North Bay Activities

A coastal landscape with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background, partially covered by fog. Rocky cliffs and greenery line the shore, extending into the distance where rugged hills rise under a blue sky with scattered clouds. Waves gently crash against the shoreline—an ideal setting for one of Five Ways to Celebrate July 4th in the Bay Area.

Five Ways to Celebrate July 4th in the Bay Area

“Pomp, parade, games, sports, bells, bonfires, and illuminations” were just some of the features John Adams imagined would be used to celebrate American independence. It’s […]

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A vast coastal landscape featuring a wide beachfront stretching alongside the tranquil sea, perfect for Ocean View Hikes in Marin County. Waves gently roll onto the sandy shore. The horizon shows hilly terrain under a partly cloudy sky, with several houses and trees visible near the beach.

Top Activities in North Bay

Venture north of San Francisco and taste the country’s most renowned wine, hang out by the ocean, or walk amongst the mighty redwoods in Muir

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A coastal scene with a sandy beach and rocky shoreline, perfect for wildlife watching in Northern California. Numerous seals lounge on the sand near the water as ocean waves gently roll onto the shore, with a grassy cliff rising on the left side of the image.

NorCal Winter Wildlife Watching

If you’re looking for something interesting and affordable to do this winter in Northern California, Mother Nature puts on some pretty good free shows. Much

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A spread of Sonoma County artisanal food on a wooden table features sliced bread, a bunch of grapes, crackers, bowls of dip, cheese, olives, yellow bell pepper, and some lemons. The background includes a green potted plant.

Cheese, Bread, Honey, Olive Oil: Sonoma County Artisanal Food Scene Has It All

I know, it’s a tired phrase, but so many of us here in the Bay Area are food-obsessed and can’t get enough of the creamy

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A small white mission-style church with a bell tower topped by a cross. The front entrance is an arched wooden door. Nearby is a tall tree and a signpost that reads "Historic Mission Santa Cruz," one of the iconic Northern California Missions. The sky is clear and blue.

Northern California Missions: From San Juan Bautista to San Francisco Solano de Sonoma

Looking for a whopping dose of California state history? There’s likely no better entry point than the missions. Here’s a look at seven of the

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A group of people scattered on a rocky beach, some crouching and some sitting. Each person appears to be scrutinizing or exploring something on the ground, enjoying one of many Bay Area family-friendly outdoor adventures. The ocean waves are visible in the background, and the sky is overcast.

Bay Area Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventures

From Moss Beach to Point Reyes National Seashore, the Greater Bay Area offers dozens of fun family friendly outdoor adventures. So awaken your inner birder

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