Northern California

Northern California is positively stuffed with cool places to visit. These Northern California destinations will help you fulfill a weekend getaway or a longer California vacation.

For the Bay Area out our local’s guides to San Francisco, Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay.

Plan a road trip to one of these scenic coastal towns, to the north coast redwoods, or to Yosemite.

And then hit the mountains with a road trip to Lake Tahoe, including the scenic drive around it, hit up the ski resorts, have winter fun, and visit some breweries.

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San Francisco’s Mission District Murals: Explorer’s Guide & Map

Take the full tour of San Francisco’s Mission District Murals. This guide (with map) gives you history, context and lots of eye candy.

Goldsworthy lines in the Presidio San Francisco. Woman walking in the woods

16 San Francisco Photography Spots: Locations, Galleries and Guide

Take epic shots with this guide to the best San Francisco photography spots. Find shooting locations, photography galleries and Instagram hashtags.

What to do in Santa Cruz for a Rad Weekend Getaway

Plan your perfect weekend getaway with these nine ideas for what to do in Santa Cruz. Find active adventures, chill time and great eats.

Things to do in Russian River Valley Vineyard landscape

The 6 Best Things to Do in Guerneville on a Weekend Getaway

These top things to do in Guerneville California will give you a getaway full of activities, wine and eating guaranteed to chill you out.

Heinhold Saloon in Jack London Square Oakland

Heed the Call of the Wild: Jack London in California

Heed the Call of the Wild and visit Jack London in California. His life and travels offer inspiration for the adventurous traveler