Morning: Flight from Wellington lands in Houston; transfer to hotel and settle in.
Afternoon: Stroll through Hermann Park, enjoy the garden and paddle boats.
Evening: Dinner at a local Tex‑Mex restaurant and a relaxed walk along the Buffalo Bayou trail.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit Space Center Houston for interactive exhibits and astronaut training simulators.
Afternoon: Tour the historic Mission NASA Apollo 17 command module.
Evening: Catch a show at the Houston Theater District.
Find HotelsMorning: Explore the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and its diverse collections.
Afternoon: Walk to the nearby Houston Museum of Natural Science for dinosaur fossils and planetarium.
Evening: Enjoy live music in the Montrose neighborhood.
Find HotelsMorning: Kayak through the Buffalo Bayou greenway.
Afternoon: Picnic at Discovery Green and visit the contemporary art installations.
Evening: Dine at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the downtown skyline.
Find HotelsMorning: Drive to Galveston Island and walk the historic Seawall.
Afternoon: Tour the USS Yorktown and relax on the beach.
Evening: Return to Houston; nightcap at a local craft brewery.
Find HotelsMorning: Browse the boutiques of Rice Village.
Afternoon: Visit the Holocaust Museum Houston for a profound experience.
Evening: Sample barbecue in the historic Heights district.
Find HotelsMorning: Relax at the hotel pool or spa.
Afternoon: Optional visit to the Houston Zoo or a bike ride in Memorial Park.
Evening: Pack and prepare for the flight to San Diego.
Find HotelsMorning: Flight to San Diego; check‑in at a beachfront hotel.
Afternoon: Walk along the iconic San Diego Waterfront and visit the USS Midway Museum.
Evening: Sunset dinner in the Gaslamp Quarter.
Find HotelsMorning: Explore the gardens and museums of Balboa Park.
Afternoon: Spend the afternoon at the world‑renowned San Diego Zoo.
Evening: Catch a performance at the Old Globe Theatre.
Find HotelsMorning: Kayak in La Jolla Cove and watch sea lions.
Afternoon: Lunch at a seaside café, then stroll the La Jolla Shores beach.
Evening: Dine on fresh fish at a harbor restaurant.
Find HotelsMorning: Bike across the Coronado Bridge to visit the historic Hotel del Coronado.
Afternoon: Relax on Coronado Beach, then head back to the city.
Evening: Fly to Las Vegas; late‑night check‑in.
Find HotelsMorning: Settle into the hotel on the Strip.
Afternoon: Walk the Las Vegas Strip, marvel at themed resorts and fountains.
Evening: Watch the Bellagio Fountain Show and enjoy a dinner‑show.
Find HotelsMorning: Explore Fremont Street Experience and the neon museum.
Afternoon: Visit the Mob Museum for a glimpse into Vegas history.
Evening: Try your luck at a casino or attend a headline concert.
Find HotelsMorning: Day trip to Red Rock Canyon for scenic drives and short hikes.
Afternoon: Picnic among the red sandstone formations.
Evening: Return to the Strip; relax at a rooftop bar.
Find HotelsMorning: Drive or fly to Los Angeles; check‑in near downtown.
Afternoon: Walk the historic Olvera Street and visit the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Evening: Dinner at a trendy Silver Lake eatery.
Find HotelsMorning: Tour the Hollywood Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre.
Afternoon: Hike up to the Griffith Observatory for panoramic city views.
Evening: Sunset drinks at the Observatory’s rooftop café.
Find HotelsMorning: Explore the art collections at the Getty Center.
Afternoon: Head to Santa Monica Pier for beach time and the amusement park.
Evening: Stroll along the Third Street Promenade for shopping and street performers.
Find HotelsMorning: Spend the day at Universal Studios Hollywood enjoying rides and shows.
Afternoon: Continue exploring the Wizarding World and movie sets.
Evening: Return to the hotel; unwind with a spa treatment.
Find HotelsMorning: Drive the iconic Pacific Coast Highway to Malibu.
Afternoon: Lunch at a beachfront café and visit the Malibu Pier.
Evening: Return to Los Angeles; enjoy a quiet night in.
Find HotelsMorning: Tour the contemporary LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art).
Afternoon: Explore the vibrant murals of the Arts District.
Evening: Farewell dinner at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the city skyline.
Find HotelsMorning: Pack and enjoy a leisurely brunch near the hotel.
Afternoon: Transfer to LAX for the flight back to Wellington.
Evening: Arrive home with memories of an unforgettable three‑week adventure.
Find HotelsTotal Estimated Cost: $581
If you need to shorten the trip, consider dropping one day in Houston and one day in Los Angeles, focusing on the key attractions listed. To extend, add an extra day in San Diego to explore Coronado Island further or a full day in Las Vegas for a desert spa retreat or a show on the Strip. Adjustments are easy thanks to the flexible flight connections between the cities.