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ITINERARY
2h 59m129 miles5 stops
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Westfield UTC
The premier shopping center in the area that offers 160 shops, three beauty salons, an ice skating rink and video entertainment center.
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The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
Open in Spring from March 1st through Mothers Day. For over sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of North San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. The nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch® in Carlsbad, California, are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year – from early March through early May – literally bringing the famous fields back to life. This annual burst of color, which has become part of the area’s local heritage, also is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in Southern California.
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LEGOLAND California
LEGOLAND® California Resort has more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including the new LEGO® Star Wars™: The Force Awakens Miniland Model Display opening March with a 16-foot long Finalizer model made completely out of LEGO bricks plus six more scenes! Conquer dragons, battle pirates and discover ancient treasures at the Resort, also home to LEGOLAND Water Park, SEA LIFE® Aquarium; and NEW for Summer enjoy Surfers’ Cove – a water park expansion featuring racer-water slides. There’s so much to do, you’ll want to spend the night at LEGOLAND Hotel featuring new LEGO NINJAGO themed rooms.
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Veterans Memorial Park
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The Shops At Mission Viejo
Among the 150 stores and restaurants at The Shops at Mission Viejo, this indoor mall features Nordstrom, Dick's Sporting Goods, Macy's, Apple, lululemon, Williams Sonoma, Restoration Hardware, Pottery Barn, Sephora, P.F. Chang's China Bistro and The Cheesecake Factory. The Shops at Mission Viejo serves many nearby communities such as Ladera Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita, Coto de Caza, San Juan Capistrano and the city of Mission Viejo.
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San Diego to Los Angeles
1
Start:Westfield UTC
La Jolla, San Diego, California·
4.0
(93) review
The premier shopping center in the area that offers 160 shops, three beauty salons, an ice skating rink and video entertainment center.
2
Start:The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
Carlsbad, California·
4.5
(979) review
Open in Spring from March 1st through Mothers Day. For over sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of North San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. The nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch® in Carlsbad, California, are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year – from early March through early May – literally bringing the famous fields back to life. This annual burst of color, which has become part of the area’s local heritage, also is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in Southern California.
3
Start:LEGOLAND California
Carlsbad, California·
4.0
(9552) review
LEGOLAND® California Resort has more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including the new LEGO® Star Wars™: The Force Awakens Miniland Model Display opening March with a 16-foot long Finalizer model made completely out of LEGO bricks plus six more scenes! Conquer dragons, battle pirates and discover ancient treasures at the Resort, also home to LEGOLAND Water Park, SEA LIFE® Aquarium; and NEW for Summer enjoy Surfers’ Cove – a water park expansion featuring racer-water slides. There’s so much to do, you’ll want to spend the night at LEGOLAND Hotel featuring new LEGO NINJAGO themed rooms.
4
Start:Veterans Memorial Park
Dana Point, California·
5.0
(8) review
Pacific Coast Highway & Selva Road Located in Strands Vista Park, Dana Point, CA 92629
5
Start:The Shops At Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo, California·
4.5
(93) review
Among the 150 stores and restaurants at The Shops at Mission Viejo, this indoor mall features Nordstrom, Dick's Sporting Goods, Macy's, Apple, lululemon, Williams Sonoma, Restoration Hardware, Pottery Barn, Sephora, P.F. Chang's China Bistro and The Cheesecake Factory. The Shops at Mission Viejo serves many nearby communities such as Ladera Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita, Coto de Caza, San Juan Capistrano and the city of Mission Viejo.
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