Make the most of your stay over the long weekend and enjoy the surrounding attractions! San Francisco, Napa/Sonoma and Monterey/Carmel are all a short drive and/or Caltrain ride from Santa Clara. Really, there are endless things to do. Here are some ideas, but please also Google others or just go explore!

Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and head to California's premier wine country and relish the serene vineyard vistas on your way to tastings at 3 wineries in the Napa and Sonoma valleys. Then tantalize your palate with various vintages while you learn about the winemaking process and the area's history.

In the comfort of a luxury coach, leave San Francisco and enjoy views of the Bay Area as well as onboard Wi-Fi. Take a break for lunch and shopping in Yountville before you continue your excursion in one of North America's renowned and historic wine regions.

The Napa and Sonoma valleys are famous for their exquisite wines and rolling hills dotted with vineyards. Early Spanish missionaries brought grapevines to the region and forty-niners even served local wine in their saloons. While you visit a mix of boutique and large-scale wineries, taste some of the finest vintages in California and hear how grapes are picked, crushed, blended, and bottled.

Skip the ticket lines at 5 of San Francisco's most popular attractions with a multi-ticket booklet that’s valid for 9 consecutive days. Explore the city on your own schedule, visiting attractions in whatever order you like.

Get around town like a local with a week’s worth of transportation on Muni trolleys, buses, and the iconic San Francisco cable car. Marvel at the natural wonders on exhibit in the aquarium, planetarium, rainforest dome, and living roof of the California Academy of Sciences, and set out to see the city from the water on a Blue & Gold Fleet cruise across the San Francisco Bay.

Opt to view native sea life at the Aquarium of the Bay, or drive down to Monterey to check out the celebrated aquarium on Cannery Row. Delve into all-ages, hands-on fun at the Exploratorium, or admire the world-class art collections in the prestigious Legion of Honor and the renowned de Young museums.

Your San Francisco CityPASS is valid for general admission to the following attractions:

• Muni & Cable Car 7-Day Transportation Pass
• California Academy of Sciences
• Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise Adventure

You also have the opportunity to choose 2 other attractions from these options:

• Aquarium of the Bay or Monterey Bay Aquarium
• Exploratorium or de Young Museum and Legion of Honor Fine Arts

Beyond simply providing entrance to museums and cruises, your CityPASS booklet also contains valuable insider tips, hours of operation, and transportation information.

Escape the big city for a trip along the beautiful Monterey Peninsula via the Pacific Coast Highway. Enjoy stunning seascape views, the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Steinbeck's Cannery Row as you cruise the famous 17-Mile Drive heading to the coastal town of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Stop at historic Cannery Row—John Steinbeck's novel of the same name takes place on this street during the Great Depression—for a visit to the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. See over 30,000 strange and colorful underwater creatures, from playful sea otters and turtles to powerful sharks and the rare and massive ocean sunfish.

Cruise along the scenic and celebrated 17-Mile Drive, home to the world-renowned Pebble Beach Golf Course. Admire the Lone Cypress—this postcard-worthy tree stands on a rugged granite outpost amid the waves—and scope out the area's magnificent mansions with their sweeping coastal views. Stop along the way to snap photos of the seals basking in the sun on the aptly-named Seal Rock.

Finally, head to enchanting Carmel-by-the-Sea, whose charming downtown shopping district, beautiful beaches, and historic mission make this one of the most beloved destinations along the coast. Spend some time popping into unique boutiques and art galleries before returning to San Francisco via Silicon Valley.