11 days in California Itinerary

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.

Dedicate the 9th (Fri) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's still lots to do: look for gifts at Oxbow Public Market, do a tasting at Artesa Vineyards & Winery, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

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Columbus to Napa is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Columbus to Napa, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Columbus in June, Napa is little chillier at night with lows of 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Half Moon Bay.

Half Moon Bay is a coastal city in San Mateo County, California, United States. To find more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Half Moon Bay trip builder website.

You can drive from Napa to Half Moon Bay in 2 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus, subway, and taxi. When traveling from Napa in June, plan for much colder days and about the same nights in Half Moon Bay: temperatures range from 60°F by day to 51°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to drive to Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz remains synonymous with surfing, but this counterculture bastion offers plenty even if you don't plan to catch any waves.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Mon): immerse yourself in nature at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then go for a walk through West Cliff Drive.

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Drive from Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz in an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and shuttle; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. While traveling from Half Moon Bay, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Santa Cruz, ranging from highs of 72°F to lows of 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Monterey.

Monterey is a city in the U.S. state of California, on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on California's Central Coast. Kick off your visit on the 13th (Tue): observe the fascinating underwater world at Monterey Bay Aquarium, get to know the fascinating history of Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard, and then take a memorable drive along 17-Mile Drive. On the 14th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stop by Monterey's Tasty Olive Bar, contemplate the waterfront views at Monterey Bay, then admire the majestic nature at Point Lobos, and finally tee off at Pebble Beach Golf Links.

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You can drive from Santa Cruz to Monterey in an hour. Another option is to take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Monterey are 68°F, while nighttime lows are 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Big Sur.

A sparsely populated area with stunning views, Big Sur attracts artists and tourists traveling California’s scenic Highway 1.

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Getting from Monterey to Big Sur by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Big Sur can reach 68°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. On the 14th (Wed), you're off to San Luis Obispo.

San Luis Obispo, or SLO for short, is a city in the U.S. state of California, located roughly midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on the Central Coast. Start off your visit on the 15th (Thu): examine the collection at Morro Bay Skateboard Museum, then explore the striking landscape at Morro Rock, then admire the majestic nature at Montana de Oro State Park, and finally admire the architecture and history at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.

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Traveling by car from Big Sur to San Luis Obispo takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. When traveling from Big Sur in June, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in San Luis Obispo: temperatures range from 78°F by day to 53°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Santa Barbara.

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.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Santa Barbara County Courthouse and then take a leisurely stroll along Stearns Wharf. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Old Mission Santa Barbara and then awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.

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Getting from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. While traveling from San Luis Obispo, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Santa Barbara, ranging from highs of 72°F to lows of 56°F. You'll have a few hours on the 18th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.