemaking at Sanford Winery & Vineyards, learn about winemaking at Rusack Vineyards, and then learn about winemaking at Alma Rosa Winery and Vineyards. On the 16th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: walk around Hans Christian Andersen Park, learn the secrets of beer at 246 Wine & Brew Tours, and then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at DorWood Distillery.

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Traveling by car from San Diego to Lompoc takes 4.5 hours. Traveling from San Diego in July, expect Lompoc to be a bit cooler, temps between 26°C and 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.