Duarte, California 4-Day Itinerary

• Day 1 - City Tour of Duarte: Start your trip with a tour of the city of Duarte starting with visit to the Duarte Historical Museum to discover the rich history of the city followed by a nature walk in the Duarte Trail. Have lunch at the Old Spaghetti Factory to taste traditional Italian dishes. End the day with a visit to the Fish Canyon Falls for a refreshing swim.
• Day 2 - Science and Nature: Start your day at the California Institute of Technology to learn about scientific history and research. Visit the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens for the art and plant collection. End the day by watching the sunset from the Mount Wilson Observatory.
• Day 3 - Shopping and Outdoor Fun: Go shopping at the Westfield Santa Anita Mall for trendy outfits and food spots. Later, visit the Santa Anita Park for horse race betting, followed by a Sunset Hike at Echo Mountain Trail.
• Day 4 - Beach and Foodie Tour: Visit the Santa Monica Beach for a day full of sun and sand to relax. Later, finish up the day with a foodie tour at Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, where delicious food and refreshing drinks are served in between exploring the beautiful gardens.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Duarte Historical Museum (1-2 Hours, $8)
• Duarte Trail (1-2 Hours, free)
• Old Spaghetti Factory (1-2 Hours, $20)
• Fish Canyon Falls (30 Minutes-1 Hour, free)
• California Institute of Technology (2-3 Hours, free)
• Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens (2-4 Hours, $25)
• Mount Wilson Observatory (1-2 Hours, $22)
• Westfield Santa Anita Mall (2-3 Hours, free)
• Santa Anita Park (2-3 Hours, $5)
• Echo Mountain Trail Sunset Hike (2-3 Hours, free)
• Santa Monica Beach (4-6 Hours, free)
• Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden Foodie Tour (2-3 Hours, $35)
Total Estimated Costs: $115

Transportation

Travel within Duarte is best done by car or ride shares. Alternatively, take the Metro Gold Line from Union Station. Uber or Lyft services are also available.

The estimated cost spent on transportation depends on the number of destinations visited and the distance between them, but it could be as low as $20.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a day trip to Southern California Coastal Towns such as Santa Barbara or San Diego.

If you have less time, prioritize visits to the Santa Anita Park and Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens.