6 days in Santa Barbara, San Simeon & Santa Rosa Itinerary

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Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Santa Barbara. In October, plan for daily highs up to 77°F, and evening lows to 53°F. You'll have a few hours on the 27th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to San Simeon.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): explore the historical opulence of Hearst Castle.

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You can drive from Santa Barbara to San Simeon in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. While traveling from Santa Barbara, expect somewhat warmer days and a bit cooler nights in San Simeon, ranging from highs of 83°F to lows of 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Santa Rosa.

Get out of town with these interesting Santa Rosa side-trips: Armstrong Redwood State Reserve (in Guerneville), Stinson Beach (Stinson Beach & Martin Griffin Preserve) and Muir Woods National Monument (in Mill Valley). There's lots more to do: stroll through Jack London State Historic Park, delve into the lush surroundings at Petrified Forest, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and kick back and relax at Sonoma Coast State Beach.

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Traveling by flight from San Simeon to Santa Rosa takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. In October, daily temperatures in Santa Rosa can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 46°F.