Things to do in Northern California

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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 1513 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was ￥10,671 and current price is ￥9,604 per adult
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Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch

Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 281 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥31,366 per adult
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Napa Valley & Sonoma - Wine Country Tour from San Francisco

Napa Valley & Sonoma - Wine Country Tour from San Francisco

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 703 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥26,677 per adult
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PIER 39 Thrill Explorer: Flyer, 7D, Laser Maze & VR

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

8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥5,093 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 ￥10,509 per adult
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What to do in Northern California

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Napa Valley

Enjoy an upscale excursion to the country’s best-known and most luxurious wine-growing region.
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Popular day trips from Northern California

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Eureka

A forest with tall trees and a dirt path.

Crescent City

A vintage sign for Fresno, stating "The Best Little City in the U.S.A. on Van Ness Ave."

Fresno

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Merced

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

Mammoth Lakes

A vineyard with rows of grapevines and a grassy field in the background.

Modesto

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

Oakland

Main Street Shoes store, a white pickup truck, and a large American flag.

Redding

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