Things To Do In Northern California

Bay Area Discovery Museum is an indoor and outdoor kids playground located at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge in Sausalito California. The museum is great for a kids day trip and a perfect place to host a birthday party. Bay Area Discovery Museum is designed for children 6 months to 8 years … [Read more...]

Only 16 miles from Santa Cruz, California, and within easy day trip reach of San Francisco and Monterey, Sunset State Beach provides a diversity of experiences. Not only does the State Beach provide 3 miles of unspoiled Pacific coastline for visitors to enjoy, but also the approximately 167-acre … [Read more...]

When traveling to Northern California, it must-stop is Natural Bridges State Beach, a refuge for monarch butterflies and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Nestled in stunning Santa Cruz, California, this 65-acre California state park was named for the naturally occurring mudstone bridges that … [Read more...]

Winters rests on the foothills of the Coastal Range, nestled between Sacramento and Napa Valley. This cozy little town is a perfect day trip from Sacramento or the bay area. Many visitors travel to winters to visit the local wineries. Winters is up-and-coming wine country, not as famous as its … [Read more...]

Also known as the “Valley of the Moon,” Sonoma Valley is where rich history and modern pleasures collide. It is where California winemaking started 200 years ago and where good restaurants, state-of-the-art spas, and adventurers thrive. Not as well-known or touristy as its neighbor Napa Valley, … [Read more...]

Only a 45-minute ride from the city of San Francisco, Mount Tamalpais State Park rises from the heart of Marin County as one of the Bay Area's most breathtaking jewels. From its many trails that meander through sweeping hillsides shrouded with chaparral-covered ridges, grasslands, and oak … [Read more...]

The California North Coast has everything any traveler could want; stunning natural beauty, fabulous beaches, ancient redwood forests, historical landmarks, and quite possibly the best wine country in all of North America. One of the biggest advantages of traveling in NorCal is how easy it is to … [Read more...]

Tucked between the mountains of Northern California, you will find the watery oasis of Clear Lake, the largest freshwater lake wholly contained in California. Clear Lake is believed to be one of the oldest freshwater lakes in North America, dating back at least 480,000 years. A unique geological … [Read more...]

Step back in time and visit the charming city of Ferndale, California. Ferndale is one of the most well-preserved, beautiful historic cities you can visit in the whole state. The entire town is an officially designated California landmark. Known for it’s brightly painted Victorian homes, it’s … [Read more...]

Fresh seafood cuisine, candy-painted storefronts along the ocean, local boutiques, and quiet beaches all wait just a few miles away from Santa Cruz in the relaxing and colorful beach town of Capitola, CA. If you’re looking for a classic California beach experience away from the hustle and bustle of … [Read more...]

Situated on the east shore of the San Francisco Bay, and famous for the oldest campus of the University of California system. Berkeley is home to an interesting mix of college students, locals, and tourists. In just a single day trip, visitors can shop the many unique shops on along Fourth … [Read more...]

California’s Great America Theme Park in Santa Clara is the largest amusement park in northern California’s. Thrill rides here match or exceed theme parks in Southern California including Six Flags. Great America is about an hours drive from San Francisco and a little over two hours from … [Read more...]

Lake Sonoma is created by the Warm Springs Dam which holds back the waters from Dry Creek. During a normal rainfall season, the lake has nearly 50 miles of shoreline. Lake Sonoma is about a two-hour drive from San Francisco and is less than an hours drive from Santa Rosa. The most popular … [Read more...]