Northern California Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mill Creek
Mill Creek
Mill Creek
Sacramento which includes street scenes
Napa showing farmland, a sunset and landscape views

Where to stay in Northern California

Union Square featuring a skyscraper and a city

Union Square

4/5(287 area reviews)

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.

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Downtown San Francisco

3/5(52 area reviews)

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.

Downtown San Francisco
Fisherman\'s Wharf featuring a bay or harbour

Fisherman's Wharf

5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Fisherman's Wharf
Greater Sacremento

Downtown Sacramento

3.5/5(8 area reviews)

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.

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Downtown San Jose

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Downtown San Jose
South of Market which includes skyline, a park and cbd

South of Market

3.5/5(113 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to Chase Center – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.

South of Market
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is 3.133.151 ₫ per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
3.133.151 ₫
3.687.563 ₫ total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,957 reviews)
The entire experience was good.

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is 5.305.820 ₫ per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
5.305.820 ₫
6.307.335 ₫ total
18 Dec - 19 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,811 reviews)
Very nice and clean.

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is 3.224.154 ₫ per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
3.224.154 ₫
4.879.422 ₫ total
17 Dec - 18 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,191 reviews)
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

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe

4.5 out of 5
970 Northstar Drive Truckee CA
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Truckee. Enjoy free parking, 3 hot tubs and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,130 reviews)
What an amazing place

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
Coral Reef Inn & Suites

Coral Reef Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
400 Park St Alameda CA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,863 reviews)
Rooms clean but a little outdated but the water views made up for it

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe

One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe

4 out of 5
9001 Northstar Drive Truckee CA
Stay at this ski villa in Truckee. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Northstar California Resort and Big Springs ...
9/10 Wonderful! (419 reviews)
Will be back. Very beautiful with all the amenities

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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