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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
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The Inn at Newport Ranch
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North Block Hotel
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Timber Cove Resort
Idyllwild Bunkhouse
The Citizen Hotel, Sacramento, CA
Highlands Ranch Resort, Mill Creek
The Sandman Hotel, Santa Rosa
Camelia Inn
Alegria Inn
Flamingo Resort and Spa, Santa Rosa - 1 hour 10 minutes
Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur
Affordable Mono Hot Springs, Lakeshore
Carmel Valley Ranch, Carmel
Horizon Inn & Ocean View Lodge
Costanoa Lodge, Pescadero - 1 hour from San Francisco
Deetjen's Big Sur Inn, Big Sur - 2 hours 40 minutes
- Q: What types of activities can visitors enjoy in Northern California?
- A: Northern California offers wine tasting, food tours, hiking, mountain biking, visits to ranches, and a variety of other outdoor adventures.
- Q: What scenic spots and locations can visitors explore?
- A: Visitors can see the scenic cliffs of Big Sur, ride a bike through Napa Valley, soak in the hot springs surrounded by wilderness, and explore the Monterey Peninsula.
- Q: What makes the Monterey Peninsula a great destination?
- A: The Monterey Peninsula offers beautiful views and a diverse choice of activities for visitors to enjoy.
- Q: Are there accommodations such as RV parks in Northern California?
- A: Yes, Northern California features many RV parks and beautiful beaches for a relaxing getaway.
Driving Distances from San Francisco
| From San Francisco To | Driving Time |
| Calistog | 1 hour 35 minutes |
| Pescadero | 1 hour |
| Placerville | 2 hours 15 minutes |
| Fort Bragg | 2 hours 45 minutes |
| Big Sur | 2 hours 40 minutes |
| Carmel | 2 hours 10 minutes |
| Santa Rosa | 1 hour 10 minutes |
| Pacific Grove | 2 hours |
| Calistoga | 1 hour 35 minutes |
| Sacramento | 1 hour 35 minutes |
| Napa | 1 hour |
| Fortuna | 4 hours 45 minutes |
| Capitola | 1 hour 20 minutes |
| Healdsburg | 1 hour 20 minutes |
| Mendocino | 3 hours |
| Napa | 55 minutes |
| Lakeshore | 5 hours |
| Point Arena | 3 hours 10 minutes |
| Helena | 4 hours 50 minutes |
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