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Big Sur
Yosemite National Park
Santa Cruz
San Jose
Oakland
Mendocino National Forest
Redwood National Park
Sonoma, Northern California
Modoc National Forest
Calaveras County
Point Lobos State Reserve
Muir Woods National Monument
Marin Headlands, Northern California
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
Yosemite Falls
Pfeiffer Beach
Lava Beds National Monument
Napa Valley
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Mendocino, Northern California
Sacramento
San Francisco
Six Rivers National Forest
Klamath National Forest
- Question: What are some unique destinations to visit in Northern California?
- Answer: Visit Santa Cruz, Oakland, Sacramento, Napa and other unique destinations.
- Question: What cities in Northern California offer a blend of culture and technology?
- Answer: From the sophistication of San Francisco and high-tech advances of San Jose to ancient sequoia forests and the untamed wilderness of its many parks, Northern California is a land of contrasts, breathtakingly beautiful, cherished and protected.
- Question: Why is Northern California such a beloved destination for visitors and artists?
- Answer: Northern California is visited by millions and painted, described, and loved by artists for centuries due to its stunning beauty and diverse landscapes.
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