Must-see attractions in Northern California

  • Tour Thru Tree

    North Coast & Redwoods

    In Klamath, take exit 769 off Hwy 101 to squeeze through a tree and enjoy the photo op. There is a souvenir shop, as well.

  • Moran Lake County Park

    Santa Cruz

    With a good surf break and bathrooms, this pretty all-around sandy spot is further east of 26th Ave off E Cliff Dr.

  • Old Whaling Station

    Monterey

    Open to the public, this fine adobe structure was originally built in 1847 by Scottish settler, David Wight.

  • Twin Lakes State Beach

    Santa Cruz

    Big beach with bonfire pits and a lagoon, good for kids and often fairly empty. It’s off E Cliff Dr.

  • Cowell's Beach

    Santa Cruz

    Popular Santa Cruz surfing beach off WCliff Dr.

  • People’s Park

    Berkeley

    This park, just east of Telegraph Ave, is a marker in local history as a political battleground between residents and the city and state government in the…

  • UC Museum of Paleontology

    Berkeley

    Despite the title, this isn't a museum, but rather a research facility that's closed to the public. With that said, the location within the Valley Life…

  • Historical Museum

    Mt Shasta Region

    The tiny historical museum sits opposite the McCloud Chamber of Commerce and could use a bit of organization – it has the feel of a cluttered, messy…

  • Sacramento History Museum

    Sacramento

    Exhibits, stories and artifacts of some of Sacramento's most fascinating citizens, though much of the information is focused on the Gold Rush. Get tickets…

  • Clinton Square

    Oakland

    This small park doesn't have much draw on its own, but it forms the geographic heart of Oakland's Little Saigon neighborhood, and is an interesting spot…

  • Nimbus Fish Hatchery

    Sacramento

    This active facility plays an important role in restoring the population of Chinook salmon and steelhead in area rivers.

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