3 days in Santa Barbara & San Francisco Itinerary

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a solid vacation destination with its wide beaches, renowned wineries, and some of California's finest shopping and dining options.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Old Mission Santa Barbara and then do a tasting at Jaffurs Wine Cellars.

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New York City to Santa Barbara is an approximately 11.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Santa Barbara is minus 3 hours. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from New York City in July: high temperatures in Santa Barbara hover around 75°F and lows are around 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Sun): don't miss a visit to Lombard Street.

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Traveling by flight from Santa Barbara to San Francisco takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July in San Francisco, expect temperatures between 73°F during the day and 57°F at night. On the 19th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.