Would it be feesable to check out our hotel in Santa Barbara(Tuesday 6th September)early drive to Universal Studios and then after visiting the park drive on up to Monterery for a 3 day visit. Is this to much in one day? It is isnt it!

I would say no. The trip from Universal to Monterey is pretty long with out traffic. Well over 5 hours. After waking up early and spending time at Universal, will you really want to take a 5+ hour drive?

If you are 18, this might be fun for you, but if you are a little older, I think you would have a much more enjoyable time by instead taking the drive up Highway 1 to Monterey--it is one of the most beautiful drives in the world.

Hi Allen,
Feasible, yes.
Recommended, No.
It will be at least a 2 1/2 hour drive from SB to Universal, maybe longer. Even if you leave SB early, you are going to hit early rush hour traffic in LA. Time at Universal, at least 3-4 hours, then to Monterey, 5 more hours minimum. I would find an alternate plan.
minnie.

Thanks for your replies.
So its either skip Universal and take a nice slow drive up Highway 1 or go to Universal the day before(Labour day)
Al.