Things to do in Northern California

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A tree-lined residential street with parked cars and a sidewalk.
A vineyard with rows of grapevines and a barn in the distance.
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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

Activity duration is 1 day
8.6 out of 10 with 1551 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was €51 and current price is €45 per adult
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Exclusive Muir Woods, Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour from San Francisco

Exclusive Muir Woods, Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour from San Francisco

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 282 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €192 per adult
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California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

Activity duration is 23 hours and 59 minutes
8.6 out of 10 with 136 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €44 per adult
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PIER 39 Thrill Explorer: Flyer, 7D, Laser Maze & VR

PIER 39 Thrill Explorer: Flyer, 7D, Laser Maze & VR

9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €28 per adult
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Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €58 per adult
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What to do in Northern California

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Stanford University

8.8/10 (4,609 reviews)
Stanford University's iconic Main Quad and Hoover Tower anchor this prestigious academic haven with picturesque gardens. Explore the Cantor Arts Centre and Rodin Sculpture Garden for a refined cultural experience.
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Eureka

A forest with tall trees and a dirt path.

Crescent City

A river flowing through a forest with tall, rugged mountains in the background.

Merced

A snowboarder carving through deep snow with a clear blue sky in the background.

Mammoth Lakes

A serene lake with a gazebo, a tall tree, and a church tower.

Oakland

The Golden Gate Bridge with a clear view of the towers and cables, spanning across the water.

San Francisco

A vineyard with rows of grapevines and a hilly landscape in the background.

Santa Rosa

A two-story building with a gabled roof, a flagpole with an American flag, and a sign that reads "Alain Pinel."

Carmel