These are three tips to help you get the most out of your romantic getaway and avoid unnecessary stress.

Don’t miss out on your favorite excursions or destinations and book several months in advance. Certain popular activities — like wine tasting tours in Sonoma — can sell out during peak season. Securing your tours and plans early can help you structure your vacation exactly as you imagine and see everything you want to see.

Dress for success by bringing all the right supplies! Pack layers for varying climates and times of year, even in the summer. When the sun goes down in July, you might still want a light jacket. Have a pair of good walking shoes and sunscreen for beach days or vineyard tours. If you’re hitting the trails or exploring a national park, don’t forget your outdoor gear.

You just got through all the stress of wedding planning, so be sure to take it a little easy to soak in time with your spouse. California offers both thrilling outdoor activities like hiking and laid-back experiences such as wine tasting. On board your cruise ship, you can take it easy with wine tasting, specialty dining and Spa treatments. Plan a mix of both to ensure you enjoy the best of what the state has to offer​ — and get some much needed R&R!

Where to first? These are 11 of the most romantic destinations in California to add to your honeymoon itinerary.

Savor your fresh nuptials and fine wines in some of the best vineyards in California. Sonoma is home to rolling green hills that echo the Tuscany countryside with miles and miles of grapes and olives. With your Princess excursion, visit two premier Wine Country California vineyards for a tasting and lunch before heading to wineries famous for their rich and tantalizing chardonnays, pinot noirs, cabernets and merlots. 

Taste the region’s artisan olive oils and vinegars in Sonoma Square to round out your palate — before getting a picturesque view of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Nothing says romance like the City of Dreams. Stroll down the Hollywood Walk of Fame and through the palm-tree lined streets of movie star mansions. Then connect with the cultural side of the second largest city in the U.S. by visiting the Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens created by railroad tycoon Henry E. Huntington on his private estate. Inside you’ll find 42,000 works of art, 430,000 rare books and 120 acres of tropical gardens. 

Step onto a movie set afterward by visiting Griffith Observatory, a site of an iconic scene in the old Hollywood classic Rebel without a Cause and the contemporary love story La La Land. Wander through the art deco observatory before taking in the breathtaking views of Griffith Park and the rolling hills of Los Angeles from the top of one of the observatory towers. You and your lover will feel like you’re the stars of a movie!

発車しまーす！Set sail on the Princess sailboat and glide through the turquoise waters around Catalina Island — a tropical paradise right here in California. Sip champagne and listen to your romance playlist as you take in views of the Santorini-esque stacked white condos in Hamilton Cove and the kelp-covered reefs along Willow Cove.  For those looking for unforgettable snorkeling in California, Catalina Island offers some of the best spots. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and sea lions diving in and out of the waves next to you, and consider stopping at Lover’s Cove or Two Harbors to explore vibrant underwater gardens teeming with marine life.

What do white sandy beaches, one of the largest zoos in the U.S. and Navy ships all have in common? San Diego! Hop aboard a Princess sightseeing trolley to see the best of the city while relaxing: the downtown Gaslamp District, the Spanish colonial architecture of Balboa Park and the enormous Navy carriers. 

Looking for a little more adventure? Find the blue-tongued okapi that looks like a mix of a giraffe and zebra in the San Diego Zoo or take a safari at the Wild Animal Park to see the graceful elephants wandering the Serengeti-like plains. Challenge your taste buds with a grilled cheese donut at the Donut Bar & Bakery downtown before strolling along the sea lion-studded coves at La Jolla.

Let your inner kid loose during a sun-soaked day in Santa Monica! Head to the pier with Princess to spin on the carousel, get a birds’ eye view from the ferris wheel and scream as you ride the West Coaster over the ocean. Try your hand at a ring tossing carnival game to win your new spouse a stuffed prize! Finish your Santa Monica day walking hand-in-hand along the shoreline, sinking your toes into the soft white sand.

Picture this: Colorful houses on hills, strings of paper lanterns criss-crossing narrow streets, a bright red suspension bridge stretching across the bay and you and the love of your life soaking it all in. Fog City may be known for gloomy weather, but it’s also the city of romance! Sit back and let Princess take you through the best sites, like a chocolate sampling at Ghirardelli Square, a look at the neo-Gothic Grace Cathedral and the best dim sum in the city in the oldest Chinatown in America. When it comes to things to do in San Francisco, this city offers a mix of romance, adventure, and unforgettable sights. 

Or book a seat on the hop-on-hop-off bus for a nighttime tour and Golden Gate Bridge experience. You and your spouse can enjoy sparkling nighttime cityscape views and panoramic shots of the lit bridge hand-in-hand. It’ll feel like a scene right out of a romance movie! 

Adventure lovers will want to take a ferry out to Alcatraz and tour what used to be one of America’s most high-security prisons. After learning about Al Capone’s old haunt, don’t forget to explore the island because it’s a wildlife sanctuary too! Watch the skies for soaring peregrine falcons and black cormorants. Want to see more birds? Climb Telegraph Hill or the winding Lombard Street to see if you can catch a glimpse of the bright green parrots known to live there. 

