Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Sacramento to Pacific Grove. If you're planning a road trip to Pacific Grove, 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.
9:00 am start in Sacramento
drive for about 59 minutes
9:59 am Napa
stay for about 2 hours
and leave at 11:59 am
drive for about 53 minutes
12:52 pm Oakland
eat at Chez Panisse
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:52 pm
drive for about 50 minutes
2:43 pm San Jose
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:43 pm
drive for about 39 minutes
4:22 pm Santa Cruz
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:22 pm
drive for about 43 minutes
6:05 pm San Juan Bautista
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 7:05 pm
drive for about 40 minutes
7:45 pm Monterey
stay for about 2 hours
and leave at 9:45 pm
drive for about 8 minutes
9:53 pm arrive in Pacific Grove
stay at Mission Ranch Hotel
driving ≈ 5 hours
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?
Oakland (57 answers)
Lake Merritt (16 mentions)
UC Berkeley (8 mentions)
Jack London Square (7 mentions)
Ici Ice Cream (5 mentions)
College Ave (5 mentions)
restaurants around Oakland:
Chez Panisse
Arinell Pizza Inc
Cheese Board Bakery & Cheese
The Trappist
Comal
questions about Oakland:
Best free things to do in Oakland?
What is Oakland like?
First time in Oakland with 1 day to explore
A good neighborhood in Oakland for rental?
Best bites to eat in Oakland?
San Jose (39 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?
Santa Cruz (85 answers)
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (20 mentions)
Natural Bridges State Beach (4 mentions)
The Mystery Spot (4 mentions)
Santa Cruz Beach (4 mentions)
Seabright State Beach (3 mentions)
restaurants around Santa Cruz:
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
Marianne's Ice Cream‎
questions about Santa Cruz:
Activities during reunion in santa cruz
Are there any good restaurants in Santa Cruz?
What are some must places to go to in Santa Cruz, CA
Names of beaches that aren't so crowded
Best Things To Do In Santa Cruz?
San Juan Bautista (5 answers)
Mission San Juan Bautista (2 mentions)
restaurants around San Juan Bautista:
Vertigo Coffee
Monterey (167 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
hotels around Monterey:
Mission Ranch Hotel
Lodge at Pebble Beach
Seven Gables Inn
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
La Playa Hotel Carmel-By-The-Sea
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
Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in Pacific Grove.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Mission Ranch Hotel, which was mentioned 4 times on Trippy.
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Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Passionfish, which was mentioned 7 times.
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This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
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