6 days in Los Angeles & San Diego Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 27th (Sat): get a taste of the local shopping with The Grove, then take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, then get a taste of the local shopping with Third Street Promenade, and finally see the interesting displays at The Getty Center.

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Miami to Los Angeles is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Miami to Los Angeles due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Miami in May, with highs in Los Angeles at 75°F and lows at 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can drive to San Diego.

Get a sense of the local culture at USS Midway Museum and Point Loma. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like La Jolla Cove and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Take a break from San Diego with a short trip to Oceanside Pier in Oceanside, about 44 minutes away. There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at La Jolla Shores Park, stop by Little Italy Mercato, take in the waterfront at Seaport Village, and shop like a local with Gaslamp Quarter.

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You can drive from Los Angeles to San Diego in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 71°F, and evening lows to 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.