13-day Relaxation Itinerary in the United States

1. Day 1: Santa Monica Pier
   10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Downtown Santa Monica

   Pacific amusement fun

2. Day 2: Venice Beach
   10 minutes (2.2 miles) from Santa Monica Pier

   Oceanfront shopping vibes

3. Day 3: Griffith Park
   30 minutes (12.5 miles) from Venice Beach

   Pacific views hiking

4. Day 4: Huntington Beach
   50 minutes (34.5 miles) from Griffith Park

   Surfing coastal beauty

5. Day 5: Santa Barbara Wine Country
   2 hours (119 miles) from Huntington Beach

   Wine tasting heaven

6. Day 6: Solvang
   40 minutes (31.5 miles) from Santa Barbara Wine Country

   Charming Dutch village

7. Day 7: Big Sur
   3 hours (142 miles) from Solvang

   Rocky coast views

8. Day 8: Carmel-by-the-Sea
   45 minutes (29 miles) from Big Sur

   Seaside shopping heaven

9. Day 9: Monterey Aquarium
   15 minutes (2 miles) from Carmel-by-the-Sea

   Sea creature fun

10. Day 10: Napa Valley Wine Train
    3 hours (123 miles) from Monterey Aquarium

    Wine tasting train

11. Day 11: Golden Gate Park
    1 hour (50 miles) from Napa Valley Wine Train

    Urban serenity oasis

12. Day 12: Alcatraz Island
    15 minutes (2.4 miles) from Golden Gate Park

    Historical penitentiary tour

13. Day 13: Coastal Redwoods
    1 hour (29 miles) from Alcatraz Island

    Scenic forest walk

Time and Costs Estimates

• Santa Monica Pier (2 hours, free)
• Venice Beach (2 hours, free)
• Griffith Park (3-4 hours, free)
• Huntington Beach (2-3 hours, free)
• Santa Barbara Wine Country (5-6 hours, $50+ for wine tasting)
• Solvang (2-3 hours, free)
• Big Sur (2-3 hours, free)
• Carmel-by-the-Sea (2-3 hours, free)
• Monterey Aquarium (2-3 hours, $50+)
• Napa Valley Wine Train (5-6 hours, $150+ for train and wine tasting)
• Golden Gate Park (3-4 hours, free)
• Alcatraz Island (2-3 hours, $40+)
• Coastal Redwoods (2-3 hours, free)
Total Estimated Costs: $300+

Useful tips

If you have more time, explore more of Napa Valley or explore more hikes in Big Sur. If you have less time, consider skipping Solvang or Alcatraz Island. Remember to check the weather and plan accordingly.