One hour north of San Francisco, all of life’s greatest indulgences — wine, food, relaxation, and adventure — can be experienced all at once in Napa Valley, one of the top Wine Country destinations in the world. Each town has places to discover from Napa’s urban wine trail to Yountville’s renowned fine dining to Calistoga’s detoxifying hot springs. There’s something for every kind of traveler, whether you’re a oenophile, foodie, or adventurist.
Monterey is a scenic California coastal city that rises from the pristine Monterey Bay to pine forested hillsides with sweeping bay views. The city's natural beauty, aquarium, and historic sites such as Cannery Row, make it a popular tourist destination.
This ultra-mellow beach town along Highway One has a decided split personality—and both sides are cool. First, there’s the family fun of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and then there’s downtown Santa Cruz with shopping for vintage and boho chic, and relaxed restaurants which focus on organic, local ingredients. If you love nature, head off to Big Basin Redwoods State Park, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.