29 days in California Itinerary

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On the 17th (Wed), do a tasting at Pride Mountain Vineyards, do a tasting at Vincent Arroyo Winery, then learn about winemaking at Schramsberg Vineyards, then do a tasting at Inglenook, and finally stop by Oxbow Public Market. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Thu): learn about winemaking at Modus Operandi Cellars, stop by Dean & DeLuca, learn about winemaking at V. Sattui Winery, then learn about winemaking at Robert Mondavi Winery, and finally do a tasting at B Cellars Vineyards and Winery.

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Tel Aviv, Israel to St. Helena is an approximately 22-hour combination of flight and taxi. You can also do a combination of flight, subway, and bus; or do a combination of flight, train, and bus. You'll gain 10 hours traveling from Tel Aviv to St. Helena due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Tel Aviv in April since evenings lows in St. Helena dip to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can drive to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

You'll get in some beach time at Fitzgerald J V Marine Reserve and Fort Funston National Park. For shopping fun, head to Ferry Building Marketplace or Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. Step out of San Francisco to go to San Gregorio and see San Gregorio State Beach, which is approximately 38 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, steep yourself in history at City Lights Booksellers, take a stroll through SoMa, and don't miss a visit to Ghirardelli Square.

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Traveling by car from St. Helena to San Francisco takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight; or do a combination of bus and subway. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in San Francisco when traveling from St. Helena in April, with lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Big Trees Lodge, National Historic Landmark and Yosemite Valley Chapel will appeal to history buffs. Escape the urban bustle at Nature Center at Happy Isles and Yosemite Museum Gallery. Spend the 26th (Fri) exploring nature at Elizabeth Lake, Yosemite National Park. Spend the 29th (Mon) exploring nature at Bridalveil Fall. Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, contemplate the waterfront views at Gaylor Lake, make a trip to Olmsted Point, and admire the sheer force of Chilnualna Falls.

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Traveling by car from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of subway, flight, bus, and taxi. Traveling from San Francisco in April, expect nights in Yosemite National Park to be cooler, around -2°C, while days are little chillier, around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can drive to Carmel.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, often simply called Carmel, is a city in Monterey County, California, United States, founded in 1902 and incorporated on October 31, 1916. Start off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): look for gifts at The Cheese Shop, then admire the majestic nature at Point Lobos, and then stroll through Carmel River State Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri): kick back and relax at Asilomar State Beach and then play a few rounds at Pebble Beach Golf Links.

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Traveling by car from Yosemite National Park to Carmel takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, flight, shuttle, and bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Carmel, with lows of 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can travel to San Diego.

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

Get a sense of the local culture at Mormon Battalion Historic Site and San Diego Air & Space Museum. Relax by the water at La Jolla Cove and Black's Beach. The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, get a taste of the local shopping with Gaslamp Quarter, stroll through Children's Pool, and enjoy the sand and surf at Mission Beach Park.

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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Carmel to San Diego in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, shuttle, and flight; or drive. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Carmel in May: high temperatures in San Diego hover around 25°C and lows are around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can go by car to Santa Monica.

A famed resort town since the early 20th century, Santa Monica sits on the picturesque Santa Monica Bay, bordered on three sides by the city of Los Angeles.

Get in touch with nature at Will Rogers State Beach and Manhattan Beach. Do some cultural sightseeing at Montana Avenue and Abbot Kinney Boulevard. There's still lots to do: stroll through Venice Beach and Boardwalk, see the interesting displays at The Getty Center, look for gifts at Bergamot Station, and enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica Bay.

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You can drive from San Diego to Santa Monica in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and tram; or do a combination of flight and bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can travel back home.