Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Chula Vista to Solvang. If you're planning a road trip to Solvang, 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.
9:00 am start in Chula Vista
drive for about 43 minutes
9:43 am Carlsbad (California)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 10:43 am
drive for about 51 minutes
11:34 am Laguna Beach
eat at Javier's Restaurant - Newport Beach
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:34 pm
drive for about 1 hour
1:37 pm Manhattan Beach
stay for about 1.5 hours
and leave at 3:07 pm
drive for about 54 minutes
4:01 pm Malibu
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:01 pm
drive for about 47 minutes
5:48 pm Ventura
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 6:48 pm
drive for about 1 hour
7:53 pm arrive in Solvang
eat at Los Olivos Wine Merchant Cafe
stay at Ballard Inn & Restaurant
driving ≈ 5.5 hours
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
hotels around Carlsbad (California):
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
Tamarack Beach Resort
Laguna Beach (60 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
hotels around Laguna Beach:
Montage Laguna Beach
Surf and Sand Resort
The Inn at Laguna Beach
La Casa Del Camino
Laguna Beach House
questions about Laguna Beach:
Where to stay and non-surfing things to do in Laguna Beach
What is your favorite restaurant in Laguna Beach?
Manhattan Beach (125 answers)
Venice Beach Boardwalk (62 mentions)
Abbot Kinney (56 mentions)
Manhattan Beach Pier (22 mentions)
Trilogy Spa (12 mentions)
Hermosa Beach Pier (9 mentions)
restaurants around Manhattan Beach:
Gjelina
MB Post
Simmzy's
Fishing with Dynamite
North End Caffe
hotels around Manhattan Beach:
Hotel Erwin
Shade Hotel
Beach House Hotel Hermosa Beach
Sea View Inn At the Beach
Hilton Garden Inn
questions about Manhattan Beach:
Favorite restaurants in Manhattan Beach?
Where's the best dessert in Manhattan Beach?
What's the best neighborhood in Manhattan Beach for a first time visitor?
Malibu (66 answers)
Malibu Beach (44 mentions)
Zuma Beach (22 mentions)
Point Dume State Beach (14 mentions)
Malibu Country Mart (12 mentions)
El Matador State Beach (12 mentions)
restaurants around Malibu:
Nobu Malibu
Paradise Cove Cafe
Malibu Seafood
Geoffrey's Malibu
Malibu Farm Cafe
hotels around Malibu:
Malibu Beach Inn
questions about Malibu:
Places to eat in Malibu?
Lunch recommendations near Getty Villa - Views? Kid Friendly?
Wine tasting in Malibu?
Ventura (16 answers)
Downtown Ventura (2 mentions)
C Street (2 mentions)
questions about Ventura:
What to see, do & eat in Ventura, CA
Romantic weekend events/entertainment
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 Solvang.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Ballard Inn & Restaurant, which was mentioned 2 times on Trippy.
Here are some more hotels people talk about:
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Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Los Olivos Wine Merchant Cafe, which was mentioned 4 times.
Here are some more restaurants people talk about:
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This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Solvang. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Johnny from Las Vegas asked:
What to do in Solvang... good places to stay, eat, etc. (3 answers)
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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Solvang to Chula Vista drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Chula Vista? Try searching for places within 4 hours of Chula Vista.
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