5 days in Santa Barbara, Soledad & Napa Itinerary

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a solid vacation destination with its wide beaches, renowned wineries, and some of California's finest shopping and dining options.

On the 16th (Sun), wander the streets of State Street Underpass, don't miss a visit to Old Mission Santa Barbara, then learn about winemaking at Kunin Wines Tasting Room, and finally take in the waterfront at Stearns Wharf.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Santa Barbara. In May in Santa Barbara, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 52°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can travel to Soledad.

Soledad is a city in Monterey County, California, United States. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pinnacles National Park. On the 18th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad, take in the history at Mission San Antonio de Padua, and then trek along Bear Gulch Caves.

To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Soledad trip planner.

Drive from Santa Barbara to Soledad in 3.5 hours. May in Soledad sees daily highs of 69°F and lows of 52°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to travel to Napa.

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.

On the 19th (Wed), awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.

To find photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Napa day trip planning app.

Getting from Soledad to Napa by car takes about 3 hours. In May in Napa, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 48°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 20th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling home.