Rainy day? That won’t stop the love here! The Cable Car Museum is both free and houses the machinery and cables used for the current trolleys — you can get an insider’s look at a trolley climbing a hill. Or become a scientist at the California Academy of Sciences and check out the four-story rainforest and bioluminescent twilight zone before heading up to the roof for views of Golden Gate State Park.

Step into a fairytale in this cute seaside village surrounded by turquoise seas. Join Princess on a 17-mile drive out to Carmel-by-the-Sea where you can wander streets that look like they came straight from a German village. Take a wine tasting tour before exploring the Mission San Carlos de Borromeo established by a Spanish missionary in the 1770s. Wander in and out of local art galleries, take a hike in the rolling green hills surrounding the village or find as many hidden courtyards and passages as you can downtown — there are 41 in total! 

No trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea is complete without a stroll along the pristine white sand beach. Grab your lover’s hand and soak in the sunshine and blue-green ocean views. Or perch up on the rugged cliffs to watch sunset and sip a fine wine to relax and spend time with your new spouse.

Calling all ocean lovers! If you’re looking for things to do in Monterey, this coastal gem has it all — stunning coastlines, whale sightings or one of the best aquariums in the U.S., it’s all in Monterey. Set sail on a Princess excursion to get up close and personal with the whales of Monterey Bay and watch dolphins leap out of the waves right next to the boat. Sit back and relax because the captain will guide you to the best spots for whale sightings, and there’s a professional photographer on board to snap shots of the majestic creatures. 

Enter the dazzling world beneath the waves at the Monterey Bay Aquarium where you’ll be surrounded by towering kelp forests, playful otters and penguins and the mighty hammerhead shark. Once you have your fill of the marine life, step outside onto Cannery Row to immerse yourself in Monterey’s history of sardine factories. 

Tickle your tastebuds with some of the most flavorful and freshest seafood in the heart of downtown Monterey. Savor sustainable, fresh-off-the-boat seafood like sea bass, crab and lobster on a walking tour with Princess — with a taste of the local artisanal cheeses and chocolates to round out your day. Your expert guide will take you to where the locals eat, giving you a glimpse into the foodie side of the city.

Thanks to one of the most unique mountain ranges in the world, Santa Barbara boasts some of the best wine in the country. That’s because the Santa Ynez Mountains just north of the city run east to west — instead of north to south like almost all other mountain ranges — which creates prime grape growing conditions. Sample some of this unique wine and a sampling of artisan chocolate on a cultural walking tour with Princess. You’ll learn about Santa Barbara’s history as a Spanish mission while tasting the best the city has to offer. 

To really get a taste of Santa Barbara’s fascinating history, visit the old mission, founded in 1786 by the Spanish. Explore the mission's museum to learn about its history, the chapel and historic cemetery where the city’s founders are buried — and even meet a Franciscan friar or parish leader!

Home to 3 of the world’s tallest waterfalls, 1 of its largest trees and an 8,000 foot quartz cliff wall, Yosemite is nothing short of majestic. After your cruise, take a day trip to this land of giants and set off on one of the 800 miles of trails in the park or pull off at a scenic overlook to stare up at El Capitan. For those looking for a relaxed day, hike Vernal Falls or Lower Yosemite Falls to see water gushing over some of Yosemite’s classic cliffs. Adventure lovers will want to enter the Half Dome lottery to scale the iconic ladder rungs to one of the best views in the park.

With water in shades of blue and green to rival the Bahamas, Lake Tahoe is easily one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Take a day-trip from San Francisco to experience the inland beauty of California at the second deepest lake in the U.S. Head over to Emerald Bay for a breathtaking view of a jewel-shaped cut-out of lake that you’ll see is aptly named. Rent a boat or clear kayaks to get out on the water where you can see 75 feet beneath you. 

For a bite to eat, wander into the town of Lake Tahoe and try the burgers at Bridgetender Tavern and Grill, where you can sip your cocktails on tree stumps. Explore the ski-town downtown shops and listen to the live music that surrounds you. If your cruise is in the winter, adventurous couples can hit the slopes and try one of the premier ski resorts in the west.

California is a year-round destination with something to do in every season, making it a popular honeymoon spot. While the state enjoys more moderate weather compared to much of the country, the northern regions can get surprisingly chilly, even in summer. If you’re cruising up the coast, it’s worth noting the best time to visit San Francisco, and don’t forget to pack a jacket, as San Francisco’s breezes and occasional fog can be surprisingly brisk, especially in the summer months.

For the most part, SoCal is sunny and warm and can be a perfect winter respite while the north and central areas are pleasant in the summer and chillier in the winter. You likely won’t run into snow unless you head inland to areas like Yosemite and Lake Tahoe — a great ski spot for winter sports’ lovers.