SoCal Triangle (Outdoor Itinerary)
9 nights itinerary aimed at those who love the outdoors
Designed in partnership with SoCal Triangle; a partnership of three of Southern California's leading destinations - Greater Palm Springs, San Diego and Santa Monica Tourism
This low mileage holiday itinerary, aimed primarily at those who love the outdoors was designed in partnership with SoCal Triangle; a partnership of three of Southern California's leading destinations - Greater Palm Springs, San Diego and Santa Monica Tourism
Enjoy three of Southern California’s top destinations, with three nights in each. Our sample itinerary below offers great places to visit, to eat and things to do if you love the great outdoors!
Remember - All our holidays can be shortened or extra nights added or modified with upgraded hotels, car etc. We love building tailor made road trip holidays!
Fly into and out of Los Angeles
400 miles
approx
Includes flights, car & accommodation
Our 9 night SoCal Triangle holiday starts and ends in Los Angeles: Santa Monica / Los Angeles (3 nights), Palm Springs (3 nights) San Diego (3 nights)
Your Itinerary
Days 1 - 3:
Santa Monica
Santa Monica is Los Angeles’ beach city - a charming seaside town with all the culture, events and amenities or a bustling metropolis. The blend of Santa Monica’s natural beauty, award winning dining, incomparable hotel collection and famed shopping options, all on one of California’s most iconic stretches of shoreline, creates a truly unforgettable seaside destination.
Santa
Monica, CA
4 Star
Hotel
DAY 1:
• Arrive in Santa Monica: Take a short Uber ride from LAX to Santa Monica
• Dine: Savor a nice dinner at The Onyx Rooftop Lounge at the Hotel Shangri-La while experiencing views of the Pacific and Malibu Hills
• Stay: Stay at the Huntley, an amazing hotel with a great location to head out and explore the city
DAY 2:
• Visit: Walk along Santa Monica Pier and explore its street vendors & performers, amazing views, and Pacific Park
• Bite: Seaside on the Pier is a great spot to grab some food before you set off to explore the seafront
• Cycle: Hire a bike along the Marvin Braude Bike Trail along the beach toward Venice Beach
• Dine: Eat at The Bungalow, an open-air space with a lively atmosphere
DAY 3
• Bite: Pick from a range of options at the Santa Monica Food Truck Lot
• Play: Spend the morning riding the waves with the Aqua Surf School
• Play: On the journey back, stop and explore the Original Muscle Beach
• Dine: Élephante Beach House is a great open-air spot for your dinner this evening
DAY 4:
• Visit: Stroll leisurely through Pico Boulevard, home to captivating street art murals
• Bite: Have an early lunch at The Upper West, serving some great American-style food on a delightful patio
• Drive: Set off for Greater Palm Springs
Days 4 - 6:
Palm Springs
Located just two and a half hours east of Santa Monica, Greater Palm Springs is among Southern California’s most prized destinations and serves as the
gateway to Joshua Tree National Park. It boasts an incomparable collection of seductive luxury hotels, resorts and spas, world-class music and film festivals.
Palm
Springs, CA
4 Star
Hotel
DAY 5:
• Mountain Bike Tour: Get your adrenaline pumping with Big Wheel Tours while joining the “Earthquake Canyon Express” experience. The 20-mile ride through the San Andreas Fault Zone lets you explore this geological marvel and catch views of the Salton Sea
• Joshua Tree National Park: Hike one of the nation’s most stunning and ‘out of this world’ national parks
• Foot-golf: Have fun at the Lights at Indio Golf Course where you will play the amusing FootGolf, a nice combination of soccer and golf!
DAY 6:
• Rock Climbing: Feed your sense of adventure in Greater Palm Springs, thousands of rock climbing and bouldering routes and be amazed by the views
• Horseback riding: Spend an afternoon horseback riding through the desert, courtesy of Smoke Tree Stables
• Stargaze: If you want to delve deeper into the cosmos, attend a stargazing party at the Rancho Mirage Observatory
DAY 7:
• Natural Palm Oases: Have a nature walk through the natural palm oases which showcase how plants and animals alike have naturally survived in the desert for all these years
• Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: Climb aboard the world’s largest rotating tramway up to nearly 6,000 feet to the top of Mount San Jacinto
• Jeep tours: Join Desert Adventures Red Jeep Tours
• Depart for San Diego (approx 2.5 hours)
Days 7 - 9:
San Diego
Come soak up San Diego’s laid-back and fun-loving vibe while you unwind poolside, at the spa, on the beach or the golf course. The region’s unique Cali-Baja
culinary scene and craft brew industry has foodies flocking for fresh experiences. World-class attractions provide endless family fun while arts and culture abound. Plus, San Diego’s dynamic downtown is home to nightlife that’s as vibrant as the destination. Yes, with 70-miles of beaches, friendly people and awesome weather, happiness is calling from San Diego.
San Diego,
CA
3 Star
Hotel
DAY 8:
• Hike: Trek a segment of the lush Mission Trails Regional Park
• Lunch: Taste some delightful seafood at a Shelter Island restaurant
• Speed Boat Adventure: Indulge your need for speed on a guided speedboat tour of the San Diego Bay.
• Stand Up Paddle: Head to Mission Bay to end the day stand up paddle boarding at sunset
• Dine: Stroll along the Mission Beach boardwalk to Draft, where you will enjoy innovative american cuisine, located just feet from the sand
DAY 9:
• Kayak: Take a guided kayak tour launching from La Jolla Shores that explores sea caves and a protected Ecological Reserve
• Lunch: Head to Puesto to indulge in some of their famous tacos.
• Hike: Hike the Torrey Pines State Reserve and discover the wildest stretches of land on the Southern California Coast
• Dine: Eat at Eddie V’s Prime Seafood in La Jolla
DAY 10:
•Ride: Rent a bike and ride around the resort city of Coronado on San Diego’s bay
• Depart from San Diego International Airport or take the scenic cruise along the Pacific Coast Highway to leave from Los Angeles International Airport (approx 2.5 hours)
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