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Napa Valley
Anderson Valley
Ano Nuevo State Park
Bodega Head
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Folsom
Fort Bragg
Humboldt Redwood State Park
Jenner
Lake Tahoe
Lassen Volcanic National Park
The Mendocino Coast
Mono Lake
Muir Woods National Monument
Occidental
Point Reyes National Seashore
Redwood National and State Parks
Russian Gulch State Park
San Francisco
The Sierra Nevada Mountains
Sonoma County
Stinson Beach
The Pacific Coast Highway
Truckee
Yosemite National Park
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What is Northern California known for?
- Northern California is one of the Pacific Coast's most striking natural regions, extending northward from San Luis Obispo County to the state's border with Oregon.
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What are the top wine-producing regions in Northern California?
- The Napa and Sonoma Valleys are among the world's top wine-producing regions, featuring hundreds of vineyards that can be explored on wine trails or as part of guided tasting tours.
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Where can visitors see old-growth forests?
- Stunning old-growth redwood and giant sequoia forests can be found at the Redwood National and State Parks system and Yosemite National Park.
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What scenic drive can visitors take in Northern California?
- Visitors can drive the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, which meanders through areas like San Luis Obispo, Big Sur, and the Mendocino Coast, offering stunning ocean views.
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