Southern California trip planner

Create a fully customized
day by day itinerary for free

Itinerary planner

+ Add destination
2 adults
Adults
- +
Teens
- +
Kids
- +
Close
Trip Planner :  USA  /  California  /  Southern California

Southern California

4.2
Southern California is in California. To arrange what you want to do in Southern California, use our United States online itinerary planner.
Create a full itinerary — for free!

    Plan your trip to Southern California

    • Get a personalized trip
      A complete day by day itinerary
      based on your preferences
    • Customize it
      Refine your trip. We'll find the
      best routes and schedules
    • Manage it
      Everything in one place.
      Everyone on the same page.

    Places to visit in Southern California

    Los AngelesTrip planner BEST FOR: Theme Park, Specialty Museum, Historic Walking Area San DiegoTrip planner BEST FOR: Specialty Museum, Zoo, Beach Santa BarbaraTrip planner BEST FOR: Surfing / Windsurfing / Kitesurfing, Architectural Building, Pier / Boardwalk RiversideTrip planner BEST FOR: Military Museum, Park, Architectural Building San BernardinoTrip planner BEST FOR: Specialty Museum, Forest, Historic Site

    Visit a single location or make it a multi-destination trip.

    Popular things to do in Southern California

    San Diego Zoo ©
    Zoo
    San Diego Zoo
    San Diego
    4.5
    Duration: 5 hours
    Universal Studios Hollywood ©
    Theme Park
    Universal Studios Hollywood
    Los Angeles
    4.4
    Duration: 8 hours
    USS Midway Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    USS Midway Museum
    San Diego
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    The Getty Center ©
    Specialty Museum
    The Getty Center
    Los Angeles
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Southern California

    Balboa Park ©
    Playground
    Balboa Park
    San Diego
    4.8
    Duration: 4h 30 min
    SeaWorld San Diego ©
    Aquarium
    SeaWorld San Diego
    San Diego
    4.0
    Duration: 8 hours
    Griffith Observatory ©
    Observatory
    Griffith Observatory
    Los Angeles
    4.6
    Duration: 1 hour
    La Jolla Cove ©
    Beach
    La Jolla Cove
    La Jolla
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours

    Museums in Southern California

    Los Angeles County Museum of Art ©
    Art Museum
    Los Angeles County Museum of Art
    Los Angeles
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Maritime Museum of San Diego ©
    Specialty Museum
    Maritime Museum of San Diego
    San Diego
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    La Brea Tar Pits and Museum ©
    Natural History Museum
    La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
    Los Angeles
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Petersen Automotive Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Petersen Automotive Museum
    Los Angeles
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Southern California

    Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve ©
    State Park
    Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
    San Diego
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    ©
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Wine Tours & Tastings
    Santa Barbara
    4.9
    Duration: 5h 30 min
    Sunset Cliffs Natural Park ©
    Park
    Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
    San Diego
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Old Mission Santa Barbara ©
    Historic Site
    Old Mission Santa Barbara
    Santa Barbara
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Historic Sites in Southern California

    Hollywood Walk of Fame ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Hollywood Walk of Fame
    Los Angeles
    2.6
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Venice Canals Walkway ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Venice Canals Walkway
    Los Angeles
    4.4
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Hollywood Forever Cemetery ©
    Cemetery
    Hollywood Forever Cemetery
    Los Angeles
    4.3
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Fort Rosecrans Cemetery ©
    Cemetery
    Fort Rosecrans Cemetery
    San Diego
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Shopping in Southern California

    The Grove ©
    Shopping
    The Grove
    Los Angeles
    4.5
    Duration: 1 hour
    Universal CityWalk Hollywood ©
    Shopping Mall
    Universal CityWalk Hollywood
    Los Angeles
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Amoeba Music ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Amoeba Music
    Los Angeles
    4.8
    Duration: 1 hour
    Gaslamp Quarter ©
    Shopping
    Gaslamp Quarter
    San Diego
    3.5
    Duration: 3 hours

    Featured attractions

    The Red Piano ©
    Nightlife
    The Red Piano
    Santa Barbara
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Santa Barbara Hot Rod Limo ©
    Taxi / Shuttle
    Santa Barbara Hot Rod Limo
    Santa Barbara
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Hot Tub Cruisin ©
    Boat Rental
    Hot Tub Cruisin
    San Diego
    4.9
    Duration: 3h 30 min
    Pacifica Sailing Charters ©
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Pacifica Sailing Charters
    San Diego
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours

    Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.

    Recently planned trips to Southern California

    15 days in West Coast BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM Seattle San Francisco Yosemite National Park 27 days in United States BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA Los Angeles Anaheim West Hollywood 19 days in United States BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA Los Angeles San Francisco Las Vegas 16 days in West Coast BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA Los Angeles San Diego Seattle 30 days in West Coast BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA San Francisco Yosemite National Park South Lake Tahoe 4 days in Los Angeles BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Santa Monica Yacht Harbor Sign Santa Monica Pier The Getty Center