California Road Trip Recap: Pebble Beach, Carmel, Napa Valley & Ventura

California really did feel like three vacations in one.In this episode, I’m recapping our 12-day California road trip through Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Napa Valley and Ventura County, including where we stayed, what we ate, the golf, wine tastings, our drive down the California coast and the experiences that made this trip so special.We started in Monterey and Carmel before spending four nights at The Lodge at Pebble Beach. I’m sharing what it was like to play The Hay, Spyglass Hill and Pebble Beach, why having a caddie added so much to the experience, our favorite restaurants, and whether I think Pebble Beach is worth visiting even if golf isn’t the main reason for your trip.From there, we headed to Napa Valley for private wine tastings, incredible food and a stay at the charming Harvest Inn. It had been 11 years since our last Napa trip, so I’m also sharing what has changed, what surprised me and why Napa now requires a little more planning than it used to.Then we hit the road for Southern California, stopping in San Luis Obispo before finishing our trip in Ventura and Oxnard, where we had a very special reason for visiting: meeting our oldest son’s girlfriend’s family.I’m also talking about something I’m passionate about: enjoying vacation without feeling like you have to completely abandon the habits that make you feel good. There was plenty of wine and amazing food on this trip, but there were also workouts, lots of walking and plenty of movement. That balance is what works for me.If you’re planning a California road trip, a Pebble Beach golf trip, a Napa Valley getaway or simply love hearing about travel, food, wine and some of the unexpected moments along the way, this episode is for you.Stay on top of your protein goals with a bag of my absolute favorite protein powder. You can get 15% off on your first order with code JILL: https://www.equipfoods.com/jill