Things to do in Northern California

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Mill Creek showing tranquil scenes and a sunset
Mill Creek featuring tranquil scenes, a lake or waterhole and mountains
Mill Creek showing forest scenes and dangerous animals
Sacramento featuring street scenes
Napa featuring landscape views, farmland and a sunset

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What to do in Northern California


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Fisherman\'s Wharf showing a bay or harbour

Fisherman's Wharf

5/5(4 area reviews)

This waterfront neighborhood dates back to the gold rush era and is a hub for tourist activities, sea lions and seafood restaurants.

Fisherman's Wharf
Union Square featuring a city and a high-rise building

Union Square

4/5(287 area reviews)

Fashion puts on its finest face in one of the country’s largest shopping plazas.

Union Square
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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
Greater Sacramento

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.

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

South of Market

3.5/5(113 area reviews)

From baseball games to top-notch art exhibits, find endless entertainment in one of San Francisco’s fastest-growing neighborhoods.

South of Market
Nob Hill showing street scenes and a city

Nob Hill

4.5/5(78 area reviews)

Examine architecturally significant buildings, visit the Cable Car Museum and enjoy magnificent views of greater San Francisco in this affluent district.

Nob Hill