Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Reno to Lake Nacimiento. If you're planning a road trip to Lake Nacimiento, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
10:00 am start in Reno
drive for about 54 minutes
10:54 am Tahoe City
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:54 am
drive for about 1.5 hours
1:11 pm Nevada City (California)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:11 pm
drive for about 1 hour
3:21 pm Sacramento
stay for about 1.5 hours
and leave at 4:51 pm
drive for about 59 minutes
5:50 pm Napa
eat at ad hoc
stay overnight at Bardessono
leave the next day around 9:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 4.5 hours
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9:00 am leave from Bardessono
drive for about 1.5 hours
10:34 am San Jose
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:34 am
drive for about 1.5 hours
12:52 pm Monterey
eat at Passionfish
stay for about 4 hours
and leave at 4:52 pm
drive for about 1 hour
6:06 pm King City (California)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 7:06 pm
drive for about 52 minutes
7:58 pm arrive in Lake Nacimiento
day 2 driving ≈ 5 hours
Tahoe City (18 answers)
Lake Tahoe (21 mentions)
Squaw Valley (4 mentions)
Alpine Meadows Ski Resort (3 mentions)
Northstar California Resort (3 mentions)
Chambers Landing Bar & Grill (3 mentions)
restaurants around Tahoe City:
Sunnyside Resort
The Dam Cafe
West Shore Cafe & Inn
Nevada City (California) (5 answers)
Sacramento (73 answers)
California State Railroad Museum (6 mentions)
California State Capitol Museum (3 mentions)
58 Degrees & Holding Co. (2 mentions)
restaurants around Sacramento:
Ella Dining Room & Bar
Rick's Dessert Diner
Delta King Hotel
The Rind
Mulvaney's B&L
questions about Sacramento:
What is your favorite restaurant in Sacramento?
Things to do and see in Sacramento
Hidden gems in Sacramento?
Me want food in Sacramento!
Question about location for USA Outdoor Nationals
Napa (85 answers)
Domaine Carneros (14 mentions)
Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin' BBQ (11 mentions)
Artesa Vineyards & Winery (9 mentions)
Napa Valley (9 mentions)
Oxbow Public Market (6 mentions)
restaurants around Napa:
ad hoc
Domaine Chandon
Redd
Morimoto
Pine Ridge Vineyards
hotels around Napa:
Bardessono
Embassy Suites Napa Valley
Cottages of Napa Valley
questions about Napa:
Other foodie things to do besides wine tasting
Searching for an inexpensive and nice inn in Napa area
Restaurants in Napa for girls outing?
Limited time in Napa, help with my itinerary!
Sightseeing in Napa?
San Jose (44 answers)
The Tech Museum of Innovation (3 mentions)
San Jose Museum of Art (3 mentions)
Santana Row (3 mentions)
Winchester Mystery House (2 mentions)
California's Great America (2 mentions)
questions about San Jose:
What's the best neighborhood in San Jose for a first time visitor?
Hotels with airport parking in San Jose
Best missions to see & other good activities for kids
Neighborhood for young professional in San Jose
Free things to do in San Jose?
Monterey (170 answers)
Monterey Bay Aquarium (41 mentions)
Pebble Beach (21 mentions)
Point Lobos (9 mentions)
Point Lobos State Reserve (8 mentions)
17-Mile Drive (6 mentions)
restaurants around Monterey:
Passionfish
Katy's Place
Epsilon Fine Greek Restaurant
Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar
Sunset Lounge
questions about Monterey:
Restaurant recommendations for a large group dinner?
What to do for a family outing in Monterey?
Things to do with the kiddos besides the aquarium
hotels in Monterey, CA
King City (California) (2 answers)
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