18 Days of Adventure: Houston, San Diego, Los Angeles

Ari Cal

4 Jan 2024

Embark on an epic journey through Houston, San Diego, and Los Angeles. Discover fascinating museums, breathtaking parks, and iconic landmarks. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Houston

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Houston's Hidden Gems

$25

Health-sciences-themed museum with interactive displays centered around the human body.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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An 8-acre site featuring themed gardens, a sculpture promenade & a 30-foot mount with city views.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 2Art, Fountains, and Statesmanship in Houston

$ 5

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Nearly 19,000 pieces of art & artifacts from the Paleolithic era to the present in a historic space.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Small, freeway-side park holding outsize busts of U.S. presidents & Texas statesmen.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Dive into Science and Art in Houston

$75

$ 3

Museum with dinosaur hall & other permanent exhibits, planetarium, IMAX theater & butterfly house.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$63

13 - 16 min

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Museum of elaborately decorated cars & contemporary art with a scrap-metal & chrome exterior.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

Day 4Parks, History, and Nature in Houston

$ 3

Winding, 160-acre green space featuring views of the Houston skyline plus a fountain & a skate park.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Historically focused park featuring guided tours of old structures dating back to the 1800s.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 5Uncover History and Artistic Wonders in Houston

$25

$ 3

Research center dedicated to African-American soldiers with exhibits, workshops & reenactments.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

6 - 8 min

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Long-standing museum with revolving exhibitions of modern art, as well as programs & talks.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 6A Journey of Remembrance and Urban Oasis in Houston

$30

$ 3

This somber museum documents the Holocaust through exhibits of artifacts, photographs & film.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

12 - 15 min

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Historic public space with outdoor movies, walkways, a dog run & an open-air Greek restaurant.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 7Immerse in Fun and Learning at Children's Museum Houston

$30

Bustling family museum with a wealth of hands-on activities such as a Bubble Lab & a Tot Spot.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

Day 8Explore the Artistic Treasures of Houston

$38

Distinct campus & sculpture garden with notable art from antiquity to today, plus films & programs.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

Day 9Aquarium Adventures and Green Discoveries in Houston

$50

$ 5

Sprawling spot for sea life, including touch pools, shark tank & displays of aquatic ecosystems.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$50

9 - 11 min

Directions

Park with live music, public art, restaurants, playground, pond for kayaking & exercise classes.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

Urban green space with a quirky collection of large mosaic sculptures created by local artists.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1315 In total

Activities & Food:$1261

Transport:$54

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Trip to San Diego

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Houston's Hidden Gems

$50

$ 5

2-block space steps away from the sand & waves offers grassy area & playgrounds.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

Directions

Mission Beach Boardwalk | Ocean Front Walk

Longtime beachfront boardwalk featuring shops, an old-school amusement park & ocean activities.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

Directions

Vintage games, gift shops, rides & an iconic wooden roller coaster right next to the beach.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$50

Day 2Art, Fountains, and Statesmanship in Houston

$205

$ 5

Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

27 - 33 min

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Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more.

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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$175

Day 3Dive into Science and Art in Houston

$135

$ 5

Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

Zoo featuring giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus tours & a conservation society.

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$135

Day 4Parks, History, and Nature in Houston

$135

$ 5

Visitor tours of a 1,800-acre wildlife sanctuary with over 300 species of African & Asian animals.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$135

44 - 53 min

Directions

Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, museums, gardens & more.

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Uncover History and Artistic Wonders in Houston

$38

$ 10

This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

25 - 30 min

Directions

Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

25 - 30 min

Directions

8,000-acre recreational park featuring 60 miles of trails, along with a lake for boating & camping.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1315 In total

Activities & Food:$1261

Transport:$54

Trip to Los Angeles

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Houston's Hidden Gems

$ 4

Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & the L.A. Zoo.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

52 - 63 min

Directions

High-energy hub featuring shops, eateries & bars, as well as a 7-story IMAX theater.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Art, Fountains, and Statesmanship in Houston

$218

Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$218

Day 3Dive into Science and Art in Houston

Posh shopping district with a range of retailers, dining & entertainment along a stylish promenade.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Storied seaside destination showcasing a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Parks, History, and Nature in Houston

$208

Iconic amusement park featuring 8 themed "lands" with rides, shows & costumed characters.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$208

Budget breakdown: $1315 In total

Activities & Food:$1261

Transport:$54