Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Scotts Valley to Sacramento. If you're planning a road trip to Sacramento, 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 Scotts Valley
drive for about 33 minutes
10:33 am San Jose
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:33 am
drive for about 47 minutes
12:20 pm Oakland
eat at Chez Panisse
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:20 pm
drive for about 50 minutes
2:10 pm Napa
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:10 pm
drive for about 35 minutes
3:45 pm Vacaville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:45 pm
drive for about 46 minutes
5:31 pm California State Railroad Museum
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 6:31 pm
drive for about 5 minutes
6:36 pm arrive in Sacramento
eat at Ella Dining Room & Bar
driving ≈ 3.5 hours
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?
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?
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?
Vacaville (4 answers)
California State Railroad Museum (7 mentions)
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Ella Dining Room & Bar, which was mentioned 3 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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