5 Days Exploring California Itinerary

Begin your day at the beautiful Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, where you can hike and enjoy breathtaking ocean views. Have breakfast at The Cottage La Jolla, famous for its hearty breakfasts.

Afterward, visit the fascinating Birch Aquarium at Scripps to learn about marine life. For lunch, stop by Duke's La Jolla for some fresh seafood with an ocean view.

Spend your evening exploring the lively area of Mission Beach. Enjoy dinner at Cannonball, which offers sushi and stunning sunset views.

Start your morning with a visit to the charming town of Sonoma. Have breakfast at Sunflower Caffe, known for its farm-to-table offerings. Then head to Viansa Sonoma Winery for a wine tasting experience amidst picturesque vineyards.

In the afternoon, explore more wineries in the area such as Raymond Vineyards. Enjoy lunch at The Girl & The Fig, offering French-inspired cuisine in downtown Sonoma.

Visit the popular local spot, HopMonk Tavern, for some live music and craft beers in Sebastopol. For dinner, dine at MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa's Layla Restaurant.

Kick off your day with an early hike to see the majestic waterfalls along the famous trail leading to both Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall via Mist Trail. Start with breakfast from packed provisions from Yosemite Valley Lodge's Base Camp Eatery.

Continue exploring Yosemite by visiting iconic spots like Sentinel Dome and Taft Point for panoramic views of Yosemite Valley. Take a break for lunch near Glacier Point Road with packed sandwiches from Degnan's Deli.

Wind down your adventurous day by Mirror Lake before heading back to Yosemite Village for dinner at The Mountain Room Restaurant which offers hearty meals perfect after a long day of hiking.

Begin your final day in California by visiting Embarcadero where you can take in views of San Francisco Bay Bridge while enjoying breakfast at Ferry Building Marketplace’s Blue Bottle Coffee shop.

Head over to Berkeley afterwards where you can stroll through UC Berkeley campus or visit local shops on Telegraph Avenue followed by lunch at Chez Panisse Cafe known for its organic dishes.

Conclude your trip exploring more of San Francisco’s cultural spots like Museum Of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) before having farewell dinner overlooking city lights from Top Of The Mark restaurant.