Northern California Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northern California
Where to stay in Northern California
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 San Francisco Bay.
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.
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.
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.
Nob Hill
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Grace Cathedral to SF Masonic Auditorium – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Redwood National and State Parks
Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Redwood National and State Parks, a popular green space in Eureka. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea life at Monterey Bay Aquarium, and find out why this is a top attraction in Monterey. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its seafood restaurants.
Oracle Park
Oracle Park is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.
- Stanford University
- Redwood National and State Parks
- Yosemite National Park
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Golden Gate Park
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Monterey Bay
- Pier 39
- Levi's Stadium
- Napa Valley Wine Train
- Palisades Tahoe
- Tesla Motors
- Moscone Convention Center
- Chase Center
- Alcatraz Island
- Golden 1 Center
- Lombard Street
- Jack London Square
- Sonoma Plaza
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Northstar California Resort
- California's Great America
- Emerald Bay State Park
- Googleplex
- Cannery Row