8 days in Carmel, Yosemite National Park & Napa Valley Itinerary
Created using Inspirock California trip planner
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Yosemite National Park
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Napa
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Carmel — 3 nights

Step out of the city life by going to Point Lobos and Scenic Road Walkway. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard and Dawn's Dream Winery.
For ratings, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Carmel day trip planner.
San Francisco to Carmel is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 64°F, and evening lows to 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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For ratings, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Carmel day trip planner.
San Francisco to Carmel is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 64°F, and evening lows to 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 2 nights

Escape the urban bustle at Swinging Bridge Picnic Area Yosemite National Park CA and El Capitan. There's still lots to do: explore the striking landscape at Glacier Point, admire the sheer force of Yosemite Falls, explore the activities along Tenaya Lake, and identify plant and animal life at Nature Center at Happy Isles.
For other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Carmel to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Carmel in March, you will find days in Yosemite National Park are a bit cooler (53°F), and nights are much colder (23°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can travel to Napa.
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For other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park trip planner.
Explore your travel options from Carmel to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Carmel in March, you will find days in Yosemite National Park are a bit cooler (53°F), and nights are much colder (23°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can travel to Napa.
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Napa — 2 nights

America's Wine Country
Start off your visit on the 11th (Fri): contemplate the long history of Lachryma Montis, admire the architecture and history at Mission San Francisco Solano, and then get outside with Outdoor Activities.
Planning Napa trip won't be overwhelming when you use Inspirock's itinerary maker.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Napa. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in March, expect Napa to be a bit warmer, temps between 66°F and 42°F. You will have some time to spend on the 12th (Sat) before leaving for home.
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Planning Napa trip won't be overwhelming when you use Inspirock's itinerary maker.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Napa. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in March, expect Napa to be a bit warmer, temps between 66°F and 42°F. You will have some time to spend on the 12th (Sat) before leaving for home.
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Napa Valley travel guide
Thanks to a Mediterranean climate and idyllic location in Northern California, Napa Valley is one of the top wine producing regions in the world. This, coupled with the area's breathtaking scenery, abundance of quaint B&Bs, and exquisite local gastronomy, makes Napa Valley one of the country's most popular spots for peaceful weekends and romantic getaways. While wine tasting and vineyard tours are the traditional things to do, the region offers a variety of other attractions, including hot air balloon rides, spa treatments, and trips aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train.