30 days in San Francisco Bay Area Itinerary

Located just 80 km (50 mi) north of San Francisco, Napa sits at the southern end of the scenic Napa Valley, one of the world's major wine regions.

Step off the beaten path and head to Balloon Rides and Safari West. Venture out of the city with trips to Charles M. Schulz Museum (in Santa Rosa), St. Helena (Beringer Vineyards, Corison Winery, &more) and VJB Cellars (in Kenwood). Dedicate the 3rd (Mon) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. The adventure continues: bet on your favorite at Simraceway Performance Driving Center, learn about winemaking at Domaine Carneros, and take in the pleasant sights at Riverfront Promenade.

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San Juan, Puerto Rico to Napa is an approximately 12-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 4 hours traveling from San Juan to Napa. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from San Juan in April: highs in Napa hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can drive to Healdsburg.

The quaint city of Healdsburg is one of northern California's wine capitals, serving as the meeting point for three of Sonoma's most important wine-producing regions.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Gracianna Winery and Dry Creek Vineyard. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Healdsburg: Vincent Arroyo Winery (in Calistoga), Sonoma Coast State Beach (in Sonoma) and Armstrong Redwood State Reserve (in Guerneville). There's still lots to do: savor the flavors at Food & Drink, learn about winemaking at Stephen & Walker Winery, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

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Traveling by car from Napa to Healdsburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In April, daily temperatures in Healdsburg can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to San Francisco.

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

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Wine Tours & Tastings and Beer Tastings & Tours. Change things up with a short trip to Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley (about 48 minutes away). There's still lots to do: head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, take in nature's colorful creations at San Francisco Botanical Garden, take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, and snap pictures at Golden Gate Bridge.

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You can drive from Healdsburg to San Francisco in 1.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Healdsburg in April, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 12°C in San Francisco. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can fly 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. Explore hidden gems such as Point Lobos and Asilomar State Beach. There's still lots to do: grab your bike and head to Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail, awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, tee off at Pebble Beach Golf Links, and walk around Dennis the Menace Park.

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You can drive from San Francisco to Carmel in 2 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to drive to Sacramento.

The capital city of America's most economically significant state, Sacramento is an important stop for any politico.

Step off the beaten path and head to California State Railroad Museum and Crocker Art Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sacramento: Roseville Utility Exploration Center (in Roseville) and Grass Valley (Lazy Dog Chocolateria & Bourne Cottage). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Old Sacramento, get engrossed in the history at Sacramento History Museum, trek along Stevens Trail, and don't miss a visit to Old Sugar Mill.

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Getting from Carmel to Sacramento by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or fly; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Carmel in April: highs in Sacramento hover around 27°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.