Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from San Diego to Morro Bay. If you're planning a road trip to Morro Bay, 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 San Diego
drive for about 36 minutes
11:36 am Carlsbad (California)
eat at Swami's Cafe
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:36 pm
drive for about 51 minutes
1:27 pm Laguna Beach
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:27 pm
drive for about 1 hour
3:34 pm Los Angeles
stay overnight at Shutters On the Beach
leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 2.5 hours
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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
1:18 pm Solvang
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:18 pm
drive for about 1 hour
3:27 pm San Luis Obispo
stay for about 3 hours
and leave at 6:27 pm
drive for about 18 minutes
6:45 pm arrive in Morro Bay
eat at Brown Butter Cookie Co
day 2 driving ≈ 3.5 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?
Los Angeles (648 answers)
Santa Monica Pier (70 mentions)
Griffith Observatory (63 mentions)
Venice Beach Boardwalk (62 mentions)
Abbot Kinney (56 mentions)
Third Street Promenade (55 mentions)
restaurants around Los Angeles:
Gjelina
Perch
Bottega Louie
Grand Central Market
Bestia
hotels around Los Angeles:
Shutters On the Beach
Hotel Erwin
The Standard Downtown LA
Ace Hotel Los Angeles
The Huntley Hotel
questions about Los Angeles:
Where are the top 5 places to see a celebrity in L.A.?
What's your favorite burger in L.A?
Free things to do in Los Angeles?
Area an hour away from LAX airport
What are the top 3 beaches in Los Angeles?
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
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Brown Butter Cookie Co, which was mentioned 2 times.
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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.
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