Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Chula Vista to Atascadero. If you're planning a road trip to Atascadero, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
11:00 am start in Chula Vista
drive for about 43 minutes
11:43 am Carlsbad (California)
eat at Swami's Cafe
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:43 pm
drive for about 51 minutes
1:34 pm Laguna Beach
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:34 pm
drive for about 1 hour
3:45 pm Venice Beach
stay overnight at Shutters On the Beach
leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 3 hours
find more stops
10:00 am leave from Shutters On the Beach
drive for about 1 hour
11:13 am Ventura
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:13 pm
drive for about 1 hour
1:19 pm Solvang
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:19 pm
drive for about 1 hour
3:28 pm San Luis Obispo
stay for about 3 hours
and leave at 6:28 pm
drive for about 18 minutes
6:46 pm arrive in Atascadero
eat at Niner Wine Estates
stay at Summerwood Winery and Inn
day 2 driving ≈ 4 hours
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Carlsbad (California) (30 answers)
Legoland (8 mentions)
Self-Realization Fellowship (6 mentions)
Swami's Beach (5 mentions)
San Elijo Lagoon (3 mentions)
The Flower Fields (3 mentions)
restaurants around Carlsbad (California):
Swami's Cafe
La Costa Resort & Spa
Vivace
PAON
Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse
Laguna Beach (61 answers)
Crystal Cove State Park (10 mentions)
Balboa Island (8 mentions)
Balboa Island (3 mentions)
Victoria Beach (3 mentions)
Dana Point Harbor (2 mentions)
restaurants around Laguna Beach:
Javier's Restaurant - Newport Beach
Las Brisas
Cafe Zoolu
The Beachcomber Cafe
Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa
questions about Laguna Beach:
Where to stay and non-surfing things to do in Laguna Beach
What is your favorite restaurant in Laguna Beach?
Venice Beach (129 answers)
Santa Monica Pier (70 mentions)
Venice Beach Boardwalk (62 mentions)
Abbot Kinney (56 mentions)
Third Street Promenade (55 mentions)
LACMA (50 mentions)
restaurants around Venice Beach:
Gjelina
MB Post
Simmzy's
Fishing with Dynamite
North End Caffe
hotels around Venice Beach:
Shutters On the Beach
Hotel Erwin
Shade Hotel
The Huntley Hotel
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
questions about Venice Beach:
Free things to do in Venice
Best restaurants in Venice Beach?
Ventura (19 answers)
Downtown Ventura (2 mentions)
C Street (2 mentions)
questions about Ventura:
What to see, do & eat in Ventura, CA
Romantic weekend events/entertainment
Solvang (47 answers)
Firestone Vineyard (3 mentions)
Fess Parker Winery (3 mentions)
R Country Market (2 mentions)
Blackjack Ranch (2 mentions)
Saarloos And Sons Tasting Room (2 mentions)
restaurants around Solvang:
Los Olivos Wine Merchant Cafe
Olsen's Danish Village Bakery & Coffee Shop
Industrial Eats
Panino
Petros
questions about Solvang:
What to do in Solvang... good places to stay, eat, etc.
San Luis Obispo (125 answers)
Bishop Peak (4 mentions)
San Luis Obispo Mission (3 mentions)
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (3 mentions)
Edna Valley (2 mentions)
F. McLintocks Saloon and Dining House (2 mentions)
restaurants around San Luis Obispo:
Firestone Grill
Novo Restaurant & Lounge
Bello Mundo
Splash Cafe
Avila Valley Barn
questions about San Luis Obispo:
What is your favorite restaurant in San Luis Obispo?
Lodging
Exploring SLO in March to scout moving there - what should I check out?
Where to stay outside of San Luis Obispo for Cal Poly graduation
Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in Atascadero.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Summerwood Winery and Inn, which was mentioned 6 times on Trippy.
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Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Niner Wine Estates, which was mentioned 4 times.
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