Five-Day Itinerary for Exploring Artesia, California

• Day 1: Visit the Cerritos Sculpture Garden and grab lunch at the The Halal Guys of Cerritos
• Day 2: Explore the Los Cerritos Center for shopping and lunch at the Stonefire Grill.
• Day 3: Learn about the natural history of California at the Ralph B. Clark Regional Park and enjoy a picnic lunch at the park.
• Day 4: Visit the Artesia D.E.S.I. District for authentic Indian food at Surati Farsan Mart followed by shopping for Indian-style clothing and souvenirs.
• Day 5: Take a morning hike in the Artesia Trail before heading to the Los Cerritos Wetlands followed by lunch at PhilTrani's Italian Restaurant.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Cerritos Sculpture Garden (1 hour, Free)
• The Halal Guys of Cerritos (1 hour, $10-15)
• Los Cerritos Center (3 hours, $ varies depending on purchase)
• Stonefire Grill (1 hour, $15-20)
• Ralph B. Clark Regional Park (2 hours, Free)
• Surati Farsan Mart (1 hour, $10-15)
• Artesia D.E.S.I. District (2 hours, Free)
• Artesia Trail (2 hours, Free)
• Los Cerritos Wetlands (1.5 hours, Free)
• PhilTrani's Italian Restaurant (1.5 hours, $15-25)
Total Estimated Costs: $70-95

Transportation

Artesia is easily accessible by car with plenty of parking near all attractions. There are also several public transportation options including buses and trains to and from neighboring cities. Depending on where you are staying, you may choose to rent a car or rely on ride-hailing services like Uber or Lyft to get you around. Estimated total travel costs for the week by car are around $50-75 in gas and any applicable parking fees.

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, consider visiting the nearby cities of Long Beach or Anaheim for more attractions and restaurants. If you are short on time, consider skipping the Artesia D.E.S.I. District or Los Cerritos Wetlands. Be sure to check the opening and closing times of each location before planning your itinerary as they may vary by day and time of year.