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Southern California Itinerary: Santa Monica, Greater Palm Springs, and San Diego
Santa Monica, California, United States
From Santa Monica to Greater Palm Springs and finishing in San Diego, this 10-day itinerary has you covered every step of the way for your Southern California Adventure.
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Start your trip by exploring Santa Monica by bike. 🚲
200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA
Monday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Whether you favor a leisurely beach cruise, a scenic road ride, or an epic patch of single-track, Santa Monica's bike rentals, diverse trails, roads, and tours have something for everyone.
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Dip your toes in the Pacific Ocean with a surf lesson. 🌊
Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica’s 3.5-mile beach is conveniently situated just steps from many of the city’s hotels, making it an easy and accessible surfing spot for visitors wanting to try the sport.
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Stop by the Santa Monica Farmers Market for a fresh snack. 🍊🍓
250 Arizona Ave
Santa Monica, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
Overflowing with colorful produce from California’s diverse and rich agricultural land, Santa Monica’s farmers markets are a literal feast for the senses, especially your tastebuds.
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Take a self-guided tour of the 130+ street murals throughout Santa Monica.
Santa Monica, California, United States
Santa Monica is an arts and culture hub, home to 130+ street art murals all within its 8.3 square miles.
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Take in breathtaking views of Greater Palm Springs from high above. 🚡
1 Tram Way
Palm Springs, CA
Monday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Get a birds eye view aboard the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the world's largest rotating tramcars.
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Explore the nearly 800,000 acres that make up Joshua Tree National Park.
An outdoor adventurers dream, enjoy camping, hiking, bouldering and more. Recently designated an International Dark Sky Park, Joshua Tree gives night visitors a dazzling display of the stars above.
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Buckle up for hair-raising experiences on the race track.
86-050 Jasper Lane
Thermal, CA
Monday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
Enjoy an adrenaline-pumping day at the BMW Performance Center in Thermal, one of only two BMW driving tracks in the country.
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Head to the coast and explore the urban side of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter.
San Diego, California, United States
Explore the historic Gaslamp Quarter, a mix of modern architecture and Victorian-Age buildings, now home to craft beer, rooftop bars, restaurants, and galleries.
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Get a taste of Mexican culture in Old Town San Diego.
San Diego, California, United States
Experience true Mexican culture and indulged your tastebuds in Old Town, San Diego. Explore Mission San Diego de Alcala, the first of 21 missions established in California, and Old Town State Park with 12 acres of Mexican lore and historical sites.
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Explore the historic aircraft carrier, the USS Midway.
910 N Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA
Monday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Enjoy spectacular flight deck views of the downtown skyline, San Diego Bay Bridge, and active U.S. Navy ships!
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Make memories for a lifetime and soar over the bluffs in San Diego.
San Diego, California, United States
Get a thrill by soaring over the beach cliffs on a hang glider or just relax and watch the action above.