8 days in Murrieta & Durango Itinerary

Murrieta is a city in southwestern Riverside County, California, United States. Start off your visit on the 27th (Thu): look for all kinds of wild species at Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological and then take a memorable tour with Skydive Elsinore.

To see reviews, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Murrieta driving holiday planner.

Los Angeles to Murrieta is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. When traveling from Los Angeles in August, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Murrieta: temperatures range from 91°F by day to 63°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Durango.

Originally a frontier mining town, Durango is known today for its scenic setting, outdoor activities, and the 1880s steam-powered railway that takes visitors through sections of the mountains where roads don't reach.

Towac Visitor Center and Spruce Tree House will appeal to history buffs. Get outdoors at River Rafting & Tubing and Perimeter Trail. Venture out of the city with trips to Cortez Cultural Center (in Cortez), Fox Fire Farms Winery (in Ignacio) and Mesa Verde National Park (Far View Sites & Soda Canyon Overlook Trail). And it doesn't end there: hike along Animas Mountain Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at The Colorado Trail, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and head outdoors with Duranglers Flies and Supplies.

To see reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Durango trip app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Murrieta to Durango. The time zone difference when traveling from Murrieta to Durango is 1 hour. Traveling from Murrieta in August, expect Durango to be a bit cooler, temps between 82°F and 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to travel back home.