15 days in Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe Area & California's Central Coast Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Napa: Calistoga (Sharpsteen Museum & Castello di Amorosa) and St. Helena (Pride Mountain Vineyards, Modus Operandi Cellars, &more). Dedicate the 27th (Sun) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Hess Persson Estates, do a tasting at V. Sattui Winery, and enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour.

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Montreal, Canada to Napa is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 3 hours. Traveling from Montreal in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Napa, with lows of 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Truckee.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Truckee: Tahoe City (Truckee River Bike Trail & River Rafting & Tubing), Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park (in Incline Village) and Five Lakes Creek Trailhead (in Olympic Valley).

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You can fly from Napa to Truckee in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Napa in August since evenings lows in Truckee dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) early enough to drive to South Lake Tahoe.

Change things up with a short trip to Eagle Falls Trail in Tahoe City (about 1h 45 min away). There's still lots to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Emerald Bay State Park, hit the slopes at Rock House Discount Ski & Snowboard Rentals, browse the exhibits of Tallac Historic Site, and stroll around Valhalla at Lake Tahoe.

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You can drive from Truckee to South Lake Tahoe in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can fly to Monterey.

On the 5th (Tue), explore the activities along Monterey Bay, see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then get engrossed in the history at Casa Serrano, Historic Adobe. On the next day, observe the fascinating underwater world at Monterey Bay Aquarium, then admire all the interesting features of 17-Mile Drive, and then wander the streets of Old Fisherman's Wharf.

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Getting from South Lake Tahoe to Monterey by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from South Lake Tahoe in September, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 15°C in Monterey. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Santa Barbara.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Old Mission Santa Barbara and then savor the flavors at Food & Drink. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the landmark architecture of Santa Barbara County Courthouse, admire the natural beauty at Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens, look for gifts at Chocolate Maya, then meet the residents at Santa Barbara Zoo, then meet the residents at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Stearns Wharf.

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Traveling by car from Monterey to Santa Barbara takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Monterey in September, expect nights in Santa Barbara to be about the same, around 17°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.