Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Culver City to Avila Beach. If you're planning a road trip to Avila Beach, 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 Culver City
drive for about 42 minutes
9:42 am Malibu
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 10:42 am
drive for about 1 hour
11:48 am Ojai
eat at The Deer Lodge
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:48 pm
drive for about 46 minutes
1:34 pm Santa Barbara
stay for about 2 hours
and leave at 3:34 pm
drive for about 44 minutes
4:18 pm Solvang
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:18 pm
drive for about 1 hour
6:27 pm San Luis Obispo
stay for about 3 hours
and leave at 9:27 pm
drive for about 16 minutes
9:43 pm arrive in Avila Beach
stay at The Madonna Inn
driving ≈ 4.5 hours
Malibu (67 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?
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Ojai (16 answers)
restaurants around Ojai:
The Deer Lodge
hotels around Ojai:
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
questions about Ojai:
Must-See Places During An Overnight In Ojai?
Santa Barbara (192 answers)
Butterfly Beach (7 mentions)
Bacara Resort & Spa (6 mentions)
Hendry's Beach (4 mentions)
Stearns Wharf (4 mentions)
The Funk Zone (4 mentions)
restaurants around Santa Barbara:
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
La Super-Rica Taqueria
The Lark - Santa Barbara
Boathouse at Hendry's Beach
The Palace Grill
hotels around Santa Barbara:
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
Isla Vista
San Ysidro Ranch
El Encanto Hotel
questions about Santa Barbara:
Favorite restaurants in Santa Barbara?
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How far from santa barbara to palm springs and PS to Phoenix?
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
hotels around Solvang:
Ballard Inn & Restaurant
HOTEL CORQUE
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
hotels around San Luis Obispo:
The Madonna Inn
Madonna Inn Resort & Spa
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort
Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa
Seacrest Beach Resort
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?
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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 Avila Beach.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out The Madonna Inn, which was mentioned 12 times on Trippy.
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Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Firestone Grill, which was mentioned 7 times.
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