Southern California Road Trip Guide - 7 Day Itinerary

Bunnie's Kitchen
Jun 13
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Updated: Aug 23

June 13, 2025 By: Bunnie's Kitchen

South California Road Trip Guide - 7 Day Itinerary. My two amazing friends planned an amazing itinerary for my 7 day visit. South California was so beautiful from Los Angeles to Carlsbad. My friends know I love cultural eats, nature, botanical gardens, iconic gem spots, and beach towns. Love travelling with friends, as we split the bill for parking and some items that we shared. Unforgettable memories were shared for my first SoCal visit!

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Travel Itinerary:

*Spring 2025 - Prices May Vary Depending On Your Trip & Taxes

Day 1: Arrive LAX - Los Angeles Airport California

Santa Monica Beach
- $9 Total - Parking Garage
- Jinky's Cafe
  - $22 - Nutella Love Belgian Waffle & Tropical Iced Tea
- Santa Monica Pier Tour Pacific Park
Venice Beach
- $12 Boardwalk Bike Rental
- Explore Bike Ride Venice Beach Boardwalk
In - N - Out Burger
- $7.87 Animal Style Veggie Burger Combo Drink With Fries
Total Wine & More
- $24.99 Each - 2 Bottles Castello Della Paneretta 2021 Chianti Classico (Red Wine)

Day 2: Laguna Beach And Irvine Spectrum Center Tour California Trip

Laguna Beach
- Heidelberg Cafe & Bistro
  - $3.65 Peach Cream Croissant, $5.65 Iced Cafe Mocha Coffee, $13.50 Surfer's Burrito
- Tea & Turmeric
  - $7 Purple Papaya Punch Tea, $7 Royal Passionfruit Oolong Tea
  - Walkthrough Tea & Turmeric Video Tea And Spice Boutique
Irvine Spectrum Center
- Honey & Butter
  - $3 Espresso Macaroon, $3 Enchanted Berries Macaroon
- The Melt
  - $4.99 Mini Mac & Cheese Melt
- Miniso
  - $6 Strawberry Short Cake KitKat
Huntington Beach
- Sushi On Fire
  - $13.95 Hercules Roll, $10.95 Tempura Veggies Roll

Day 3: Travel Small Beach Town Seal Beach California Trip

H Mart
- $3.99 Mushroom Kimbap, $4.99 Green Matcha KitKat, $5.99 Taro Steam Bun, $6.29 Vegan Kimbap, $8.39 Strawberry Nigori Sake, $6.34 White Dragonfruit
Seal Beach
- Jane's Corndogs
  - $4.59 Veg Corndog, $6.79 Cheese Fries, $3.75 Regular Lemonade
- Jill's Bakery
  - *Bring Cash $16 Total - Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Carrot Cupcake, Strawberry & Cheese Croissant

Day 4: Catalina Island Avalon - A Day Trip To Catalina Island Avalon California

Day Trip To Santa Catalina Island Itinerary California Adventures
Catalina Island Flyer Express Ferry
- $84 From Newport Beach Round Ticket
- $10 Discount Applied
$41 Day Parking Newport Beach
Catalina Island Golf Cart
- Island Rentals
- *Bring Cash
- $70 first hour and $60 deposit or prorated second hour
Descanso Beach
Catalina Casino
Cafe Metropole
- $14.88 Veggie Pressed Sandies With Mixed Greens & House Vinaigrette
Catalina Coffee and Cookie Co
- $9 Large 16 oz Hot Mocha

Day 5: Los Angeles - Exploring LA: Hollywood Sign Hike, Arboretum Garden, Grand Central Market

Sana'a Cafe
- $8.56 Rose Milk Cake
Hollywood Sign
- Hollywood Secret Spot
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
- $15 The Arboretum General Admission
- Journey Through LA Arboretum And Botanical Garden Rose Garden Full Bloom
Grand Central Market
- $10 All Day Parking
- La Fruteria
  - $8.32 Mango Chamoy Spicy Cup
- Jose Chiquito
  - $11.50 Vegan Burrito
- Moon Rabbit
  - $7 Black Rose Milk Tea With Popping Lychee Boba Pearls

Day 6: E xplore Coffee Dose, Downtown Carlsbad Beach Town And Handel's Ice Cream

Coffee Dose
- $5 Guava & Cheese Danish
Carlsbad
- Barrio Mexican
  - $6 Tempura Beer Battered Mahi Mahi Fish Taco, $6 Fried Avocado Taco
- Sweet Spot Candy Shop
  - $2.50 Anabelle Rocky Road Candy Bar, $1 Cotton Candy Lollistick, $3.99 Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffle
Handel's Ice Cream
- $8.95 Banana Split Ice Cream Sundae