Things to do in Northern California
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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus
1d+
8.6 out of 10 with 1551 reviews
8.6/10
1,551 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
15h
9.0 out of 10 with 411 reviews
9/10
411 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Ferry & Bike Options Available)
5h
9.0 out of 10 with 437 reviews
9/10
437 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Napa Valley & Sonoma - Wine Country Tour from San Francisco
8h+
9.0 out of 10 with 709 reviews
9/10
709 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour
11h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 245 reviews
9/10
245 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 814 reviews
9.4/10
814 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

San Francisco Night Tour
2d
7.6 out of 10 with 30 reviews
7.6/10
30 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 348 reviews
9.6/10
348 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

South Lake Tahoe: Sightseeing Cruise of Emerald Bay
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 476 reviews
9.8/10
476 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

The Original Napa Valley Wine Trolley Classic Tour
6h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 119 reviews
9.4/10
119 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler
Private & custom tours
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Exclusive Muir Woods, Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour from San Francisco
10h
9.4 out of 10 with 282 reviews
9.4/10
282 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe
12m
10.0 out of 10 with 131 reviews
10/10
131 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour
3h
7.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
7.4/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
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Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
1h 20m
6.4 out of 10 with 35 reviews
6.4/10
35 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour
15h
9.2 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.2/10
9 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
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Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz
4h
Free cancellation available
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Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California
3h
9.2 out of 10 with 5 reviews
9.2/10
5 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
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US West National Parks GPS Audio Tour Bundle (33 Tours)
4h
Free cancellation available
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per traveler*
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Gold Rush and Ghosts of Sacramento Smart Phone guided (App/GPS) Walking Tou...
1h 5m
8.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
8.6/10
4 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Muir Woods with Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 149 reviews
9.8/10
149 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
History & culture
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California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
23h 59m
8.6 out of 10 with 136 reviews
8.6/10
136 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
9h
9.8 out of 10 with 921 reviews
9.8/10
921 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise
4h
8.6 out of 10 with 393 reviews
8.6/10
393 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

de Young Museum General Admission Ticket
4h
9.0 out of 10 with 31 reviews
9/10
31 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult

San Francisco Love Tour
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 1306 reviews
9.8/10
1,306 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Mendocino County: Skunk Train Pudding Creek Train Ride
1h 15m
8.2 out of 10 with 59 reviews
8.2/10
59 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Filoli House & Garden
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
9.6/10
5 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Lake Tahoe: Daytime Scenic Cruise
2h
9.0 out of 10 with 103 reviews
9/10
103 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket
8.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
8/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour
3h
7.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
7.4/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Adventure & outdoor
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PIER 39 Thrill Explorer: Flyer, 7D, Laser Maze & VR
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
9/10
2 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Ultimate Monterey Bay, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour
3h
8.2 out of 10 with 65 reviews
8.2/10
65 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
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Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket
8.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
8/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
1h
8.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
8/10
3 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler

Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour
15h
9.2 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.2/10
9 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Go City: San Francisco Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions
30d
8.0 out of 10 with 52 reviews
8/10
52 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 23 reviews
10/10
23 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

ATV Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Electric Dirt Bike Tour in Lake Tahoe: Guided Off-Road Riding
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 42 reviews
10/10
42 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Rocklin: Aerial Adventure Gold Ticket
4h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
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Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise
1h 15m
9.4 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.4/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Lake Tahoe Scent Mixology Perfume & Cologne Making
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
9.6/10
5 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise
1h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.4/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Granite Adventure at Quarry Park Adventures Rocklin, CA
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Blend Your Own Bottle Of Wine
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 21 reviews
10/10
21 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Mammoth Lakes Beginner Climbing Class
7h
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
2h 15m
2.0 out of 10 with 1 review
2/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Catch and Cook Crabbing Experience in San Francisco
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
10/10
16 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in Northern California
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Stanford University
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Stanford University's iconic Main Quad and Hoover Tower anchor this prestigious academic haven with picturesque gardens. Explore the Cantor Arts Center and Rodin Sculpture Garden for a refined cultural experience.















