Northern California Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northern California
Where to stay in Northern California
Union Square
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.
Downtown San Francisco
Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and Chase Center are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
Fisherman's Wharf
Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and Hyde Street Pier.
Downtown Sacramento
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Sacramento. Top attractions like Golden 1 Center and K Street Mall are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 8th & H/County Center Station or 7th & I/County Center Station to see more of the city.
Downtown San Jose
Known for its fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Jose. You can visit top attractions like SAP Center at San Jose and San Pedro Square, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to Chase Center – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
The entire experience was good.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Very nice and clean.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Nice Property at an excellent location. Good restaurants around. Hotel staff is humble and helpful. Great Breakfast too. Super clean rooms
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
What an amazing place
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Rooms clean but a little outdated but the water views made up for it
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe
Will be back. Very beautiful with all the amenities
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Popular places to visit
Stanford University
Enjoy the student vibe around Stanford University, a top university in Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Yosemite Valley
Explore the great outdoors at Yosemite Valley, a popular spot to commune with nature in Yosemite National Park. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out its hiking trails.
Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort
Hit the slopes at Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort, a top ski area in Mammoth Lakes. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Palisades Tahoe
Hit the slopes at Palisades Tahoe, a top ski area in Olympic Valley. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Golden Gate Bridge
After visiting Golden Gate Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Golden 1 Center
Catch an event at Golden 1 Center and enjoy other activities in Sacramento such as cycling.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
- Stanford University
- Redwood National and State Parks
- Yosemite National Park
- Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort
- Palisades Tahoe
- Levi's Stadium
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Golden 1 Center
- Monterey Bay
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Golden Gate Park
- Pier 39
- Napa Valley Wine Train
- Moscone Convention Center
- Northstar California Resort
- SAP Center at San Jose
- Chase Center
- Tesla Motors
- Lombard Street
- Jack London Square
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Alcatraz Island
- Travis Air Force Base
- Cannery Row
- Sonoma Plaza
