• 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

1. Napa Valley ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Napa Valley | Day Trips in Northern California
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2. Anderson Valley ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Anderson Valley | Day Trips in Northern California
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3. Ano Nuevo State Park

Ano Nuevo State Park | Day Trips in Northern California
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4. Bodega Head

Bodega Head | Day Trips in Northern California
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5. Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Calaveras Big Trees State Park | Day Trips in Northern California
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6. Folsom

Folsom | Day Trips in Northern California
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7. Fort Bragg

Fort Bragg | Day Trips in Northern California
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8. Humboldt Redwood State Park

Humboldt Redwood State Park | Day Trips in Northern California
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9. Jenner

Jenner | Day Trips in Northern California
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10. Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe | Day Trips in Northern California
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11. Lassen Volcanic National Park

Lassen Volcanic National Park | Day Trips in Northern California
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12. The Mendocino Coast

The Mendocino Coast | Day Trips in Northern California
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13. Mono Lake

Mono Lake | Day Trips in Northern California
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14. Muir Woods National Monument

Muir Woods National Monument | Day Trips in Northern California
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15. Occidental

Occidental | Day Trips in Northern California
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16. Point Reyes National Seashore

Point Reyes National Seashore | Day Trips in Northern California
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17. Redwood National and State Parks

Redwood National and State Parks | Day Trips in Northern California
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18. Russian Gulch State Park

Russian Gulch State Park | Day Trips in Northern California
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19. San Francisco

San Francisco | Day Trips in Northern California
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20. The Sierra Nevada Mountains

The Sierra Nevada Mountains | Day Trips in Northern California
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21. Sonoma County

Sonoma County | Day Trips in Northern California
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22. Stinson Beach

Stinson Beach | Day Trips in Northern California
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23. The Pacific Coast Highway

The Pacific Coast Highway | Day Trips in Northern California
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24. Truckee

Truckee | Day Trips in Northern California
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25. Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park | Day Trips in Northern California
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