California Official Visitor's Guide 2009 - UK - (Page 33) california road trip California vineyards and valleys Start in bustling San Francisco, then explore picturesque Wine Country towns and villages in the Sacramento Delta sPotliGht dine at one of the other excellent restaurants in town. www.napavalley.org 5. st. helena (10mi/16km: 15min). Drive north to visit this lovely town's culinary institute of america at greystone, where trainee chefs create gourmet meals. www.napavalley.org oxbow Public Market, Napa 9. Vallejo (49mi/79km: 55min). Discovery kingdom: see dolphin shows and ride on spectacular roller coasters. www.visitvallejo.com 6. davis (64mi/104km: 1hr 20min). surrounded by farmland, this university town has outdoor cafes and parks as well as scores of bicycles. catch a performance at the robert and margrit mondavi center for the performing arts. www.davisvisitor.com 10. berkeley (22mi/36km: 30min). further west, visit this famed university town with a bohemian air. Browse and buy on fourth street, with its clothing boutiques, eclectic shops and fun restaurants. www.visitberkeley.com wine Country. sip local wine varietals such as Zinfandel and chardonnay at friendly wineries throughout the sonoma, napa and lodi wine regions. sfo, 14mi/23km: 24min south of downtown san francisco GaTEWaY aiRPoRT: 7. lodi wine Country (49mi/79km: 55min). tour this friendly wine region and chat with local winemakers. start at the lodi wine and Visitor center. www.visitlodi.com 11. oakland (5mi/8km: 20min). this diverse city is renowned for its music scene: try yoshi’s, a magnet for world-class jazz. rent a canoe, kayak or paddleboat to explore peaceful lake merritt. www.oaklandcvb.com ToTal lENGTH oF DRivE TouR: 1. san Francisco Visit luxury shops along maiden lane. on geary and sutter streets, art galleries stay open late on the first thursdays of the month. June brings pride month, a celebration of the city’s gay community. www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com 8. isleton (22mi/35km: 35min). Head west to learn about chinese immigrants who came here during the 1850s gold rush; many settled in this sacramento hamlet. www.californiadelta.org a Nap 305mi/494km Sacramento 2. sonoma Valley/Glen ellen (49mi/80km: 1hr 10min). luxury lodgings abound in this charming town in the heart of the vineyard-rich sonoma Valley. www.sonomavalley.com 12 Santa Rosa o Son 101 St. Helena 5 29 121 128 50 6 Davis Glen 2 Ellen Va ey ll Va 12 121 4 Yountville 3 Napa 80 160 5 99 m a 3. Napa (22mi/36km: 36min). sample locally grown produce, cheeses and more at the oxbow public market. find bargains at the napa premium outlet mall. www.napavalley.org lle 37 Vallejo 9 80 680 780 4 8 Isleton 12 Lodi y 7 SACRAMENTO DELTA 4 San 4. yountville tai power seeff (2) (9mi/15km: 17min). relax in this inviting town, home to the french laundry, one of the world’s finest restaurants; this establishment is extremely popular, so try reserving a table for lunch. alternatively, Welcome Center SM San Francisco San Francisco 1 10 Berkeley 11 Oakland 101 Fra 680 205 580 nc isc o N 880 Los Angeles SFO 0 0 10 mi 20 km 580 5 Ba y www.visitcalifornia.co.uk 33 http://www.napavalley.org http://www.napavalley.org http://www.visitvallejo.com http://www.davisvisitor.com http://www.visitberkeley.com http://www.visitlodi.com http://www.oaklandcvb.com http://www.californiadelta.org http://www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com http://www.sonomavalley.com http://www.napavalley.org http://www.visitcalifornia.co.uk
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