61 days in Southern California Itinerary

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Pack the 25th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, look and learn at Griffith Observatory, and take an in-depth tour of Japanese American National Museum.

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Rabat, Morocco to Los Angeles is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Rabat to Los Angeles due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Rabat in January: highs in Los Angeles hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can go by car to Santa Barbara.

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a solid vacation destination with its wide beaches, renowned wineries, and some of California's finest shopping and dining options.

Santa Barbara is known for sightseeing, adventure, and wineries. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, admire the striking features of Santa Barbara County Courthouse, explore the world behind art at Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and take in the waterfront at Stearns Wharf.

To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Santa Barbara trip planner.

You can drive from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Los Angeles in February since evenings lows in Santa Barbara dip to 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to San Diego.

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.

Spend the 4th (Sat) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. The adventure continues: admire nature's wide array of creatures at San Diego Zoo, immerse yourself in nature at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, stroll through La Jolla Cove, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Cabrillo National Monument.

For ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the San Diego journey planner.

Traveling by flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Santa Barbara in February, San Diego is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Riverside.

Riverside is a city in Riverside County, California, United States, located in the Inland Empire metropolitan area. Change things up with these side-trips from Riverside: San Bernardino (San Bernardino National Forest, Rim of the World Highway, &more). And it doesn't end there: explore the different monuments and memorials at Riverside National Cemetery, examine the collection at Riverside Art Museum, admire the natural beauty at University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens, and get engrossed in the history at Heritage House.

To find photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Riverside route website.

Drive from San Diego to Riverside in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from San Diego in March: highs in Riverside hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.