What to do in Northern California

Activities, attractions and tours

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

Northern California Tourist Attractions & Activities

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Fisherman\'s Wharf showing a bay or harbour

Fisherman's Wharf

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

This waterfront location is steeped in history dating back to the days of the gold rush. Today, visitors come here for its vibrant atmosphere and great food.

Fisherman's Wharf
Union Square which includes a skyscraper and a city

Union Square

4/5(249 area reviews)

Packed with a treasure trove of upmarket boutiques, designer labels and department store, shoppers will love this huge shopping plaza.

Union Square
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Downtown San Francisco

3/5(34 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
Greater Sacremento

Downtown Sacramento

3.5/5(7 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.

Downtown Sacramento
South of Market which includes skyline, a city and a garden

South of Market

3.5/5(101 area reviews)

South of Market, or “SoMa” to the “SoCal” locals, is a huge, varied and exciting district in downtown “San Fran”.

South of Market
Nob Hill which includes a city and street scenes

Nob Hill

4/5(59 area reviews)

If you guessed that Nob Hill was one of San Francisco’s original “Seven Hills,” then you might just be a genius.

Nob Hill

 

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