Did you know that a recent study found that nearly 60% of vacationers have an interest in enhancing their travels with activities like visiting farmer’s markets, attending food and wine festivals and enjoying winery tours and cooking classes. Did you also know that in that same study that California was sighted as the most popular state for food related travel? Yep, it’s true, and it is no wonder why Sacramento’s own Amador Stage lines is quickly becoming a leader in helping groups take the plunge and experience all that this region has to offer.

California has a lot to offer the culinary adventurers from wine trips to culinary festivals, strawberry pizza to garlic ice-cream and everything in between. Sacramento is the perfect launching point for your groups culinary vacation. With drive times of less than two hours to either San Francisco or Napa Valley, we are located in the heart of all things local and delicious. From farmers markets to the Fisherman’s Pier, Vineyards to tide pools, few places in the world offer the foodie all that this region has to offer.

Whether you are looking for a weekend exploring the finest local eateries or your group is looking to take cooking classes from around the region, California has something to offer any group large or small, young or old alike. Chartering a bus from Sacramento could not be easier from Amador Stage lines. Our team of professionals is here to ensure that no matter where you are going, what you are eating or how many there are in your group that your trip goes off without a hitch. With California’s year round growing seasons no matter when your group wants to visit, there will always be something fresh to celebrate. Here is a list of some of the California grown experiences available to local travelers.

January – Santa Cruz Fungi

February – Holtville Carrots, Cloverdale Citrus and Indio Dates February-

March – Napa Valley Mustard

April – Stockton Asparagus, Borrego Springs Grapefruit, Merced and Santa Maria Strawberries

May – Castroville Artichokes, Morgan Hill Mushrooms, Selma Raisins and Arroyo Grande, Garden Grove, Wheatland and Oxnard Strawberries

June – San Leandro Cherries

July – Clovis and Marysville Peaches and Gilroy Garlic

August – Fresno Figs, Watsonville Strawberries, Paso Robles Olives, Chula Vista Lemons, Sebastopol Gravenstein Apples and Fairfield and Yuba City Tomatoes September – Carmel Tomatoes, Upper Lake Walnuts, Angel’s Camp Zucchini, Ventura Lemons, Oakley Almonds and Kelseyville Pears

October – Carpinteria Avocado, Springville Apples, Goleta Lemons and Loomis Eggplant

November – Auburn Mountain Mandarins and Oak Glen Apple Butter

Choosing to visit California is simple and no matter if you simply add some culinary excitement to your existing itinerary or if you decide to do a trip dedicated to all the local food and wine that California has to offer, we are here to help your group make the most of every moment. When you are looking for a charter bus company in Sacramento, we would love to show you what makes us the very best in the business.