If you like wine you definitely need to check out the San Benito County Wine Trail off of Cienega Rd. Our favorites are Calera, Eden Rift, DeRose, and Leal wineries.
If you like hiking this is the place to go! The Pinnacles recently became a national park and are famous for their condors. It can get pretty hot in the summer so you might want to head out early.
If you've never been, you have to check out the aquarium!
Monterey is beautiful and is a must see if you've never been to California! Check out the fisherman's wharf. walk along Cannery Row, take a stroll to Lover's Point, or drive through the scenic 17-mile drive.
Check out the coastal redwoods in the cool Santa Cruz mountains! While you're there you can stop by the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, walk along the beach, or check out downtown Capitola.
A must-see if you've never been! Also consider taking a trip to Alcatraz or the California Academy of Sciences