Yosemite National Park San Francisco is the perfect jumping-off point for road trips filled with wine, nature and swoon-worthy panoramas. Whether booking a tour or exploring on your own, check out these fun destinations within a day’s drive. WANDER WINE COUNTRY views at Travertine Hot Springs near Bridgeport in the Eastern Sierras. State Park ; though the name suggests otherwise, the summit rewards with heavenly overlooks. Gaze at the rolling spines of surrounding hills — flecked with wildflowers in early spring and summer — and watch for red-tailed hawks, deer and foxes. BEYOND THE BRIDGE MONTEREY BAY ROAD TRIP Cruise down famous Highway 1, which hugs the Pacific coast and delights with dramatic cliffsides, cresting waves and other awe-inducing sights. Stop to explore tidepools on beaches, grab snacks and strawberries at Swanton Berry Farm in Davenport and fill up on cioppino at Phil’s Fish Market & Eatery in Castroville. 5 Adventures Easy access to more than 800 Napa County and Sonoma County wineries? Yes, please. A few must-sips include the sauvignon blanc and cabernet sauvignon from Mt. Helena’s Spottswoode and the pinot noir and chardonnay from Porter Creek Vineyards in Healdsburg. TOUR YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK HEALING HOT SPRINGS Let tensions melt away as you sink into steaming mineral pools. Experiences range from 102-degree dips amid the calm of Calistoga’s Indian Springs Resort and Spa to snow-streaked mountain Getty/Thinkstock MOUNT DIABLO DAYCATION Head east to Walnut Creek and Mount Diablo Famed for natural wonders like giant sequoia trees and the annual Yosemite Firefall, this park is brimming with magic. Several guided day trips depart from San Francisco, including Extranomical Tours , Gray Line Tours , Incredible Adventures and Skyline Sightseeing Tours . 5 Adventures Beyond the Bridge . 39
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