Best Beaches of California (Self Drive)
❮Best Beaches of California (Self Drive)
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This 6 night sample itinerary includes:
- Rental Car for 7 days
- Hotel for 2 nights in Santa Barbara
- Hotel for 2 nights in Huntington Beach
- Hotel for 2 nights in La Jolla
Driving Time
Santa Barbara– Huntington Beach: 2 hr 12 min approx.
Huntington Beach - La Jolla: 1 hr 28 min approx.
Self-drive packages through California are a popular option for more experienced travelers, those looking to get off the beaten path and take their own time. Combine Santa Barbara (southern California city known for its broad, sandy beaches, nightlife and entertainment), Huntington Beach and La Jolla (upscale village with spectacular dramatic coastline boasting incredible views and a popular beach destination). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Santa Barbara, CA
Day 1Arrive to Santa Barbara, CA
Overnight in Santa Barbara, CADay 2Overnight in Santa Barbara, CADay 3Departing from Santa Barbara, CA
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Huntington Beach, CA
Day 3Arrive to Huntington Beach, CA
Overnight in Huntington Beach, CADay 4Overnight in Huntington Beach, CADay 5Departing from Huntington Beach, CA
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
La Jolla, CA
Day 5Arrive to La Jolla, CA
Overnight in La Jolla, CADay 6Overnight in La Jolla, CADay 7Departing from La Jolla, CA
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Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara is a city on the central California coast, with the Santa Ynez Mountains as dramatic backdrop. The distinctive Mediterranean style white stucco buildings with red-tile roofs reflect the city`s Spanish colonial heritage. Mission Santa Barbara is sure to be a unique sight and catching great waves or a perfect sunset at one of the sandy beaches won`t be a difficult task. Shoppers and foodies most certainly love the upscale boutiques and restaurants offering delicacies and local wines. Santa Barbara, where the sea and mountains feel as one, the sun feels more golden, and the valleys overflow with a bounty of color.
Explore the Old Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara, and so much more! -
Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach has world-class surfing beaches, local and world cuisine, and other outdoor activities. It is well known for its Huntington City Beach, with its long Huntington Beach Pier. Visitors love checking out the International Surfing Museum that displays longboards and other memorabilia. It`s also a great spot for picnic hangouts with Sprawling Huntington Central Park featuring fields, gardens and lakes, plus an equestrian center and Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve`s wetlands and dunes shelter hundreds of bird species. Restaurants, shopping malls, hotels, beaches, and most everyday places are worth the visit.
Explore the Huntington City Beach, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Sprawling Huntington Central Park, International Surfing Museum, and so much more! -
La Jolla, CA
La Jolla boasts a rugged coastline, trails wind past pine trees and sandstone canyons in Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, while the 2 courses at world-renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course sit atop sea cliffs. The Cove has sweeping ocean views, and folks enjoy shopping at the posh boutiques and dining at the waterfront restaurants of La Jolla Village. Although technically part of San Diego, the community of La Jolla feels like a destination unto itself: You could easily spend a few days in this enclave and get a full Southern California experience—along with a walkable village of hotels, shops, and cafes that possess a sophisticated vibe.
Explore the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, La Jolla Village, La Jolla Cove, Torrey Pines Golf Course, and so much more!
Explore the Old Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara, and so much more!
Explore the Huntington City Beach, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Sprawling Huntington Central Park, International Surfing Museum, and so much more!
Explore the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, La Jolla Village, La Jolla Cove, Torrey Pines Golf Course, and so much more!