Things To Do in Napa and SF Bay Area

Go beyond San Francisco, California. The many areas surrounding San Francisco offer a dazzling array of sights, sounds and tastes! Drink in Napa Valley and Sonoma County Wine Country. Get to know some of California’s most famed coastal towns, like Half Moon Bay, Carmel and Monterey. Here’s what you need to know about some the best things to do in the Bay Area.

Napa Valley. Napa Valley is home to the ultimate wine lover’s experience. Just north of Sonoma, there are hundreds of wineries to explore that are unmatched anywhere in the world. Award-winning Napa wineries include Robert Mondavi, Chateau Montelena Winery, Clos Pegase, Grgich Hills Estate, The Hess Collection Winery and Opus One.

Sonoma Valley. Sonoma Valley is located 57 miles north of Burlingame on the way to Napa. The Sonoma wine region is home to hundreds of vineyards and wineries, including Cline Cellars, Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves, Chateau St. Jean, Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery and St. Francis Winery. 

Half Moon Bay. Set atop dramatic cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Half Moon Bay is the site of the Mavericks, a world-famous surfing competition and a giant pumpkin contest that brings in competitors from around the globe.

Monterey, California. Occupying a pristine perch along the coast is the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, which sits in the charming downtown shopping, dining and sightseeing district.

Carmel, California. Carmel is a charming coastal village and artist colony offering fine art galleries, unique boutiques and quaint cafes, plus oceanfront golf courses and beaches.

Santa Cruz, California. Santa Cruz is a quaint beach community and a renowned surfing destination. Stroll the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to and go for a ride at the classic amusement park.

Did you know?
Clint Eastwood is the former mayor of Carmel.
Thad Starr won the Half Moon Bay pumpkin championship in 2008 with a pumpkin weighing in at 1,528-pounds!
The annual Monterey Jazz Festival is one of the world’s most famed music gatherings.