7-Day Cultural Immersion Itinerary in California

1. Day 1: Getty Center
   25 minutes (11 miles) from Los Angeles International Airport

   Explore art and architecture while enjoying panoramic views of Los Angeles. Admission is free but parking costs $20.

2. Day 2: Griffith Observatory & Hollywood Boulevard
   18 minutes (5.8 miles) from Getty Center

   Enjoy the breathtaking view of LA and observe stars and planets via telescopes in Griffith observatory. Later, visit the cultural hub of Hollywood boulevard.

3. Day 3: Balboa Park
   2 hours 45 minutes (161 miles) from Hollywood Boulevard

   San Diego’s Balboa Park is home to 17 museums including San Diego Art Institute, Natural History Museum, and Fleet Science Center.

4. Day 4: Old Town & Coronado Island
   15 minutes (5.8 miles) from Balboa Park

   Visit San Diego’s birthplace in Old Town, celebrate culture and enjoy traditional Mexican food. Then, take a ferry to Coronado Island for the beach and the Hotel Del Coronado.

5. Day 5: The Great Wall of Los Angeles & Watts Towers
   over 2 hours (70 miles) from Hotel Del Coronado

   Visit two of LA's best open-air art gallery, The Great Wall of Los Angeles, and the intricate Watts Towers designed by Simon Rodia.

6. Day 6: Ojai Valley & Channel Islands National Park
   2 hours 15 minutes (88 miles) from Watts Towers

   Take a boat from Ventura to explore the unique flora and fauna of the Channel Islands National Park. Later, drive to Ojai Valley to learn more about the Chumash Native Americans.

7. Day 7: Laguna Beach & Crystal Cove State Park
   1 hour 30 minutes (63.8 miles) from Ojai Valley

   End the trip with scenic views in Laguna Beach and hike the trails of Crystal Cove State Park to explore California's natural beauty.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Getty Center (3 hours, $20 parking)
• Griffith Observatory (3 hours, free admission), Hollywood Boulevard (4 hours, free),
• Balboa Park (4 hours, $20 parking),
• Old Town (2 hours, free), Coronado Island (4 hours, ferry $8.50)
• The Great Wall of Los Angeles (2 hours, free), Watts Towers (2 hours, free admission)
• Channel Islands National Park (6 hours, boat trip $59.50), Ojai Valley (2 hours, free)
• Laguna Beach (4 hours, free), Crystal Cove State Park (3 hours, $15 parking)

Total Estimated Costs: $123.00

Useful Tips

For more immersion, attend cultural festivals or carnivals in cities. In Santa Monica, take a bike ride or a stroll to Venice Beach. If you have more time, visit Joshua Tree National Park or the Sequoia National Forest. If you have less time, consider cutting Ojai Valley and the Channel Islands.