We are Shreeyeh and Kiran! California travel pros who’ve been living in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2020. We've explored over 60 destinations in California, including 8 national and 15+ state parks.
This Northern California day trip surprised me
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Hi Reader, Sponsored by Visit Vacaville We recently spent the day exploring Vacaville as part of a sponsored trip with Visit Vacaville. I was surprised by how much there is to do in Vacaville in just one day. We started the morning at a fourth-generation family farm, had Thai food for lunch, stopped by the outlets, learned more about the area’s history, walked past beautiful historic homes, explored downtown, and ended the day with a farm-to-table dinner. I liked that there was a good mix of things to do, so the day never felt repetitive. I put together the exact itinerary we followed - including where we ate, how long to spend at each stop, parking tips, and what I’d recommend prioritizing if you’re short on time.
This itinerary is easy to adjust depending on what you feel like doing more of, whether that was shopping, exploring downtown, or spending more time at the historic stops. Hope this helps you plan a future Vacaville trip! Until next time, |
Bae Area And Beyond
We are Shreeyeh and Kiran! California travel pros who’ve been living in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2020. We've explored over 60 destinations in California, including 8 national and 15+ state parks.
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