Exploring vineyards on your own is great but why not let someone else take care of it for you! Napa Valley Wine Trolley and the Napa Valley Wine Train are also great alternatives.
Reservations are required for this insanely beautiful redwood grove.
While kids aren't invited to the wedding itself, if you do end up making a trip out west with the full fam, the Exploratorium is sure to be a big hit!
Want a super touristy day? Start by driving across the Golden Gate Bridge. (Playing the Full House theme song is highly encouraged!) Then park at Pier 39 and swing by Trish's Mini Donuts. Try to beat Andrew's record of 36 donuts in one go while watching the sea lions on the pier before hopping on a boat to Alcatraz. End the day with a trolley ride!
Want an outdoorsy day in the East Bay? Drive up to Rock City and hike around the massive boulders. Sam went to high school at the base of Mount Diablo, and her name is carved into a rock somewhere up there!
Treat yoself 2022!
A Lafayette classic for all the late night dive bar feels.
Gotta have a greasy hangover breakfast! Eggs and bacon not your thing? In n Out is a classic obviously, and Dave at Casa Gourmet Burrito makes a mean spicy quesadilla. Or swing by Coffee Shop in Lafayette for pastries and yogurt if that's more your style!
Upscale restaurant in downtown Walnut Creek with great wine and small plates.
Great ramen and gyoza in the heart of Japantown!
Order a New Orleans (Sam's go-to) and wander through Cal Berkeley over to Telegraph Ave.
Grab a scoop and walk around Main Street in downtown Walnut Creek. This are is poppin' with tons of restaurants and bars!