If you're looking for a fun and eco-friendly way to explore California, why not take a weekend road trip from San Francisco in an electric vehicle? Rent a Tesla or other electric vehicle to enjoy the scenic routes and explore the state's many natural wonders all while reducing your carbon footprint and lowering your maintenance costs. Here are five great weekend road trips within a six-hour drive from San Francisco that offer plenty of attractions and activities, as well as EV charging stations.

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Yosemite National Park

Distance from San Francisco: 4 hours

Start your journey on Highway 120 and enjoy the scenic drive towards Yosemite National Park, a stunning natural wonder that attracts visitors from all over the world. Along the way, stop at the charming town of Mariposa and grab a bite to eat at the Sugar Pine Cafe. Once you've arrived in Yosemite, take a hike to see the majestic Yosemite Falls and visit the iconic Half Dome. For dinner, check out the Ahwahnee dining room, which offers delicious meals and stunning views of the park. You'll find Level 2 chargers in surrounding areas such as Mariposa and Midpines, or plug into a Level 1 charger right in Yosemite Valley. Remember, energy is always included when you rent with UFODRIVE. Use the app to navigate to the nearest available station.

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Lake Tahoe

Distance from San Francisco: 3.5 hours

If you're looking for a relaxing mountain getaway, consider Lake Tahoe. Head northeast towards the lake, making sure to stop at the quaint town of Truckee along the way where you’ll find an UFODRIVE level 2 charger if you’re running low on battery. Once you've arrived at the lake, take a scenic drive around the shore and stop at Emerald Bay State Park for some light hiking and impressive sightseeing. For dinner, check out the Lone Eagle Grille in Incline Village, which offers delicious food and stunning lake views. No matter what end of the lake you’re on you are sure to find plenty of UFODRIVE chargers including three in Tahoe City, 8 in Stateline and two level 2 chargers in Tahoe Valley.

Big Sur

Distance from San Francisco: 2.5 hours

For an adventurous, coastal weekend road trip, take Highway 1 South and enjoy the stunning views of the Pacific Ocean on your way to Big Sur. Along the way, stop at the charming town of Carmel-by-the-Sea and grab a coffee at the Tuck Box before continuing your journey. Once you've arrived in Big Sur, take a hike in the Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and visit the iconic Bixby Bridge. For dinner, check out the Nepenthe restaurant, which offers delicious food and stunning views of the coastline. There is no shortage of UFODRIVE chargers along the way, particularly around Carmel-By-Sea. There are also 5 nearby chargers in Loma Vista which you will see on your integrated charging map. They range from level 1 to level 3.

Napa Valley

Distance from San Francisco: 1.5 hours

If you're a wine lover, consider taking a weekend road trip to Napa Valley. Take Highway 29 and head north towards the valley, making sure to stop at the town of Yountville along the way. Once you've arrived in Napa, take a scenic drive around the valley and stop at some of the best wineries in the area, such as the Robert Mondavi Winery and the Stag's Leap Wine Cellars. For dinner, check out The French Laundry, which offers delicious food and world-class wine. You’ll find 30 UFODRIVE chargers all the way up from Napa to Oakville so there’s no stress of finding somewhere to charge up.

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Santa Cruz

Distance from San Francisco: 1.5 hours

For a fun and family-friendly weekend road trip, take Highway 17 South and explore the beautiful beaches of Santa Cruz. Along the way, stop in Capitola and grab a bite to eat at the Paradise Beach Grille. Once you've arrived in Santa Cruz, take a stroll on the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and visit the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. For dinner, check out the Shadowbrook restaurant, which offers delicious food and stunning views of the ocean. You’ll find 7 level 1-2 chargers in the UFODRIVE network around the area of Santa Cruz or there is a level 3 Supercharger in Scott’s Valley just before you arrive.

There is no shortage of great weekend road trips from San Francisco that can be enjoyed in an electric vehicle. By renting a Tesla or other EV with UFODIRVE, you can reduce your carbon footprint and lower your maintenance costs while exploring the beauty of California. With free additional drivers, transparent insurance costs and over 150k integrated chargers on our network where you can charge for free, why not plan your next weekend getaway today and hit the road!

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